Epomaker Hack 59 vs Weikav Lucky65 V2
Get the Epomaker Hack 59 for a lighter, smaller 60% board with included linear switches, or the Weikav Lucky65 V2 for an aluminum 65% build with ISO and split-spacebar support.
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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.
- Included linear switches and PBT keycaps.
- Five-layer sound dampening with Poron Sandwich Foam, IXPE Switch Pad, Sound Enhancement Pad, Poron Switch Socket Pad, and Bottom Silicone Pad.
- 630g weight and a 60% HHKB layout.
- 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 layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
Get the
Weikav Lucky65 V2
Battery
Build quality in the top 20% of 65% boards under $100.
- Aluminum case with an ice-crystals aluminum weight.
- ANSI and ISO support, plus split-spacebar layout support.
- DIY/barebones format with FR4 and polycarbonate plate options.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Choose the Epomaker Hack 59 for its lower 630g weight, included linear switches, PBT keycaps, and five-layer sound dampening. Choose the Weikav Lucky65 V2 for an aluminum case, ISO and split-spacebar support, and a DIY/barebones format with plate options. Both have south-facing LEDs, so shine-through legends may remain dark on either board.
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
Weikav Lucky65 V2
Layout size
60%
65%
Battery
3,000 mAh
3,750 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Ergonomics
Standard
Split Spacebar
Case material
ABS
Aluminum
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
- Epomaker Hack 59
- Weikav Lucky65 V2
- Performance
- 6359
- Build quality
- 8180
- Productivity
- 8174
- Customizability
- 8892
- Portability
- 8784
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- QMK
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Hack 59 suits buyers prioritizing a lighter, smaller board and a specified linear switch type for gaming. The Lucky65 V2 takes the edge for office and programming setups where ISO support or a 65% layout matters. For travel, the Hack 59's lower listed weight is the clearer advantage. Modding and content creation lean toward the Lucky65 V2 for its DIY/barebones format, aluminum case, and layout and plate choices.
Pick the Epomaker Hack 59
- The Hack 59 includes linear switches, while the Lucky65 V2 listing does not specify an included switch type.
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate for wired and 2.4 GHz connections.
Epomaker Hack 59 vs Weikav Lucky65 V2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 23 specs differ
Epomaker Hack 59
Weikav Lucky65 V2
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Epomaker Hack 59
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Weikav Lucky65 V2
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.
Epomaker Hack 59 vs Weikav Lucky65 V2: your questions
The Hack 59 is a 60% ANSI keyboard with ABS construction and a listed weight of 630g. The Lucky65 V2 is a 65% board with an aluminum case, ANSI and ISO support, and a listed weight of 1200g.
Yes, the Lucky65 V2 is listed with ANSI and ISO support. The vendor notes that its ISO layout does not support VIA/QMK, so check the chosen PCB layout if remapping is important.
The Hack 59's compatibility details specify that its compact 60% layout has no dedicated arrow keys. It also has no function row or numpad.
The Hack 59 is listed at 630g, while the Lucky65 V2 is listed at 1200g. The Hack 59 is the lighter option based on those specifications.
The product listing identifies linear switches, and Epomaker's description names Flamingo Linear Switches. It also lists Wisteria Linear Switch as a selectable option on the vendor page.
The Lucky65 V2 is listed as a DIY kit/barebones. Its vendor description also specifies a hot-swappable PCB and FR4 and polycarbonate plate options.
Both keyboards list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, as well as wired connectivity. The Hack 59 vendor description specifies Bluetooth 5.0, and the Lucky65 V2 vendor description also names BT5.0.
The Lucky65 V2 has a listed 3750mAh battery, compared with 3000mAh for the Hack 59. Its vendor description says the battery can last up to 2–3 weeks without RGB, but that estimate is specific to that board.
Both have south-facing LEDs. Their compatibility details warn that shine-through legends stay dark and that some sculpted keycaps may clip the LEDs.
Both list QMK and VIA support, but the Lucky65 V2 adds ANSI, ISO, and split-spacebar layout support. Its vendor notes that VIA/QMK is not supported on the ISO layout, so confirm the layout before choosing.
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