Epomaker Galaxy100 vs HE65 V2Numpad or Rapid Trigger?
Choose the Galaxy100 for its numpad, aluminum case, and QMK/VIA, or the HE65 V2 for Hall Effect gaming features and a lighter, smaller board.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker Galaxy100
Battery
Build quality in the top 15% of 96% boards under $100.
- 96% ANSI layout includes a numpad and 1 knob.
- Aluminum case, gasket mount, and plastic plate.
- QMK and VIA support, plus hot-swap sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches.
- 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 HE65 V2
Hall effect
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 65% boards under $100.
- Hall Effect magnetic switches with adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger.
- Listed polling rate of 8000 Hz.
- 65% ANSI layout with essential arrow keys, plus a knob.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Pick the Galaxy100 if you need a numpad, want an aluminum case, or plan to use QMK/VIA with mechanical switches. Choose the HE65 V2 if Rapid Trigger and Hall Effect controls matter more than a function row or numpad, and its lower weight suits your setup. Both provide three connection modes, so that is not the main deciding factor.
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
Epomaker HE65 V2
Layout size
96%
65%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
No
Yes
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Battery
8,000 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Max polling rate
1,000 Hz
8,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
- Epomaker Galaxy100
- Epomaker HE65 V2
- Performance
- 8393
- Build quality
- 8462
- Productivity
- 9375
- Customizability
- 8866
- Portability
- 6288
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Knob
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The HE65 V2 is the clearer fit for competitive play and for buyers prioritizing a smaller, lighter keyboard. The Galaxy100 takes the productivity-oriented categories with its numpad, fuller layout, and QMK/VIA support. For customization, the Galaxy100 offers more explicitly documented mechanical-switch flexibility, though both models are hot-swappable. The decision is less about connectivity, which is tri-mode on both, and more about layout, size, and gaming features.
Pick the Epomaker HE65 V2
- The HE65 V2 combines Hall Effect switches, adjustable actuation, and Rapid Trigger.
- Its listed polling rate is 8000 Hz, compared with 1000 Hz for the Galaxy100.
- The Galaxy100 offers N-Key Rollover, but its listing does not include Hall Effect or Rapid Trigger features.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Epomaker Galaxy100
68 owner reviews
“Amazing keyboard, via support could be better, but it works! i love the knob, its so nice. this has to be the worst financial decision ive ever made and i dont regret it”
“The keyboard has been great but when I received it a couple keys were broken. I had to glue the inside connector back together as it had broken apart. Otherwise the keyboard has functions very well.”
Epomaker HE65 V2
5 owner reviews
“Looks good, sounds good, preformed good but the software is a bit slow to recognise the keyboard and one of the clips on the back is a bit broken, it is hard to click and is loud”
Epomaker Galaxy100 vs HE65 V2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
15 of 27 specs differ
Epomaker Galaxy100
Epomaker HE65 V2
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
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 vs HE65 V2: your questions
The HE65 V2 is the more gaming-focused option, with Hall Effect switches, adjustable actuation, and Rapid Trigger. Its listed polling rate is 8000 Hz, while the Galaxy100 lists 1000 Hz.
Yes. The Galaxy100 has a 96% layout with a numpad and a knob, although its compact full-size layout does not have the gaps of a conventional full-size board.
No. The HE65 V2 is a 65% layout, and its compatibility notes specify that it has no function row or numpad. It does include essential arrow keys and a knob.
No. The HE65 V2's compatibility rules specify magnetic switches only, and standard MX switches will not fit. Its product description also mentions hybrid hot-swap support, but the listed compatibility rule limits switch replacements to magnetic switches.
Yes. The Galaxy100 is hot-swappable, and its vendor description specifies support for 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches. This differs from the HE65 V2's magnetic-switch compatibility rule.
Both support Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired USB-C connections. The Galaxy100 has an 8000mAh battery, while the HE65 V2 has a 4000mAh battery.
The HE65 V2 weighs 745g, while the Galaxy100 weighs 2000g. Both offer wireless connectivity, but the HE65 V2 is the lighter option.
Yes. The Galaxy100 lists both QMK and VIA support, and its vendor description identifies key remapping and macros as uses for that support. The HE65 V2 listing does not specify QMK or VIA.
Both have south-facing LEDs, and the compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark. They also warn that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
The Galaxy100 has an 8000mAh battery, compared with 4000mAh in the HE65 V2. Battery capacity alone does not establish how long either keyboard will run between charges.
Both product listings specify Mac and Windows support. Both also list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity.
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