Epomaker Hack 59 vs Hack7060% or Ortholinear?

The Hack 59 is a 60% ANSI keyboard with a conventional layout, while the Hack70 is a 65% ortholinear keyboard with keys arranged in straight columns. The Hack 59 lists QMK and VIA support; the Hack70 lists VIA support and adds N-key rollover.

Yes. The Hack70 has a 70-key ortholinear grid with straight columns rather than staggered rows. The Hack 59 uses a conventional 60% ANSI layout.

Yes, QMK and VIA support are listed for the Hack 59. The Hack70 lists VIA support, but not QMK.

Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The Hack 59 supports 3- and 5-pin mechanical switches, while the Hack70 vendor description specifies other 5-pin mechanical switches.

The Hack 59 is listed at 630g, and the Hack70 at 676g. Both have tri-mode connectivity and a 3000mAh battery.

Both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. Each is also listed with a 3000mAh battery.

The Hack70 has a 2-stage adjustable kickstand with three listed angles: 6°, 9.5°, and 13.5°. The Hack 59 lists a typing angle of 6°.

Yes, both list south-facing RGB. Their compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.

The Hack 59 is a practical pick if you want a conventional ANSI layout and QMK support alongside VIA. Choose the Hack70 if you specifically want an ortholinear grid; its vendor description highlights the layout for coding and long typing sessions.

Yes, the Hack70 lists N-key rollover and describes it as anti-ghosting support. The Hack 59's listed features do not include N-key rollover.

The Hack 59 lists Poron sandwich foam, an IXPE switch pad, a sound enhancement pad, a Poron switch socket pad, and a bottom silicone pad. The Hack70 lists sandwich latex, PE sound-optimizing film, an IXPE switch pad, EPDM foam, and bottom silicone.

The Hack70 vendor description says it includes extra Mac modifier keycaps. The Hack 59 lists Mac/Windows support, but its vendor description does not identify extra Mac keycaps in its contents list.