Compare Mechboards Gherkin Kit vs Zuoya GMK21 Numpad Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Mechboards Gherkin Kit and Zuoya GMK21 Numpad and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2021 Offers Ortholinear ergonomics Offers No RGB lighting	Released in 2026 Supports hot-swappable switches Offers Normal ergonomics Comes with a knob Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 42.8 Build Quality: 52.4 Productivity: 43.6 Customizability: 46 Portability: 60.7	Scores Performance: 61.2 Build Quality: 78.6 Productivity: 64.9 Customizability: 94.1 Portability: 65.2
Name	Name Mechboards Gherkin Kit	Name Zuoya GMK21 Numpad
Release year	Release year 2021	Release year 2026
Switch Options	Switch Options -	Switch Options -
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size Numpad	Layout Size Numpad
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Ortholinear	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection	Connection
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style -	Mount Style -
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight	Backlight Rgb
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material -	Case Material -
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material -
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight -	Weight -