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Compare Epomaker Galaxy70 vs Keychron Lemokey P1 Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers deciding between two premium 75% aluminum gasket-mount keyboards. The choice hinges on your willingness to tinker. The Keychron P1 offers extensive firmware and layout customization, while the Epomaker Galaxy70 focuses on delivering a refined, pre-built acoustic and typing feel. Both are tri-mode wireless with hot-swap sockets, making the decision about software freedom versus out-of-the-box polish.

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Lemokey P1 QMK/VIA Custom Gaming Keyboard

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5.0 (10)
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Weighs about 1790 g
  • Sized at 33 x 351 x 141 mm
  • Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK layout standard
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Weighs about 1650 g
  • Sized at 31 x 140 x 322 mm
Scores
  • Performance: 77.8
  • Build Quality: 72.4
  • Productivity: 73.4
  • Customizability: 66.4
  • Portability: 75.5
Scores
  • Performance: 81.9
  • Build Quality: 87.9
  • Productivity: 96.7
  • Customizability: 97.1
  • Portability: 81.2
Name
Epomaker Galaxy70
Name
Keychron Lemokey P1
Release year
2024
Release year
2024
Switch Options
-
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
75%
Layout Size
75%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
33 x 351 x 141 mm
Dimensions
31 x 140 x 322 mm
Weight
1790g
Weight
1650g
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Pros and Trade-offs

Your priority should guide this choice. If you want a keyboard that is ready to use with a refined, thocky sound profile and do not need to reprogram every key, the Epomaker Galaxy70 is a strong contender. If you plan to heavily customize your layout, use ISO keys, program complex macros, or start from a barebone kit, the Keychron P1's superior software and hardware flexibility make it the better long-term investment.

Epomaker Galaxy70

  • +Pre-built with a focus on acoustic tuning, featuring five layers of sound-dampening foam (PORON, IXPE, PET).
  • +Vendor provides specific wireless latency figures (2.8ms wired, 5ms 2.4GHz).
  • +Includes a detailed, pre-lubed linear switch option (Epomaker Zebra Switch) in the pre-built configuration.
  • +Powder-coated aluminum case for durability and color variety.
  • −Only available as a pre-built keyboard, no barebone kit option.
  • −Uses plate-mount stabilizers instead of screw-in stabilizers.
  • −Limited to ANSI layout, lacking the ISO layout support of the P1.
  • −Relies on proprietary driver software instead of open-source QMK/VIA.

Keychron Lemokey P1

  • +Offers extensive firmware customization via open-source QMK and VIA support.
  • +Available as both a fully assembled keyboard and a DIY barebone kit.
  • +Supports a wide range of ISO layouts (UK, DE, Nordic, Swiss, etc.) for international users.
  • +Includes screw-in PCB stabilizers for a potentially more stable typing feel.
  • +Features a programmable macro column and knob for enhanced productivity and gaming.
  • −The vendor page indicates the wireless (P1 Pro) version was frequently out of stock or backordered.
  • −Higher starting price point compared to the Epomaker Galaxy70.
  • −The listing mentions a separate web app (Lemokey Launcher) is required for some programming, adding a step versus fully integrated VIA.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The Keychron P1 is the clear choice for users who value customization, whether through its barebone kit option, extensive ISO layout support, or deep programmability via QMK/VIA. It wins for office use, programming, modding, and content creation. The Epomaker Galaxy70 competes closely in gaming and travel, offering a well-tuned pre-built experience with detailed acoustic layering. For gaming, the specific latency specs from Epomaker and the macro potential of the P1 create a tie.

GamingTie
  • •Both offer a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4GHz modes for low latency.
  • •Both feature N-key rollover and south-facing RGB.
  • •The Epomaker listing specifies low wireless latency figures (2.8ms wired, 5ms 2.4GHz).
  • •The Keychron P1's programmable macro column and knob via QMK/VIA offer in-game command advantages.
OfficeKeychron Lemokey P1
  • •The Keychron P1 supports a wide array of ISO layouts (UK, DE, Nordic, etc.) for international users.
  • •Its QMK/VIA and Lemokey Launcher software allow deep key remapping for productivity shortcuts.
  • •Both have tri-mode connectivity for easy device switching, but the P1's software compatibility extends to macOS, Windows, and Linux.
ProgrammingKeychron Lemokey P1
  • •The Keychron P1's QMK/VIA support allows for limitless layer and macro programming, ideal for coding workflows.
  • •Its barebone kit option lets programmers choose their preferred switches and keycaps from the start.
  • •The inclusion of screw-in stabilizers, as noted in its specs, can contribute to a more consistent typing feel on large keys.
TravelTie
  • •Both share a similar 75% footprint and weight (Galaxy70: 1790g, P1: 1650g).
  • •Both are equipped with a 4000mAh battery for wireless use.
  • •Both offer tri-mode (Bluetooth, 2.4GHz, wired) connectivity for flexibility on the go.
ModdingKeychron Lemokey P1
  • •The Keychron P1 is available as a DIY barebone kit, offering a blank canvas for modders.
  • •It features QMK and VIA firmware support for extensive software customization.
  • •It includes screw-in stabilizers, which are generally preferred by modders over plate-mount.
  • •The Epomaker is only sold pre-built, though it is hot-swappable.
Content CreationKeychron Lemokey P1
  • •The Keychron P1's programmable knob and macro column can be mapped to media controls, zoom, or brush shortcuts.
  • •QMK/VIA support allows for creating complex shortcut layers tailored to editing software.
  • •The vendor description for the P1 explicitly mentions customizing the knob for zooming or adjusting brightness.

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