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Epomaker RT82 vs Mechboards NIBBLE

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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

Mechboards NIBBLE

  • Layout size

    75%

    65%

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Case material

    ABS

    Acrylic, Plastic

  • Mount style

    Gasket Mount

    PCB Mount

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker RT82
  • Mechboards NIBBLE
Performance
78
53
Build quality
74
71
Productivity
83
53
Customizability
78
78
Portability
79
59
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Full specs

Epomaker RT82 vs Mechboards NIBBLE specs

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

17 of 26 specs differ

Epomaker RT82

Mechboards NIBBLE

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Silent
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Gasket Mount
PCB Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

75%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

LCD
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
—

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

4,000 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
Acrylic, Plastic

Plate material

Polycarbonate
FR4

Keycaps

PBT
—

Weight

1,000 g
—

Dimensions

40 x 327 x 143 mm
—

Typing angle

5°
—

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2025
2021

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