Epomaker G84 HE vs Keychron K2 ProHE or QMK
Choose the Epomaker G84 HE for magnetic Hall Effect gaming features and 2.4 GHz wireless, or the Keychron K2 Pro for QMK/VIA customization, standard MX switch swapping, and ISO layout choices.
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4.9 (30)4.9 · 30 reviews
from$72at Epomaker
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4.9 (16)4.9 · 16 reviews
from$89at Keychron
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 from 0.1 to 3.3 mm.
- SOCD and DKS functions, plus 8,000 Hz polling in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
- 8,000 mAh battery and 2.4 GHz receiver storage space under the kickstand.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- No numpad.
Get the
Keychron K2 Pro
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $100.
- QMK and VIA support for key remapping and macros.
- Hot-swap sockets support many 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.
- Available in multiple ISO layouts, including UK, German, French, and Spanish.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Get the Epomaker G84 HE for Hall Effect gaming features, including Rapid Trigger, adjustable actuation, SOCD, and higher polling in wired and 2.4 GHz modes. Choose the Keychron K2 Pro for QMK/VIA programming, broader MX-style switch swapping, and ISO layout choices that the G84 HE does not offer.
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
Keychron K2 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
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Battery
8,000 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
- Epomaker G84 HE
- Keychron K2 Pro
- Performance
- 9881
- Build quality
- 5990
- Productivity
- 7695
- Customizability
- 5896
- Portability
- 8579
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The G84 HE leads for gaming because its magnetic switches enable Rapid Trigger, adjustable actuation, SOCD, and DKS. It also has a larger listed battery and a dedicated receiver storage space, making it the more travel-oriented pick from these features. The K2 Pro is the stronger fit for office and creation workflows that benefit from remapping, macros, and media keys. Its MX-style switch support and ISO variants also give it the clearer advantage for programming layouts and hardware customization.
Pick the Epomaker G84 HE
- Hall Effect switches support Rapid Trigger and adjustable actuation from 0.1 to 3.3 mm.
- The vendor lists SOCD and DKS functions for game inputs.
- Polling is listed at 8,000 Hz in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
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”
Keychron K2 Pro
16 owner reviews
“I have been using the keychron K2 V2 for more than a year so when this came out, I knew I had to get this. and boy I never imagined the smoothness and thock on this thing. I replaced the brown switches with lavender purples and it feels even better.”
Epomaker G84 HE vs Keychron K2 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
21 of 28 specs differ
Epomaker G84 HE
Keychron K2 Pro
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
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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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Epomaker G84 HE
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron K2 Pro
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
Epomaker G84 HE vs Keychron K2 Pro: your questions
The G84 HE is the more gaming-specific option, with Hall Effect switches, Rapid Trigger, adjustable actuation, SOCD, and DKS. Its polling rate is listed as 8,000 Hz in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
Yes, the G84 HE includes Rapid Trigger with Hall Effect magnetic switches. The vendor describes adjustable trigger and release travel from 0.1 to 3.3 mm.
No, the G84 HE uses magnetic switches only, and standard MX switches will not fit. Its hot-swap capability is for North-facing magnetic switches.
The K2 Pro supports many 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches in its hot-swap sockets. The vendor names Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, and Panda among examples.
The Keychron K2 Pro lists both QMK and VIA support. Its vendor description says key remapping and macros can be configured through Keychron Launcher.
The G84 HE product information lists Epomaker software for functions such as remapping, macros, and backlight customization. QMK and VIA support are listed for the K2 Pro, not the G84 HE.
The Keychron K2 Pro is offered in several ISO layouts, including UK, German, Swiss, Nordic, French, and Spanish versions. The G84 HE is listed as ANSI only.
The G84 HE's north-facing LEDs can cause Cherry-profile keycaps to hit the switch housing. The K2 Pro has south-facing LEDs, which its vendor says avoid interference with Cherry-profile alternatives, though some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
The G84 HE is listed with an 8,000 mAh battery, while the K2 Pro is listed with a 4,000 mAh battery. Battery capacity alone does not establish how long either board will run between charges.
Both support Bluetooth and wired connectivity. The G84 HE also lists 2.4 GHz wireless, while the K2 Pro's listed connectivity does not include 2.4 GHz.
The K2 Pro is the more flexible choice for standard mechanical switch changes because its hot-swap sockets accept many 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches. The G84 HE's hot-swap support is limited to magnetic switches.
Neither board has a numpad, according to their compatibility details. Buyers who need dedicated number-pad keys should consider a different layout.
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