Epomaker TH87 vs Keychron Q3Wireless or Aluminum?
Get the Epomaker TH87 for Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless with a 10000mAh battery, or the Keychron Q3 for its aluminum case, QMK/VIA customization, and programmable knob.
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4.7 (16)4.7 · 16 reviews
from$60at Epomaker
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4.8 (107)4.8 · 107 reviews
from$59at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker TH87
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 80% boards under $100.
- Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity with a 10000mAh battery.
- Listed weight of 1000g.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Missing ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW. The other board is sold in those layouts.
Get the
Keychron Q3
Knob
Build quality in the top 5% of 80% boards under $100.
- CNC-machined aluminum case and steel plate.
- QMK and VIA support, plus a programmable knob option.
- Available in ISO-FR, ISO-ES, and ISO-SW layouts.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Choose the TH87 for Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, its 10000mAh battery, and lower listed weight. Choose the Q3 for an aluminum case, QMK/VIA customization, a programmable knob option, and ISO-FR, ISO-ES, or ISO-SW availability.
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 Q3
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
ABS
Aluminum
Switch options
Linear, Silent
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, PCB Mount, Plate Mount
Knob
No
Yes
- Epomaker TH87
- Keychron Q3
- Performance
- 7471
- Build quality
- 5991
- Productivity
- 7598
- Customizability
- 5898
- Portability
- 8557
- Layout size: 80%
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The TH87 is the more travel-friendly and flexible pick for wireless gaming, while the Q3 is more compelling for office workflows, programming, modding, and creative controls. The Q3's aluminum construction, QMK/VIA support, knob option, and broader listed ISO selection are its main advantages. The TH87 counters with lower listed weight, a large battery, and three connection modes. Both list 1000 Hz polling and gasket mounting, so those shared traits do not decide the comparison.
Pick the Epomaker TH87
- Both list 1000 Hz polling, while the TH87 also supports 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth.
- The TH87 has N-key rollover and a 10000mAh battery for wireless sessions.
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 Q3
107 owner reviews
“I upgraded from the Q1 as I never really liked 75%. The weight, sound and feel of the Q3 are all amazing. Really good build quality. Money well spent.”
Epomaker TH87 vs Keychron Q3 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
17 of 27 specs differ
Epomaker TH87
Keychron Q3
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
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 Q3
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
Epomaker TH87 vs Keychron Q3: your questions
Yes. Its listed connectivity includes Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired USB-C, and its battery capacity is 10000mAh.
No, the Q3 is listed as wired-only and connects through USB-C. The TH87 is the option here with Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless.
The TH87 is listed at 1000g, while the Q3 is listed at 2000g. That makes the TH87 the lighter of these two keyboards.
Yes, the Q3 lists both QMK and VIA support. Keychron describes using them for remapping, macros, shortcuts, and knob customization.
The Epomaker vendor description says its programmable software can assign key sequences or remap keys, and specifies that the software is for Windows only. The Q3 separately lists QMK and VIA support.
The Q3 has a programmable knob option, which Keychron says can control functions such as zoom, volume, or brush size through VIA. The TH87's listed extra features do not include a knob.
The Q3 lists ISO-FR, ISO-ES, and ISO-SW options in addition to ISO-DE and ISO-UK. The TH87's listed layouts include ISO-DE and ISO-UK but not ISO-FR, ISO-ES, or ISO-SW.
Both are listed as hot-swappable. Keychron specifies support for 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches on the Q3, while Epomaker describes the TH87 as using a hot-swappable PCB.
The Q3 has a CNC-machined aluminum case and a steel plate. The TH87 is listed with an ABS case and a polycarbonate plate.
The Q3's ISO version is described with ABS backlight shine-through keycaps, while the TH87 uses PBT keycaps. Both have south-facing RGB, which can leave shine-through legends dark according to their compatibility notes.
The Q3 offers QMK/VIA support, screw-in stabilizers, multiple listed mounting styles, and a DIY kit or barebones option. The TH87 is also hot-swappable, and its vendor lists a five-layer sound-optimizing design with PORON foam and a silicone bottom.
Yes, both list 1000 Hz polling. The TH87 vendor description specifies this for wired and 2.4 GHz modes, while the Q3 is described as wired.
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