Epomaker TH80 V2 vs Geon F8XWireless or Aluminum
Choose the Epomaker TH80 V2 for wireless flexibility and lighter carry, or the Geon F8X for an aluminum case and more extensive build and firmware options.
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Which one should you get?
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Epomaker TH80 V2
Knob
Build quality in the top 50% of 80% boards under $100.
- Tri-mode connectivity: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired USB-C.
- 8000mAh battery and 900g listed weight.
- Gasket mount, polycarbonate plate, and five vendor-described sound-dampening layers.
- 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.
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Geon F8X
Build quality in the top 15% of 80% boards at any price.
- Aluminum case and listed 3800g weight.
- QMK and VIA support, with hot-swap support listed.
- Vendor describes multiple plate materials and alternative mounting configurations.
Pick the TH80 V2 if wireless use, lower listed weight, and a ready-made keyboard matter most. Choose the Geon F8X if you want an aluminum-case DIY build with QMK/VIA support and more explicitly described plate and mounting choices. Check the TH80 V2's south-facing LED caveat if shine-through keycaps are part of your plan.
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 TH80 V2
Geon F8X
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
ABS
Aluminum
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Top Mount
Knob
Yes
No
Display
None
LED
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Epomaker TH80 V2
- Geon F8X
- Performance
- 6673
- Build quality
- 6281
- Productivity
- 8377
- Customizability
- 6691
- Portability
- 8552
- Layout size: 80%
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The TH80 V2 has the clearer edge for moving between work areas, and its silent switch option and wireless modes also suit quieter desk use. The F8X is the stronger fit for buyers who want to configure a keyboard around QMK/VIA and choose among mounting and plate options. Gaming is a close call: both list the same polling rate, but differ in connection choices and customization features. Content creators may prefer the TH80 V2's ready-made wireless setup, while the F8X's listed screen may appeal to buyers seeking that feature in a wired build.
It's a tie
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate.
- The TH80 V2 supports wired, 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth connections, while the F8X is wired only.
- The F8X offers QMK and VIA support; the TH80 V2 has south-facing per-key RGB.
Epomaker TH80 V2 vs Geon F8X specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 24 specs differ
Epomaker TH80 V2
Geon F8X
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Epomaker TH80 V2
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Geon F8X
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.
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Epomaker TH80 V2 vs Geon F8X: your questions
Yes. Its listed connectivity includes Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired USB-C, and it has an 8000mAh battery.
No, its listed connectivity is wired only. The TH80 V2 is the option here with Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connections.
The TH80 V2 is listed at 900g, while the Geon F8X is listed at 3800g. That makes the TH80 V2 the lighter choice based on their listed weights.
Hot-swappable support is listed for both keyboards. The TH80 V2 vendor specifies 3/5-pin mechanical switches, while the F8X vendor describes wired hotswap PCB options.
Yes, QMK and VIA support are listed for the F8X. Its vendor description also identifies compatible ANSI and ISO PCB options.
QMK and VIA support are not listed for the TH80 V2. Its vendor description instead names EPOMAKER Upgear for RGB programming.
The TH80 V2 is the more clearly office-oriented option because a linear silent switch option is listed. Its vendor also describes five sound-dampening layers, though the F8X's sound will depend on its build choices.
The TH80 V2 is listed as ANSI only and has no ISO layout option. The F8X vendor describes solder ANSI/ISO PCBs, while its hotswap PCB listing specifies ANSI.
The TH80 V2 is listed with an ABS case, polycarbonate plate, and PBT keycaps. The F8X has an aluminum case, with aluminum, carbon fiber, polycarbonate, FR4, and plastic listed as plate options.
Yes, the TH80 V2 has south-facing per-key RGB. Its compatibility notes caution that shine-through legends stay dark and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
The TH80 V2 is listed as pre-built. The F8X is listed as a DIY kit or barebones, and its vendor describes optional PCB and plate components.
The F8X is listed with a screen and LED. The TH80 V2 is listed without a screen.
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