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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Epomaker HE80 vs PBTfans Agar

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

PBTfans Agar

  • Layout size

    80%

    60%

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

  • Rapid trigger

    Yes

    No

  • Connection

    Wired

    Wired, Bluetooth

  • Case material

    Plastic

    Aluminum, Polycarbonate

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker HE80
  • PBTfans Agar
Performance
98
61
Build quality
60
76
Productivity
76
59
Customizability
59
68
Portability
58
80

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • Sound dampening
See every spec side by side

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

PBTfans Agar

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Epomaker HE80 vs PBTfans Agar specs

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

14 of 24 specs differ

Epomaker HE80

PBTfans Agar

Typing & switches

Switch options

Magnetic
Clicky, 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%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, JIS

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired, Bluetooth

Max polling rate

8,000 Hz
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
Aluminum, Polycarbonate

Plate material

FR4
Aluminum, Polycarbonate

Keycaps

PBT, PC
PBT

Weight

830 g
—

Dimensions

42 x 332 x 146 mm
—

Typing angle

9°
—

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB

Firmware & software

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

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

    Check price
    Visit
PBTfans Agar2 stores
  • KBDfansCN

    In stock
    $150Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$150Visit

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