Redragon SHIVA K525 MAX vs Varmilo MA21M
Get the Redragon SHIVA K525 MAX for knob. Get the Varmilo MA21M for n-key rollover.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Redragon SHIVA K525 MAX
Knob
Build quality in the bottom 40% of Numpad boards under $50.
- 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.
Redragon SHIVA K525 MAX
Varmilo MA21M
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Knob
Yes
No
Display
LED
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
Backlight
RGB
White
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
N-key rollover
No
Yes
- Redragon SHIVA K525 MAX
- Varmilo MA21M
- Performance
- 5861
- Build quality
- 5650
- Productivity
- 5452
- Customizability
- 6855
- Portability
- 8168
- Layout size: Numpad
Redragon SHIVA K525 MAX vs Varmilo MA21M specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 19 specs differ
Redragon SHIVA K525 MAX
Varmilo MA21M
Switch options
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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