Epomaker EK21 vs Yunzii YZ19
Get the Epomaker EK21 for VIA key remapping and its Poron and IXPE dampening, or the Yunzii YZ19 for XDA dye-sublimated keycaps and its larger 1500mAh battery.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker EK21
VIA
Build quality in the top 25% of Numpad boards under $50.
- VIA support for key remapping and macro customization.
- Poron bottom and sandwich foam with an IXPE switch pad.
- An aluminum alloy knob and a listed 1000 Hz polling rate.
Get the
Yunzii YZ19
Battery
Build quality in the top 40% of Numpad boards under $50.
- Dye-sublimated XDA-profile PBT keycaps.
- A 1500mAh battery.
- South-facing RGB lighting and a tactile switch option.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the Epomaker EK21 if VIA remapping, the Poron and IXPE sound-dampening layers, or its listed 1000 Hz polling rate matter most. Choose the Yunzii YZ19 for XDA dye-sublimated keycaps, south-facing RGB, a tactile switch option, or its larger battery. Check keycap compatibility if you plan to use sculpted caps with the YZ19's south-facing LEDs.
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
Yunzii YZ19
Battery
1,000 mAh
1,500 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Switch options
Linear, Silent
Linear, Tactile
Weight
200 g
219.5 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Sound dampening
Yes
No
- Epomaker EK21
- Yunzii YZ19
- Performance
- 7774
- Build quality
- 7667
- Productivity
- 8864
- Customizability
- 8273
- Portability
- 8884
- Layout size: Numpad
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Knob
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The EK21 is the more feature-specific pick for programming, office workflows, modding, and content creation, chiefly because it explicitly lists VIA and additional sound-dampening components. Its listed polling rate also gives it the edge for gaming based on the available specifications. Travel is a trade-off: the EK21 is lighter, while the YZ19 has the larger battery. The YZ19 remains a distinct option for buyers who prefer XDA keycaps or want its tactile switch choice.
Pick the Epomaker EK21
- The EK21 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, while no polling rate is listed for the YZ19.
- The EK21's linear, silent switch type is a stated option for number input.
Epomaker EK21 vs Yunzii YZ19 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 23 specs differ
Epomaker EK21
Yunzii YZ19
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Epomaker EK21 vs Yunzii YZ19: your questions
Yes, the EK21 lists VIA support, and its product description says VIA can be used for key remapping and macros. The YZ19 description instead identifies a custom driver for programming.
Yes, the YZ19 product description specifies dye-sublimated PBT keycaps in an XDA profile. The EK21 listing specifies PBT keycaps but does not identify an XDA profile.
The Yunzii YZ19 has a listed 1500mAh battery. The Epomaker EK21 has a listed 1000mAh battery.
Both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, as well as wired connectivity. The EK21 vendor description identifies USB-C wired mode, and the YZ19 description specifies wired Type-C.
Both product listings say the numpads are hot-swappable. The YZ19 description explicitly says it accepts 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
The YZ19 has south-facing LEDs, and its compatibility note says shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps can also clip the LEDs.
The Epomaker EK21 is listed at 200g, while the Yunzii YZ19 is listed at 219.5g. Their listed dimensions are 29 x 138 x 93 mm and 41 x 136 x 92 mm, respectively.
The YZ19 vendor description lists Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow linear switches and Gateron G Pro 3.0 Brown tactile switches. The product metadata also identifies tactile and linear switch types.
The EK21 vendor description identifies Poron bottom and sandwich foam, plus an IXPE switch pad. Its product listing also names sound dampening as an extra feature.
Yes, the EK21 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate. The YZ19 specifications in this comparison do not list a polling rate.
Both list knob support. The EK21 vendor description specifies an aluminum alloy knob, while the YZ19 description says its knob can adjust RGB and volume.
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