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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 11, 2026

MK Duo XT vs Obinslab 2

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

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MK Duo XT

Build quality in the bottom 5% of 60% boards under $50.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

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Obinslab 2

USB-C

Build quality in the bottom 10% of 60% 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.

MK Duo XT

Obinslab 2

  • Case material

    ABS

    Plastic

  • USB-C

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • MK Duo XT
  • Obinslab 2
Performance
62
68
Build quality
46
46
Productivity
44
62
Customizability
59
61
Portability
65
85

What they share

  • Layout size: 60%
  • Mount style: Plate Mount
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

MK Duo XT vs Obinslab 2 specs

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

2 of 16 specs differ

MK Duo XT

Obinslab 2

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Mount style

Plate Mount
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

60%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Bluetooth, Wired

Battery

—
1,900 mAh

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2023

Where to buy

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