Compare Mechboards Gherkin Kit vs Weikav Stars21 Programmable Numpad Differences Side by Side

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Main differences	Released in 2021 Offers Ortholinear ergonomics Offers No RGB lighting	Released in 2025 Has Linear switch options Supports hot-swappable switches Offers Normal ergonomics Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Features N-key rollover Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 800 mAh battery Weighs about 480 g Sized at 18 x 130 x 95 mm Made with a Aluminum case Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 42.8 Build Quality: 53.6 Productivity: 44.9 Customizability: 49.7 Portability: 62.8	Scores Performance: 75.6 Build Quality: 84.3 Productivity: 57.1 Customizability: 90.3 Portability: 78
Name	Name Mechboards Gherkin Kit	Name Weikav Stars21 Programmable Numpad
Release year	Release year 2021	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options -	Switch Options Linear
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 Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity 800 mAh
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 Gasket Mount
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 Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material -
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 18 x 130 x 95 mm
Weight	Weight -	Weight 480g