Epomaker HE30 vs Mechboards PocketType
Get the Epomaker HE30 for hall effect and sound dampening.
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Which one should you get?
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Epomaker HE30
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 45% of Numpad boards under $50.
- 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.
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 HE30
Mechboards PocketType
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Ergonomics
Standard
Ortholinear
Display
LCD
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
Sound dampening
Yes
No
Layout standard
Dvorak
ANSI
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
- Epomaker HE30
- Mechboards PocketType
- Performance
- 8842
- Build quality
- 6451
- Productivity
- 7344
- Customizability
- 5746
- Portability
- 7040
Epomaker HE30 vs Mechboards PocketType specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 21 specs differ
Epomaker HE30
Mechboards PocketType
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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