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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Switches
    2. Keystrokes
    3. Typing Quality
    4. Typing Noise
    5. Latency
  6. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  7. Comments

Durgod Taurus K320 vs Varmilo VA87M

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Durgod Taurus K320
Varmilo VA87M

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Durgod Taurus K320 Picture
Varmilo VA87M Picture

Variants

  • Taurus K320 (Black)
  • Taurus K320 (Corona)
  • Taurus K320 (Cream White)
  • Taurus K320 (Nebula)
  • Taurus K320 (Nebula S)
  • Taurus K320 (Space Gray)
  • Taurus K320 (White)
  • VA87M (Beijing Opera)
  • VA87M (CMKY)
  • VA87M (Forest Fairy)
  • VA87M (Koi)
  • VA87M (Mac)
  • VA87M (Moonlight)
  • VA87M (Panda)
  • VA87M (RGBK)
  • VA87M (RGBY)
  • VA87M (Sakura)
  • VA87M (Sea Melody)
  • VA87M (Summit White)

Our Verdict

Durgod Taurus K320

Varmilo VA87M

The Varmilo VA87M and the Durgod Taurus K320 are both wired TKL mechanical keyboards. The Varmilo has lower latency for gaming, but it doesn't have macro-programmable keys or customization software, which the Durgod does. Our Durgod unit doesn't have backlighting, but you can get a variant that does. They're each available in a variety of Cherry MX switches.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

7.4
8.0

Backlighting 
 

0.0
6.5

Software & Programming 
 

9.1
0.0

Keyboard Compatibility 
 

7.2
10

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Durgod Taurus K320 Top Picture
Varmilo VA87M Top Picture

Size 
 

TenKeyLess (80%)
TenKeyLess (80%)

Height 
 

1.5" (3.9 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)

Width  

14.1" (35.7 cm)
14.0" (35.6 cm)

Depth 
 

5.2" (13.2 cm)
5.2" (13.3 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

2.19 lbs (0.994 kg)
2.22 lbs (1.008 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Durgod Taurus K320 Build Quality Close Up
Varmilo VA87M Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

PBT
PBT
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Ergonomics 
 

6.5
6.0

Side Picture  

Durgod Taurus K320 Side Picture
Varmilo VA87M Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

Straight
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

4.5°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

10°
12°

Home Row Height 
 

27.8 mm (1.1")

Wrist Rest  

No
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Hardware Customizability 
 

6.7

Customizability Overview  

Varmilo VA87M Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Yes

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

No

Backlight Features 
 

0.0
6.5

Backlighting Picture  

Durgod Taurus K320 Backlighting Picture
Varmilo VA87M Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Durgod Taurus K320 Brightness Max
Varmilo VA87M Brightness Max

Backlighting  

No
Yes

Brightness Min  

Durgod Taurus K320 Brightness Min
Varmilo VA87M Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Durgod Taurus K320 White Shot
Varmilo VA87M White Shot

RGB 
 

No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
Yes

Effects 
 

No
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

No
No

Color 
 

No Backlighting

Color Mixing 
 

No Backlighting
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Backlight Clarity 
 

4.0

White Shot  

Durgod Taurus K320 White Shot
Varmilo VA87M White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length  

5.8 ft (1.8 m)
4.7 ft (1.4 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
Mini USB
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
No Batteries
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

0.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

No

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Durgod Taurus K320 Extra Features
Varmilo VA87M Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Hot Keys
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps & Scroll Lock
No Indicator

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Durgod Taurus K320 Bundle Picture
Varmilo VA87M Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Cherry MX Brown
Cherry MX Red

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical

Feel 
 

Tactile
Linear

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

Cherry MX Brown
Cherry MX Red

Mechanical 
 

Yes

Feel 
 

Tactile
Linear

Operating Force 
 

54 gf
50 gf

Actuation Force 
 

43 gf
50 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.0 mm
2.0 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.1 mm
4.0 mm
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Typing Quality 
 

8.0
8.5
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Typing Noise 
 

9.0
8.1

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

49.4 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Quiet
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Latency 
 

6.9
7.2

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

16.8 ms
12.8 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

Durgod Taurus K320 Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Durgod Zeus Engine
No Software

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
No

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
No

Profiles 
 

6+
No Profile

Account Required 
 

No

Cloud Sync 
 

No

Macro Programming 
 

Software

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy
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Computer Compatibility 
 

7.2
10

Windows 
 

Full
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

No
Not Compatible

iOS  

No
Not Compatible

iPadOS  

No
Not Compatible
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0

Android 
 

No
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

No
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

No
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible

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Durgod Taurus K320

Varmilo VA87M

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