Epomaker LUMA100 vs Magcore 87Wireless or 8000Hz
Choose the LUMA100 for tri-mode wireless and a numpad, or the Magcore 87 for adjustable magnetic switches and high-speed wired play.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker LUMA100
Build quality in the top 25% of 96% boards under $100.
- Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and USB-C connectivity, plus a 3000mAh battery.
- Compact 96% layout retains a number pad and nav cluster.
- Low-profile gasket mount with five named sound-dampening layers.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
Epomaker Magcore 87
polling rate
- Kailh Box inductive switches support per-key adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger.
- 8000Hz polling, 0.125ms latency, and N-key rollover are listed.
- Aluminum case and plate with a gasket mount and three named sound-dampening layers.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Pick the LUMA100 if you need a number pad, lighter weight, and Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz connectivity. Choose the Magcore 87 if adjustable magnetic actuation and Rapid Trigger matter more than wireless use. Before buying, check switch and keycap compatibility: the LUMA100 requires low-profile parts, while the Magcore 87 takes inductive switches rather than standard mechanical switches.
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 LUMA100
Epomaker Magcore 87
Layout size
96%
85%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Low profile
Yes
No
Max polling rate
1,000 Hz
8,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
Weight
620 g
2,000 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Epomaker LUMA100
- Epomaker Magcore 87
- Performance
- 6689
- Build quality
- 7781
- Productivity
- 8291
- Customizability
- 7378
- Portability
- 5453
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Magcore 87 is the more gaming-oriented choice, with adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, and a higher listed polling rate. The LUMA100 fits office and travel use better for buyers who want wireless options, a number pad, and a lighter board. Programming and modding are close calls because both offer VIA, hot-swap support, and gasket mounting, but their switch compatibility differs. For content creation, the LUMA100's wireless modes and per-key RGB offer more setup flexibility.
Pick the Epomaker Magcore 87
- The Magcore 87 has 8000Hz polling, while the LUMA100 lists 1000Hz polling over USB and 2.4 GHz.
- Its Kailh Box inductive switches support per-key adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger.
- N-key rollover is listed for the Magcore 87.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Epomaker LUMA100
5 owner reviews
“great keyboard. the O wasn’t working initially but i just swapped it out with the extras in the set. love the feel and customization of it”
Epomaker Magcore 87
64 owner reviews
“Just got my hand on this beast gaming keyboard and trust me.. its the most solid keyboard out there with its inductive switches it makes gaming next level.”
“The keyboard is excellent, and the build quality is great. But I have an issue with its weight—it’s very heavy. Also, if the design were more attractive, had additional features, and was wireless, it would be an amazing product for its price. In its current…”
Epomaker LUMA100 vs Magcore 87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 23 specs differ
Epomaker LUMA100
Epomaker Magcore 87
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Epomaker LUMA100 vs Magcore 87: your questions
Yes. It supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired USB-C connectivity, and has a 3000mAh battery.
No, the Magcore 87 is wired only and connects by Type-C cable. Choose the LUMA100 if you want Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz connectivity.
The Magcore 87 is the gaming-focused option, with 8000Hz polling, Rapid Trigger, and per-key adjustable actuation. The LUMA100 lists 1000Hz polling over USB and 2.4 GHz.
Yes. Its Kailh Box inductive switches allow actuation points to be adjusted per key, according to Epomaker.
Yes. It has a compact full-size layout with a number pad, nav cluster, and arrow keys. Its layout does not have the gaps of a conventional full-size board.
No. The LUMA100 requires low-profile switches and keycaps, and standard MX keycaps will not fit.
No. Its hot-swap sockets are for inductive switches, not standard 3-pin or 5-pin mechanical switches.
Yes, VIA support is listed for both keyboards. Both also have hot-swap support, though they use different switch formats.
The LUMA100 weighs 620g, while the Magcore 87 weighs 2000g. The LUMA100 also offers Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connections for use away from a wired setup.
Both have per-key RGB. The LUMA100 uses north-facing LEDs, while the Magcore 87 uses south-facing LEDs.
Both list Mac and Windows support. Epomaker also describes the LUMA100 as Linux-compatible, while the Magcore 87's listed compatibility is Mac and Windows.
The LUMA100 has ABS low-profile keycaps, while the Magcore 87 has PBT double-shot Cherry-profile keycaps. The LUMA100's north-facing LEDs can conflict with Cherry-profile caps, and its compatibility rules require low-profile keycaps.
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