Epomaker Hack 59 vs HE60QMK or Hall Effect
Choose the Hack 59 for QMK/VIA customization and a gasket-mounted mechanical build, or the HE60 for Hall Effect features and higher polling in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker Hack 59
Build quality in the top 10% of 60% boards under $50.
- QMK and VIA support, including vendor-described remapping and macros.
- Gasket mount with five listed dampening layers: Poron sandwich foam, IXPE switch pad, sound enhancement pad, Poron switch socket pad, and bottom silicone pad.
- Hot-swappable sockets support 3/5-pin mechanical switches.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
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Epomaker HE60
Hall effect
Build quality in the bottom 50% of 60% boards under $100.
- Hall Effect switches offer adjustable actuation from 0.1 to 3.3 mm.
- Rapid Trigger, DKS, MT, TGL, and Snap Key (SOCD) are listed among its advanced key features.
- 8000 Hz polling is specified for wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Choose the Hack 59 if your priority is flexible mechanical switch swapping, QMK/VIA customization, and a gasket-mounted build. Choose the HE60 if adjustable Hall Effect actuation, Rapid Trigger features, and 8000 Hz wired or 2.4 GHz polling matter more. Check the HE60's magnetic-switch restriction before buying replacement 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 Hack 59
Epomaker HE60
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Battery
3,000 mAh
8,000 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
ABS
ABS, Plastic
Switch options
Linear
Linear, Magnetic
- Epomaker Hack 59
- Epomaker HE60
- Performance
- 6385
- Build quality
- 8157
- Productivity
- 8170
- Customizability
- 8859
- Portability
- 8794
- Layout size: 60%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The HE60 is the more gaming-focused option, thanks to magnetic input, adjustable actuation, and its higher wired and 2.4 GHz polling rate. The Hack 59 has the advantage for users who prioritize QMK/VIA and broader mechanical switch swapping. For travel, each has a different practical draw: the Hack 59 is lighter, while the HE60 has a larger battery. Both retain a compact 60% layout and three connection modes.
Pick the Epomaker HE60
- The HE60 has Hall Effect switches with adjustable actuation from 0.1 to 3.3 mm.
- Rapid Trigger, DKS, MT, TGL, and Snap Key (SOCD) are listed for the HE60.
- Its polling rate is 8000 Hz over USB-C and 2.4 GHz, compared with 1000 Hz for the Hack 59.
Epomaker Hack 59 vs HE60 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 24 specs differ
Epomaker Hack 59
Epomaker HE60
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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Epomaker Hack 59 vs HE60: your questions
The HE60 is more specifically equipped for gaming, with Hall Effect switches, adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, and Snap Key (SOCD). It also lists 8000 Hz polling over wired and 2.4 GHz, while the Hack 59 lists 1000 Hz.
The Hack 59 is a gasket-mounted mechanical keyboard with QMK/VIA support and hot-swap sockets for 3/5-pin switches. The HE60 uses magnetic Hall Effect switches and adds adjustable actuation and gaming-focused input features.
No. Its hot-swap sockets are specified for north-pole-down magnetic switches, and standard MX switches will not fit. The Hack 59 supports 3/5-pin mechanical switches.
Yes, the Hack 59 has hot-swap sockets for 3/5-pin mechanical switches. This differs from the HE60, whose sockets are limited to compatible magnetic switches.
The Hack 59 lists both QMK and VIA support. The HE60 lists Epomaker Hub customization, and QMK/VIA support is not specified for that keyboard.
The Hack 59 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate. The HE60 lists 8000 Hz over USB-C wired and 2.4 GHz, and 125 Hz over Bluetooth.
The HE60 has an 8000mAh battery, while the Hack 59 has a 3000mAh battery. Battery capacity alone does not establish how long either keyboard will run between charges.
Both support Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, as well as wired connectivity. The HE60 uses USB-C wired connectivity, and the Hack 59 vendor description specifies cable, 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth modes.
The Hack 59 has QMK/VIA support and vendor-described layer customization for coding workflows. The HE60 instead lists Epomaker Hub and magnetic-switch features.
The HE60 has double-shot PBT keycaps with shine-through legends, but its south-facing LEDs may leave those legends dark. The Hack 59 also has south-facing RGB, and its compatibility note warns that shine-through legends stay dark.
The Hack 59 weighs 630 g, compared with 700 g for the HE60. Both are 60% keyboards with Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity.
Both list five layers of sound dampening. The Hack 59 names Poron foam, an IXPE switch pad, and a bottom silicone pad, while the HE60 names latex foam, a switch pad, and a silicone bottom pad.
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