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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

Epomaker HE80 vs Swagkeys Transition Lite

Get the Epomaker HE80 for hall effect and rapid trigger. Get the Swagkeys Transition Lite for via.

EPOMAKER HE80

Hall effect

Epomaker HE80

4.8 · 47 reviews

from$69at Epomaker

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Swagkeys Transition Lite TKL Keyboard

VIA

Swagkeys Transition Lite

4.8 · 10 reviews

from$55

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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

Swagkeys Transition Lite

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

  • Rapid trigger

    Yes

    No

  • Case material

    Plastic

    Polycarbonate

  • Weight

    830 g

    1,000 g

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker HE80
  • Swagkeys Transition Lite
Performance
98
52
Build quality
60
75
Productivity
76
71
Customizability
59
69
Portability
58
56

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Connection: Wired
  • 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

Swagkeys Transition Lite

4.8

10 owner reviews

Praise
“Bro. What the. Swagkeys doing more things right. This board sounds so nice! You really can’t go wrong for the price. Nice alternative to something like the Tiger Lite. Really impressed”
MIKO B.Verified buyer· via Divinikey

Full specs

Epomaker HE80 vs Swagkeys Transition Lite specs

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

12 of 24 specs differ

Epomaker HE80

Swagkeys Transition Lite

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
Yes

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
Polycarbonate

Plate material

FR4
Polycarbonate

Keycaps

PBT, PC
—

Weight

830 g
1,000 g

Dimensions

42 x 332 x 146 mm
17 x 137 x 335 mm

Typing angle

9°
8°

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
None

Firmware & software

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

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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  • AmazonGlobal

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    ~$55Visit
  • DivinikeyUS

    Out of stock
    $55Visit

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