Epomaker HE108 vs Keychron K10 MaxHE vs MX swaps
Choose the HE108 for Hall effect gaming features, or the K10 Max for standard MX switch compatibility and QMK customization.
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4.5 (19)4.5 · 19 reviews
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker HE108
HE
Build quality in the top 50% of 100% boards under $100.
- Hall effect magnetic linear switches with per-key adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger.
- 8000 Hz listed polling rate and vendor-described SOCD, DKS and MT features.
- Gasket mount with sound-dampening layers including PORON, IXPE and latex.
- 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.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Get the
Keychron K10 Max
MX swaps
Build quality in the top 10% of 100% boards under $100.
- Hot-swappable sockets support compatible 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches.
- QMK support and the Keychron Launcher web app provide remapping and macro options.
- The vendor describes support for ANSI and several ISO layout variants.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Pick the Epomaker HE108 if your priority is Hall effect gaming functionality, particularly adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger. Choose the Keychron K10 Max if you want to use standard MX-style switches or value QMK customization and ISO layout availability. Both are full-size wireless boards, so the switch platform is the main deciding factor.
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
Keychron K10 Max
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
Switch options
Linear, Magnetic
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- Epomaker HE108
- Keychron K10 Max
- Performance
- 9882
- Build quality
- 5981
- Productivity
- 7595
- Customizability
- 5891
- Portability
- 6354
- Layout size: 100%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: ABS
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The HE108 is the clear fit for gaming-focused buyers who want magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger and a higher listed polling rate. The K10 Max is better suited to work and customization workflows, with QMK, MX switch compatibility and multimedia keys. For travel, the HE108 has the lower listed weight and larger battery, though both are full-size boards. The K10 Max also has the edge for layout flexibility because ISO variants are available.
Pick the Epomaker HE108
- The HE108 has Hall effect switches with adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger.
- Its listed polling rate is 8000 Hz, compared with 1000 Hz for the K10 Max.
- The vendor lists SOCD, DKS and MT features 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.”
Keychron K10 Max
9 owner reviews
“Bought with super banana switches (awesome if you like panda switches!). The only complaint I have is having to plug it in to change any settings. Why?”
“Pretty much right out of the box it started registering double letters when typing. To the point where I’m fixing every other word I type. Very disappointed”
Epomaker HE108 vs Keychron K10 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
17 of 28 specs differ
Epomaker HE108
Keychron K10 Max
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Epomaker HE108
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron K10 Max
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
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Epomaker HE108 vs Keychron K10 Max: your questions
The HE108 is the gaming-focused choice, with Hall effect switches, adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger and an 8000 Hz listed polling rate. The K10 Max uses mechanical switches and lists a 1000 Hz polling rate.
No, the HE108 is designed for magnetic switches, and standard MX switches will not fit. Its hot-swap support is for compatible Hall effect switches.
The K10 Max supports hot-swapping compatible 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches. Keychron lists switch options including linear, tactile and clicky types.
The K10 Max lists QMK support and VIA support in its features. Keychron also describes using the Launcher web app for key remapping and macros.
The HE108 lists an 8000 Hz polling rate, while the K10 Max lists 1000 Hz. Keychron specifies that its 1000 Hz rate applies to 2.4 GHz and wired modes.
The HE108 has a listed 10000 mAh battery, while the K10 Max has a 4000 mAh battery. Epomaker describes up to 500 hours of HE108 wireless use with RGB off, and Keychron lists up to 190 hours for the K10 Max.
Both support Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless and wired connections. The HE108 vendor describes pairing up to five devices, while Keychron lists Bluetooth connections to up to three devices for the K10 Max.
The K10 Max is listed with ANSI and ISO layout options, including ISO-DE and ISO-UK variants. The HE108 is an ANSI layout board and does not offer ISO variants.
Both keyboards have south-facing RGB. On either model, the listed compatibility guidance says shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
The Epomaker HE108 is listed at 1200 g, while the Keychron K10 Max is listed at 1530 g. Both are full-size keyboards, so the HE108 is lighter but remains a full-size option.
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