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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX8.0 and Epomaker Magcore 87 and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

CHERRY MX8.0 Mechanical Keyboard
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Epomaker Magcore 87

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0.0 (0)
4.8 (64)
  • Released in 2023
  • Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear switch options
  • Available in a 80% layout
  • Sized at 44 x 145 x 351 mm
  • Features ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White RGB lighting
  • Released in 2025
  • Supports hot-swappable switches
  • Available in a 85% layout
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 2000 g
  • Sized at 40 x 357 x 136 mm
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 58.4
  • Build Quality: 42.5
  • Productivity: 43.8
  • Customizability: 50
  • Portability: 50.7
Scores
  • Performance: 89.4
  • Build Quality: 80.9
  • Productivity: 91.1
  • Customizability: 79.4
  • Portability: 52.7
Name
Cherry MX8.0
Name
Epomaker Magcore 87
Release year
2023
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Clicky, Tactile, Linear
Switch Options
-
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
80%
Layout Size
85%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
-
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
-
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, White
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
44 x 145 x 351 mm
Dimensions
40 x 357 x 136 mm
Weight
-
Weight
2000g
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