Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker Luma40
Build quality in the top 20% of 40% boards under $150.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
Get the
Keychron K12
Battery
Build quality in the top 20% of 60% boards under $100.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
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 Luma40
Keychron K12
Layout size
40%
60%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Battery
1,450 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Low profile
Yes
No
Ergonomics
Ortholinear
Standard
- Epomaker Luma40
- Keychron K12
- Performance
- 7558
- Build quality
- 8074
- Productivity
- 8869
- Customizability
- 8673
- Portability
- 8790
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Epomaker Luma40
3 owner reviews
“Hello there the luma 40 is one of my favorite keebs i used i can bring it anywhere with me i really love it thanks u guys”
Keychron K12
192 owner reviews
“I have recently bought a Keychron K12, and I'm really satisfied with it. You can say that the build quality is high, and I love the sound of the switches.”
“Bought this in December 2023. The good first: - the typing experience is genuinely fantastic. The plastic case creates this resonant, almost bass-cabinet effect that makes every keystroke satisfying. - Gateron G Pro Red switches are solid as always. For pure…”
Epomaker Luma40 vs Keychron K12 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
16 of 25 specs differ
Epomaker Luma40
Keychron K12
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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