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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 7, 2026

Neo Frozen Llama Typist vs GMMK Numpad

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Neo Frozen Llama Typist

Build quality in the bottom 35% of Numpad boards under $200.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

Get the

GMMK Numpad

Hot-swappable

Build quality in the top 45% of Numpad boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.

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.

Neo Frozen Llama Typist

GMMK Numpad

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Mount style

    Tray Mount

    Plate Mount

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Display

    LED

    None

    A case display rather than a typing feature

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Neo Frozen Llama Typist
  • GMMK Numpad
Performance
54
62
Build quality
57
67
Productivity
45
78
Customizability
56
80
Portability
65
88

What they share

  • Layout size: Numpad
  • Switch options: Clicky
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Full specs

Neo Frozen Llama Typist vs GMMK Numpad specs

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

11 of 20 specs differ

Neo Frozen Llama Typist

GMMK Numpad

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky
Clicky

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

Tray Mount
Plate Mount

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

Numpad
Numpad

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

LED
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

—
Aluminum

Plate material

—
Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
ABS

Typing angle

—
6°

Backlight

RGB
RGB, north-facing

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2023

Where to buy

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