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HyperX Alloy FPS Pro vs Varmilo VA87M
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
HyperX Alloy FPS Pro
Varmilo VA87M
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ConnectivityWired
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWired
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
Switch TypeMechanical
Variants
- Alloy FPS Pro (Black)
- 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
HyperX Alloy FPS Pro
Varmilo VA87M
The Varmilo VA87M and the HyperX Alloy FPS Pro are almost identical in feature and performance. The Varmilo feels better built because it has PBT keycaps, and it's available in more switch options. The Varmilo has white backlighting, while the HyperX's is red.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
7.7
8.0
Backlighting
8.0
6.5
Keyboard Compatibility
7.6
10
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
TenKeyLess (80%)
Height
1.4" (3.5 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)
Width
14.2" (36.0 cm)
14.0" (35.6 cm)
Depth
5.1" (13.0 cm)
5.2" (13.3 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.98 lbs (0.900 kg)
2.22 lbs (1.008 kg)
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
PBT
Ergonomics
6.5
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
3°
4°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
8°
12°
Home Row Height
27.8 mm (1.1")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
6.7
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
8.0
6.5
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
No
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
No
No
Color
Red
Color Mixing
Red Only
Backlight Clarity
4.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
4.7 ft (1.4 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Mini USB
Mini USB
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
Macro Keys And Programming
0.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
No
Extra Features
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 Lock
No Indicator
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Cherry MX Red
Cherry MX Red
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Linear
Linear
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Cherry MX Red
Cherry MX Red
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Linear
Linear
Operating Force
52 gf
50 gf
Actuation Force
55 gf
50 gf
Pre-Travel
2.1 mm
2.0 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
4.0 mm
Typing Quality
8.0
8.5
Typing Noise
9.0
8.1
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
49.4 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Latency
7.4
7.2
Latency Video
Latency Wired
10.9 ms
12.8 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
No
No
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
No
No
Profiles
No Profile
No Profile
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
7.6
10
Windows
Full
Fully Compatible
macOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Full
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
No
Not Compatible
iOS
No
Not Compatible
iPadOS
No
Not Compatible
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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