Epomaker G84 HE vs G84 ProHall Effect or Screen
Choose the G84 HE for Hall Effect switches, Rapid Trigger, and 8000 Hz polling, or the G84 Pro for its customizable screen, dual-function knob, and hot-swappable mechanical switches.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker G84 HE
Hall effect
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 80% boards under $100.
- Hall Effect magnetic switches with Rapid Trigger and adjustable actuation.
- 8000 Hz polling rate listed in the metadata.
- Vendor-described SOCD and DKS support for gaming inputs.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No numpad.
Get the
Epomaker G84 Pro
Build quality in the top 50% of 75% boards under $100.
- Customizable glass screen for time, battery status, and uploaded GIFs.
- Dual-function knob for volume, RGB lighting, and screen controls.
- Mechanical switch options include linear, clicky, and silent types.
- No numpad.
Get the G84 HE for Hall Effect Rapid Trigger controls, adjustable actuation, and its higher listed polling rate. Choose the G84 Pro for its customizable screen, dual-function knob, and hot-swappable mechanical switches with a broader range of stated switch and keycap materials. If standard MX switch compatibility or Cherry-profile keycaps are priorities, note the G84 HE's magnetic-switch and north-facing LED restrictions.
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 G84 HE
Epomaker G84 Pro
Layout size
80%
75%
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
Yes
No
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Max polling rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
Case material
ABS
ABS, Plastic
- Epomaker G84 HE
- Epomaker G84 Pro
- Performance
- 9878
- Build quality
- 5968
- Productivity
- 7682
- Customizability
- 5873
- Portability
- 8591
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 8,000 mAh
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
- Plate material: Polycarbonate
What will you mostly use it for?
The G84 HE is the clear fit for gaming features centered on magnetic actuation and high polling. The G84 Pro is more oriented toward desk controls, mechanical switch choice, and screen customization, giving it the edge for office, programming, modding, and content creation. Travel is close: both have the same listed battery capacity and connectivity options, with a small listed weight difference. Check the layout carefully, since the G84 HE vendor page calls it 75% while its metadata lists 80%.
Pick the Epomaker G84 HE
- Hall Effect magnetic switches support Rapid Trigger and adjustable actuation.
- Its listed polling rate is 8000 Hz, compared with 1000 Hz for the G84 Pro.
- The vendor describes SOCD and DKS support for input handling.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Epomaker G84 HE
30 owner reviews
“Lovely keyboard apart from the software and the lightbar on the logo having no inapp customisation Otherwise perfect It could also have more colour options”
Epomaker G84 Pro
15 owner reviews
“It's my first actual better keyboard, i was using some redragon dragon born keyboard but switching to this keyboard is like heaven for me, perfect sound perfect feel and everything”
“I enjoy the keyboard itself but still have yet to get the software to work. Any help?”
Epomaker G84 HE vs G84 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 25 specs differ
Epomaker G84 HE
Epomaker G84 Pro
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Epomaker G84 HE vs G84 Pro: your questions
The G84 HE is the more gaming-focused option, with Hall Effect switches, Rapid Trigger, and an 8000 Hz listed polling rate. Its vendor also describes SOCD and DKS support.
The G84 HE metadata lists an 8000 Hz polling rate, and its vendor specifies 8000 Hz in 2.4 GHz and cable modes. The G84 Pro is listed at 1000 Hz, with its vendor specifying 1000 Hz for wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
Yes, the G84 Pro has a customizable glass screen. Its vendor says it can show time, battery level, and keyboard status, or display uploaded GIFs.
Yes, the G84 Pro has a dual-function knob. The vendor says it can control volume and RGB lighting, and can also navigate screen controls.
No, the G84 HE is limited to magnetic switches, and its compatibility information says standard MX switches will not fit. The G84 Pro is described as hot-swappable with mechanical switches.
The G84 HE has north-facing LEDs, and its compatibility information warns that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. Consider that restriction before changing its keycaps.
Both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. Each also has an 8000mAh battery in the metadata.
The G84 Pro metadata lists linear, clicky, and silent switch types, and the vendor describes silent switch options. The G84 HE uses Hall Effect magnetic switches.
The G84 Pro is the more versatile fit for programming if you want its stated mechanical switch choices, including silent options. Its vendor also describes silicone keycaps as suited to long coding sessions.
Neither is listed with a numpad, and both compatibility sections specify that there is no numpad. The G84 HE is listed as 80% in metadata, while its vendor calls it 75%; the G84 Pro is listed as 75% in metadata.
The G84 Pro supports hot-swappable mechanical switches, with the vendor describing linear, tactile, clicky, and silent options. The G84 HE's compatibility information limits it to magnetic switches and excludes standard MX switches.
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