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Epomaker RT82 vs Lofree Block

Get the Epomaker RT82 for the 4,000 mAh battery. Get the Lofree Block for knob.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Epomaker RT82

Battery

Build quality in the top 30% of 75% boards under $100.

Rules this board out

  • South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
  • No numpad.

Get the

Lofree Block

Knob

Build quality in the top 25% of 100% boards under $200.

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

Lofree Block

  • Layout size

    75%

    100%

  • Battery

    4,000 mAh

    2,000 mAh

    A larger battery means fewer cables during the day

  • Switch options

    Linear, Silent

    Linear

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Display

    LCD

    Yes

    A case display rather than a typing feature

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker RT82
  • Lofree Block
Performance
78
70
Build quality
74
65
Productivity
82
73
Customizability
77
74
Portability
79
56

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: ABS
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Epomaker RT82 vs Lofree Block specs

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

13 of 25 specs differ

Epomaker RT82

Lofree Block

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Silent
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

75%
100%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

LCD
Yes

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

4,000 mAhBetter
2,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
ABS

Plate material

Polycarbonate
—

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

1,000 g
1,090 g

Dimensions

40 x 327 x 143 mm
41 x 387 x 165 mm

Typing angle

5°
4°

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
White

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2023

Where to buy

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