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Epomaker HE80 vs Keychron Q11: Comparison

Epomaker HE80 and Keychron Q11 differ on polling rate: Epomaker HE80 at 8000 Hz (wired), 0.125ms latency, Keychron Q11 at 1000 Hz, which puts Epomaker HE80 ahead on that measure.

Epomaker HE80 (75%/Hall Effect/Magnetic/Wired/Hot-Swappable/Adjustable Actuation + Rapid Trigger/$69.99)
EpomakerEpomaker HE80
Keychron Q11 (Alice Layout/Keychron K Pro Mechanical/Wired/Hot-Swappable/QMK-VIA/South-Facing RGB)
KeychronKeychron Q11

Specs

Specification
Epomaker HE80 (75%/Hall Effect/Magnetic/Wired/Hot-Swappable/Adjustable Actuation + Rapid Trigger/$69.99)
Epomaker HE80
Keychron Q11 (Alice Layout/Keychron K Pro Mechanical/Wired/Hot-Swappable/QMK-VIA/South-Facing RGB)
Keychron Q11
BrandEpomakerKeychron
Layout75% (82-Key), US QWERTYAlice (split, angled columns)
ModelHE80Q11
Switch TypeEPOMAKER MagneX Switch (Hall Effect, Magnetic)Keychron K Pro Mechanical
ConnectivityWired (USB-A to USB-C)Wired (USB-C)
Keycap MaterialDouble-Shot PBT, Cherry ProfileDouble-shot PBT
BacklightingSouth-facing per-key RGBSouth-facing RGB
Polling Rate8000 Hz (wired), 0.125ms latency1000 Hz

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 Q11

8 / 10 Expert Rating

The easiest on-ramp into Alice-layout ergonomics without a group buy or a soldering iron.

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