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Epomaker HE60 vs TH33Hall Effect or VIA Numpad

Choose the HE60 for a complete 60% Hall Effect gaming keyboard, or the TH33 if you need a programmable numpad to supplement another keyboard.

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EPOMAKER TH33

Epomaker TH33

4.3 · 6 reviews

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Epomaker HE60

Hall effect

Build quality in the bottom 50% of 60% boards under $100.

If you want

  • Hall Effect magnetic switches with adjustable actuation from 0.1mm to 3.3mm.
  • Rapid Trigger, DKS, MT, TGL and Snap Key (SOCD) features are listed by the vendor.
  • 8000Hz polling over wired and 2.4GHz, with an 8000mAh battery.

Rules this board out

  • 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.
  • Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.

Get the

Epomaker TH33

Build quality in the top 20% of Numpad boards under $50.

If you want

  • VIA support provides programmable remapping and macro layers.
  • Hot-swap sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches.
  • Gasket mount and five acoustic layers, including IXPE switch pad and PET sound-enhancing pad.

Rules this board out

  • South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
  • Numpad only. This is not a full keyboard.

Bottom line

Pick the HE60 if you need one compact keyboard for gaming and value Hall Effect input, Rapid Trigger and 8000Hz wired or 2.4GHz polling. Choose the TH33 if you already have a main keyboard and want a VIA-programmable numpad with broader mechanical-switch hot-swap support. They serve different roles, so base the decision on whether you need a complete keyboard or a dedicated secondary pad.

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 HE60

Epomaker TH33

  • Layout size

    60%

    Numpad

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

    Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing

  • Battery

    8,000 mAh

    2,000 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

  • Case material

    ABS, Plastic

    ABS

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker HE60
  • Epomaker TH33
Performance
85
78
Build quality
56
77
Productivity
69
88
Customizability
58
82
Portability
94
90

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Sound dampening
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Best for

What will you mostly use it for?

The HE60 is the focused choice for gaming and for anyone who wants a compact, complete keyboard with Hall Effect input features. The TH33 fits office workflows and configurable secondary controls, but it cannot replace a main keyboard. Programming and travel depend more on whether you need a full compact board or a numpad companion. For switch experimentation, the TH33 has broader mechanical-switch support, while the HE60’s sockets are limited to magnetic switches.

For gaming

Pick the Epomaker HE60

  • The HE60 uses Hall Effect magnetic switches and supports adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger.
  • Its listed polling rate is 8000Hz, compared with 1000Hz for the TH33.
  • The TH33 is a numpad, not a full keyboard.

Full specs

Epomaker HE60 vs TH33 specs

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

14 of 25 specs differ

Epomaker HE60

Epomaker TH33

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Magnetic
Linear

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
No

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Tray Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

60%
Numpad

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

8,000 HzBetter
1,000 Hz

Battery

8,000 mAhBetter
2,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS, Plastic
ABS

Plate material

Aluminum
Polycarbonate

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

700 g
380 g

Dimensions

42 x 299 x 102 mm
45 x 151 x 141 mm

Typing angle

6°
6°

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2025

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FAQ

Epomaker HE60 vs TH33: your questions

The HE60 is a 60% ANSI keyboard with 61 keys. Its compact layout does not include a function row, dedicated arrow keys or a numpad.

No. The TH33 is a 33-key numpad with function keys, intended as a secondary input device rather than a complete keyboard.

The HE60 lists 8000Hz polling over wired and 2.4GHz connections. The TH33 lists 1000Hz over wired and 2.4GHz.

Yes. The HE60 uses magnetic Hall Effect switches, and its vendor description lists adjustable actuation from 0.1mm to 3.3mm plus Rapid Trigger features.

No. The HE60’s hot-swap sockets are for magnetic switches only, and standard MX switches will not fit.

The TH33 is specified for 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches. It comes with linear switches, and its hot-swap sockets allow compatible mechanical-switch replacements.

Yes. The TH33 is listed with VIA support, including programmable remapping and macro layers. The vendor also describes a programmable knob.

Both list Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless, as well as wired connectivity. The HE60 uses USB-C, and the TH33 vendor description specifies USB A-to-C wired connectivity.

The HE60 lists an 8000mAh battery, while the TH33 lists a 2000mAh battery. These figures identify capacity, but do not establish how long either board lasts between charges.

The HE60 has five layers, including latex PCB sandwich foam, switch pad and silicone bottom pad. The TH33’s layers include a sandwich latex layer, IXPE switch pad, PET sound-enhancing pad, switch socket foam and bottom foam.

Both have south-facing LEDs, and the compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark. The HE60 vendor description separately specifies double-shot PBT shine-through keycaps, but the LED orientation can affect their illumination.

The TH33 is the dedicated numpad, with 33 keys, function keys and a programmable knob. The HE60 is a compact 60% keyboard and has no numpad.

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