LUMINKEY NOVA vs Varmilo MA21M
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Which one should you get?
Get the
LUMINKEY NOVA
Build quality in the bottom 5% of Numpad boards under $100.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
Get the
Varmilo MA21M
N-key rollover
Build quality in the bottom 30% of Numpad boards under $50.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
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.
LUMINKEY NOVA
Varmilo MA21M
Switch options
Linear
Clicky
Backlight
None
White
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
N-key rollover
No
Yes
Mac & Windows
No
Yes
Released
2025
2024
- LUMINKEY NOVA
- Varmilo MA21M
- Performance
- 3861
- Build quality
- 3950
- Productivity
- 4352
- Customizability
- 4955
- Portability
- 6068
- Layout size: Numpad
- Connection: Wired
LUMINKEY NOVA vs Varmilo MA21M specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
5 of 15 specs differ
LUMINKEY NOVA
Varmilo MA21M
Switch options
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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