Compare Mechboards Dactyl Manuform vs Epomaker Magcore 87 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Mechboards Dactyl Manuform 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.

Model
	62	84	Select a keyboard to compare
Rating	0.0 stars (0 reviews)	4.8 stars (64 reviews)
Purchase Options
Main differences	Released in 2024 Supports VIAL configuration Made with a Plastic case Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting	Released in 2025 Available in a 85% layout Compatible with both Mac and Windows Supports VIA configuration Features N-key rollover Includes screw-in stabilizers Has built-in sound dampening Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate Weighs about 2000 g Sized at 40 x 357 x 136 mm Made with a Aluminum case Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 66.9 Build Quality: 55.8 Productivity: 59.1 Customizability: 70.4 Portability: 44.3	Scores Performance: 89.3 Build Quality: 81.2 Productivity: 90.8 Customizability: 79.4 Portability: 53.1
Name	Name Mechboards Dactyl Manuform	Name Epomaker Magcore 87
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options -	Switch Options -
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size Unknown	Layout Size 85%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 8000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style -	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Plastic	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 40 x 357 x 136 mm
Weight	Weight -	Weight 2000g