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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 2, 2026

MK Duo XT vs Varmilo MA21M R2 Numpad

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

MK Duo XT

Media keys

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

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

Get the

Varmilo MA21M R2 Numpad

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

Varmilo MA21M R2 Numpad

  • Case material

    ABS

    Plastic

  • Backlight

    RGB

    White

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

  • Media keys

    Yes

    No

  • Released

    2023

    2024

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • MK Duo XT
  • Varmilo MA21M R2 Numpad
Performance
62
56
Build quality
46
50
Productivity
44
47
Customizability
59
51
Portability
66
44

What they share

  • Mount style: Plate Mount
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

MK Duo XT vs Varmilo MA21M R2 Numpad specs

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

4 of 14 specs differ

MK Duo XT

Varmilo MA21M R2 Numpad

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky

Mount style

Plate Mount
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

60%
—

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
Plastic

Plate material

—
Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Backlight

RGB
White

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2024

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