Varmillo Muse65 Review
Packaging
- 1x Varmillo Muse65 keyboard
- 1x Keycaps and switch puller
- 1x USB Type-A to Type-C cable
- 1x Plastic keycaps cover
- 1x User manual
Switches
The Varmillo Muse65 has two switch options, Magnetic White and Magnetic Jade. My unit came with the Magnetic White switches. The keyboard has hot-swappable switches, meaning you can change these to other Hall Effect switches, so you are not stuck with the option you first chose if you decide to try something else later.
Because this is a Hall Effect keyboard, the switches are linear and you can change the actuation point. Another feature of this HE keyboard is Rapid Trigger, meaning you can change the switches to reset whenever you release it upwards, significantly reducing the travel time needed to re-actuate the switches during rapid presses.
Yet another feature of this keyboard is the ability to bind multiple inputs to a single keypress at different actuation points.
The Magnetic White switches on my unit are incredibly smooth with no noticeable scratching. The only drawback would be if you prefer using tactile or clicky switches, which are not currently available on HE keyboards.
Keycaps & Design
The Varmillo Muse65 is available in 5 color variants, all of which feature PBT, cherry profile keycaps:
Build quality
The Varmillo Muse65 is built extremely well and feels incredibly solid. The case uses tray-mounting and is made from solid aluminum, attributing to a heavy weight of 1.2 kg. The plate is also made from aluminum, further improving its quality feel and solid typing experience.
Sound
Sandwiched between the case and PCB is a layer of poron, reducing vibrations and improving the sound of this keyboard. The same type of poron is also layered between the PCB and plate. Overall, the sound profile of this keyboard is best described as thocky. This is achieved right out of the box, requiring no additional switch-lubing or modifying the materials used inside the keyboard.
