Epomaker HE68 Lite vs MCHOSE Ace 60 HE65% vs 60%
Choose the Epomaker HE68 Lite for its 65% layout and listed sound-dampening features, or the MCHOSE Ace 60 HE if you prefer a smaller 60% layout and aluminum case and plate.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker HE68 Lite
65%
Build quality in the top 35% of 65% boards under $100.
- 65% ANSI layout, larger than the Ace 60 HE's 60% layout.
- Lists Hall Effect magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger, and 8000 Hz polling.
- Sound dampening and screw-in stabilizers are listed as extra features.
- 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.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Get the
MCHOSE Ace 60 HE
60%
Build quality in the top 35% of 60% boards under $100.
- 60% ANSI layout for buyers seeking a more compact keyboard.
- Aluminum case and aluminum plate.
- Lists Hall Effect magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger, and 8000 Hz polling.
- 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.
Pick the Epomaker HE68 Lite if you want a larger 65% layout, listed Mac/Win support, and sound dampening. Choose the MCHOSE Ace 60 HE if minimizing keyboard size and its aluminum case and plate matter more. Both are wired magnetic boards with 8000 Hz polling and Rapid Trigger, so layout and chassis materials are the clearest deciding factors.
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 HE68 Lite
MCHOSE Ace 60 HE
Layout size
65%
60%
Case material
ABS
Aluminum
Switch options
Linear, Magnetic
Clicky, Magnetic
Sound dampening
Yes
No
Plate material
Polycarbonate
Aluminum
- Epomaker HE68 Lite
- MCHOSE Ace 60 HE
- Performance
- 9693
- Build quality
- 7364
- Productivity
- 8654
- Customizability
- 7358
- Portability
- 7571
- Hall effect (magnetic)
- Rapid trigger
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 8,000 Hz
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
Gaming is a close call based on the shared wired Hall Effect design, polling rate, and Rapid Trigger features. The HE68 Lite takes the edge for office, programming, and content creation, where its 65% layout and listed Mac/Win support may be useful. The Ace 60 HE is the more compact pick for travel, though both require a wired connection. For switch replacement and customization, both offer hot-swapping but are limited to magnetic switches.
It's a tie
- Both are wired magnetic Hall Effect keyboards with 8000 Hz polling and Rapid Trigger.
- The HE68 Lite lists N-Key Rollover, while the Ace 60 HE vendor description lists SOCD, RS, DKS, MT, TGL, and macro support for the Ace 60 Pro, a differently named model.
Epomaker HE68 Lite vs MCHOSE Ace 60 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 23 specs differ
Epomaker HE68 Lite
MCHOSE Ace 60 HE
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Epomaker HE68 Lite vs MCHOSE Ace 60 HE: your questions
The HE68 Lite uses a 65% layout, while the Ace 60 HE uses a 60% layout. The Epomaker lists an ABS case and polycarbonate plate, whereas the MCHOSE lists an aluminum case and plate.
The Ace 60 HE is the smaller layout, at 60% compared with the HE68 Lite's 65%. Its listed dimensions are 28 x 290 x 100 mm; the HE68 Lite measures 40 x 120 x 322 mm.
No, both are listed as wired-only keyboards. The HE68 Lite lists USB-C, and the MCHOSE vendor description for the Ace 60 Pro mentions a Type-C cable, but the Ace 60 HE metadata specifies wired-only connectivity.
Yes, both product listings specify Rapid Trigger and an 8000 Hz polling rate. Both are also listed as magnetic Hall Effect keyboards.
No. Both compatibility rules specify magnetic switches only, and standard MX switches will not fit.
Both have south-facing LEDs, and their compatibility rules warn that shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps can also clip the LED on either keyboard.
The HE68 Lite may suit users who want a larger 65% layout and listed Mac/Win support. The Ace 60 HE is 60%, and its compatibility rules note that it has no dedicated arrow keys, function row, or numpad.
The HE68 Lite is the more straightforward choice if you prefer a 65% layout and the listed Mac/Win support. Both are compact layouts, so neither includes a numpad, and the Ace 60 HE also lacks dedicated arrow keys and a function row.
Yes, both listings identify the keyboards as hot-swappable. That applies to their magnetic switches, not standard MX switches.
The MCHOSE Ace 60 HE is listed with an aluminum case and aluminum plate. The HE68 Lite uses an ABS case and polycarbonate plate.
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