Epomaker TH65 vs Royal Kludge R65Battery vs QMK

Choose the TH65 for its 8000mAh battery, silent and tactile switch options, and three adjustable typing angles. The R65 suits buyers who want an aluminum case and QMK/VIA support.

The TH65 is specified with an 8000mAh battery. The R65 metadata does not list a battery capacity, so a direct capacity comparison is not available.

The R65 lists both QMK and VIA support. The TH65's listed features do not identify QMK or VIA support.

The Royal Kludge R65 has an aluminum case. The Epomaker TH65 is specified with an ABS plastic case.

The TH65 offers silent switch options, and Epomaker describes its Crystal switch as semi-silent tactile. It also has five internal sound-dampening layers, including PRO Sandwich Foam and a Bottom Silicone Pad.

Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The R65 description specifically says its PCB works with 3-pin and 5-pin switches, while Epomaker describes the TH65 as having a 5-pin hot-swappable PCB.

The R65 is listed at 580g, while the TH65 is listed at 700g. On those specifications, the R65 weighs less.

Both metadata listings include Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, as well as wired use. The TH65 vendor description also identifies USB-C, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz as its three connection modes.

Yes. Epomaker specifies three angles for the TH65: 6°, 8°, and 10.5°, using a two-stage kickstand.

Both keyboards list a knob. Epomaker describes the TH65's integrated knob as providing volume adjustment, and Royal Kludge describes the R65's aluminum knob as controlling audio.

The TH65 is listed with linear, tactile, and silent switch types. The R65 is listed with linear switches, including a linear cream switch in its vendor description.

The TH65 vendor description names five layers, including PRO Sandwich Foam, an IXPE Switch Pad, a Sound Optimizing Pad, an EPDM Switch Socket Pad, and a Bottom Silicone Pad. The R65 description also mentions five layers of sound-absorbing materials, but does not name them.