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Epomaker HE80 vs Royal Kludge M87

Get the Epomaker HE80 for hall effect and rapid trigger. Get the Royal Kludge M87 for knob.

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

Royal Kludge M87

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

  • Rapid trigger

    Yes

    No

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

  • Switch options

    Magnetic

    Linear

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker HE80
  • Royal Kludge M87
Performance
98
66
Build quality
60
69
Productivity
76
83
Customizability
59
78
Portability
58
85

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • 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

Royal Kludge M87

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Epomaker HE80 vs Royal Kludge M87 specs

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

12 of 26 specs differ

Epomaker HE80

Royal Kludge M87

Typing & switches

Switch options

Magnetic
Linear

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
No

Rapid trigger

Yes
No

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
LCD

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

8,000 Hz
—

Battery

Wired only
7,500 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
—

Plate material

FR4
—

Keycaps

PBT, PC
PBT

Weight

830 g
840 g

Dimensions

42 x 332 x 146 mm
41 x 157 x 41 mm

Typing angle

9°
—

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2024

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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  • Royal KludgeUS

    In stock
    $89Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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