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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Redragon EISA K686 HE vs Epomaker HE80

Get the Redragon EISA K686 HE for knob. Get the Epomaker HE80 for hot-swappable.

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.

Redragon EISA K686 HE

Epomaker HE80

  • Layout size

    90%

    80%

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Weight

    1,200 g

    830 g

  • Keycaps

    PBT

    PBT, PC

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Redragon EISA K686 HE
  • Epomaker HE80
Performance
98
98
Build quality
57
60
Productivity
62
76
Customizability
48
59
Portability
41
58

What they share

  • Hall effect (magnetic)
  • Rapid trigger
  • Connection: Wired
  • Max polling rate: 8,000 Hz
  • Case material: Plastic
  • 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.

Redragon EISA K686 HE

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

Redragon EISA K686 HE vs Epomaker HE80 specs

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

8 of 24 specs differ

Redragon EISA K686 HE

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
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

90%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

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
Plastic

Plate material

—
FR4

Keycaps

PBT
PBT, PC

Weight

1,200 g
830 g

Dimensions

39 x 394 x 144 mm
42 x 332 x 146 mm

Typing angle

—
9°

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
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.

  • RedragonCN

    In stock
    $62Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$62Visit
  • EpomakerUS

    In stock
    $69Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    Visit

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