Epomaker Galaxy100 vs Keychron K10 HE
Choose the Epomaker Galaxy100 for its gasket mount, 8000mAh battery, and standard 3/5-pin switch sockets, or the Keychron K10 HE for adjustable Hall Effect actuation, Rapid Trigger, and ISO layout options.
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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.
- Gasket mount with five named sound-dampening layers, including Poron, IXPE, and PET pads.
- 8000mAh battery and a dedicated knob for volume control or custom controls.
- Hot-swap sockets support standard 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
Keychron K10 HE
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 5% of 100% boards under $150.
- Hall Effect switches support adjustable actuation points from 0.2 to 3.8 mm.
- Dynamic Rapid Trigger and Dynamic Keystrokes add adjustable key-response features.
- Layout options include ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, and ANSI.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
Get the Epomaker Galaxy100 if you want a gasket-mounted board with five sound-dampening layers, an 8000mAh battery, a knob, and sockets for standard 3-pin or 5-pin mechanical switches. Get the Keychron K10 HE if adjustable Hall Effect actuation, Rapid Trigger, Dynamic Keystrokes, or ISO layout choices matter more. Its magnetic switch sockets require compatible Gateron double-rail switches, while the Galaxy100 does not provide the K10 HE's magnetic input features.
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
Keychron K10 HE
Layout size
96%
100%
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
Case material
Aluminum
ABS, Aluminum, Plastic, Wood
- Epomaker Galaxy100
- Keychron K10 HE
- Performance
- 8392
- Build quality
- 8389
- Productivity
- 9394
- Customizability
- 8894
- Portability
- 6256
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- QMK
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The K10 HE is the more specialized gaming pick, with adjustable magnetic actuation and Rapid Trigger, and it is lighter for carrying. The Galaxy100 suits buyers who prioritize a larger battery, a gasket-mounted build, and conventional mechanical switch swapping. Programming is close because both support QMK and VIA, while their additional controls and switch features serve different workflows. For content work, the Galaxy100's knob and numpad favor volume adjustment and data entry; the K10 HE's layered key actions offer another form of customization.
Pick the Keychron K10 HE
- Hall Effect switches offer adjustable actuation points from 0.2 to 3.8 mm.
- Dynamic Rapid Trigger and Dynamic Keystrokes provide additional key-response options.
- Both boards list 1000 Hz polling for wired and 2.4 GHz connections.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Epomaker Galaxy100
69 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.”
Keychron K10 HE
18 owner reviews
“Fantastically smooth design with sturdy make, elegant look and satisfying typing experience. The clicking is just right, and the keyboard feels incredible to type with.”
“caps lock, num lock and win/mac indicators don't work. Keychron support has no fix and a no free return policy that will cost me to return. Not worth it to send it back. One of the worst keyboards I have ever used and will wind up putting it in the trash.”
Epomaker Galaxy100 vs Keychron K10 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
16 of 28 specs differ
Epomaker Galaxy100
Keychron K10 HE
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
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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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Epomaker Galaxy100
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron K10 HE
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK
In stockDoes not ship to you
Epomaker Galaxy100 vs Keychron K10 HE: your questions
The Keychron K10 HE offers Hall Effect switches with adjustable actuation from 0.2 to 3.8 mm, plus Dynamic Rapid Trigger. Both boards list 1000 Hz polling over wired and 2.4 GHz connections.
Yes, the K10 HE includes Dynamic Rapid Trigger, which activates or resets keys based on how far they travel. The vendor also describes adjustable actuation points and Dynamic Keystrokes.
No, its hot-swap sockets are for compatible Gateron double-rail magnetic switches. The product listing says standard MX switches will not fit.
The Galaxy100's hot-swap sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches. Its vendor description also identifies the supplied options as Feker Marble White and Epomaker Wisteria switches.
The Epomaker Galaxy100 has an 8000mAh battery, while the Keychron K10 HE has a 4000mAh battery. The stated capacity is larger on the Galaxy100, but capacity alone does not establish actual runtime.
Yes, the Galaxy100 is a compact full-size layout with a numpad and a knob. Its layout retains the numpad but not the gaps of a conventional full-size board.
Yes, its listed layout options include ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, and ANSI. The Galaxy100 is listed as ANSI and does not offer ISO variants.
The Keychron K10 HE weighs about 1320g, and the Epomaker Galaxy100 weighs 2000g. That makes the K10 HE the lighter of these two keyboards.
Yes, both keyboards list QMK and VIA support. The K10 HE vendor also describes Keychron Launcher for configuring its magnetic switch settings and other key behavior.
The Galaxy100 has south-facing LEDs, and its PBT keycaps are described as not shine-through, so shine-through legends stay dark. The K10 HE's north-facing LEDs can cause Cherry-profile keycaps to hit the switch housing.
The Epomaker Galaxy100 uses a gasket mount and lists five sound-dampening layers, including Poron, IXPE, and PET pads. The Keychron K10 HE uses a tray mount.
The Galaxy100 is described as a hot-swappable mechanical keyboard, with support for 3-pin and 5-pin switches. Adjustable Hall Effect actuation is a listed feature of the K10 HE, not the Galaxy100.
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