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Epomaker RT82 vs Keychron Q5 Pro

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EPOMAKER RT82

Epomaker RT82

4.6 · 40 reviews

from$85at Epomaker

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Keychron Q5 Pro QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

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Keychron Q5 Pro

5.0 · 3 reviews

from$159at Keychron

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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 RT82

Keychron Q5 Pro

  • Layout size

    75%

    96%

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Bluetooth, Wired

  • Case material

    ABS

    Aluminum

  • Switch options

    Linear, Silent

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker RT82
  • Keychron Q5 Pro
Performance
78
82
Build quality
74
88
Productivity
83
97
Customizability
78
96
Portability
79
56

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Battery: 4,000 mAh
  • Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • 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 RT82

4.6

40 owner reviews

Praise
“I love the sound, the keyboard was shipped fast, but i have found some of the keys have input issues at times where it doesn't register the key being pushed”
Jennifer W.Verified buyer· via Epomaker
Critique
“I received an informative sms two months ago that the keyboard is arriving, It has still not arrived.”
sam k.Verified buyer· via Epomaker

Keychron Q5 Pro

5.0

3 owner reviews

Praise
“"This keyboard is heavier than a gaming laptop, which makes it sturdy and stable. Typing on it feels smooth and effortless, especially with the red switches, which I'm very satisfied with. The delivery time to Thailand was surprisingly quick."”
Seney W.Verified buyer· via Keychron

Full specs

Epomaker RT82 vs Keychron Q5 Pro specs

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

13 of 26 specs differ

Epomaker RT82

Keychron Q5 Pro

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Silent
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

75%
96%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

LCD
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Battery

4,000 mAh
4,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
Aluminum

Plate material

Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate

Keycaps

PBT
ABS, PBT

Weight

1,000 g
2,310 g

Dimensions

40 x 327 x 143 mm
23 x 145 x 408 mm

Typing angle

5°
5°

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

Yes
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2023

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
    $85Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $159Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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  • Keychron (DE)DE

    Out of stock
    $240Visit

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