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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Epomaker Galaxy100 vs Hexgears Nova

Get the Epomaker Galaxy100 for hot-swappable.

EPOMAKER Galaxy100 QMK/VIA

Hot-swappable

Epomaker Galaxy100

4.6 · 67 reviews

from$98at Epomaker

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Hexgears Nova Aluminum TKL RGB Laser Etched ABS Mechanical Keyboard

Hexgears Nova

from$45at MK

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What actually differs

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

Hexgears Nova

  • Layout size

    96%

    80%

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear

    Clicky, Tactile

  • Mount style

    Gasket Mount

    Plate Mount

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker Galaxy100
  • Hexgears Nova
Performance
83
62
Build quality
84
62
Productivity
93
58
Customizability
88
60
Portability
62
55

What they share

  • Case material: Aluminum
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From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Epomaker Galaxy100

4.6

67 owner reviews

Praise
“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”
MCorangeVerified buyer· via Epomaker
Critique
“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.”
ColeVerified buyer· via Epomaker

Hexgears Nova

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Epomaker Galaxy100 vs Hexgears Nova specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

16 of 26 specs differ

Epomaker Galaxy100

Hexgears Nova

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear
Clicky, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

96%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

8,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Plastic
Aluminum

Keycaps

PBT
ABS

Weight

2,000 g
—

Dimensions

32 x 405 x 138 mm
—

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

Epomaker Galaxy1002 stores

  • EpomakerUS

    In stock
    $98Visit

  • AmazonGlobal

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Hexgears Nova2 stores

  • MKUS

    In stock
    $45Visit

  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$45Visit

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