Epomaker TH87 vs Keychron K1 Pro
Get the Epomaker TH87 for its 10000mAh battery, 2.4 GHz wireless, and gasket-mounted five-layer sound dampening, or the Keychron K1 Pro for its low-profile design, QMK/VIA support, and broader listed ISO layout selection.
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4.7 (16)4.7 · 16 reviews
from$60at Epomaker
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5.0 (5)5.0 · 5 reviews
from$67at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker TH87
Battery
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 80% boards under $100.
- 10000mAh battery with vendor-stated use of up to 45 hours at brightest backlighting or 200 hours with the backlight off.
- 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity alongside Bluetooth and wired USB-C.
- Gasket mount and five-layer sound-optimizing design with PORON, IXPE, EPDM, and silicone components.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Missing ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES. The other board is sold in those layouts.
Get the
Keychron K1 Pro
Build quality in the top 15% of 80% boards under $100.
- QMK and VIA support, with vendor-described key remapping, macros, and shortcuts.
- Low-profile design with low-profile Gateron mechanical switch options.
- 12 multimedia keys and a listed 580g weight.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
Choose the Epomaker TH87 for its 10000mAh battery, 2.4 GHz connection, and gasket-mounted five-layer sound treatment. Choose the Keychron K1 Pro for its low-profile design, QMK/VIA customization, multimedia keys, and broader listed regional ISO layout selection. Check the K1 Pro's low-profile switch and keycap requirement before buying replacement parts.
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 TH87
Keychron K1 Pro
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Battery
10,000 mAh
2,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Low profile
No
Yes
Case material
ABS
ABS, Aluminum, Plastic
Switch options
Linear, Silent
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- Epomaker TH87
- Keychron K1 Pro
- Performance
- 7481
- Build quality
- 5980
- Productivity
- 7579
- Customizability
- 5888
- Portability
- 8573
- Layout size: 80%
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
What will you mostly use it for?
The TH87 has the clearer fit for gaming setups that want 2.4 GHz wireless and for buyers prioritizing battery capacity or sound-focused construction. The K1 Pro takes the lead for programming and customization, with QMK/VIA and a low-profile format. Its multimedia keys also give it a specific advantage for media workflows. For travel, the TH87's much larger listed battery and vendor-stated battery-life figures make it the more battery-oriented option.
Pick the Epomaker TH87
- The TH87 supports 2.4 GHz wireless and wired connectivity, with a stated 1000 Hz polling rate in both modes.
- Its five-layer sound-optimizing design includes PORON sandwich foam, an IXPE switch pad, and a silicone bottom.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Epomaker TH87
16 owner reviews
“Im really happy with the overall quality of the keyboard. The silent switches are really great for working and gaming as well.”
“Ill start with the positives. - it sound creamy and has a great feel on the fingers. - a ten keyless that has all the functionality that i need In theory this is the perfect keyboard but i have had 1 issue that has been bugging me so much. Ever so often the…”
Keychron K1 Pro
5 owner reviews
“I realy like this keyboard. I feel is harder to make typos compared to the K3 v2. I decided to go with the K1 Pro instead of the K3 Pro and it's going to to take time to adjust to the new layout, but the feeling and shape of the keys is definitely better.”
Epomaker TH87 vs Keychron K1 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
17 of 26 specs differ
Epomaker TH87
Keychron K1 Pro
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Epomaker TH87
- Go to Epomaker
Epomaker
ISO-DE, ISO-UK
In stockShips to you
Keychron K1 Pro
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
Epomaker TH87 vs Keychron K1 Pro: your questions
The TH87 is the more direct fit if you want 2.4 GHz wireless, which the K1 Pro does not list. Both list 1000 Hz wired polling, while the TH87 vendor description also specifies 1000 Hz in 2.4 GHz mode.
The Epomaker TH87 lists a 10000mAh battery, while the Keychron K1 Pro lists 2000mAh. Epomaker states up to 45 hours with the backlight at its brightest or 200 hours with it off.
Yes, QMK and VIA support are listed for the K1 Pro. Keychron describes using its Launcher web app for key remapping, macros, and shortcuts.
No, the K1 Pro's compatibility information specifies low-profile switches and keycaps. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
The TH87 vendor description identifies its included keycaps as Cherry profile PBT. Its south-facing LEDs can cause some sculpted keycaps to clip the LED, so check fit for a replacement set.
The Epomaker TH87 lists 2.4 GHz connectivity as well as Bluetooth and wired USB-C. The Keychron K1 Pro lists Bluetooth and wired connectivity.
Both product listings include hot-swappable support. Keychron specifies that the K1 Pro hot-swappable version accepts low-profile Gateron mechanical switches.
The TH87 lists silent linear switches and sound dampening, and Epomaker describes a gasket mount with five sound-optimizing layers. Those features make it the more explicitly sound-focused choice, though the descriptions do not establish a measured noise level.
The Keychron K1 Pro lists ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, and other ISO variants including ISO-DE and ISO-UK. The TH87 does not list ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, or ISO-ES.
The K1 Pro lists a weight of 580g, while the TH87 lists 1000g. The listed dimensions also show a smaller footprint for the K1 Pro.
The Keychron K1 Pro lists 12 multimedia keys. The TH87's listed extra features do not include multimedia keys.
Both list 1000 Hz polling for wired use. Epomaker also specifies 1000 Hz in 2.4 GHz mode, while Keychron's product description lists 90 Hz for wireless mode.
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