Epomaker TH99 Pro vs Redragon K688WGL Pro
Choose the Epomaker TH99 Pro for its screen and larger battery, or the Redragon K688WGL Pro for its aluminum case and lower weight.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker TH99 Pro
Battery
Build quality in the top 40% of 96% boards under $100.
- 96% ANSI layout with numpad and wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz connectivity.
- 10,000mAh battery, compared with Redragon’s 4000mAh capacity.
- Glass screen shows time, battery, and status, and can display custom GIFs via web software.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Redragon K688WGL Pro
Build quality in the top 25% of 96% boards under $100.
- Aluminum case and 885 g listed weight.
- 96% ANSI layout with wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz connectivity.
- Hot-swap support for 3-pin and 5-pin switches, per the vendor description.
Pick the Epomaker TH99 Pro if the screen, larger battery, silent switch option, and PBT keycaps are priorities. Choose the Redragon K688WGL Pro if you prefer an aluminum case and lower listed weight, and do not need a built-in screen. Both cover the main 96% layout, tri-mode connection, and hot-swap features.
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 TH99 Pro
Redragon K688WGL Pro
Battery
10,000 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
ABS
Aluminum
Switch options
Linear, Silent
Linear
Display
Yes
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
1,120 g
885 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Epomaker TH99 Pro
- Redragon K688WGL Pro
- Performance
- 7880
- Build quality
- 6974
- Productivity
- 8386
- Customizability
- 7270
- Portability
- 6255
- Layout size: 96%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Knob
What will you mostly use it for?
The Epomaker has the clearer edge for office use and content creation, thanks to its silent switch option and screen controls. Travel favors the lighter Redragon, though Epomaker has the larger battery. Gaming and programming are close: their core layout, connectivity, hot-swap support, and polling rate overlap. For modding, either offers switch replacement, with different materials to consider.
It's a tie
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate, N-Key Rollover, gasket mount, and wired and wireless connection options.
- Epomaker’s vendor description specifies 2 ms latency in USB mode, while Redragon lists a multi-function knob for volume, mute, and RGB control.
Epomaker TH99 Pro vs Redragon K688WGL Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 23 specs differ
Epomaker TH99 Pro
Redragon K688WGL Pro
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
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Epomaker TH99 Pro vs Redragon K688WGL Pro: your questions
The TH99 Pro has a glass screen, a 10,000mAh battery, and PBT keycaps. The K688WGL Pro has an aluminum case, weighs 885 g, and does not list a screen.
Yes, both are listed as 96% ANSI keyboards. Each retains a numpad, making them options for buyers who want a smaller footprint than a full-size board without giving up number-pad keys.
The Epomaker TH99 Pro has a 10,000mAh battery, while the Redragon K688WGL Pro has a 4000mAh battery. The TH99 vendor says it can provide up to 200 hours of wireless typing with RGB off.
No screen is listed for the Redragon K688WGL Pro. The Epomaker TH99 Pro has a glass screen that its vendor says displays time, battery, and status.
The Redragon K688WGL Pro is listed at 885 g, while the Epomaker TH99 Pro is 1120 g. Both offer Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity as well as a wired mode.
Yes, both are listed as hot-swappable. The vendor descriptions say the TH99 Pro accepts 3-pin and 5-pin switches, and the Redragon supports 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches.
The Epomaker TH99 Pro is listed with PBT keycaps. The Redragon K688WGL Pro is listed with ABS keycaps.
Both offer Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, as well as a wired connection. The TH99 vendor identifies its wired connection as USB-C.
The Epomaker TH99 Pro is listed with linear and silent linear switch options, and its vendor describes the silent option for office use. Both keyboards list sound-dampening features, but no silent switch option is specified for the Redragon.
Yes, both list a knob. Epomaker says its metal knob adjusts volume, RGB, and the screen, while Redragon describes its knob as controlling volume, mute, and RGB.
The TH99 Pro has south-facing LEDs. Its compatibility note warns that shine-through legends stay dark and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Both support hot-swapping, so switches can be changed without soldering according to their vendor descriptions. The TH99 Pro also lists PBT keycaps and a polycarbonate plate, while the Redragon lists an aluminum case and ABS keycaps.
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