Aula F99 vs Epomaker RT100
The Aula F99 and the Epomaker RT100 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Aula F99 is the cheaper of the two at $80 versus $100; stock, the Aula F99 sounds thocky, dampened and the Epomaker RT100 muted, dampened.
- Lower priceAula F99$80 versus $100
- Bigger batteryAula F998000 mAh versus 5000 mAh
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Choose the Aula F99 if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want to spend less ($80).
Choose the Epomaker RT100 if
- its overall balance fits you: the epomaker rt100 is a retro-styled 96%-class (97-key) tri-mode keyboard with a detachable mini display, hot-swap sockets, and a 5000mah battery for number-pad users who want the vintage look.
Aula F99 vs Epomaker RT100, spec by spec
| Aula F99 | Epomaker RT100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 96% | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot | PBT dye-sub, MDA profile |
| Case | ABS plastic | ABS plastic (retro styling) |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 8000 mAh (stronger spec) | 5000 mAh |
| Typical price | $80 (stronger spec) | $100 |
| Sound (stock) | thocky, dampened | muted, dampened |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
18% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Aula F99; 35% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Epomaker RT100.
95% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Aula F99; 89% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Epomaker RT100.
Where to buy the Aula F99
Where to buy the Epomaker RT100
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