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Epomaker EK21 vs XVX M61

Get the Epomaker EK21 for knob. Get the XVX M61 for the 1,850 mAh battery.

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EPOMAKER EK21

Knob

Epomaker EK21

4.5 · 34 reviews

from$33at Epomaker

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XVX M61 Kanagawa Hot-swappable 61 Keys Wired/Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

Battery

XVX M61

No reviews

from$59at XVX

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Epomaker EK21

Knob

Build quality in the top 25% of Numpad boards under $50.

Rules this board out

  • Numpad only. This is not a full keyboard.
$33 at Epomaker

Get the

XVX M61

Battery

Build quality in the bottom 20% of 60% boards under $100.

Rules this board out

  • Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
$59 at XVX

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

XVX M61

  • Layout size

    Numpad

    60%

  • Battery

    1,000 mAh

    1,850 mAh

    A larger battery means fewer cables during the day

  • Switch options

    Linear

    Linear, Tactile

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Weight

    200 g

    800 g

    Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker EK21
  • XVX M61
Performance
78
44
Build quality
76
47
Productivity
87
58
Customizability
82
48
Portability
88
86

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: ABS
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Epomaker EK21 vs XVX M61 specs

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

10 of 23 specs differ

Epomaker EK21

XVX M61

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

Numpad
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

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

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

1,000 mAh
1,850 mAhBetter

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
ABS

Plate material

Polycarbonate
—

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

200 g
800 g

Dimensions

29 x 138 x 93 mm
—

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2022

Where to buy

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