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Epomaker HE80 vs Keychron Q1 Max: Comparison

Epomaker HE80 and Keychron Q1 Max differ on layout: Epomaker HE80 at 75% (82-Key), US QWERTY, Keychron Q1 Max at 75%.

Epomaker HE80 (75%/Hall Effect/Magnetic/Wired/Hot-Swappable/Adjustable Actuation + Rapid Trigger/$69.99)
EpomakerEpomaker HE80
Keychron Q1 Max (75%/Aluminum/Double Gasket Mount/Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C/Hot-Swappable/QMK/VIA/South-facing RGB)
KeychronKeychron Q1 Max

Specs

Specification
Epomaker HE80 (75%/Hall Effect/Magnetic/Wired/Hot-Swappable/Adjustable Actuation + Rapid Trigger/$69.99)
Epomaker HE80
Keychron Q1 Max (75%/Aluminum/Double Gasket Mount/Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C/Hot-Swappable/QMK/VIA/South-facing RGB)
Keychron Q1 Max
BrandEpomakerKeychron
Layout75% (82-Key), US QWERTY75%
ModelHE80Q1 Max
ConnectivityWired (USB-A to USB-C)Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C wired
BacklightingSouth-facing per-key RGBSouth-facing RGB

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 Q1 Max

9 / 10 Expert Rating

Premium custom-keyboard feel, build, and programmability at a fraction of a custom build's cost — the best mechanical keyboard for most people, barring competitive 2.4GHz needs.

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