Epomaker Glyph vs Magcore 87Wireless or 8000Hz
Choose the Glyph for tri-mode wireless and its screen-and-knob controls, or the Magcore 87 for wired gaming features including adjustable actuation and 8000Hz polling.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker Glyph
Knob
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 75% boards under $150.
- Tri-mode connectivity includes Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and USB-C wired.
- TFT screen and rotary knob provide status, display and media controls.
- 8000mAh battery supports wireless use.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Get the
Epomaker Magcore 87
- 8000Hz polling and 0.125ms latency are listed for its wired Type-C connection.
- Kailh Box inductive switches support per-key adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger.
- Aluminum case, gasket mount and layered sound dampening.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Choose the Epomaker Magcore 87 if wired gaming performance and per-key actuation control are your priorities. Pick the Epomaker Glyph if you want wireless connectivity, a built-in screen and knob, or a lighter board for carrying between setups. Check the switch distinction before buying for modding: the Glyph supports 3-pin and 5-pin switches, while the Magcore 87 is hot-swappable only with inductive switches.
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 Glyph
Epomaker Magcore 87
Layout size
75%
85%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
ABS
Aluminum
Mount style
Top Mount
Gasket Mount
Knob
Yes
No
- Epomaker Glyph
- Epomaker Magcore 87
- Performance
- 7789
- Build quality
- 6381
- Productivity
- 8491
- Customizability
- 7478
- Portability
- 9253
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The Magcore 87 is the more gaming-focused option, with adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger and high polling over a wired connection. The Glyph takes the lead for wireless flexibility, travel and screen-based controls, making it a stronger fit for users who move between setups or want more controls on the board. Programming and modding are closer calls because both offer hot-swap support, but their switch types and connectivity differ. For content creation, the Glyph's screen and knob offer more direct media and display controls.
Pick the Epomaker Magcore 87
- The Magcore 87 lists 8000Hz polling and 0.125ms latency over a wired Type-C connection.
- Its Kailh Box inductive switches support per-key adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Epomaker Glyph
20 owner reviews
“저는 EPOMAKER 의 제품들이 제 마음에 쏙 드는 레트로풍이 있을떄마다 구입하고 있습니다. 윈도우에서도 잘 되고 특히 맥에서도 잘 되어서 너무 좋아요. 가장 환상적인건 디자인입니다. 정말 마음에 들어요.”
“Do not buy this somthing is wrong with the firmware that makes certain keys not work. I had the original one I bought and the replacement. One has the backspace not work and the other has the enter not work it only happens sometimes and only when the keyboard…”
Epomaker Magcore 87
64 owner reviews
“Just got my hand on this beast gaming keyboard and trust me.. its the most solid keyboard out there with its inductive switches it makes gaming next level.”
“The keyboard is excellent, and the build quality is great. But I have an issue with its weight—it’s very heavy. Also, if the design were more attractive, had additional features, and was wireless, it would be an amazing product for its price. In its current…”
Epomaker Glyph vs Magcore 87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 24 specs differ
Epomaker Glyph
Epomaker Magcore 87
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Epomaker Glyph vs Magcore 87: your questions
The Magcore 87 is the more gaming-focused choice, with 8000Hz polling, listed 0.125ms latency and Rapid Trigger over a wired Type-C connection. The Glyph offers 2.4 GHz wireless and N-key rollover, but its product details do not list an equivalent polling rate.
Yes. The Glyph supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and USB-C wired connectivity, and has an 8000mAh battery. The Magcore 87 is wired only.
The Magcore 87 is a wired-only keyboard, using a Type-C cable connection. Its listed 8000Hz polling rate and 0.125ms latency are specified for that wired connection.
The Glyph is a 75% ANSI keyboard, and its compatibility notes specify that it has no numpad. The Magcore 87 is an 88-key TKL ANSI board.
Both are hot-swappable, but they use different switch types. The Glyph supports 3-pin and 5-pin switches, while the Magcore 87 supports inductive switches only, not standard 3-pin or 5-pin mechanical switches.
Yes, the Glyph has a TFT screen and a rotary knob. Its vendor description says the screen can show status and time, while the knob can control volume, tracks or screen navigation.
Yes. Its Kailh Box inductive switches allow the actuation point to be adjusted per key, and the vendor description also lists Rapid Trigger. The Glyph product details do not list either feature.
The Glyph weighs 1178.8g, while the Magcore 87 is listed at 2000g. The Glyph is also the only one of the two with wireless connectivity and a battery.
Both have south-facing RGB lighting. Their compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends may stay dark and that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LEDs.
VIA support is listed for the Magcore 87. The Glyph vendor description mentions remapping software, but does not list VIA support for that keyboard.
Neither keyboard has a numpad: the Glyph's compatibility notes explicitly say its 75% layout has none, and the Magcore 87 is a TKL layout. Choose a different layout if a dedicated numpad is essential.
Both list Mac and Windows support. The Glyph also lists Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and wired connectivity, while the Magcore 87 uses a wired Type-C connection.
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