Epomaker Galaxy100 Lite vs HE108Aluminum Build vs Hall Effect Gaming

The Galaxy100 Lite is likely better for typing due to its aluminum case, which adds stability and a premium feel, and its detailed sound dampening layers aimed at a creamy, thocky sound. The HE108 focuses on gaming performance with its Hall Effect switches, which are smooth but optimized for speed over acoustic profile.

Yes, the Epomaker HE108 is listed as compatible with Mac, Windows, and Android. However, its customization requires the Epomaker Driver 3.0 software. The Galaxy100 Lite also supports Mac and includes dedicated Command and Option keycaps in the box.

Hall Effect switches, like those in the HE108, use magnets and sensors to detect key presses, allowing for adjustable actuation points, rapid trigger, and theoretically longer lifespan with no physical contact wear. The Galaxy100 Lite uses traditional mechanical switches with physical metal contacts.

Yes, both keyboards feature hot-swappable PCBs. The Galaxy100 Lite supports 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches. The HE108's hot-swap socket is designed for compatible Hall Effect magnetic switches, which use a different pinout than standard mechanical switches.

Both have south-facing, per-key RGB LEDs. The HE108 uses double-shot shine-through PBT keycaps which are designed to better illuminate legends. The Galaxy100 Lite uses dye-subbed PBT keycaps which are not shine-through, so its lighting will be more of an underglow effect.

The HE108 has a larger 10000mAh battery, with the manufacturer claiming up to 500 hours with RGB off. The Galaxy100 Lite has an 8000mAh battery. Manufacturer claims for the Galaxy100's runtime are not provided in the specifications, but both offer substantial wireless endurance.

Yes, the Galaxy100 Lite has full support for QMK and VIA software. This allows for extensive key remapping, macro creation, and layer programming directly through well-established, open-source firmware tools.

The HE108 uses the Epomaker Driver 3.0 (v4) software for customization. This software allows you to adjust key mapping, RGB lighting, macros, and the special Hall Effect settings like actuation point, deadzone, Rapid Trigger, SOCD, DKS, and MT.

Neither is particularly portable. The Galaxy100 Lite is heavier at 1.66kg, while the HE108 is 1.2kg. The Galaxy100 Lite has a more compact 96% layout, but both are substantial desktop keyboards not designed for frequent travel.

The Galaxy100 Lite includes a USB cable, 2-in-1 puller, two extra switches, three Mac keycaps, a 2.4GHz dongle, and a manual. The HE108 includes a USB cable with stored dongle, a 2-in-1 puller, two extra switches, and a manual.

Both keyboards use plate-mounted stabilizers. The Galaxy100 Lite's specifications note it is not compatible with screw-in stabilizers. The HE108's listing also states it is not compatible with PCB or screw-in stabilizers, limiting aftermarket stabilizer options to other plate-mount varieties.