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Corsair K100 RGB vs Epomaker HE80: Comparison

Corsair K100 RGB and Epomaker HE80 differ on switch type: Corsair K100 RGB at Cherry MX Speed Silver or Corsair OPX Optical-Mechanical, Epomaker HE80 at EPOMAKER MagneX Switch (Hall Effect, Magnetic).

Specs

Specification
Corsair K100 RGB (Full-Size/Cherry MX Speed or Corsair OPX Optical-Mechanical/Wired USB/144 Zone RGB/8000Hz Polling)
Corsair K100 RGB
Epomaker HE80 (75%/Hall Effect/Magnetic/Wired/Hot-Swappable/Adjustable Actuation + Rapid Trigger/$69.99)
Epomaker HE80
BrandCorsairEpomaker
LayoutFull-Size75% (82-Key), US QWERTY
ModelK100 RGBHE80
Switch TypeCherry MX Speed Silver or Corsair OPX Optical-MechanicalEPOMAKER MagneX Switch (Hall Effect, Magnetic)
ConnectivityWired USB (USB passthrough included)Wired (USB-A to USB-C)
Keycap MaterialPBT Double-ShotDouble-Shot PBT, Cherry Profile
Backlighting144-Zone Per-Key RGB with iCUESouth-facing per-key RGB
Polling RateUp to 8000 Hz (Axon)8000 Hz (wired), 0.125ms latency

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair K100 RGBEpomaker HE80
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Verdict

Corsair K100 RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A feature-loaded full-size flagship for players who want a control wheel and macro keys alongside serious polling speed.

Epomaker HE80

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely capable, budget-friendly way into Hall Effect gaming, even if the software polish trails the premium brands.

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