Epomaker Galaxy100 vs Keychron K10 Ultra
Choose the Galaxy100 for its gasket mount, knob, and 8000mAh battery, or the K10 Ultra for 8000 Hz polling and a full-size layout with ISO and JIS 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 an aluminum case and five vendor-listed sound-dampening layers.
- Metal knob for volume control and data-entry tasks.
- 8000mAh battery.
- 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 Ultra
polling rate
Build quality in the top 10% of 100% boards under $150.
- 8000 Hz polling rate in wired and wireless modes, according to Keychron.
- 100% layout with ISO, JIS, and ANSI variants listed.
- Screw-in stabilizers and a steel plate.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the Galaxy100 for its gasket-mounted aluminum construction, metal knob, and larger 8000mAh battery. Choose the K10 Ultra for its 8000 Hz polling rate, full 100% layout, and ISO or JIS options, features the Galaxy100 does not offer. Both provide hot-swappable switches and QMK/VIA support, so layout and construction are the main deciding factors.
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 Ultra
Layout size
96%
100%
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
Case material
Aluminum
ABS, Aluminum, Plastic
Switch options
Clicky, Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- Epomaker Galaxy100
- Keychron K10 Ultra
- Performance
- 8390
- Build quality
- 8383
- Productivity
- 9394
- Customizability
- 8891
- Portability
- 6256
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- QMK
- VIA
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The K10 Ultra is the stronger fit for gaming priorities centered on its 8000 Hz polling rate, while the Galaxy100 brings a larger battery and a dedicated knob for office controls. Programming and modding are close because both boards support hot-swap and QMK/VIA, with different case, mount, plate, and stabilizer choices. For travel, the Galaxy100 is narrower and has a larger battery, but the K10 Ultra is substantially lighter. Content creators may prefer the Galaxy100's knob, while the K10 Ultra keeps the full 100% layout and lists multimedia keys.
Pick the Keychron K10 Ultra
- The K10 Ultra specifies an 8000 Hz polling rate, compared with 1000 Hz for the Galaxy100.
- The K10 Ultra has a 100% layout, while the Galaxy100 uses a compact 96% layout.
- The Galaxy100 offers an aluminum case and gasket mount for buyers who prioritize that construction.
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 Ultra
4 owner reviews
“Keychron has never let me down. I have paid a lot more for other keyboards from other manufacturers and received a lot less. I will never look elsewhere again”
Epomaker Galaxy100 vs Keychron K10 Ultra specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 27 specs differ
Epomaker Galaxy100
Keychron K10 Ultra
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
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 Ultra
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO
In stockDoes not ship to you
Epomaker Galaxy100 vs Keychron K10 Ultra: your questions
The K10 Ultra lists an 8000 Hz polling rate in wired and wireless modes, while the Galaxy100 lists 1000 Hz. The Galaxy100 instead offers a gasket mount and an aluminum case, so choose based on whether polling rate or that construction matters more.
The Galaxy100 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate. Keychron specifies 8000 Hz for the K10 Ultra in wired and wireless modes.
Yes, the Galaxy100 uses a gasket mount and an aluminum case. Epomaker also names five sound-dampening layers, including Poron, IXPE, EMDP, and PET materials.
The K10 Ultra metadata lists ISO, JIS, and ANSI layouts. The Galaxy100 is listed as ANSI only, so the K10 Ultra is the option here for buyers seeking ISO or JIS.
The Galaxy100 has an 8000mAh battery, while the K10 Ultra has a 4000mAh battery. Keychron separately claims up to 600 hours of use for the K10 Ultra with the backlight off at 8K polling.
Yes, both keyboards support hot-swappable switches. Epomaker specifies compatibility with 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches for the Galaxy100, while Keychron describes the K10 Ultra as hot-swappable.
Both models list QMK and VIA support in their metadata. Keychron's product description also discusses ZMK firmware and its Launcher web app, so buyers should follow the model-specific instructions for configuration.
The K10 Ultra is lighter at 1495g, compared with 2000g for the Galaxy100. The Galaxy100 is narrower, with listed dimensions of 405 mm wide versus 448 mm for the K10 Ultra.
Yes, the Galaxy100 includes a metal knob, which Epomaker describes as useful for volume control and data-entry tasks. The K10 Ultra metadata lists multimedia keys but does not list a knob.
Both keyboards have south-facing LEDs, and both compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark. The notes also caution that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
The K10 Ultra is listed as a 100% full-size keyboard. The Galaxy100 is a compact 96% layout with a numpad, but without the gaps of a conventional full-size board.
Both support hot-swappable switches and QMK/VIA. The Galaxy100 has a gasket mount and aluminum case, while the K10 Ultra lists a steel plate and screw-in stabilizers, so the preferred modding platform depends on which construction features you want.
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