Epomaker G84 Pro vs Royal Kludge S8575% vs TKL
Choose the G84 Pro for its smaller 75% footprint and 1000 Hz wired or 2.4 GHz polling, or the S85 for its TKL layout and OLED status display.
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3.9 · 14 reviews
from$89at Epomaker
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from$89at Royal Kludge
Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker G84 Pro
75%
Build quality in the top 40% of 75% boards under $100.
- 75% ANSI layout with a listed 970g weight.
- Tri-mode connectivity, with 1000 Hz polling specified for wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
- 8000mAh battery, the larger of these two listed capacities.
- No numpad.
Get the
Royal Kludge S85
TKL
Build quality in the top 30% of 80% boards under $100.
- 80% TKL layout with function and media keys, according to Royal Kludge.
- OLED display reports battery status, connection mode and system mode.
- Cherry-profile PBT keycaps and south-facing RGB lighting.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Pick the Epomaker G84 Pro if a smaller 75% footprint, its specified 1000 Hz wired or 2.4 GHz polling, or customizable screen content is the priority. Choose the Royal Kludge S85 if you prefer an 80% TKL layout with function and media keys, an OLED status display and PBT keycaps. Both offer tri-mode connectivity and hot-swap support, so those shared features need not decide the purchase.
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
Royal Kludge S85
Layout size
75%
80%
Battery
8,000 mAh
7,200 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Display
Yes
OLED
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
970 g
950 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
Keycaps
ABS, Ceramic, PBT, PC, POM, Wood
PBT
- Epomaker G84 Pro
- Royal Kludge S85
- Performance
- 7967
- Build quality
- 6969
- Productivity
- 8384
- Customizability
- 7374
- Portability
- 9186
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Knob
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The G84 Pro takes the gaming comparison on its specified polling rate and N-Key Rollover, while its smaller layout also makes it the more space-conscious travel option. The S85's TKL layout and OLED status readouts suit buyers who value retained function and media keys or quick device-state checks. Both offer hot-swap switches, tri-mode connectivity and knob support, so modding is a draw on the stated features. For content creation, the G84 Pro's custom-GIF screen and volume control make its display more configurable.
Pick the Epomaker G84 Pro
- The G84 Pro lists 1000 Hz polling, and Epomaker specifies that this applies to wired and 2.4 GHz connections.
- Epomaker lists N-Key Rollover and anti-ghosting for the G84 Pro.
- The G84 Pro's 75% layout leaves a smaller keyboard footprint than the S85's 80% TKL layout.
Epomaker G84 Pro vs Royal Kludge S85 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 23 specs differ
Epomaker G84 Pro
Royal Kludge S85
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
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Epomaker G84 Pro vs Royal Kludge S85: your questions
The G84 Pro is a 75% keyboard, while the S85 is an 80% TKL layout. The G84 Pro specifies 1000 Hz polling for wired and 2.4 GHz connections, while the S85's OLED display shows battery, connection and system status.
Neither keyboard has a numpad, according to their compatibility rules. Both use compact layouts rather than a full-size arrangement.
The Epomaker G84 Pro lists an 8000mAh battery, while the Royal Kludge S85 lists 7200mAh. The battery capacities alone do not establish how long either keyboard will run in a particular lighting or connection mode.
Yes, both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless and wired connectivity. Epomaker specifies Bluetooth pairing with up to three devices for the G84 Pro.
The G84 Pro lists 1000 Hz polling for wired and 2.4 GHz connections. The S85 descriptions do not specify a polling rate, so a direct rate comparison is not available.
Yes, both are listed as hot-swappable. Epomaker specifies 3-pin and 5-pin switches for the G84 Pro, and Royal Kludge specifies the same pin support for the S85.
Epomaker says its interactive glass screen can show time, battery and status. The vendor also describes uploading custom GIFs through web software.
Royal Kludge describes the S85's OLED screen as showing battery status, connection mode and system mode. Its listing also identifies the screen as a built-in LCD smart display.
The G84 Pro's 75% layout is smaller by layout category than the S85's 80% TKL design, which may suit buyers prioritizing desk or bag space. The listed weights are close, with the G84 Pro at 970g and the S85 at 950g.
The S85 has south-facing LEDs, and its compatibility rule warns that shine-through legends stay dark. It also notes that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Both list gasket mounting and sound dampening, and both vendor descriptions specify five layers of noise or acoustic damping. Epomaker names PORON, IXPE, PET and silicone components for the G84 Pro, while Royal Kludge names silicone cushioning, IXPE foam and PET film for the S85.
No, both compatibility rules specify that the keyboard has no numpad. If number-pad entry is essential, neither of these layouts meets that requirement.
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