Varmilo
Varmilo VA108M
Full
88
/ 100
From $229
VS
Wooting 80HE wins by 7
Wooting
Wooting 80HE
80% · Hall-effect · Rapid Trigger
95
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
Wooting 80HE takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Varmilo VA108M lands at 88 and Wooting 80HE at 95. That puts Wooting 80HE ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Varmilo VA108M if…
- ✓Modern build quality
- ✓Hot-swap on most enthusiast boards
- ✓PBT keycaps (most)
Pick Wooting 80HE if…
- ✓Magnetic Hall-effect switches
- ✓Rapid Trigger for esports
- ✓Excellent aluminum plate
Varmilo VA108M 88
vs 95 Wooting 80HE
Score breakdown
Varmilo VA108M
88 typing 88
build 86
features 82
value 86
Wooting 80HE
95 typing 92
build 94
features 100
value 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Varmilo VA108M | Wooting 80HE |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | Full | 80% (TKL-like) |
| Switches | — | Lekker L60 V2 Hall-effect |
| Polling | — | 8000 Hz |
| Firmware | — | Wootility web-based |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C |
Varmilo VA108M
Pros
- +Modern build quality
- +Hot-swap on most enthusiast boards
- +PBT keycaps (most)
Cons
- −Software varies
- −Stabilizer tuning required on some
- −Wired-only models
Wooting 80HE
Pros
- +Magnetic Hall-effect switches
- +Rapid Trigger for esports
- +Excellent aluminum plate
Cons
- −Web-based Wootility may feel weird
- −Limited colorway options
- −No wireless
FAQ: Varmilo VA108M vs Wooting 80HE
Which is better, Varmilo VA108M or Wooting 80HE? +
Wooting 80HE scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Varmilo VA108M worth the price? +
At $229, Varmilo VA108M delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in typing.
Is Wooting 80HE worth the price? +
At $199, Wooting 80HE delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in features.
Does Varmilo VA108M or Wooting 80HE last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.