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Varmilo Sakura R2 VPM109 Review | 64 Data compared

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

Varmilo Sakura R2 VPM109 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 92% of keyboards
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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 93% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 93%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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 84% of models
Score components

34%

4.8

Connectivity & Power

28%

3.0

Switches

20%

9.5

Materials

12%

4.7

Features

6%

9.1

Design

â–¼Worse than 84%
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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 VPM109

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

34%

4.8

Connectivity & Power

28%

3.0

Switches

20%

9.5

Materials

12%

4.7

Features

6%

9.1

Design

5.5
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 VPM109 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
6.8/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.8
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear
Switch name
Varmilo EC V2
Actuation force
?
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
mechanical
Layout size
Full-size
Layout standard
?
N. of keys
109
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 109 keys, which is more than 97.7% of keyboards and equal to 0.6% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
USB
This keyboard offers USB connectivity, which is less versatile than 57.6% of keyboards and equal to 42.5% of keyboards.
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
no
This keyboard does not have RGB lighting. 87.9% of keyboards include RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
no
This keyboard does not have per-key RGB. 72.8% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
RGB zones
?
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 VPM109 vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 22 more keys
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (109 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    109 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
  • Dedicated media keys
    This keyboard includes dedicated media keys, the average keyboard does not. 20.4% of keyboards include dedicated media keys.
  • 0.2 mm shorter actuation distance
    This keyboard has a longer maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.8 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    1.8 mm vs 2 mm
  • 22 more keys
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (109 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    109 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
  • 0.2 mm shorter actuation distance
    This keyboard has a longer maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.8 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    1.8 mm vs 2 mm
  • Dedicated media keys
    This keyboard includes dedicated media keys, the average keyboard does not. 20.4% of keyboards include dedicated media keys.
  • Less versatile connectivity
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • No hot-swap support
    This keyboard does not support hot-swappable switches, the average keyboard does. 64.7% of keyboards support hot-swappable switches.
  • 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.
  • No onboard memory
    This keyboard does not include onboard memory, the average keyboard does. 85.6% of keyboards include onboard memory.
  • No RGB lighting
    This keyboard does not have RGB lighting, the average keyboard does. 87.7% of keyboards feature RGB lighting.
  • 6.15x less popular
    Varmilo Sakura R2 VPM109 is less popular than the average keyboard (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.15
  • 14.8% worse value for money
    Varmilo Sakura R2 VPM109 has worse value for money than the average keyboard (6.83 vs 7.8).
    6.83 vs 7.84
  • 6.15x less popular
    Varmilo Sakura R2 VPM109 is less popular than the average keyboard (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.15
  • 14.8% worse value for money
    Varmilo Sakura R2 VPM109 has worse value for money than the average keyboard (6.83 vs 7.8).
    6.83 vs 7.84
  • 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
  • Less versatile connectivity
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • No hot-swap support
    This keyboard does not support hot-swappable switches, the average keyboard does. 64.7% of keyboards support hot-swappable switches.
  • 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.
  • No onboard memory
    This keyboard does not include onboard memory, the average keyboard does. 85.6% of keyboards include onboard memory.
  • No RGB lighting
    This keyboard does not have RGB lighting, the average keyboard does. 87.7% of keyboards feature RGB lighting.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Varmilo Sakura R2 VPM109

  • High-quality build with a heavy, sturdy feel that prevents slipping during use
  • Excellent typing experience with smooth, factory-lubricated EC V2 switches
  • Premium dye-sublimated PBT keycaps that are durable and resistant to shine
  • Beautiful and unique 'Sakura' floral aesthetic with vibrant colors
  • Very quiet operation, especially when using sound-proof silicone internal padding
  • Dedicated media keys and N-Key Rollover (NKRO) for gaming performance
  • Detachable USB-C cable and improved double-section kickstand in the R2/V2 version

What customers don't like about Varmilo Sakura R2 VPM109

  • Lack of RGB lighting; typically limited to single-color (pink or white) backlighting
  • Noticeable light bleed through the pink-colored modifier keycaps
  • Non-hot-swappable switches, meaning they cannot be easily replaced without soldering
  • Limited customization software for remapping keys or lighting effects
  • Documentation and manuals can be minimal or poorly translated for English speakers
  • Plastic case material may feel less 'premium' to those preferring full aluminum
  • No dedicated slot to store a wireless dongle (for models with wireless capabilities)

Verdict

The Varmilo Sakura R2 VPM109 is a premium, full-size (108-key) wired mechanical keyboard featuring a distinct Sakura-themed pink and white design with high-quality, durable 1.3mm dye-sublimated PBT keycaps. It utilizes Varmilo’s proprietary linear EC V2 Sakura switches (45g actuation), providing extremely smooth, pre-lubricated performance, satisfying tactile feedback, and exceptional build quality with minimal key wobble. Pros include excellent stabilizers, a detachable USB-C cable for easy maintenance, and vibrant white backlighting. Cons are limited to the non-hot-swappable switches, lack of dedicated software for advanced remapping, and a high entry price.

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