Epomaker HE30 vs Vortex Core Plus
Get the Epomaker HE30 for hall effect. Get the Vortex Core Plus for hot-swappable.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
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.
- Numpad only. This is not a full keyboard.
Get the
Vortex Core Plus
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 50% of 40% boards under $150.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
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
Vortex Core Plus
Layout size
Numpad
40%
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Low profile
No
Yes
- Epomaker HE30
- Vortex Core Plus
- Performance
- 8946
- Build quality
- 6470
- Productivity
- 7375
- Customizability
- 5760
- Portability
- 7087
- Sound dampening
Epomaker HE30 vs Vortex Core Plus specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
16 of 24 specs differ
Epomaker HE30
Vortex Core Plus
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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