Epomaker HE80 vs Magcore 87Magnetic vs Aluminum
Choose the HE80 for its Hall Effect controls, including SOCD and DKS, or the Magcore 87 for its aluminum case and VIA support.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker HE80
Magnetic
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 80% boards under $100.
- Hall Effect magnetic switches with adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger.
- SOCD Snap Key and DKS, with up to four actions assigned by key depth.
- 8000 Hz polling and N-Key Rollover.
- 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 numpad.
Get the
Epomaker Magcore 87
Aluminum
- Aluminum case with gasket mounting and an aluminum plate listed in the metadata.
- VIA support and hot-swappable inductive switches.
- Adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger, with 8000 Hz polling.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Pick the HE80 if you want Hall Effect Rapid Trigger plus SOCD and DKS, or prefer the much lighter listed weight. Choose the Magcore 87 if an aluminum case, VIA support and its larger layout matter more. Check keycap and switch compatibility before buying either board, since both use south-facing RGB and magnetic switches.
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 HE80
Epomaker Magcore 87
Layout size
80%
85%
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
Yes
No
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Case material
Plastic
Aluminum
Weight
830 g
2,000 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Epomaker HE80
- Epomaker Magcore 87
- Performance
- 9889
- Build quality
- 5981
- Productivity
- 7691
- Customizability
- 5878
- Portability
- 5853
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 8,000 Hz
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The HE80 takes the gaming and travel picks, largely because of its extra competitive controls and substantially lower listed weight. The Magcore 87 leads for office work, programming, modding and content creation, with its larger layout, VIA support and aluminum construction. Both are wired magnetic boards with 8000 Hz polling and gasket mounts. Neither is a wireless option, and their south-facing LEDs come with keycap considerations.
Pick the Epomaker HE80
- The HE80 adds SOCD Snap Key and DKS, including up to four actions per key.
- Its Hall Effect Rapid Trigger has adjustable trigger and reset travel.
- Both boards specify 8000 Hz polling, so polling rate alone does not distinguish them.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Epomaker HE80
47 owner reviews
“Great Linux compatability and perfect for osu!, Geometry Dash, other games, and general work I do throughout the day. Increadible customisation and responsiveness”
“The Epomaker HE80 is a really solid mechanical keyboard for gamers. From my experience the Hall effect magnetic switches makes my gaming experience really smooth and responsive.”
Epomaker Magcore 87
64 owner reviews
“Just got my hand on this beast gaming keyboard and trust me.. its the most solid keyboard out there with its inductive switches it makes gaming next level.”
“The keyboard is excellent, and the build quality is great. But I have an issue with its weight—it’s very heavy. Also, if the design were more attractive, had additional features, and was wireless, it would be an amazing product for its price. In its current…”
Epomaker HE80 vs Magcore 87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 25 specs differ
Epomaker HE80
Epomaker Magcore 87
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
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Epomaker HE80 vs Magcore 87: your questions
The HE80 adds Hall Effect Rapid Trigger, SOCD Snap Key and DKS. The Magcore 87 instead emphasizes an aluminum case, VIA support and an 85% layout.
The HE80 is the more gaming-focused choice if you want SOCD Snap Key and DKS alongside Hall Effect Rapid Trigger. Both models list 8000 Hz polling and N-Key Rollover.
Yes, its vendor description lists Rapid Trigger and adjustable actuation with Kailh Box inductive switches. The metadata also lists 8000 Hz polling.
Yes, the HE80 vendor description lists Snap Key (SOCD) and DKS. It says DKS can assign up to four actions to one key by depth.
No, both boards use magnetic switch designs rather than standard MX switches. The HE80 accepts compatible magnetic switches, while the Magcore 87's hot-swap support is for inductive switches, not 3-pin or 5-pin mechanical switches.
The Magcore 87 metadata lists VIA support. The HE80 vendor description mentions a browser-based EPOMAKER driver, but does not identify VIA support.
The HE80 is listed at 830 g, while the Magcore 87 is listed at 2000 g. Both are wired-only keyboards.
No, both are listed as wired-only. The HE80 vendor description specifies USB-A to USB-C, while the Magcore 87 description identifies a Type-C cable connection.
Both product listings identify Mac and Windows support. The HE80 vendor description also names Android, Linux, PS4, PS5 and Switch, but those additional compatibility claims are not listed for the Magcore 87.
Both boards use south-facing RGB. Their compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends may stay dark and that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LEDs.
The HE80 vendor description lists latex sandwich foam, an IXPE switch pad, bottom silicone and bottom foam. The Magcore 87 description names silicon sandwich foam, an IXPE switch pad and bottom EVA foam.
The Magcore 87 has an aluminum case, and its vendor description identifies it as CNC aluminum. The HE80 has a plastic case and an FR4 plate.
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