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Epomaker HE80 vs Leopold FC900R: Comparison

Epomaker HE80 and Leopold FC900R differ on polling rate: Epomaker HE80 at 8000 Hz (wired), 0.125ms latency, Leopold FC900R at 1000 Hz, which puts Epomaker HE80 ahead on that measure.

Specs

Specification
Epomaker HE80 (75%/Hall Effect/Magnetic/Wired/Hot-Swappable/Adjustable Actuation + Rapid Trigger/$69.99)
Epomaker HE80
Leopold FC900R (Full-Size/Cherry MX/Wired/Double-Shot PBT/No Backlighting)
Leopold FC900R
BrandEpomakerLeopold
Layout75% (82-Key), US QWERTYFull-Size
ModelHE80FC900R
Switch TypeEPOMAKER MagneX Switch (Hall Effect, Magnetic)Cherry MX
ConnectivityWired (USB-A to USB-C)Wired (USB)
Keycap MaterialDouble-Shot PBT, Cherry ProfileDouble-shot PBT
BacklightingSouth-facing per-key RGBNone on base model
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.

Leopold FC900R

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A no-frills, exceptionally well-built full-size board for typists who care more about switch feel than RGB or features.

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