Epomaker Galaxy100 Lite vs RT85Aluminum 96% vs Screen 75%

The Epomaker Galaxy100 Lite features a 96% layout, which includes a condensed numpad. The RT85 uses a 75% layout and does not have a numpad.

Yes, the RT85 supports the Epomaker Driver 3.0 software for remapping keys and creating macros on Windows and Mac. The Galaxy100 Lite uses the open-source QMK and VIA software for programming.

Yes, both the Galaxy100 Lite and the RT85 feature hot-swappable PCBs. The Galaxy100 Lite is listed as compatible with 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches, while the RT85 listing specifies compatibility with 5-pin switches.

Based on manufacturer specifications, the Galaxy100 Lite lists lower latency: 2.81ms wired and 4.72ms on 2.4GHz wireless. The RT85 lists 6ms wired and 12ms on 2.4GHz wireless. Both have a 1000Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4GHz modes.

Both keyboards have an 8000mAh battery. The RT85 vendor page provides specific estimates: up to 320 hours with RGB and screen off, and 90 hours with the screen on. The Galaxy100 Lite page does not provide specific hour estimates.

Yes. Both use PBT plastic, but the manufacturing technique differs. The RT85 uses double-shot PBT keycaps, where legends are formed by a second layer of plastic. The Galaxy100 Lite uses dye-sublimated PBT keycaps, where legends are printed into the material.

The Epomaker RT85 is more portable. It weighs 1000g compared to 1660g for the Galaxy100 Lite, and its 75% layout has a smaller width (360mm vs. 405mm), making it easier to transport.

Yes, both the Epomaker Galaxy100 Lite and RT85 list compatibility with Mac and Windows systems. The Galaxy100 Lite also includes supplementary Command and Option keycaps in the box for Mac users.

Both use a gasket mount structure with multiple layers. The Galaxy100 Lite listing specifies five layers: Poron sandwich pad, IXPE switch pad, PET sound enhancement pad, EMDP switch socket pad, and a PET bottom pad. The RT85 listing also mentions five layers including Poron foam, IXPE, PET, EPDM foam, and a silicone base.

Yes. According to the vendor description, the RT85's 1.47-inch TFT screen has a media page that allows you to upload your own DIY pictures or animated GIFs for personalization.

The manufacturer states the joystick's default functions are: up/down for volume control, left/right to toggle RGB lighting effects, and a press to mute audio.

The Epomaker Galaxy100 Lite explicitly supports QMK and VIA, which are open-source firmware platforms known for nearly limitless key remapping, layer creation, and macro programming. The RT85 uses Epomaker's proprietary Driver 3.0 software, which may not offer the same depth of customization.