Epomaker EK68 vs Epomaker Shadow-X
The Epomaker EK68 and the Epomaker Shadow-X are close alternatives. The main differences: the Epomaker Shadow-X is the cheaper of the two at $80 versus $90; the Epomaker EK68 is a 65% layout and the Epomaker Shadow-X is a numpadless-other; stock, the Epomaker EK68 sounds soft, slightly creamy and the Epomaker Shadow-X muted, poppy.
- Lower priceEpomaker Shadow-X$80 versus $90
Choose the Epomaker EK68 if
- its overall balance fits you: the epomaker ek68 is a tri-mode 65% gasket-mount keyboard with a knob, hot-swap sockets, south-facing rgb, and a 3000mah battery aimed at budget wireless buyers.
Choose the Epomaker Shadow-X if
- you want to spend less ($80).
Epomaker EK68 vs Epomaker Shadow-X, spec by spec
| Epomaker EK68 | Epomaker Shadow-X | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | numpadless-other |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot | PBT double-shot |
| Case | ABS plastic | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Typical price | $90 | $80 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | soft, slightly creamy | muted, poppy |
| Released | 2022 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
26% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Epomaker EK68; 18% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Epomaker Shadow-X.
19% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Epomaker EK68; 19% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Epomaker Shadow-X.
Where to buy the Epomaker EK68
Where to buy the Epomaker Shadow-X
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