Epomaker Carbon60 vs HE75 V2Compact or Hall Effect
Choose the Carbon60 for a lightweight, QMK/VIA-enabled low-profile 60% board, or the HE75 V2 for adjustable Hall Effect actuation and a larger 75% layout.
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Which one should you get?
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Epomaker Carbon60
Build quality in the top 20% of 60% boards under $100.
- Carbon fiber case and plate, with a listed weight of 500g.
- Three sound-dampening layers, described as sandwich pad, switch pad, and bottom foam.
- Hot-swappable 3/5-pin PCB, with QMK and VIA support.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
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Epomaker HE75 V2
Hall effect
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 75% boards under $100.
- Hall Effect switches offer adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger.
- 75% layout with 80 keys and a swappable knob.
- Gasket mount with a five-layer sound-dampening system.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Choose the Carbon60 if low weight, low-profile typing, and QMK/VIA remapping are the deciding factors. Pick the HE75 V2 for adjustable Hall Effect actuation, Rapid Trigger, and a larger 75% layout, while accounting for its magnetic-switch-only compatibility. Both provide tri-mode connectivity, so the choice comes down to compact customization versus gaming-focused magnetic features.
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.
Epomaker Carbon60
Epomaker HE75 V2
Layout size
60%
75%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
No
Yes
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Battery
3,000 mAh
8,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Low profile
Yes
No
- Epomaker Carbon60
- Epomaker HE75 V2
- Performance
- 7495
- Build quality
- 7662
- Productivity
- 8282
- Customizability
- 8665
- Portability
- 8891
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The HE75 V2 has the clear edge for gaming where adjustable magnetic actuation and Rapid Trigger are priorities. The Carbon60 is the more suitable choice for travel and switch experimentation, thanks to its lower weight and QMK/VIA support. Office use is a close call, with the Carbon60’s low profile opposing the HE75 V2’s larger layout and adjustable typing angle. For programming and content work, layout preference matters: the Carbon60 favors a minimal footprint, while the HE75 V2 offers more keys and a knob.
Pick the Epomaker HE75 V2
- Hall Effect switches support adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger.
- The HE75 V2 lists an 8000 Hz polling rate over USB and 2.4 GHz.
- Its 75% layout includes more keys than the Carbon60’s 60% layout.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Epomaker Carbon60
22 owner reviews
“I'm using it well. However, it would be nice if the right shift key was smaller so there was only one more key. Thank you for making a great keyboard.”
Epomaker HE75 V2
20 owner reviews
“white color is amazing sound is amazing love everything about this keyboard”
Epomaker Carbon60 vs HE75 V2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
17 of 27 specs differ
Epomaker Carbon60
Epomaker HE75 V2
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Epomaker Carbon60 vs HE75 V2: your questions
The HE75 V2 is the stronger fit for gaming that benefits from adjustable Hall Effect actuation and Rapid Trigger. Its listed polling rate is 8000 Hz over USB and 2.4 GHz, while the Carbon60 has a listed 1000 Hz polling rate.
The Carbon60 is a 60% low-profile board with a carbon fiber case and plate. The HE75 V2 is a 75% board with Hall Effect switches, adjustable actuation, and Rapid Trigger.
Yes, the Carbon60 lists both QMK and VIA support, and the vendor describes its keys as remappable. The vendor notes that QMK runs over a wired connection.
The Carbon60 vendor describes its hot-swap PCB as compatible with 3/5-pin switches, but its compatibility rules specify low-profile switches only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit, so check switch and keycap height compatibility before replacing parts.
No, the HE75 V2 compatibility rules specify magnetic switches only, and standard MX switches will not fit. The vendor describes its hot-swap support as compatible with select Hall Effect switches.
The Carbon60 weighs 500g, while the HE75 V2 is listed at about 1000g. The Carbon60 is therefore the lighter option for carrying between locations.
Both support Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, as well as wired USB-C use. The Carbon60 has a 3000mAh battery, and the HE75 V2 has an 8000mAh battery.
The HE75 V2 uses a 75% layout with 80 keys and a knob. The Carbon60 is a 60% layout, with no dedicated arrow keys or function row.
Yes, the HE75 V2 lists Rapid Trigger and adjustable actuation for its Hall Effect switches. Its product description gives an actuation adjustment range of 0.1mm to 3.5mm.
Both use south-facing LEDs, and their compatibility rules warn that shine-through legends stay dark. The rules also caution that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LEDs.
The HE75 V2 is described with a five-layer sound-optimizing system and a gasket-mounted plate. The Carbon60 has three damping layers: a sandwich pad, switch pad, and bottom foam.
Yes, the HE75 V2 has a two-stage kickstand with three typing angles: 5.8, 9, and 12 degrees. The Carbon60 vendor description does not identify an adjustable typing angle.
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