Epomaker RT82 vs Keychron V1 MaxScreen or ISO
Choose the RT82 for its detachable LCD and silent switch option, or the V1 Max for ISO layouts and broader QMK-based customization.
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4.6 · 40 reviews
from$85at Epomaker
4.1 · 18 reviews
from$94at MK
Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker RT82
Build quality in the top 30% of 75% boards under $100.
- Detachable, customizable 1.14-inch LCD screen.
- Vendor lists five sound-dampening layers: sandwich latex, IXPE switch pad, PET sound-enhancement pad, bottom foam, and bottom silicone.
- VIA support and hot-swappable sockets compatible with 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
- 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 V1 Max
Knob
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $100.
- Supports QMK and VIA, with Keychron Launcher for key remapping and macros.
- Available in ANSI and multiple ISO layouts, including UK, German, Nordic, Swiss, French, and Spanish variants.
- Lists hot-swappable sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Choose the Epomaker RT82 if you want its detachable LCD, layered sound-dampening system, or the vendor-listed silent switch option. Choose the Keychron V1 Max if ISO layout availability, QMK customization, a knob, or its lower listed weight matters more. Both offer hot-swappable switches, gasket mounting, and wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz connections.
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 V1 Max
Case material
ABS
ABS, Plastic
Switch options
Linear, Silent
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Knob
No
Yes
Display
LCD
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Epomaker RT82
- Keychron V1 Max
- Performance
- 7983
- Build quality
- 7486
- Productivity
- 8397
- Customizability
- 7898
- Portability
- 8079
- Layout size: 75%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- VIA
What will you mostly use it for?
The V1 Max has the edge for programming, travel, and modding, with its ISO choices, lower listed weight, QMK support, and barebone option. The RT82 is the distinctive pick for desk setups where a customizable LCD matters. Office use is more preference-dependent: the V1 Max offers more layout and switch-type choices, while the RT82 has a specifically described silent switch option. Their listed gaming essentials overlap closely.
It's a tie
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate and N-key rollover.
- Both offer 2.4 GHz and wired connectivity.
- The RT82 vendor lists a low-latency wired mode, while Keychron lists QMK firmware and a 1000 Hz 2.4 GHz mode.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Epomaker RT82
40 owner reviews
“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”
“I received an informative sms two months ago that the keyboard is arriving, It has still not arrived.”
Keychron V1 Max
18 owner reviews
“Feels great, haven't got a new KB since my Novatouch. Great high end features and feel, DSA caps on it feel good.”
“The dongle does not work after 6 months of using it and they want me to pay to fix it. If you want to buy a keyboard that is good don’t go for keycron”
Epomaker RT82 vs Keychron V1 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 27 specs differ
Epomaker RT82
Keychron V1 Max
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
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
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Epomaker RT82
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron V1 Max
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-IT, ISO-SW, ISO-PT
In stockDoes not ship to you
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Epomaker RT82 vs Keychron V1 Max: your questions
The Epomaker RT82 has a detachable, customizable 1.14-inch LCD screen. The Keychron V1 Max does not list a screen.
The Keychron V1 Max is offered in ANSI and several ISO layouts, including UK, German, Nordic, Swiss, French, and Spanish variants. The RT82 is listed as ANSI and does not offer ISO layouts.
Yes, both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. Their vendor descriptions specify support for 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches.
The Keychron V1 Max is listed at 770 g, while the Epomaker RT82 is listed at 1000 g. Both are 75% keyboards with wireless connectivity.
The Keychron V1 Max lists QMK firmware support as well as VIA. The RT82 lists VIA support, but not QMK.
The RT82 vendor describes a Sea Salt Silent linear switch option for office and night use. The V1 Max metadata lists linear, tactile, and clicky switch types, and its vendor page names Gateron Jupiter Red, Brown, and Banana options.
Yes, both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. The V1 Max vendor identifies Bluetooth 5.1, while the RT82 vendor identifies Bluetooth 5.0.
Keychron lists up to 190 hours for the V1 Max with backlighting off, and up to 100 hours with RGB at the lowest brightness. Epomaker lists up to 115 hours for the RT82 with RGB and screen off, with shorter figures for other screen and lighting combinations.
Both keyboards have south-facing RGB LEDs, and both compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends can stay dark. The RT82 notes that some sculpted keycaps can clip its LEDs; the V1 Max vendor says south-facing RGB is free from interference with OEM or Cherry-profile alternatives.
Yes, the V1 Max is listed with knob support, and Keychron offers a fully assembled knob version. The RT82 feature list does not include a knob.
Epomaker names sandwich latex, an IXPE switch pad, a PET sound-enhancement pad, bottom foam, and bottom silicone. The RT82 also has a gasket-mounted structure.
Keychron lists a barebone option as well as a fully assembled V1 Max. The vendor says the barebone version does not include keycaps and switches.
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