1.   Try searching by:
    1. Category (Best $100 Headphones, Best 50 Inch TVs, …)
    2. Brand (Sony, Samsung, LG, Bose, …)
    3. Model (S405, QC 35 II, …)
    4. Etc...
Get insider access
Get insider access
Preferred store
Notice: Your browser is not supported or outdated so some features of the site might not be available.
Best
Gaming Keyboards Mechanical Wireless Ergonomic iPad Typing Mac Budget Gaming Programming Budget And Cheap Office Keychron Budget Mechanical Razer Logitech Low-Profile 60% Quiet TKL
Tools
Compare Table Review List Review Index Graph Custom Ratings
Popular
Wooting 80HE Logitech MX Keys S NuPhy Field75 HE Keychron Q5 Max [Q1 Max, Q2 Max, etc.] NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Keychron V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.] Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Corsair K100 AIR Logitech MX Mechanical NuPhy Air60 HE AULA F99/F75 Keychron K2 HE Razer Huntsman Mini ASUS ROG Azoth Logitech G715 Corsair K70 RGB TKL Logitech G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID Wooting 60HE Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s
254
Keyboards bought and tested
Supported by you via insider access, and when you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Driven by data, run by a passionate team of engineers, testers, technical writers, developers, and more.
We are hiring!
  1. Home
  2. Keyboard
  3. Compare
Notice: Big Spring Sale Deal: The Keychron C1 Pro/C2 Pro has dropped by 20% on Amazon.com. See all Keyboard Big Spring Sale deals.
  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

Varmilo VA87M vs Drop ENTR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Varmilo VA87M
Drop ENTR

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Jun 21, 2023 03:22 PM

SEE PRICE
Amazon.com

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Apr 21, 2022 04:10 PM

SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Varmilo VA87M Picture
Drop ENTR Picture
ConnectivityWired
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
ConnectivityWired
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Mechanical
Yes

Variants

  • 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)
  • Drop ENTR (Black/Black)
  • Drop ENTR (Green/Gray)
  • Drop ENTR (Silver/White)

Review

See Varmilo VA87M Review
See Drop ENTR Review
0 
0 

Our Verdict

Varmilo VA87M

Drop ENTR

The Varmilo VA87M is a better keyboard than the Drop ENTR. The Varmilo we tested has a better typing quality thanks to its lower actuation force and short pre-travel distance than the Drop's Halo True switches. However, the Drop feels much better built than the Varmilo, and it's fully compatible with Linux, whereas the Varmilo is only partially compatible.

0 

Check Price

Beijing Opera
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
Black/Black
Drop ENTR
Searching
Finding store
CMKY
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
Green/Gray
Drop ENTR
Searching
Finding store
Forest Fairy
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
Silver/White
Drop ENTR
Searching
Finding store
Koi
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
 
Mac
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
 
Moonlight
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
 
Panda
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
 
RGBK
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
 
RGBY
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
 
Sakura
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
 
Sea Melody
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
 
Summit White
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
 
Read more

Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.0
7.8

Backlight Features 
 

6.5
8.8

Operating Force 
 

50 gf
58 gf

Computer Compatibility 
 

10
7.6

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Varmilo VA87M Top Picture
Drop ENTR Top Picture

Size 
 

TenKeyLess (80%)
TenKeyLess (80%)

Height 
 

1.4" (3.5 cm)
1.2" (3.2 cm)

Width  

14.0" (35.6 cm)
14.1" (35.8 cm)

Depth 
 

5.2" (13.3 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

2.22 lbs (1.008 kg)
2.19 lbs (0.995 kg)
Show text

Build Quality 
 

8.5
9.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Varmilo VA87M Build Quality Close Up
Drop ENTR Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

PBT
PBT
Show text

Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.5

Side Picture  

Varmilo VA87M Side Picture
Drop ENTR Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
Straight

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

4°
0°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

12°
6.5°

Home Row Height 
 

27.8 mm (1.1")

Wrist Rest  

No
Show text

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 
 

6.5
8.8

Backlighting Picture  

Varmilo VA87M Backlighting Picture
Drop ENTR Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Varmilo VA87M Brightness Max
Drop ENTR Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Varmilo VA87M Brightness Min
Drop ENTR Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Varmilo VA87M White Shot
Drop ENTR White Shot

RGB 
 

No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
No

Software Controllable 
 

No
No

Color 
 

White

Color Mixing 
 

Good
Show text

Backlight Clarity 
 

4.0

White Shot  

Varmilo VA87M White Shot
Drop ENTR White Shot
Show text

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

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

Length  

4.7 ft (1.4 m)
5.2 ft (1.6 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Mini USB
USB type-C
Show text

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
Show text

Macro Keys And Programming 
 

0.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

No

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Varmilo VA87M Extra Features
Drop ENTR Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Hot Keys

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  

No Indicator
Caps & Scroll Lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No
Show text

In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Varmilo VA87M Bundle Picture
Drop ENTR Bundle Picture
Show text
Typing Experience

Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Cherry MX Red
Halo True

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical

Feel 
 

Linear
Tactile

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Key Switches 
 

Cherry MX Red
Halo True

Mechanical 
 

Yes

Feel 
 

Linear
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

50 gf
58 gf

Actuation Force 
 

50 gf
60 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.0 mm
1.9 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.0 mm
3.7 mm
Show text

Typing Quality 
 

8.5
8.0
Show text

Typing Noise 
 

8.1
9.0

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

49.4 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Quiet
Show text

Latency 
 

7.2
7.0

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

12.8 ms
14.4 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
Show text
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

Drop ENTR 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
Show text

Computer Compatibility 
 

10
7.6

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Full

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Full

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

Not Compatible
No

iOS  

Not Compatible
No

iPadOS  

Not Compatible
No
Show text

Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0

Android 
 

Not Compatible
No

iOS 
 

Not Compatible
No

iPadOS 
 

Not Compatible
No

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible

Check Price

Beijing Opera
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
Black/Black
Drop ENTR
Searching
Finding store
CMKY
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
Green/Gray
Drop ENTR
Searching
Finding store
Forest Fairy
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
Silver/White
Drop ENTR
Searching
Finding store
Koi
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
 
Mac
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
 
Moonlight
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
 
Panda
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
 
RGBK
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
 
RGBY
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
 
Sakura
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
 
Sea Melody
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
 
Summit White
VA87M
Searching
Finding store
 
Back to Top

Varmilo VA87M

Drop ENTR

Comments

  1. Comparison
 • Posted 1 year ago

Varmilo VA87M vs Drop ENTR: Main Discussion

What do you think of these products? Let us know below.


Looking for a personalized buying advice from the RTINGS.com experts? Insiders have direct access to buying advice on our insider forum.

Follow Discussion0 followingSee All Computer Peripherals DiscussionsCopy link
0 
PreviewBack to editorFormat guide
No comments yet, refresh to see new ones
We make money directly from you via insider access (which gives you access to extra features) and when you buy a product after clicking a link to a retailer. Learn more about how we work.
We buy our own products, just like you, mostly from the United States. When a product is discontinued or no longer popular, we sell the review units locally. You can see what products we currently have for sale here.
© 2025 9298-5266 Quebec Inc. All Rights Reserved. Visit our corporate site.