Epomaker QK108 vs Keychron K10 HEScreen or Hall Effect
Get the QK108 for its customizable screen, adjustable knob, and 8000mAh battery, or the K10 HE for Hall Effect switches, Rapid Trigger, and adjustable actuation.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker QK108
Battery
Build quality in the top 15% of 100% boards under $100.
- Customizable LED mini screen and adjustable knob for on-board status and controls.
- 8000mAh battery capacity.
- Gasket mount with five named sound-dampening layers: latex sandwich, IXPE switch pad, PET sound-enhancement pad, sponge, and bottom silicone.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Get the
Keychron K10 HE
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 5% of 100% boards under $150.
- Hall Effect magnetic switches with adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, Last Key Priority, Snap Click, and Dynamic Keystrokes.
- Aluminum plate, with aluminum-frame construction on the standard version and aluminum-and-wood frames on the special edition.
- QMK support and Keychron Launcher configuration for remapping, macros, and per-key actuation settings.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
Choose the Epomaker QK108 for its LED mini screen, adjustable knob, larger 8000mAh battery, and gasket-mounted build with five dampening layers. Choose the Keychron K10 HE for the Hall Effect controls the QK108 does not have, including Rapid Trigger, adjustable actuation, and Dynamic Keystrokes. If you want conventional MX switch swaps, the QK108's 5-pin sockets are the more suitable option; the K10 HE accepts only compatible magnetic 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 QK108
Keychron K10 HE
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
No
Yes
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Battery
8,000 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
ABS
ABS, Aluminum, Plastic, Wood
Switch options
Linear, Silent, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Magnetic, Silent, Tactile
- Epomaker QK108
- Keychron K10 HE
- Performance
- 8192
- Build quality
- 7589
- Productivity
- 8894
- Customizability
- 8194
- Portability
- 6256
- Layout size: 100%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The K10 HE is the clearer fit for gaming and programming where magnetic actuation tools, Rapid Trigger, and key remapping matter. The QK108 is more appealing for desk workflows and content setups that benefit from an onboard screen and knob, and its larger battery capacity favors use away from a charging cable. Modding is mixed: the QK108 offers conventional 5-pin switch swaps and detailed internal dampening, while the K10 HE's magnetic switch replacement is restricted to compatible Gateron double-rail models. Both remain full-size keyboards rather than compact travel boards.
Pick the Keychron K10 HE
- Hall Effect switches support adjustable actuation from 0.2 to 3.8 mm.
- Rapid Trigger, Last Key Priority, Snap Click, and Dynamic Keystrokes add gaming-specific input options.
- The QK108 offers a 1000 Hz polling rate over USB and 2.4 GHz, but its listed switches are mechanical rather than Hall Effect.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Epomaker QK108
9 owner reviews
“A nice Full sized mechanical keyboard under 100$ is a good deal and it's type experience is really good.”
“Working so I sent it to place to fix it and they quoted me something crazy but the other keyboard I ordered still works I do not understand why it stopped working”
Keychron K10 HE
18 owner reviews
“Fantastically smooth design with sturdy make, elegant look and satisfying typing experience. The clicking is just right, and the keyboard feels incredible to type with.”
“caps lock, num lock and win/mac indicators don't work. Keychron support has no fix and a no free return policy that will cost me to return. Not worth it to send it back. One of the worst keyboards I have ever used and will wind up putting it in the trash.”
Epomaker QK108 vs Keychron K10 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
16 of 28 specs differ
Epomaker QK108
Keychron K10 HE
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Epomaker QK108
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron K10 HE
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK
In stockDoes not ship to you
Epomaker QK108 vs Keychron K10 HE: your questions
The K10 HE is the more gaming-focused choice because its Hall Effect switches offer adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger. It also includes Last Key Priority, Snap Click, and Dynamic Keystrokes.
No Hall Effect feature is listed for the QK108. Its metadata describes linear, tactile, and silent mechanical switch options, with 5-pin hot-swap sockets described by Epomaker.
Yes, Keychron lists adjustable actuation points from 0.2 to 3.8 mm, with 0.1 mm sensitivity. The settings apply to its Gateron double-rail magnetic switches.
No, the K10 HE's hot-swap support is for compatible Gateron double-rail magnetic switches. Standard MX switches will not fit.
Yes, Epomaker describes a customizable LED mini screen and an adjustable knob. The screen can show keyboard status or a custom GIF, while the knob can be assigned controls such as brightness or playlist scrolling.
The QK108 has an 8000mAh battery, compared with the K10 HE's 4000mAh battery. Epomaker also describes multiple QK108 battery-life figures depending on whether its RGB and screen are on.
The QK108 is listed as ANSI only, and its compatibility details say ISO variants such as ISO-DE and UK are not offered. The K10 HE is listed with ANSI and ISO options, including ISO-UK and ISO-DE.
Both are listed as hot-swappable, but their switch compatibility differs. The QK108 uses 5-pin mechanical switch sockets, while the K10 HE accepts compatible Gateron double-rail magnetic switches only.
Both list VIA support, and Keychron also describes QMK and its Launcher web app for remapping keys, macros, and magnetic actuation settings. Epomaker describes VIA support for QK108 customization, including macros and up to four saved layouts.
Both have full-size layouts and weigh more than 1.1 kg, which makes them substantial boards to carry. The QK108 has the larger listed battery at 8000mAh, while the K10 HE weighs about 1320 g.
The QK108 has south-facing LEDs, and its compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps may also clip the LEDs.
The K10 HE has north-facing LEDs, and its compatibility note warns that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. The standard version is listed with Cherry-profile keycaps, so check clearance before replacing them with another Cherry-profile set.
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