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Epomaker HE30 vs Redragon SHIVA K525 MAX

Get the Epomaker HE30 for hall effect. Get the Redragon SHIVA K525 MAX for knob.

What actually differs

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

Redragon SHIVA K525 MAX

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Display

    LCD

    LED

  • Weight

    350 g

    1,000 g

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker HE30
  • Redragon SHIVA K525 MAX
Performance
89
59
Build quality
65
57
Productivity
73
55
Customizability
58
69
Portability
71
81

What they share

  • Layout size: Numpad
See every spec side by side

From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Epomaker HE30

4.3

4 owner reviews

Praise
“It was a perfect product to review on my channel and it was easy to use , and so convenient for the price and was a whole different experience 😍”
Yazeed A.Verified buyer· via Epomaker
Critique
“First, typing sounds and feels great. High quality build. HID detection does not work on the publicly linked software Support had to provide an updated link via Discord That, and an "unofficial" web driver on GitHub The software is very confusing and in need…”
EnriqueVerified buyer· via Epomaker

Redragon SHIVA K525 MAX

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Epomaker HE30 vs Redragon SHIVA K525 MAX specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

12 of 23 specs differ

Epomaker HE30

Redragon SHIVA K525 MAX

Typing & switches

Switch options

Magnetic
—

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
No

Mount style

Tray Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

Numpad
Numpad

Layout standard

Dvorak
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

LCD
LED

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

8,000 Hz
—

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
—

Plate material

Aluminum
—

Keycaps

PBT
—

Weight

350 g
1,000 g

Dimensions

29 x 153 x 133 mm
37 x 445 x 189 mm

Typing angle

6°
—

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2026
2026

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • EpomakerUS

    In stock
    $49Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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  • RedragonCN

    In stock
    $49Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$49Visit

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