EpomakerReleased 2025

EK21

83/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
Numpad ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (88/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (86/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • ABS case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the EK21 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall778377868883
Build quality
77
Customisability
83
Performance
77
Productivity
86
Portability
88
Overall
83
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout sizeNumpad
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery1000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions29
Weight200 g

More specs

Height Mm29 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

EK21 vs Ducky One 2 Mini

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
EK21One 2 Mini
 EpomakerEK21This pageDuckyOne 2 Mini
Overall score83 /10084 /100Better
Build quality77 /10080 /100Better
Performance77 /100Better74 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialABSPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes