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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 12, 2026

MK Typist vs Monka 6102

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

MK Typist

Build quality in the bottom 15% of 100% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

Get the

Monka 6102

Hot-swappable

Build quality in the top 20% of 100% boards under $150.

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 Typist

Monka 6102

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Case material

    Plastic

    Aluminum

  • Switch options

    Clicky

    Linear

  • Mount style

    Plate Mount

    Gasket Mount

  • Backlight

    RGB

    None

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • MK Typist
  • Monka 6102
Performance
72
50
Build quality
44
70
Productivity
59
66
Customizability
56
62
Portability
44
46

What they share

  • Layout size: 100%
  • Connection: Wired
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Full specs

MK Typist vs Monka 6102 specs

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

8 of 18 specs differ

MK Typist

Monka 6102

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky
Linear

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

Plate Mount
Gasket Mount

Layout

Layout size

100%
100%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
Aluminum

Keycaps

PBT
—

Weight

—
2,150 g

Dimensions

—
55 x 180 x 420 mm

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2024

Where to buy

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MK Typist2 stores
Monka 61022 stores

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