So Unique in its kind – Varmilo

Previously, we have already considered the best keyboards for the beginning of 2022. Still, in the previous article, we bypassed one brand – Varmilo. This brand is not inferior in its uniqueness and quality to such brands as Ducky and Leopold. Varmilo is a unique representative among Chinese premium-quality keyboard manufacturers.

High-quality and lubricated stabilizers, manual assembly, and pleasant and aesthetic design – this is what distinguish this brand from many others. The quality they represent out of the box appeals to many lovers of high-end keyboards. Each keyboard model is a separate work of art. Bright but at the same time strict design, or design in the style of old IBM keyboards that will make you feel like a scientist from the secret underground laboratories of the mid-twentieth century, among the Varmilo lineup, you can choose the one that will please everyone.

Also, like many other brands, Varmilo has different lines that differ in style and switch variations. As a rule, one line can have options on Cherry switches and switches of its own production under the EC brand. And therefore, before proceeding to the review of the rulers themselves, for understanding, we will familiarize ourselves with these types of switches.

EC Daisy V2

Type: Linear.
Trigger force: 35g.
Easy to press, smooth, and also very stable, the Daisy is like Cherry MX Red, only lighter and smoother. Suitable for those who want a quick and easy click without any tactile feedback.

EC Sakura V2

Type: Linear.
Trigger force: 45g.
Easy to press, smooth, and essentially Cherry MX Red analog, it will suit those who are already accustomed to Cherry red switches and do not want to change their habits.

EC Rose V2

Type: Linear.
Trigger force: 55g.
Slightly harder to press than the previous two options but still relatively light compared to the tactile option. At its core, something between Cherry MX Red and Cherry MX Black will suit those who are satisfied with both opportunities and want to try something new.

EC Ivy V2

Type: Linear.
Trigger force: 55g.
Tactile, “clicky” switches will appeal to all who love to enjoy typing. Similar to Cherry MX Blue. Also, like other representatives of EC switches, it is smooth and stable.

Well, now, having familiarized yourself with the leading representatives of our own switches, you can begin to review the lines of keyboards from Varmilo directly, and there is something to see here.

Yakumo

Free, like clouds, this line will delight you with the quality and painstakingness with which it was created and with a strict yet very eye-catching design. The word “Yakumo,” which comes from Japanese folklore, literally means layers of clouds, and the designers of this line have reflected precisely this in the keyboard itself through three variations of key cap colors – dark gray, light gray, and white, each of which stands for cloud color.

The range is available with both CherryMX switches and their own ECV2 switches.
Variations: full-size (with Numpad) and TKL (for 87 keys).
Backlight: white, with several modes (static, fading effect, 4 brightness levels).
Keycap material: PBT plastic
Dimensions: full-size – 442x137x36 mm; TKL – 358x134x35 mm.

Beijing Opera

Graceful, alluring, and mesmerizing, like a Beijing Opera that you can’t take your eyes off, this is what the Beijing Opera line is all about, a design created in collaboration with Varmilo and LiHuan. In this design, the austerity of classic colors and the soft print on the keycaps come together to create a cohesive picture that intersects the aesthetics of the past and the present and will give any work or play space an atmosphere of comfort and grace in one place.

The range is available with both CherryMX switches and their own ECV2 switches.
Variations: full-size (with Numpad), TKL (for 87 keys), Compact (68 keys).
Backlight: white, with several modes (static, fading effect, 4 brightness levels).
Keycap material: PBT plastic
Dimensions: full-size – 442x137x33 mm; TKL (87 keys) – 356x134x33 mm; Compact (68 keys) – 341x108x35 mm.

Vintage days

Restrained, as if following the dress code, the bright design of the Vintagedays line evokes memories of the first IBM keyboards that could be found in various commercial and not only laboratories, research institutes, and research centers. Together with her, you can feel like a scientist in one of these research centers or just reflect on the distant past.

The range is available with both CherryMX switches and their own ECV2 switches.
Variations: full-size (with Numpad) and TKL (for 88 keys).
Backlight: white, with several modes (static, fading effect, 4 brightness levels).
Keycap material: PBT plastic
Dimensions: full-size – 442x137x33 mm; TKL (88 keys) – 356x134x33 mm.

Summit R2

Do you like Scandinavia’s spirit but want to stay in the house? No problem! Varmilo comes to the rescue of this problem and brings you a local Scandinavian island in the form of a keyboard from the Summit R2 line, which in turn is an extension of the Summit line, which was developed in collaboration with the Danish creative studio MudflatsCreative. High mountains, camping, equipment, forests, and natural atmosphere – all this is reflected in the design of this line. You just have to sit at your table with it and enjoy your Nordic place.

The range is available with both CherryMX switches and their own ECV2 switches.
Variations: full-size (with Numpad), TKL (for 87 keys), Compact (68 keys).
Backlight: white, with several modes (static, fading effect, 4 brightness levels).
Keycap material: PBT plastic
Dimensions: full-size – 442x137x33 mm; TKL (87 keys) – 356x134x33 mm; Compact (68 keys) – 341x108x35 mm

Sea Melody

Many people are attracted by the endless depth and beauty of the ocean, in the depths of which life can begin and end its cycle, passing the baton to the next generations. This is precisely the story that the design of this line tells, in which Varmilo reflected the harmony of life: ending their lives, whales sink to the bottom of the ocean, continuing to serve other inhabitants of the underwater kingdom for a long time.

