Epomaker HE75 V2 vs Keychron K2 HE8K or Build
Choose the HE75 V2 for its 8000 Hz polling and 8000mAh battery, or the K2 HE for its aluminum build, QMK support, and wider layout selection.
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4.9 (20)4.9 · 20 reviews
from$76at Epomaker
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4.3 (55)4.3 · 55 reviews
from$129at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker HE75 V2
Battery
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 75% boards under $100.
- 8000 Hz polling rate over USB and 2.4 GHz.
- 8000mAh battery and Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity.
- Gasket mount with a vendor-described five-layer sound-dampening system.
- 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.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Get the
Keychron K2 HE
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $150.
- Aluminum body and aluminum plate, with an aluminum-and-wood Special Edition also described by Keychron.
- QMK and VIA support, with Keychron Launcher for remapping and macros.
- ANSI and multiple ISO layout options are listed.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
Choose the Epomaker HE75 V2 if 8000 Hz polling, a larger battery, and its gasket-mounted acoustic design matter most. Choose the Keychron K2 HE if you want QMK and VIA customization, an aluminum build, or an ISO layout option. Before buying either, check its magnetic-switch and keycap compatibility rules.
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 HE75 V2
Keychron K2 HE
Battery
8,000 mAh
4,000 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
ABS, Aluminum, Resin, Wood
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Plate Mount, Tray Mount
Weight
1,000 g
1,743 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Epomaker HE75 V2
- Keychron K2 HE
- Performance
- 9593
- Build quality
- 6291
- Productivity
- 8297
- Customizability
- 6598
- Portability
- 9181
- Layout size: 75%
- Hall effect (magnetic)
- Rapid trigger
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Switch options: Linear, Magnetic
What will you mostly use it for?
The HE75 V2 is the more gaming-focused pick when its higher listed polling rate is the priority, while both boards include magnetic switches and rapid trigger. The K2 HE leads for programming, modding, and broader office use thanks to QMK, VIA, and its range of layouts. The HE75 V2 has the larger stated battery and lower listed weight, which may suit buyers who move their keyboard between setups. For content creation, the K2 HE's remapping and macro support give it the edge.
Pick the Epomaker HE75 V2
- The HE75 V2 lists 8000 Hz polling over USB and 2.4 GHz, compared with 1000 Hz for the K2 HE in those modes.
- Both support Hall Effect switches and rapid trigger, while the K2 HE also lists Dynamic Keystrokes and Analog Mode.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Epomaker HE75 V2
20 owner reviews
“white color is amazing sound is amazing love everything about this keyboard”
Keychron K2 HE
55 owner reviews
“Lowering the actuation depth improved my reaction time in competitive games. Analog mode in racing titles feels surprisingly natural. The mouse glide is smooth.”
“I thought the macro didn't have infinite repetitions, but there are no helpful images anywhere on the internet. I still haven't found the answer.”
Epomaker HE75 V2 vs Keychron K2 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
16 of 29 specs differ
Epomaker HE75 V2
Keychron K2 HE
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Epomaker HE75 V2
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron K2 HE
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-CH
In stockShips to you
Input Gear
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-CH
In stockDoes not ship to you
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Epomaker HE75 V2 vs Keychron K2 HE: your questions
The Epomaker HE75 V2 lists an 8000 Hz polling rate over USB and 2.4 GHz. The Keychron K2 HE lists 1000 Hz in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
Yes, both keyboards list Hall Effect switches and rapid trigger. The K2 HE also lists Dynamic Keystrokes and Analog Mode.
No, both compatibility rules specify magnetic switches only, and say standard MX switches will not fit. The K2 HE's compatible magnetic switches also depend on the switch version.
The Keychron K2 HE lists QMK firmware, VIA support, and the Keychron Launcher web app for remapping and macros. The HE75 V2 lists hot-swap support but does not list QMK or VIA.
Yes, the K2 HE is listed in ISO variants including UK, German, Spanish, French, Swiss, and Nordic, as well as ANSI and JIS. The HE75 V2 is listed as ANSI only.
The HE75 V2 has an 8000mAh battery, while the K2 HE has a 4000mAh battery. Keychron lists up to 110 hours of wireless use for the K2 HE.
Yes, both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, as well as a wired connection. The HE75 V2 vendor description specifies Bluetooth 5.0, while the K2 HE description specifies Bluetooth 5.2.
The supplied metadata lists the HE75 V2 at 1000g and the K2 HE at 1743g. Keychron's product description separately lists the K2 HE Standard Version at 980g, so check the exact version when comparing weight.
Both list hot-swap support, but both use magnetic switches rather than standard MX switches. The K2 HE description specifies that switch compatibility varies between its Gateron Version 1 and Version 2 options.
The HE75 V2 has south-facing LEDs, which its compatibility rules say can leave shine-through legends dark and may clip some sculpted keycaps. The K2 HE has north-facing LEDs, which can interfere with Cherry-profile keycaps.
The HE75 V2 uses a gasket mount and its vendor describes a five-layer sound-dampening system. Keychron describes acoustic foams and a silicone pad inside the K2 HE, which uses a tray mount according to its product metadata.
Keychron lists macOS, Windows, and Linux as compatible systems for the K2 HE. The HE75 V2's listed support covers Mac and Windows.
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