BASIC AK82 vs Epomaker RT82
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Epomaker RT82
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Build quality in the top 30% of 75% boards under $100.
- 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.
BASIC AK82
Epomaker RT82
Switch options
Clicky, Linear
Linear, Silent
Knob
Yes
No
Display
None
LCD
A case display rather than a typing feature
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Keycaps
ABS, PBT
PBT
- BASIC AK82
- Epomaker RT82
- Performance
- 6378
- Build quality
- 6174
- Productivity
- 9282
- Customizability
- 8078
- Portability
- 7879
- Layout size: 75%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
BASIC AK82 vs Epomaker RT82 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 26 specs differ
BASIC AK82
Epomaker RT82
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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