The range is available with both CherryMX switches and their own ECV2 switches.
Variations: full-size (with Numpad), TKL (for 87 keys), Compact (68 keys).
Backlight: white, with several modes (static, fading effect, 4 brightness levels).
Keycap material: PBT plastic
Dimensions: full-size – 442x137x33 mm; TKL (87 keys) – 356x134x33 mm; Compact (68 keys) – 341x108x35 mm.

Sakura

Bright and cheerful, like the cherry blossoms in spring, this line embodies the rapid flow of life. The keyboard from this line will fit nicely into any interior and fill it with warmth and comfort, and different size variations will allow you to choose the one that is convenient for you.

The range is available with both CherryMX switches and their own ECV2 switches.
Variations: full-size (with Numpad, 108 keys ANSI layout, 109 keys ISO layout), TKL (by 87 keys – ANSI, by 88 keys – ISO), Compact (68 keys).
Backlight: none.
Keycap material: PBT plastic
Dimensions: full-size – 442x137x33 mm; TKL (87/88 keys) – 356x134x33 mm; Compact (68 keys) – 341x108x35 mm.

Panda

Vibrant yet hidden like a panda in a bamboo forest, this keyboard might be perfect for those who want light. Still, the concise style in their keyboard, the combination of black and white reflects classic design notes, and the grass and bamboo-like green fonts and the coloring of the key-caps will give a slight brightness, like a bamboo forest shining in the sun, in which a lazy panda lurks.

The range is available with both CherryMX switches and their own ECV2 switches.
Variations: full-size (with Numpad), TKL (for 87 keys), Compact (68 keys).
Backlight: white, with several modes (static, fading effect, 4 brightness levels).
Keycap material: PBT plastic
Dimensions: full-size – 442x137x36 mm; TKL (87 keys) – 358x134x35 mm; Compact (68 keys) – 341x108x35 mm.

Moonlight

This line is suitable for those who want a harmonious dark keyboard. The combination of dark shades of gray and splashes of bright blue, which illuminates the space like moonlight, will fit nicely into the dark interior of the workplace/gaming space, allowing you to strain your eyes both in the dark and in the daylight.

This line is available with CherryMX, KailhPrestige switches, and their own ECV2 switches.
Variations: full-size (with Numpad), TKL (for 87 keys), Compact (68 keys).
Backlight: white, with several modes (static, fading effect, 4 brightness levels).
Keycap material: PBT plastic
Dimensions: full-size – 442x137x36 mm; TKL (87 keys) – 358x134x35 mm; Compact (68 keys) – 341x108x35 mm.

Koi

This line is a mini-tale, which is located on the keyboard. It tells about a brave carp who overcomes a powerful waterfall because, according to legend, it will become a powerful dragon after passing through it. And this motive motivates us to swim against the current, fight and move forward no matter what.

The range is available with both CherryMX switches and their own ECV2 switches.
Variations: full-size (with Numpad), TKL (for 88 keys), Compact (68 keys).
Backlight: white, with several modes (static, fading effect, 4 brightness levels).
Keycap material: PBT plastic
Dimensions: full-size – 442x137x33 mm; shortened (88 keys) – 358x134x33 mm; shortened (68 keys) – 341x108x35 mm.

Double Rainbow

This model from Varmilo is a classic keyboard version, with built-in RGB backlighting. The keyboard has a simple rainbow print on the space bar, which personifies its name. This option is just for you if you are looking for a simple white keyboard design.

This line is available only with Cherry switches.
Variations: shortened (for 88 keys).
Backlight: RGB, rainbow.
Keycap material: PBT plastic
Dimensions: 356x134x33 mm.

So our list has come to an end. In it, we have sorted out various lines of keyboards from the bright Chinese brand Varmilo, which captivates not only with its quality but also with a bewitching, but often at the same time, strict design. Design options allow you to choose from a simple monotonous keyboard to a bright one made in various colors, which by its very appearance, will tell a whole story that can dilute your work or gaming space, filling it with a piece of Chinese art that is pleasing to the eye.
In most cases, Varmilo also provides the option to choose from different form factors: full size, shortened without numpad, and tkl without numpad and with a reduced block of function keys. Also, most of them are equipped with a simple but laconic white single-color backlight, which will not strain your eyes, but only slightly illuminate the rear space under the keys, without burdening your eyes with a lot of point light sources but irrigating them with a pleasant light diffused from the matte surface of the case.
And remember to choose from various switches, from classic CherryMX to KailhPrestige and our own ECV2 switches. The former is already known to everyone and has long established itself, while the latter will appeal to sophisticated users who are used to this type of switch, and their own brand will allow you to enjoy an average option between different types of CherryMX switches.