Epomaker Galaxy100 vs Keychron V5 MaxAluminum Case or ISO Layout
Get the Epomaker Galaxy100 for its aluminum case, five sound-dampening layers, and 8000mAh battery, or the Keychron V5 Max for its ISO layout options, screw-in stabilizers, and lighter 925g build.
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4.6 (69)4.6 · 69 reviews
from$87at Epomaker
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4.8 (5)4.8 · 5 reviews
from$99at MK
Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker Galaxy100
Battery
Build quality in the top 15% of 96% boards under $100.
- Aluminum case and five named sound-dampening layers, including Poron, IXPE, EMDP, and PET pads.
- 8000mAh battery and 7° typing angle.
- Vendor-listed compatibility with Android systems.
- 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.
Get the
Keychron V5 Max
Build quality in the top 10% of 96% boards under $100.
- ISO-DE, ISO-UK, and other ISO layout options alongside ANSI.
- Screw-in PCB stabilizers and an available DIY kit/barebones option.
- 925g listed weight and multi-media keys.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Choose the Epomaker Galaxy100 for its aluminum case, five named sound-dampening layers, and 8000mAh battery. Choose the Keychron V5 Max for its ISO layout options, screw-in stabilizers, lighter listed weight, and barebones configuration. Both offer 96% layouts, wireless connectivity, QMK/VIA support, and a knob.
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 V5 Max
Battery
8,000 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
Aluminum
ABS, Plastic
Switch options
Clicky, Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Weight
2,000 g
925 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Epomaker Galaxy100
- Keychron V5 Max
- Performance
- 8383
- Build quality
- 8386
- Productivity
- 9397
- Customizability
- 8898
- Portability
- 6253
- Layout size: 96%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Knob
- QMK
What will you mostly use it for?
The V5 Max gets the edge for office and programming buyers who need an ISO layout, and for travel buyers who value a lower listed weight. Its barebones option and screw-in stabilizers also make it the more directly configurable choice for modding. Content creators may prefer its listed media keys, while both keyboards have a knob. Gaming is close on the listed polling rate and wireless options, with the Galaxy100 offering the larger battery.
It's a tie
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity.
- The Galaxy100 has an 8000mAh battery, while the V5 Max has a 4000mAh battery.
- Both offer linear, clicky, and hot-swappable switch options, with the V5 Max also listing tactile switches.
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 V5 Max
5 owner reviews
“The keys feel smooth and easy as you type. It's probably the best keyboard I've used. I've had a number of mechanical keyboards, but, none of them can compare to the v5 max. The feel of the thing while typing, is hard to not constantly repeat.”
Epomaker Galaxy100 vs Keychron V5 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 27 specs differ
Epomaker Galaxy100
Keychron V5 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
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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 V5 Max
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
Out of stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
Epomaker Galaxy100 vs Keychron V5 Max: your questions
The Keychron V5 Max is the option for ISO layouts, with ISO-DE, ISO-UK, and other ISO variants listed alongside ANSI. The Galaxy100 is listed as ANSI and does not offer ISO variants.
The Epomaker Galaxy100 has an 8000mAh battery. The Keychron V5 Max has a 4000mAh battery.
The Keychron V5 Max is listed at 925g, while the Galaxy100 is listed at 2000g. The V5 Max is the lighter choice based on those weights.
Both keyboards list QMK and VIA support. Keychron describes the V5 Max as using QMK and its Launcher web app, while the Galaxy100 vendor description also names VIA remapping and macros.
The V5 Max is offered as a DIY kit or barebones option and has screw-in PCB stabilizers. The Galaxy100 supports hot-swapping and its vendor lists five sound-dampening layers, including Poron, IXPE, EMDP, and PET.
Both list hot-swappable sockets compatible with 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches. The Galaxy100 vendor describes a switch puller, while the V5 Max vendor says switches can be changed without soldering.
Both are listed with south-facing RGB, and the vendor descriptions identify non-shine-through keycaps. The compatibility notes for both warn that shine-through legends stay dark with south-facing LEDs.
The Epomaker Galaxy100 has an aluminum case, which the vendor describes as an aluminum alloy shell. The Keychron V5 Max is listed with an ABS plastic housing.
Both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. Their listed battery capacities differ, with 8000mAh for the Galaxy100 and 4000mAh for the V5 Max.
The Keychron V5 Max lists screw-in PCB stabilizers, and its vendor says it supports third-party screw-in PCB stabilizers. The Galaxy100 vendor lists plate-mount stabilizers and says it is not compatible with screw-in stabilizers.
Both list knob support. Epomaker specifically describes the Galaxy100’s metal knob as useful for volume control and data entry.
The Keychron V5 Max lists multi-media keys among its extra features. The Galaxy100 listing mentions a knob for volume control, but does not list multi-media keys.
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