Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE vs Epomaker Hack 59
Get the Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE for hall effect. Get the Epomaker Hack 59 for hot-swappable.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 50% of 60% boards under $50.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
Get the
Epomaker Hack 59
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 10% of 60% boards under $50.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
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.
Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE
Epomaker Hack 59
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Wood
ABS
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Magnetic, Tactile
Linear
- Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE
- Epomaker Hack 59
- Performance
- 7963
- Build quality
- 6081
- Productivity
- 5181
- Customizability
- 6488
- Portability
- 6787
- Layout size: 60%
- Plate material: Plastic
- Keycaps: PBT
Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE vs Epomaker Hack 59 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 25 specs differ
Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE
Epomaker Hack 59
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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