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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 11, 2026

MKESPN K812 vs KEEBD MiniNova V2

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

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MKESPN K812

QMK

Build quality in the top 35% of Numpad boards under $50.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

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KEEBD MiniNova V2

Build quality in the bottom 5% of Numpad boards under $50.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

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.

MKESPN K812

KEEBD MiniNova V2

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

    The deep option when you want to remap every key

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

    GUI remapping without compiling firmware

  • Released

    2025

    2022

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • MKESPN K812
  • KEEBD MiniNova V2
Performance
51
37
Build quality
70
39
Productivity
59
41
Customizability
65
48
Portability
63
61

What they share

  • Layout size: Numpad
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Full specs

MKESPN K812 vs KEEBD MiniNova V2 specs

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

3 of 13 specs differ

MKESPN K812

KEEBD MiniNova V2

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
—

Layout

Layout size

Numpad
Numpad

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
—

Build & materials

Case material

—
Acrylic

Weight

420 g
—

Dimensions

98 x 116 x 39 mm
—

Backlight

None
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2025
2022

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