Epomaker Carbon60 vs TH99Carbon Fiber or Numpad
Choose the Carbon60 for its compact carbon-fiber build and QMK/VIA support, or the TH99 for its numpad and dedicated function keys.
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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 500 g.
- 60% layout with Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity.
- Hot-swappable switches and explicit 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 TH99
Battery
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 96% boards under $100.
- 96% layout includes a numpad and eight function keys.
- Gasket mount with five specified dampening layers: Poron sandwich pad, IXPE switch pad, PET sound-enhancement pad, bottom Poron, and bottom silicone.
- Hot-swappable for 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Choose the Carbon60 if you want a light, compact board and value its carbon-fiber construction and QMK/VIA support. Choose the TH99 if a numpad, function keys, and a gasket-mounted layout matter more than low weight. Both provide hot-swappable switches and three connection modes, so the deciding factor is the layout and customization approach you prefer.
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 TH99
Layout size
60%
96%
Battery
3,000 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Low profile
Yes
No
Case material
Carbon Fiber
ABS
Switch options
Linear, Tactile
Linear, Silent
- Epomaker Carbon60
- Epomaker TH99
- Performance
- 7474
- Build quality
- 7659
- Productivity
- 8276
- Customizability
- 8658
- Portability
- 8854
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The TH99 is the more convenient choice when work depends on a numpad, function keys, or quiet switch options. The Carbon60 stands out for carrying, compact desks, and users who want explicit QMK/VIA remapping. Gaming is a close call based on the listed 1000 Hz polling and wireless options, with different layout and switch features shaping the decision. For customization, the Carbon60 has the clearer advantage, while both boards support hot-swapping.
It's a tie
- Both list 1000 Hz polling and wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz connectivity.
- The Carbon60 has a compact 60% layout and carbon-fiber case and plate.
- The TH99 has N-key rollover and a gasket mount, with a choice of linear or silent switches.
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 TH99
47 owner reviews
“This keyboard is of very good quality, robust, its keys are pleasant to press and its versatility as it can be connected to various devices makes it perfect.”
Epomaker Carbon60 vs TH99 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 24 specs differ
Epomaker Carbon60
Epomaker TH99
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
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 TH99: your questions
The Carbon60 is a 60% keyboard with a carbon-fiber case and plate, while the TH99 is a 96% keyboard with a numpad and eight function keys. The Carbon60 also lists QMK and VIA support, which is not listed for the TH99.
The Carbon60's compatibility notes specify that it has no dedicated arrow keys. Its 60% layout is designed around a compact key arrangement.
Yes, the TH99 has a numpad as part of its 96% layout. The vendor also describes eight separate function keys.
The Carbon60 weighs 500 g, while the TH99 weighs 2000 g. The Carbon60 is the lighter option for buyers prioritizing a board that's easier to carry.
Both support Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, as well as wired USB-C connectivity. The Carbon60 has a listed 3000 mAh battery, and the TH99 has a listed 4000 mAh battery.
Both keyboards are hot-swappable. The Carbon60 vendor description specifies 3-pin and 5-pin switches, and the TH99 supports 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches.
Yes, QMK and VIA support are listed for the Carbon60, alongside hot-swappable switches. The vendor specifies that QMK runs over a wired connection.
The TH99 vendor description offers Sea Salt Silent linear switches and describes them as quiet. The keyboard also has five sound-dampening layers, but the actual sound depends on the selected switches and typing.
No. The Carbon60 compatibility notes specify low-profile switches and keycaps only, so standard MX keycaps will not fit.
Both have south-facing LEDs, and their compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps may also clip the LEDs.
The Carbon60 is a stronger fit if you want QMK/VIA remapping and a compact layout. The TH99 is a more practical option if your programming workflow uses a numpad or function keys.
The TH99 vendor description says it is not compatible with PS4, PS5, or Switch. It lists Mac, Windows, and Android compatibility.
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