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Epomaker Luma40 vs Vortex Core Plus

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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 Luma40

Vortex Core Plus

  • Ergonomics

    Ortholinear

    Standard

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

  • Mount style

    Tray Mount

    Plate Mount

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • Plate material

    Polycarbonate

    FR4

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker Luma40
  • Vortex Core Plus
Performance
75
46
Build quality
80
70
Productivity
88
75
Customizability
86
60
Portability
87
87

What they share

  • Layout size: 40%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Low profile
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • VIA
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 Luma40

5.0

3 owner reviews

Praise
“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”
Sajad m.Verified buyer· via Epomaker

Vortex Core Plus

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Epomaker Luma40 vs Vortex Core Plus specs

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

7 of 25 specs differ

Epomaker Luma40

Vortex Core Plus

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Tray Mount
Plate Mount

Low profile

Yes
Yes

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

40%
40%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Ortholinear
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

1,450 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Polycarbonate
FR4

Keycaps

PC
—

Weight

410 g
—

Dimensions

21 x 240 x 87 mm
—

Typing angle

—
5°

Backlight

RGB, north-facing
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

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
    $115Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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  • MKUS

    In stock
    $119Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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    ~$119Visit

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