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Varmilo Sakura R2 VPM108 Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Layout size:Full-sizeConnection type:?Switch type:mechanicalPolling rate:1000 Hz

Varmilo Sakura R2 VPM108 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the keyboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best keyboards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 66% of keyboards
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 65%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

34%

7.0

Connectivity & Power

28%

4.1

Switches

20%

9.5

Materials

12%

4.8

Features

6%

8.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 58%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of keyboard Varmilo Sakura R2 VPM108

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

34%

7.0

Connectivity & Power

28%

4.1

Switches

20%

9.5

Materials

12%

4.8

Features

6%

8.9

Design

6.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Varmilo Sakura R2 VPM108 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 82.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.6
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear / tactile / clicky
Switch name
?
Actuation force
42 g
Min actuation distance
1.8 mm
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.8 mm, which is longer than 53.2% of keyboards and equal to 9.4% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
Capacitive
Layout size
Full-size
Layout standard
?
N. of keys
108
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 108 keys, which is more than 89% of keyboards and equal to 8.4% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
?
Multi-device pairing
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
Mac compatibility
no
This keyboard is not Mac compatible. 42.4% of keyboards work with Mac.
Battery life
N/A
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RGB lighting
yes
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
no
This keyboard does not have per-key RGB. 72.8% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
RGB zones
0
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 0 RGB zones, which is fewer than 86.3% of keyboards and equal to 13.7% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
no
This keyboard does not include underglow lighting. 8% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
Backlight direction
north-facing
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Case material
plastic
Plate material
polycarbonate
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
OEM
Legend method
dye-sub
This keyboard uses dye-sub legends, which are less durable than 75.1% of keyboards and equal to 10.9% of keyboards.
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Varmilo Sakura R2 VPM108 vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 0.4 mm shorter key travel
    This keyboard has 3.6 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    3.6 mm vs 4 mm
  • 21 more keys
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (108 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    108 vs 87
  • 21 more keys
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (108 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    108 vs 87
  • 0.4 mm shorter key travel
    This keyboard has 3.6 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    3.6 mm vs 4 mm
  • Less durable legends
    This keyboard uses dye-sub legends, while the average keyboard uses double-shot.
    dye-sub vs double-shot
  • No per-key RGB lighting
    This keyboard does not have per-key RGB, the average keyboard does. 72.5% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
  • 83 fewer RGB zones
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (0 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    0 vs 83
  • 6.15x less popular
    Varmilo Sakura R2 VPM108 is less popular than the average keyboard (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.15
  • 85.7 mm wider width
    This keyboard is wider than the average keyboard (442 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    442 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • 0.1 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    This keyboard has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.8 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    1.8 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 6.15x less popular
    Varmilo Sakura R2 VPM108 is less popular than the average keyboard (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.15
  • 85.7 mm wider width
    This keyboard is wider than the average keyboard (442 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    442 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • 0.1 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    This keyboard has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.8 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    1.8 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • Less durable legends
    This keyboard uses dye-sub legends, while the average keyboard uses double-shot.
    dye-sub vs double-shot
  • No per-key RGB lighting
    This keyboard does not have per-key RGB, the average keyboard does. 72.5% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
  • 83 fewer RGB zones
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (0 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    0 vs 83

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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30/11/2023
Summary of the review
Review of the Varmilo VPM87 Chang'e EC V2 Sakura keyboard
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Varmilo Sakura R2 VPM108

  • Smooth and high-quality typing experience with Varmilo EC V2 Sakura switches
  • Excellent build quality with a heavy, rock-solid feel and no keyboard flex
  • High-grade dye-sublimated PBT keycaps that are durable and resistant to shine
  • Beautiful and vibrant Sakura-themed aesthetic with matching custom spacebar and keycaps
  • Lubed stabilizers provide a smooth feel with no audible rattle
  • Generous accessory package including a dust cover, keycap puller, and extra themed caps
  • Features 1000Hz polling rate and N-Key Rollover (NKRO) for responsive gaming performance

What customers don't like about Varmilo Sakura R2 VPM108

  • Uses an outdated Mini-USB connection instead of more modern USB-C
  • Non-programmable white LED backlighting with no support for RGB or custom software
  • Legend on keycaps is not shine-through, making them difficult to read in the dark
  • Keyboard layout is limited to wired-only connectivity
  • Lacks a wrist rest in the standard packaging
  • Documentation and user manual are kept to a minimum
  • North-facing LEDs may cause compatibility issues with some third-party Cherry profile keycaps

Verdict

The Varmilo Sakura R2 VPM108 is a premium full-size mechanical keyboard featuring a 108-key layout with V-Silk dye-sublimated PBT keycaps and a distinct pink wood-grain texture plastic case. It is primarily equipped with Varmilo’s own Electrostatic Capacitive (EC) V2 switches, such as the linear Sakura or Rose options, which offer a smooth, contactless actuation, alongside a white LED backlight, pre-lubed stabilizers, and a detachable USB-C cable. Main pros include its exceptional build quality, the high-performance and durable EC switches, and a unique artistic aesthetic that stands out in any setup. However, notable cons include the lack of full RGB lighting customization (offering only single-color white LED), the absence of a wrist rest, and a north-facing LED orientation that may cause interference with some aftermarket Cherry-profile keycaps.

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