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Epomaker EK21 vs Jamesdonkey A3

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What actually differs

The differences that matter

Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.

Epomaker EK21

Jamesdonkey A3

  • Layout size

    Numpad

    75%

  • Battery

    1,000 mAh

    3,000 mAh

    A larger battery means fewer cables during the day

  • Case material

    ABS

    ABS, PBT, Plastic, Polycarbonate

  • Switch options

    Linear

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

  • Weight

    200 g

    1,000 g

    Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker EK21
  • Jamesdonkey A3
Performance
79
61
Build quality
77
66
Productivity
88
91
Customizability
82
85
Portability
88
79

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • Knob
  • Sound dampening
  • Plate material: Polycarbonate
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Full specs

Epomaker EK21 vs Jamesdonkey A3 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

10 of 25 specs differ

Epomaker EK21

Jamesdonkey A3

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

Numpad
75%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
Yes

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

1,000 mAh
3,000 mAhBetter

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
ABS, PBT, Plastic, Polycarbonate

Plate material

Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

200 g
1,000 g

Dimensions

29 x 138 x 93 mm
40 x 136 x 321 mm

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2022

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