Keychron Q4 vs Varmilo VA87M

Detailed comparison of Keychron Q4, Varmilo VA87M. Compare features, specifications, and performance to find the perfect keyboard for your needs.

Keychron Q4

Keychron Q4

Performance & Build

Specifications

Mechanical Switches
Anti-Ghosting
Media Keys
Programmable Keys
Customizable Macros
Custom Key Mapping
Profile Switching
Onboard Memory
Bluetooth
Rechargeable Battery
Detachable Cable
Usb Passthrough
Backlight
RGB Lighting
Per-Key Lighting
Layer Indicator Lights
OLED Display
Height Adjustment Feet
Wrist Rest
Swappable Keycaps
Volume Wheel
Water Resistant
Numpad

Technical Details

Technical Specs

typeWired
compactnessCompact (60%)
switchesHot-swappable (3-pin or 5-pin)
keycap materialPBT
switch lifespan50 million actuations
polling rate1000 Hz
actuation pointvaries by switch
response time1 ms

Build Quality

Build Details

Frame MaterialAluminum
DurabilityN/A
Material DetailsSolid aluminum chassis and metal base plate

Ergonomics

Ergonomic Features

Noise LevelQuiet/Clicky/Linear
Wrist SupportNone
AnglesFixed (6.5°)
Varmilo VA87M

Varmilo VA87M

Performance & Build

Specifications

Mechanical Switches
Anti-Ghosting
Media Keys
Programmable Keys
Customizable Macros
Custom Key Mapping
Profile Switching
Onboard Memory
Bluetooth
Rechargeable Battery
Detachable Cable
Usb Passthrough
Backlight
RGB Lighting
Per-Key Lighting
Layer Indicator Lights
OLED Display
Height Adjustment Feet
Wrist Rest
Swappable Keycaps
Volume Wheel
Water Resistant
Numpad

Technical Details

Technical Specs

typeWired
compactnessFull-sized
switchesCHERRY MX RGB
keycap materialPBT
switch lifespan50 million actuations
polling rate1000 Hz
actuation point2.0 mm
response time1 ms

Build Quality

Build Details

Frame MaterialPlastic
DurabilityN/A
Material DetailsPlastic body with PBT keycaps

Ergonomics

Ergonomic Features

Noise LevelClicky
Wrist SupportNone
AnglesAdjustable height

Tuomas Jokela

Keyboard Enthusiast & Developer