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Epomaker Magcore 87 vs Dot Works Layer75

Get the Epomaker Magcore 87 for screw-in stabilizers. Get the Dot Works Layer75 for qmk and vial.

EPOMAKER Magcore 87

Screw-in stabilizers

Epomaker Magcore 87

4.8 · 64 reviews

from$199at Epomaker

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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 Magcore 87

Dot Works Layer75

  • Layout size

    85%

    75%

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

  • Screw-in stabilizers

    Yes

    No

  • Backlight

    RGB, south-facing

    None

  • VIAL

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker Magcore 87
  • Dot Works Layer75
Performance
89
51
Build quality
82
87
Productivity
91
73
Customizability
79
89
Portability
53
61

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • Weight: 2,000 g
  • VIA
  • 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 Magcore 87

4.8

64 owner reviews

Praise
“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.”
Ahtisham A.Verified buyer· via Epomaker
Critique
“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…”
Khaled M.Verified buyer· via Epomaker

Dot Works Layer75

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Epomaker Magcore 87 vs Dot Works Layer75 specs

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

9 of 24 specs differ

Epomaker Magcore 87

Dot Works Layer75

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

85%
75%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
—

Max polling rate

8,000 Hz
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Aluminum, FR4
Aluminum, FR4

Keycaps

PBT
—

Weight

2,000 g
2,000 g

Dimensions

40 x 357 x 136 mm
—

Typing angle

—
7°

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
None

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

Yes
Yes

VIAL

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
    $199Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$199Visit
  • ClickClackUS

    In stock
    $199Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$199Visit

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