Epomaker HE108 vs TH99Hall Effect or 1800 Layout
Choose the HE108 for Hall Effect controls and higher polling, or the TH99 for a smaller 1800 layout and standard mechanical switch compatibility.
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4.5 · 19 reviews
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5.0 · 47 reviews
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker HE108
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 50% of 100% boards under $100.
- Hall Effect magnetic linear switches with Rapid Trigger and adjustable per-key actuation, as described by Epomaker.
- SOCD, DKS, and MT input features are listed for the HE108.
- Full-size 108-key ANSI layout with a numpad.
- 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.
Get the
Epomaker TH99
Build quality in the bottom 50% of 96% boards under $100.
- Compact 96% layout keeps a numpad and eight separate function keys in a 102-key arrangement.
- Hot-swap support for standard 3- or 5-pin mechanical switches.
- Vendor describes an available Sea Salt Silent linear switch option for quieter typing.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Pick the HE108 if gaming features are the priority, especially Hall Effect actuation controls, Rapid Trigger, and the 8000 Hz listed polling rate. Choose the TH99 if you want a smaller 1800-style layout, standard 3- or 5-pin mechanical switch swaps, or the available silent switch option. Both retain a numpad and wireless connectivity, so layout preference and switch type should decide the purchase.
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 HE108
Epomaker TH99
Layout size
100%
96%
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
Yes
No
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Battery
10,000 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Max polling rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
- Epomaker HE108
- Epomaker TH99
- Performance
- 9875
- Build quality
- 6061
- Productivity
- 7677
- Customizability
- 5860
- Portability
- 6354
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: ABS
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The HE108 has the clearer edge for gaming that benefits from magnetic-switch controls and its higher listed polling rate. For office typing, the TH99’s available silent switch option is a more direct fit, while its compact layout can suit desks where full-size spacing is unnecessary. Programming and content work are close calls: the HE108 favors full-size layout and specialized input controls, while the TH99 trades some spacing for easier conventional switch swaps. Neither board is particularly lightweight by its listed weight, so the TH99’s smaller layout does not by itself establish that it is easier to carry.
Pick the Epomaker HE108
- The HE108 uses Hall Effect magnetic switches with Rapid Trigger and adjustable actuation.
- Its listed polling rate is 8000 Hz, compared with 1000 Hz for the TH99.
- SOCD, DKS, and MT functions are described for the HE108.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Epomaker HE108
19 owner reviews
“Even after constant use for several weeks, the switches show no deteriation to quality whatsoever. Very well built too, as the sound is unlike any other”
“I never recieved the Keyboard because it got lost in the arrival facility. The shipping company nor the manufacturer were helpful, but at least it was a free giveaway I won so I lost no money. It's a bummer I never got it though.”
Epomaker TH99
47 owner reviews
“This keyboard is of very good quality, robust, its keys are pleasant to press and its versatility as it can be connected to various devices makes it perfect.”
Epomaker HE108 vs TH99 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 24 specs differ
Epomaker HE108
Epomaker TH99
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
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
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Epomaker HE108 vs TH99: your questions
The HE108 is the more gaming-focused choice if you want Hall Effect magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger, adjustable actuation, and SOCD, DKS, and MT functions. It lists 8000 Hz polling, while the TH99 lists 1000 Hz.
The HE108 is a full-size 100% ANSI keyboard with 108 keys. The TH99 is a compact 96% layout with 102 keys, a numpad, and eight separate function keys.
Epomaker describes a Sea Salt Silent linear switch option for the TH99, intended for office and night use. The product metadata lists linear silent switches, but check the specific version before ordering.
No. The HE108’s compatibility rules specify magnetic switches only and state that standard MX switches will not fit.
The TH99 is listed as hot-swappable for 3- or 5-pin mechanical switches. That gives it broader standard-switch flexibility than the HE108’s magnetic-only sockets.
The HE108 lists an 8000 Hz polling rate. The TH99 lists 1000 Hz, with vendor details specifying those rates for USB and 2.4 GHz modes.
Yes. The HE108 has a full-size 108-key layout, and the TH99’s compact 102-key 1800 layout retains a numpad along with eight separate function keys.
The HE108 metadata lists a 10000mAh battery, while the TH99 lists 4000mAh. Epomaker describes up to 500 hours for the HE108 with RGB off and up to 800 hours for the TH99 with backlighting off, so the stated runtime claims use different conditions.
Both support Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired USB-C connections. The HE108 vendor description also says it can pair with up to five devices.
Yes, both list south-facing RGB. Their compatibility rules caution that shine-through legends can stay dark and some sculpted keycaps may clip the LEDs.
The TH99 has a compact 96% layout compared with the HE108’s full-size layout, but the listed weights are 2000g for the TH99 and 1200g for the HE108. Those figures do not make the smaller TH99 the lighter option.
Both product metadata listings include Mac/Win support. The HE108 vendor description also names Android compatibility, while the TH99 vendor description describes a one-touch Mac/Windows toggle.
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