Epomaker Galaxy100 vs Keychron Q6 MaxBudget vs Premium Full-Size
Choose the Epomaker Galaxy100 for its high-value feature set at a lower cost, or the Keychron Q6 Max for its superior build materials, enhanced acoustics, and broader layout support at a premium price.
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4.6 (68)4.6 · 68 reviews
from$87at Epomaker
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3.7 (26)3.7 · 26 reviews
from$200at MK
Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker Galaxy100
Budget
Build quality in the top 15% of 96% boards under $100.
- Larger 8000mAh battery for extended wireless use.
- More affordable price point for a full aluminum gasket-mounted keyboard.
- Includes five named sound-dampening layers: Poron, IXPE, EMDP, and PET pads.
- 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 Q6 Max
Premium Full-Size
Build quality in the top 5% of 100% boards under $300.
- Offers extensive ISO layout support (UK, DE, Nordic, etc.) and ANSI.
- Features a double-gasket design and multiple acoustic foams (IXPE, PET, Latex) for enhanced sound.
- Includes premium screw-in PCB stabilizers for a smoother typing experience.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Your budget and priorities define the choice. The Epomaker Galaxy100 delivers exceptional value, packing a large battery, detailed acoustic treatment, and core enthusiast features like QMK/VIA at a much lower cost. The Keychron Q6 Max justifies its higher price with superior build details like screw-in stabilizers, a double-gasket mount, extensive layout options, and a more refined ecosystem for customization. For most buyers seeking a high-quality full-size keyboard, the Galaxy100 is the smarter value purchase, while the Q6 Max is for those who want the absolute best in materials and customization potential.
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 Q6 Max
Layout size
96%
100%
Battery
8,000 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Switch options
Clicky, Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, PCB Mount
Display
None
LED
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Epomaker Galaxy100
- Keychron Q6 Max
- Performance
- 8380
- Build quality
- 8491
- Productivity
- 9396
- Customizability
- 88100
- Portability
- 6254
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Case material: Aluminum
- Knob
- QMK
What will you mostly use it for?
The Keychron Q6 Max holds an edge for office and programming use due to its superior multi-device management, layout support, and stabilizer design. For travel and battery life, the Epomaker Galaxy100 is the clear winner. Gaming and content creation are a tie, as both provide the core high-performance features needed. Modders will prefer the Q6 Max for its barebones option and more mod-friendly construction.
It's a tie
- Both offer a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4 GHz modes for low latency.
- Both feature N-key rollover for simultaneous key presses.
- Both have south-facing RGB backlighting.
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.”
Keychron Q6 Max
26 owner reviews
“Amazing. Love the weight, keycaps, color. Knob placement could be much better. Spacebar leans to one side since I always press it on the right and gets uneven.”
“Keystrokes doesn’t have light instead a rainbow where i can’t focus when typing”
Epomaker Galaxy100 vs Keychron Q6 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 27 specs differ
Epomaker Galaxy100
Keychron Q6 Max
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
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 Q6 Max
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-CH
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-CH
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
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Epomaker Galaxy100 vs Keychron Q6 Max: your questions
The Epomaker Galaxy100 has a significantly larger 8000mAh battery, while the Keychron Q6 Max has a 4000mAh battery. Based on the listed specifications, the Galaxy100 should offer longer wireless usage between charges.
Yes. The Keychron Q6 Max vendor description states it includes dedicated Mac keycaps and a system toggle switch for switching between macOS and Windows layouts. It is listed as compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Yes, both the Epomaker Galaxy100 and Keychron Q6 Max feature hot-swappable PCBs. They are compatible with both 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches, allowing for easy switch changes without soldering.
The Epomaker Galaxy100 uses plate-mount stabilizers. The Keychron Q6 Max uses screw-in PCB stabilizers, which are generally considered more stable and easier to mod or lube for a better typing feel on large keys like the spacebar.
The Keychron Q6 Max is far superior for international use. Its metadata lists support for numerous ISO layouts including UK, German, Nordic, Spanish, and French. The Epomaker Galaxy100 is listed with only an ANSI US layout.
Yes. According to its vendor page, the Keychron Q6 Max is available in a 'Barebone Knob' version, which does not include keycaps or switches, allowing for complete personalization from the start.
Both keyboards feature multiple sound-dampening layers. The Epomaker Galaxy100 lists five specific layers including Poron, IXPE, and PET pads. The Keychron Q6 Max vendor description mentions a combination of IXPE, PET, and Latex foams in a double-gasket design for enhanced acoustics.
Both keyboards offer a 1000 Hz polling rate in their wired and 2.4 GHz wireless modes, which is suitable for gaming. The Epomaker Galaxy100's vendor page notes a 125 Hz polling rate in Bluetooth mode, while the Keychron Q6 Max specifies 90 Hz in Bluetooth.
Yes, both keyboards support QMK and VIA for remapping keys and creating macros. However, a user review for the Epomaker Galaxy100 notes it requires downloading a specific JSON file for VIA recognition and that QMK works only in wired mode.
The Keychron Q6 Max is slightly heavier, weighing 2184g, while the Epomaker Galaxy100 weighs 2000g. Both are substantial keyboards due to their full aluminum cases.
The Epomaker Galaxy100's vendor description states its PBT keycaps are not shine-through. The Keychron Q6 Max offers two keycap options: non-shine-through KSA keycaps and shine-through OSA side-printed keycaps, depending on the variant purchased.
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