Epomaker TH33 vs TH99 Pro: Numpad vs Full 96% Layout Choice

Compare Epomaker TH33 vs TH99 Pro Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for users deciding between two very different Epomaker products that share a brand and some core features. The TH33 is a 33-key wireless numpad, while the TH99 Pro is a 96% layout keyboard with 98 keys. The decision hinges on whether you need a compact companion device for specific tasks or a complete, feature-rich primary keyboard for all-around use. Both offer tri-mode connectivity, gasket mounts, and hot-swappable PCBs, making the choice about layout and function, not core quality.

Model
Rating	5.0 stars (4 reviews)	4.9 stars (15 reviews)
Purchase Options
Main differences	Released in 2025 Has Linear switch options Available in a Numpad layout Includes a No display Supports VIA configuration Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery Weighs about 380 g Sized at 45 x 151 x 141 mm	Released in 2026 Has Linear, Silent switch options Available in a 96% layout Includes a Yes display Equipped with a 10000 mAh battery Weighs about 1120 g Sized at 47 x 410 x 145 mm
Score	Scores Performance: 78.2 Build Quality: 77 Productivity: 87.3 Customizability: 82.9 Portability: 90	Scores Performance: 78.5 Build Quality: 68.9 Productivity: 83.1 Customizability: 73.3 Portability: 62.7
Name	Name Epomaker TH33	Name Epomaker TH99 Pro
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2026
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear	Switch Options Linear, Silent
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size Numpad	Layout Size 96%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 2000 mAh	Battery capacity 10000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS	Case Material ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 45 x 151 x 141 mm	Dimensions 47 x 410 x 145 mm
Weight	Weight 380g	Weight 1120g

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5.0 stars (4 reviews)

4.9 stars (15 reviews)

Released in 2025
Has Linear switch options
Available in a Numpad layout
Includes a No display
Supports VIA configuration
Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery
Weighs about 380 g
Sized at 45 x 151 x 141 mm

Released in 2026
Has Linear, Silent switch options
Available in a 96% layout
Includes a Yes display
Equipped with a 10000 mAh battery
Weighs about 1120 g
Sized at 47 x 410 x 145 mm

Scores

Performance: 78.2
Build Quality: 77
Productivity: 87.3
Customizability: 82.9
Portability: 90

Scores

Performance: 78.5
Build Quality: 68.9
Productivity: 83.1
Customizability: 73.3
Portability: 62.7

Name

Epomaker TH33

Name

Epomaker TH99 Pro

Release year

2025

Release year

2026

Switch Options

Linear

Switch Options

Linear, Silent

Profile

Normal Profile

Profile

Normal Profile

Hot Swappable

Layout Size

Numpad

Layout Size

96%

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Knob Support

Display Support

Mac/Win Support

Multi-Media Keys

USB-C

USB passthrough

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Polling Rate

1000 Hz

Polling Rate

1000 Hz

Battery capacity

2000 mAh

Battery capacity

10000 mAh

Hall Effect Support

QMK Support

VIA Support

VIAL Support

N-Key Rollover

Rapid Trigger

Mount Style

Gasket Mount

Mount Style

Gasket Mount

Screw in Stabilizers

Sound Dampening

Backlight

Rgb, South-face

Backlight

Rgb, South-face

Case Colors

Case Material

ABS

Case Material

ABS

Keycaps Material

PBT

Keycaps Material

PBT

Dimensions

45 x 151 x 141 mm

Dimensions

47 x 410 x 145 mm

Weight

380g

Weight

1120g

Pros and Trade-offs

Your choice is fundamentally about primary use. The Epomaker TH99 Pro is a full-featured, stationary keyboard designed to be your daily driver for work and play. The Epomaker TH33 is a specialized, highly portable tool meant to complement an existing compact keyboard setup. If you need one keyboard to do everything, get the TH99 Pro. If you seek a secondary device for number entry, macros, or travel, the TH33 is a powerful and programmable option.

Epomaker TH33

+Extremely portable at 380g with a compact 151mm width.
+Supports VIA software for open-source programmability.
+Includes a programmable knob and arrow keys in a numpad form factor.
+Comes with multiple sound-dampening foams (Sandwich Latex, IXPE Switch Pad, PET film).
+Offers a two-stage adjustable kickstand for three typing angles.

−Only a 33-key numpad, not a standalone typing solution.
−Smaller 2000mAh battery requires more frequent charging than the TH99 Pro.
−Lacks a display for system information.

Epomaker TH99 Pro

+Complete 96% layout with 98 keys, including numpad and navigation cluster.
+Massive 10000mAh battery for extended wireless use.
+Features a 1.06-inch screen for displaying time, battery status, and GIFs.
+Available with silent linear switches (Sea Salt Silent V2) for quiet environments.
+Uses double-shot PBT keycaps for greater durability.

−Large and heavy at 1120g and 410mm wide, not suitable for travel.
−More expensive than the TH33.
−Vendor description mentions Chrome-based online/offline software, not open-source VIA.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The TH99 Pro is the clear choice as a primary keyboard for gaming, office work, and programming due to its complete 96% layout, silent switch option, and integrated screen. The TH33 wins for travel due to its extreme portability and excels in modding thanks to its VIA support. For content creation, the decision depends on whether you prefer a dedicated macro pad (TH33) or built-in controls on your main keyboard (TH99 Pro).

GamingEpomaker TH99 Pro

•The TH99 Pro's full 96% layout includes all standard keys and a numpad for game commands and macros.
•Its 1000Hz polling rate and listed 2ms wired latency match the TH33 for responsiveness.
•The larger, heavier build (1.12kg) provides more stability during intense use.

OfficeEpomaker TH99 Pro

•The TH99 Pro's 96% layout includes a full numpad and arrow keys, essential for data entry and spreadsheet work.
•It offers a silent linear switch option (Sea Salt Silent V2) for quieter shared workspaces.
•The integrated 1.06-inch screen can display time and battery status, useful for productivity tracking.

ProgrammingEpomaker TH99 Pro

•The TH99 Pro provides a complete key set including function row and navigation cluster, crucial for coding shortcuts.
•Its double-shot PBT keycaps offer better long-term durability against shine from heavy use.
•The adjustable kickstand offers multiple typing angles for ergonomic comfort during long sessions.

TravelEpomaker TH33

•The TH33 is vastly more portable at 380g and 151mm wide, compared to the TH99 Pro's 1120g and 410mm width.
•Its compact numpad layout easily fits in a laptop bag as a secondary input device.
•The 2000mAh battery, while smaller, is sufficient for a device of its size and reduces overall weight.

ModdingEpomaker TH33

•The TH33 explicitly supports VIA software for deep, open-source key remapping and macro programming.
•Its vendor description details specific sound-dampening layers (Sandwich Latex, IXPE Switch Pad, PET film) for targeted acoustic mods.
•As a smaller, lower-cost device, it presents a lower-risk platform for experimentation.

Content CreationTie

•The TH33 can be remapped via VIA to function as a macro pad for shortcuts in video or photo editing software.
•The TH99 Pro's integrated control knob and screen offer direct media control and system monitoring.
•Both have south-facing RGB for per-key lighting customization to match creative setups.

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