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Epomaker HE80 vs Keychron K3 Pro: Comparison

Epomaker HE80 and Keychron K3 Pro differ on switch type: Epomaker HE80 at EPOMAKER MagneX Switch (Hall Effect, Magnetic), Keychron K3 Pro at Keychron Low-Profile Gateron (Hot-Swappable).

Specs

Specification
Epomaker HE80 (75%/Hall Effect/Magnetic/Wired/Hot-Swappable/Adjustable Actuation + Rapid Trigger/$69.99)
Epomaker HE80
Keychron K3 Pro (Low-Profile 75-84 Key/Keychron Low-Profile Gateron/Tri-Mode Wireless + Wired/Hot-Swappable/QMK-VIA/RGB or White Backlighting)
Keychron K3 Pro
BrandEpomakerKeychron
Layout75% (82-Key), US QWERTYLow-Profile (75-84 Key)
ModelHE80K3 Pro
Switch TypeEPOMAKER MagneX Switch (Hall Effect, Magnetic)Keychron Low-Profile Gateron (Hot-Swappable)
ConnectivityWired (USB-A to USB-C)Tri-Mode Wireless + Wired
BacklightingSouth-facing per-key RGBRGB or White (Variant)

Verdict

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.

Keychron K3 Pro

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely slim mechanical board that keeps real hot-swap switches and open QMK/VIA programmability rather than trading them away for thinness.

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