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Epomaker HE80 vs Keychron K8 HE

Get the Epomaker HE80 for the 8,000 Hz polling rate.

EPOMAKER HE80

polling rate

Epomaker HE80

4.8 · 47 reviews

from$69at Epomaker

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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

Keychron K8 HE

  • Connection

    Wired

    Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz

  • Max polling rate

    8,000 Hz

    1,000 Hz

  • Case material

    Plastic

    ABS, Aluminum, Wood

  • Switch options

    Magnetic

    Clicky, Linear, Magnetic, Tactile

  • Mount style

    Gasket Mount

    Tray Mount

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker HE80
  • Keychron K8 HE
Performance
98
92
Build quality
60
87
Productivity
76
94
Customizability
59
89
Portability
58
76

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Hall effect (magnetic)
  • Rapid trigger
  • Hot-swappable
  • Sound dampening
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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

Keychron K8 HE

5.0

5 owner reviews

Praise
“Order arrived quickly with no damage to the packaging. Has a very premium feel and overall excellent piece of hardware.”
mitchell c.Verified buyer· via Keychron

Full specs

Epomaker HE80 vs Keychron K8 HE specs

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

15 of 27 specs differ

Epomaker HE80

Keychron K8 HE

Typing & switches

Switch options

Magnetic
Clicky, Linear, Magnetic, Tactile

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
Yes

Rapid trigger

Yes
Yes

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Tray Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, ISO, JIS

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz

Max polling rate

8,000 HzBetter
1,000 Hz

Battery

Wired only
4,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
ABS, Aluminum, Wood

Plate material

FR4
Aluminum

Keycaps

PBT, PC
PBT

Weight

830 g
1,009 g

Dimensions

42 x 332 x 146 mm
43 x 366 x 133 mm

Typing angle

9°
4°, 5°

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB, north-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2025

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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  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $129Visit
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $129Visit
  • Keychron (DE)DE

    In stock
    $160Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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