Chilkey ND75 vs Epomaker Shadow-X
The Chilkey ND75 and the Epomaker Shadow-X are close alternatives. The main differences: the Epomaker Shadow-X is the cheaper of the two at $80 versus $104; the Chilkey ND75 is a 75% layout and the Epomaker Shadow-X is a numpadless-other; stock, the Chilkey ND75 sounds soft, muted and the Epomaker Shadow-X muted, poppy.
- Lower priceEpomaker Shadow-X$80 versus $104
- Bigger batteryChilkey ND753600 mAh versus 3000 mAh
Choose the Chilkey ND75 if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you mainly want it for typing.
Choose the Epomaker Shadow-X if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you want to spend less ($80).
Chilkey ND75 vs Epomaker Shadow-X, spec by spec
| Chilkey ND75 | Epomaker Shadow-X | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | numpadless-other |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, Cherry profile | PBT double-shot |
| Case | CNC aluminum | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Top (o-ring / silica gel / top mount (switchable)) | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 3600 mAh (stronger spec) | 3000 mAh |
| Typical price | $104 | $80 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | soft, muted | muted, poppy |
| Released | 2024 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
38% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Chilkey ND75; 18% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Epomaker Shadow-X.
29% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Chilkey ND75; 19% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Epomaker Shadow-X.
Where to buy the Chilkey ND75
Where to buy the Epomaker Shadow-X
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