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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

Royal Kludge C87 vs Epomaker HE80

Get the Epomaker HE80 for hot-swappable and n-key rollover.

What actually differs

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.

Royal Kludge C87

Epomaker HE80

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Weight

    770 g

    830 g

  • Keycaps

    PBT

    PBT, PC

  • Backlight

    RGB

    RGB, south-facing

  • N-key rollover

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Royal Kludge C87
  • Epomaker HE80
Performance
93
98
Build quality
45
60
Productivity
71
76
Customizability
49
59
Portability
56
58

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Hall effect (magnetic)
  • Rapid trigger
  • Connection: Wired
  • Max polling rate: 8,000 Hz
  • Switch options: Magnetic
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From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Royal Kludge C87

No owner reviews collected yet.

Epomaker HE80

4.8

47 owner reviews

Praise
“Great Linux compatability and perfect for osu!, Geometry Dash, other games, and general work I do throughout the day. Increadible customisation and responsiveness”
Lachlan R.Verified buyer· via Epomaker
Critique
“The Epomaker HE80 is a really solid mechanical keyboard for gamers. From my experience the Hall effect magnetic switches makes my gaming experience really smooth and responsive.”
Oforah C.Verified buyer· via Epomaker

Full specs

Royal Kludge C87 vs Epomaker HE80 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

6 of 23 specs differ

Royal Kludge C87

Epomaker HE80

Typing & switches

Switch options

Magnetic
Magnetic

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
Yes

Rapid trigger

Yes
Yes

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

8,000 Hz
8,000 Hz

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

—
Plastic

Plate material

—
FR4

Keycaps

PBT
PBT, PC

Weight

770 g
830 g

Dimensions

41 x 366 x 139 mm
42 x 332 x 146 mm

Typing angle

—
9°

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • Royal KludgeUS

    In stock
    $73Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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  • EpomakerUS

    In stock
    $69Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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