Epomaker Galaxy100 vs Keychron V6 Ultra8K Polling or QMK/VIA
Choose the Galaxy100 for its aluminum case, QMK/VIA and larger battery, or the V6 Ultra for 8000 Hz polling and a conventional full-size layout.
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4.6 · 68 reviews
from$98at Epomaker
5.0 · 6 reviews
from$119at MK
Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker Galaxy100
Battery
Build quality in the top 10% of 96% boards under $100.
- Aluminum case with gasket mounting.
- QMK and VIA support, plus hot-swappable switches.
- 8000mAh battery and wired, Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity.
- 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 V6 Ultra
polling rate
Build quality in the top 15% of 100% boards under $150.
- 8000 Hz polling rate over wired and 2.4 GHz connections.
- 100% full-size layout with ANSI, ISO and JIS variants listed.
- Hot-swappable switches, screw-in stabilizers and a polycarbonate plate.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Pick the Epomaker Galaxy100 if QMK/VIA, its aluminum case, five-layer sound treatment and larger battery matter more than maximum polling speed or a standard full-size layout. Choose the Keychron V6 Ultra if you want 8000 Hz polling, a lighter keyboard or the option of ISO and JIS layouts. Both have a knob, hot-swap support and multiple connection modes, so those features alone do not settle the choice.
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 V6 Ultra
Layout size
96%
100%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
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, Metal, Plastic
- Epomaker Galaxy100
- Keychron V6 Ultra
- Performance
- 8389
- Build quality
- 8477
- Productivity
- 9391
- Customizability
- 8879
- Portability
- 6256
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Knob
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The V6 Ultra has the clearer edge for gaming based on its higher listed polling rate, and for travel based on its lower weight. Its full-size layout and multi-media keys also suit buyers who want a conventional desktop layout. The Galaxy100 is the more compelling pick for QMK/VIA users and hands-on acoustic customization. Content creation is a close call because both offer a knob and customizable keys.
Pick the Keychron V6 Ultra
- The V6 Ultra lists 8000 Hz polling over wired and 2.4 GHz connections, compared with 1000 Hz for the Galaxy100.
- Both keyboards include N-key rollover and support wired and 2.4 GHz connections.
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 V6 Ultra
6 owner reviews
“This thing is great the backlight is exactly how I want it and I don't got to download an app to change the light the keys are really responsive”
Epomaker Galaxy100 vs Keychron V6 Ultra specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
16 of 27 specs differ
Epomaker Galaxy100
Keychron V6 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
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 V6 Ultra
Input Gear
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-FR, ISO-ES
In stockDoes not ship to you
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Epomaker Galaxy100 vs Keychron V6 Ultra: your questions
The Keychron V6 Ultra lists 8000 Hz polling over wired and 2.4 GHz connections. The Epomaker Galaxy100 lists 1000 Hz polling.
Yes, the Galaxy100 lists both QMK and VIA support. The vendor description also identifies key remapping and macros as customization options.
The V6 Ultra product listing identifies ZMK firmware and Keychron Launcher for key remapping and macros. It does not list QMK support for this model.
The Galaxy100 has an 8000mAh battery, while the V6 Ultra has a 4000mAh battery. Keychron lists up to 660 hours for the V6 Ultra with the backlight off.
Yes, both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The Galaxy100 vendor description specifies support for 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches, while Keychron says the V6 Ultra supports 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.
The Galaxy100 is listed as ANSI and does not offer ISO variants. The V6 Ultra lists ANSI, ISO and JIS options, including ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR and ISO-UK.
Both are listed with south-facing LEDs, and both compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps can also clip the LEDs.
The V6 Ultra weighs 1130g, while the Galaxy100 weighs 2000g. The V6 Ultra is also a 100% full-size board, whereas the Galaxy100 uses a compact 96% layout.
Both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, as well as a wired connection. Keychron specifies Bluetooth 5.3 for the V6 Ultra, and Epomaker's vendor description specifies Bluetooth 5.0 for the Galaxy100.
Epomaker names five Galaxy100 layers, including a Poron sandwich pad, IXPE switch pad and PET sound-enhancement and bottom pads. Keychron lists several acoustic components for the V6 Ultra, including sound-absorbing foam, EPDM foam and PET film.
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