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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Epomaker HE80 vs WhatGeek Galaxy80

Get the Epomaker HE80 for hall effect and rapid trigger.

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 HE80

WhatGeek Galaxy80

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

  • Rapid trigger

    Yes

    No

  • Case material

    Plastic

    Aluminum

  • Weight

    830 g

    1,600 g

  • Sound dampening

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker HE80
  • WhatGeek Galaxy80
Performance
98
77
Build quality
60
74
Productivity
76
68
Customizability
59
76
Portability
58
58

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Connection: Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
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From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Epomaker HE80

4.8

47 owner reviews

Praise
“Great Linux compatability and perfect for osu!, Geometry Dash, other games, and general work I do throughout the day. Increadible customisation and responsiveness”
Lachlan R.Verified buyer· via Epomaker
Critique
“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.”
Oforah C.Verified buyer· via Epomaker

WhatGeek Galaxy80

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Epomaker HE80 vs WhatGeek Galaxy80 specs

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

7 of 23 specs differ

Epomaker HE80

WhatGeek Galaxy80

Typing & switches

Switch options

Magnetic
—

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
No

Rapid trigger

Yes
No

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

8,000 Hz
—

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
Aluminum

Plate material

FR4
—

Keycaps

PBT, PC
—

Weight

830 g
1,600 g

Dimensions

42 x 332 x 146 mm
32 x 136 x 365 mm

Typing angle

9°
—

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • EpomakerUS

    In stock
    $69Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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  • AmazonGlobal

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    ~$59Visit
  • WhatGeekCN

    Out of stock
    $59Visit

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