Epomaker G84 HE vs Split 65Magnetic or Split Design
Choose the G84 HE for magnetic Hall-effect switches and rapid trigger, or the Split 65 for an adjustable split layout and QMK/VIA support.
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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 adjustable actuation and rapid trigger.
- 8000 Hz polling rate listed for the G84 HE.
- Gasket mount with five vendor-described dampening layers, including PORON, IXPE, and silicone.
- 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 Split 65
Build quality in the top 35% of 65% boards under $150.
- Adjustable split layout designed to let each hand settle at a natural angle.
- QMK and VIA support for remapping, macros, and layers.
- Hot-swappable sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Pick the G84 HE if gaming responsiveness is the priority, especially if you want Hall-effect switches, adjustable actuation, and rapid trigger. Choose the Split 65 if your priority is an adjustable split typing position, QMK/VIA customization, or standard 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switch options. Check the layout and keycap compatibility rules before buying either board.
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 Split 65
Layout size
80%
65%
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
Battery
8,000 mAh
3,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Ergonomics
Standard
Split
- Epomaker G84 HE
- Epomaker Split 65
- Performance
- 9874
- Build quality
- 6072
- Productivity
- 7688
- Customizability
- 5886
- Portability
- 8589
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The G84 HE is the clear gaming pick for magnetic rapid-trigger features and its higher listed polling rate. The Split 65 is better suited to extended office and programming sessions if an adjustable split layout and programmable layers fit your workflow. For travel, the G84 HE combines a larger battery with a conventional one-piece layout, though it is heavier. Modding favors the Split 65's mechanical-switch sockets and QMK/VIA support, while content creation depends on whether remapping or a function row is more useful.
Pick the Epomaker G84 HE
- Hall-effect magnetic switches support adjustable actuation and rapid trigger.
- The G84 HE lists an 8000 Hz polling rate, compared with 1000 Hz for the Split 65 over USB and 2.4 GHz.
- Its 80% layout includes a function row, unlike the Split 65's 65% layout.
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 Split 65
62 owner reviews
“I instantly fell in love with this keyboard despite never having tried a split before. I really hope Epo comes out with more split models and colors!”
“Several keys on this keyboard double type, causing two letters to type instead of one. The fixes suggested by customer service have not resolved this, nor has changing the repeat delay or repeat rate settings as was suggested online. Otherwise it's a good…”
Epomaker G84 HE vs Split 65 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
17 of 26 specs differ
Epomaker G84 HE
Epomaker Split 65
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Epomaker G84 HE vs Split 65: your questions
The G84 HE is the more gaming-focused option, with Hall-effect magnetic switches, rapid trigger, and an 8000 Hz polling rate listed in its metadata. The Split 65 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate over USB and 2.4 GHz and uses conventional linear switches.
Yes. The G84 HE is listed with Rapid Trigger, and Epomaker describes adjustable actuation from 0.1 to 3.3 mm in 0.01 mm increments.
No. Its compatibility rules specify magnetic switches only, so standard MX switches will not fit. The Split 65 instead accepts hot-swappable 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches.
Yes. The Split 65 lists both QMK and VIA support, and its vendor description says they can be used for remapping keys, creating macros, and customizing layers.
The Split 65 has two adjustable halves that can be positioned for a split typing setup. Its vendor description also says the halves can be brought together into a conventional layout.
The G84 HE has an 8000mAh battery, while the Split 65 has a 3000mAh battery. These capacity figures do not by themselves establish how long either keyboard will run between charges.
Yes. Both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. The Split 65 vendor description specifies Bluetooth 5.0, while the G84 HE description identifies Bluetooth without naming a version.
The G84 HE lists an 8000 Hz polling rate, while the Split 65 lists 1000 Hz over USB and 2.4 GHz. The vendor description gives the G84 HE's 8000 Hz figure for 2.4 GHz and cable modes.
The G84 HE compatibility rules warn that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit its north-facing switch housing. The Split 65 has south-facing LEDs, but its rules warn that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
No. Its 65% layout has neither a function row nor a numpad. The G84 HE is an 80% layout with a function row, but it also has no numpad.
The Split 65 supports hot-swappable 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches. The G84 HE is also hot-swappable, but only with magnetic switches, and standard MX switches will not fit.
Both product metadata listings specify Mac/Windows support. The G84 HE vendor description also names Android compatibility, and the Split 65 vendor specifications list Mac, Windows, and Android.
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