Epomaker G84 Pro vs RT82
Choose the G84 Pro for its 8000mAh battery, glass screen, and silicone keycaps; choose the RT82 for VIA remapping, a detachable LCD, and PBT keycaps.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker G84 Pro
Battery
Build quality in the top 50% of 75% boards under $100.
- 8000mAh battery and a vendor-stated weeks-of-use estimate with the backlight off.
- Silicone keycaps and a customizable glass screen with a dual-function knob.
Get the
Epomaker RT82
Build quality in the top 30% of 75% boards under $100.
- VIA support for key remapping and custom macros.
- Detachable LCD screen with support for up to three saved GIFs.
- PBT keycaps with dye-sublimated legends.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the G84 Pro for its larger 8000mAh battery, silicone keycaps, and glass screen with a dual-function knob. Choose the RT82 for VIA remapping, its detachable LCD, and PBT keycaps, while keeping its south-facing LED keycap fit limitation in mind.
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 Pro
Epomaker RT82
Battery
8,000 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
ABS, Plastic
ABS
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Silent
Linear, Silent
Knob
Yes
No
Display
Yes
LCD
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Epomaker G84 Pro
- Epomaker RT82
- Performance
- 7878
- Build quality
- 6874
- Productivity
- 8383
- Customizability
- 7378
- Portability
- 9179
- Layout size: 75%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The G84 Pro has an edge for travel and long typing sessions because of its larger battery and silicone keycaps. The RT82 is a stronger fit for buyers who want VIA remapping and a PBT keycap set. Gaming is close on the listed polling rate, while the boards offer different screen designs and controls for creative desk setups. For programming, choose based on whether soft silicone keycaps or VIA customization is more useful to you.
Pick the Epomaker G84 Pro
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate in the metadata.
- The G84 Pro vendor description specifies 1000 Hz polling over wired and 2.4 GHz connections and includes a dual-function knob for RGB control.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
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 RT82
41 owner reviews
“I love the sound, the keyboard was shipped fast, but i have found some of the keys have input issues at times where it doesn't register the key being pushed”
“I received an informative sms two months ago that the keyboard is arriving, It has still not arrived.”
Epomaker G84 Pro vs RT82 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 24 specs differ
Epomaker G84 Pro
Epomaker RT82
Switch options
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
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Epomaker G84 Pro vs RT82: your questions
The G84 Pro has an 8000mAh battery, while the RT82 has a 4000mAh battery. Epomaker says the G84 Pro can last weeks with the backlight off, while the RT82 lists up to 115 hours with RGB and screen off.
The RT82 lists VIA support for remapping keys and setting up macros. The G84 Pro vendor description instead describes web-based software for remapping, macros, and custom settings.
The G84 Pro has a customizable glass screen and its vendor describes uploading GIFs through web-based software. The RT82 has a detachable LCD screen that can display information and up to three saved GIFs.
The G84 Pro is listed with silicone keycaps, described by Epomaker as having a soft, velvety texture. The RT82 uses PBT plastic keycaps with dye-sublimated legends.
Both keyboards are hot-swappable. The RT82 is specifically listed as compatible with 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches.
Both support Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired USB-C connectivity. The G84 Pro has an 8000mAh battery and the RT82 has a 4000mAh battery.
Both list silent switch options, and the RT82 vendor description identifies its Sea Salt Silent switch. The G84 Pro is also offered with a Sea Salt Silent switch according to its vendor description.
The RT82 is listed with south-facing RGB LEDs. Its compatibility note warns that shine-through legends may stay dark and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LEDs.
The G84 Pro weighs 970g, while the RT82 weighs about 1kg. Both are 75% keyboards, and the listed dimensions differ slightly.
The G84 Pro metadata lists linear, clicky, and silent switch types. The RT82 metadata lists linear and silent switch types.
The RT82 is listed with PBT keycaps, and its vendor says the legends use dye-sublimation printing. The G84 Pro vendor description specifies silicone keycaps.
Both keyboards list Mac and Windows support. The vendor descriptions also list Android compatibility for both models.
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