Epomaker Galaxy100 Lite vs RT98Aluminum or Modular Numpad
Choose the Galaxy100 Lite for its aluminum case and QMK support, or the RT98 for a repositionable numpad and magnetic Mini TV display.
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4.5 · 33 reviews
from$109at Epomaker
4.7 · 23 reviews
from$119at Epomaker
Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker Galaxy100 Lite
Knob
Build quality in the top 15% of 96% boards under $150.
- Aluminum case, with a plastic plate listed in the product metadata.
- QMK and VIA support, plus hot-swappable switches.
- Rotary knob and 96% layout with a numpad.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
Epomaker RT98
Build quality in the top 30% of 98% boards under $150.
- Repositionable numpad supports southpaw or right-handed setups.
- Magnetic Mini TV display can show time, date, status and custom GIFs.
- Linear silent switch option is described for office and night use.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Choose the Galaxy100 Lite if aluminum construction, QMK support and a rotary knob are the priorities. Pick the RT98 if you want to move the numpad between left- and right-handed layouts or use its magnetic Mini TV display. Both offer tri-mode connectivity, an 8000mAh battery and hot-swap support.
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 Galaxy100 Lite
Epomaker RT98
Layout size
96%
98%
Ergonomics
Standard
Southpaw
Case material
Aluminum
ABS
Switch options
Clicky, Linear
Linear, Silent
Knob
Yes
No
- Epomaker Galaxy100 Lite
- Epomaker RT98
- Performance
- 8277
- Build quality
- 8372
- Productivity
- 9384
- Customizability
- 8978
- Portability
- 6565
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 8,000 mAh
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The RT98 has the edge for office use, lighter carrying weight and display-led desk customization. The Galaxy100 Lite is the stronger fit when QMK support, aluminum construction or its rotary knob matter more. Gaming is a close call: both list 1000Hz polling over USB and 2.4GHz, while the RT98 adds numpad positioning options. Both support hot-swapping, so the choice for switch changes mainly comes down to the Galaxy100 Lite’s additional QMK support and described acoustic layers.
It's a tie
- Both vendor descriptions list 1000Hz polling over USB and 2.4GHz, plus N-Key Rollover.
- The RT98 numpad can be repositioned for a southpaw setup, while the Galaxy100 Lite has an aluminum case and a rotary knob.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Epomaker Galaxy100 Lite
33 owner reviews
“I like the feel and the sounds the keyboard has. However, one of the foot is missing, and there's no feature to disable the backlight from numlock.”
“Had it for maybe a month or two and it no longer works, the lighting is gone and it won’t even turn on now”
Epomaker RT98
23 owner reviews
“High quality parts, seamless web application for the mini TV, just perfection in the form of a keyboard. Epomaker consistently exceeds my expectations every time.”
Epomaker Galaxy100 Lite vs RT98 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 25 specs differ
Epomaker Galaxy100 Lite
Epomaker RT98
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
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Epomaker Galaxy100 Lite vs RT98: your questions
The Galaxy100 Lite has an aluminum case, QMK support and a rotary knob. The RT98 has a repositionable numpad and a magnetic Mini TV display.
Yes. The RT98 has a magnetic Mini TV display that attaches via PogPins. The vendor says it can show time, date, status and custom GIFs.
Yes. The RT98 numpad detaches and can be repositioned for a southpaw or right-handed setup. The Galaxy100 Lite has a fixed 96% layout with a numpad.
The RT98 is listed at 1200g, while the Galaxy100 Lite is listed at 1660g. Both have an 8000mAh battery.
Both list Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless and wired connectivity. Each also has an 8000mAh battery.
The RT98 is available with linear silent switches, which its vendor describes as suited to office and night use. The Galaxy100 Lite listing includes clicky and linear switch types, but does not identify a silent switch option.
Yes. Both support hot-swapping 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches, so switches can be changed without soldering. Both also list VIA support.
Yes, QMK support is listed for the Galaxy100 Lite, along with VIA support. The RT98 lists VIA support, but not QMK support.
The Galaxy100 Lite has an aluminum case, described by its vendor as powder-sprayed aluminum alloy. The RT98 has an ABS plastic case.
Both have south-facing RGB, and their compatibility rules warn that shine-through legends stay dark. Those rules also caution that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
The RT98 is the fit for that layout because its numpad can be moved to the left for a southpaw setup. Both vendor descriptions list 1000Hz polling over USB and 2.4GHz, as well as N-Key Rollover.
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