YunziiReleased 2024

YZ21 Numpad

66/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
Numpad ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (89/100)
  • Strong customisability (77/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Build quality is the weak point (58/100)
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the YZ21 Numpad wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall587758708966
Build quality
58
Customisability
77
Performance
58
Productivity
70
Portability
89
Overall
66
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout sizeNumpad
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky · Tactile · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery1500 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · North-Face
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

YZ21 Numpad vs SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
YZ21 NumpadApex Pro Mini
 YunziiYZ21 NumpadThis pageSteelSeriesApex Pro Mini
Overall score66 /10066 /100
Build quality58 /100Better56 /100
Performance58 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless
Polling rate
Mount typePlate MountBetter
Case materialPlasticMetalBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes