Epomaker Magcore65 Lite vs TH33Analog Keys or VIA Numpad
Choose the Magcore65 Lite for a complete 65% keyboard with analog gaming features, or the TH33 as a programmable numpad to supplement another keyboard.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker Magcore65 Lite
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 50% of 65% boards under $50.
- 65% layout with essential arrow keys and a compact footprint.
- Inductive analog switches with vendor-listed SOCD, DKS, and Mod Tap functions.
- 8000 Hz polling in wired mode and tri-mode connectivity.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Get the
Epomaker TH33
Build quality in the top 20% of Numpad boards under $50.
- 33-key numpad layout with dedicated function keys and a programmable knob.
- VIA support and hot-swap compatibility with 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches.
- Tri-mode connectivity and a 2000mAh battery.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Numpad only. This is not a full keyboard.
Pick the Magcore65 Lite if you need one compact keyboard for gaming and general typing, especially if its analog functions and 8000 Hz wired polling matter. Choose the TH33 if you already have a main keyboard and want a lightweight, VIA-programmable numpad with mechanical switch compatibility. Before buying, account for the Magcore65 Lite's magnetic-switch-only rule and the TH33's limited numpad layout.
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 Magcore65 Lite
Epomaker TH33
Layout size
65%
Numpad
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Battery
4,000 mAh
2,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Max polling rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
Switch options
Linear, Magnetic
Linear
- Epomaker Magcore65 Lite
- Epomaker TH33
- Performance
- 9078
- Build quality
- 6677
- Productivity
- 6888
- Customizability
- 6782
- Portability
- 8790
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: ABS
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Magcore65 Lite is the clear fit when gaming features and a full compact keyboard are priorities. The TH33 is more suitable as a desk companion for number entry, programmable controls, and lighter travel. Programming is a split decision because the products fill different roles, while the TH33 has the stronger case for switch experimentation through its mechanical hot-swap sockets and VIA support. Neither layout replaces the other for every workflow.
Pick the Epomaker Magcore65 Lite
- The Magcore65 Lite has inductive analog switches and vendor-listed SOCD, DKS, and Mod Tap functions.
- Its wired polling rate is 8000 Hz, compared with the TH33's 1000 Hz wired rate.
- The 65% layout provides a full compact keyboard layout, while the TH33 is a 33-key numpad.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Epomaker Magcore65 Lite
10 owner reviews
“I’ve owned at least two inductive keyboards, each costing more than twice the price of the Magcore65, but none of them sound or feel as good, so I’m sticking with this one.”
Epomaker TH33
6 owner reviews
“Wow, at first I thought it was gonna be useless because I don't use arrows nor numpad, that's why I use only 60% keyboard. When I recieved the TH33 I noticed that I can remap every single button. Now I use it as a budget stream deck, I put on matching keycaps…”
“It was what I wanted but the usability was not as good as I wanted. Software was very buggy and there are almost no alternative keycap options.”
Epomaker Magcore65 Lite vs TH33 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 25 specs differ
Epomaker Magcore65 Lite
Epomaker TH33
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Epomaker Magcore65 Lite vs TH33: your questions
The Magcore65 Lite is a 65% keyboard with a 66-key layout and essential arrow keys. It has no function row or numpad.
No, the TH33 is a 33-key numpad with function keys. Its numpad-only layout is intended to supplement a main keyboard.
The Magcore65 Lite is the more gaming-focused option, with inductive analog switches and vendor-listed SOCD, DKS, and Mod Tap functions. It also lists 8000 Hz wired polling, while the TH33 lists 1000 Hz wired polling.
No. Its compatibility rule specifies magnetic switches only and says standard MX switches will not fit. The vendor description also says its hot-swap sockets are not compatible with mechanical switches.
The TH33 uses 5-pin mechanical switches and is listed as compatible with 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches. Its hot-swap sockets make it the more flexible option for trying different mechanical switches.
Yes, VIA support is listed for the TH33, and Epomaker describes it as a programmable numpad. The Magcore65 Lite's listed features do not include VIA support.
The TH33 weighs 380 g, while the Magcore65 Lite weighs 750 g. The TH33 is also a 33-key numpad rather than a complete 65% keyboard.
Both support Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired connectivity. The Magcore65 Lite has a 4000mAh battery, while the TH33 has a 2000mAh battery.
The Magcore65 Lite lists 8000 Hz polling in wired mode. The TH33 lists 1000 Hz in wired mode.
Both have south-facing RGB LEDs. Their compatibility rules note that shine-through legends stay dark and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LEDs.
The TH33 lists knob support and a programmable knob, alongside its VIA support. The Magcore65 Lite's listed extra features do not include a knob.
Epomaker lists 6°, 9.5°, and 13.5° angles for the Magcore65 Lite. The TH33 offers 6°, 8.9°, and 12.3° angles with its adjustable kickstands.
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