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Epomaker HE80 vs Roccat Vulcan II Max: Comparison

Epomaker HE80 and Roccat Vulcan II Max differ on polling rate: Epomaker HE80 at 8000 Hz (wired), 0.125ms latency, Roccat Vulcan II Max 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
Roccat Vulcan II Max (Full-Size/Titan II Optical-Mechanical/Wired USB/Per-Key RGB/Aluminum Top Plate)
Roccat Vulcan II Max
BrandEpomakerRoccat
Layout75% (82-Key), US QWERTYFull-Size
ModelHE80Vulcan II Max
Switch TypeEPOMAKER MagneX Switch (Hall Effect, Magnetic)Titan II Optical-Mechanical (Linear/Tactile)
ConnectivityWired (USB-A to USB-C)Wired USB (braided cable)
Keycap MaterialDouble-Shot PBT, Cherry ProfilePBT with Floating Design
BacklightingSouth-facing per-key RGBAIMO Per-Key RGB
Polling Rate8000 Hz (wired), 0.125ms latency1000 Hz

Price comparison

RetailerEpomaker HE80Roccat Vulcan II Max
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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.

Roccat Vulcan II Max

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A visually distinctive full-size optical-mechanical board whose floating keycap design remains instantly recognizable.

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