Epomaker Galaxy100 QMK/VIA vs Epomaker RT98
The Epomaker Galaxy100 QMK/VIA and the Epomaker RT98 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Epomaker Galaxy100 QMK/VIA is the cheaper of the two at $110 versus $139.
- Lower priceEpomaker Galaxy100 QMK/VIA$110 versus $139
Choose the Epomaker Galaxy100 QMK/VIA if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you want to spend less ($110).
Choose the Epomaker RT98 if
- its overall balance fits you: a 96% tri-mode wireless keyboard with a full numpad, rotary volume knob, hot-swap sockets, and a gasket mount aimed at users who need dense key coverage.
Epomaker Galaxy100 QMK/VIA vs Epomaker RT98, spec by spec
| Epomaker Galaxy100 QMK/VIA | Epomaker RT98 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 96% | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT, MDA or Cherry profile, double-shot dye-sub | n/a |
| Case | aluminum | n/a |
| Mount | Gasket (Gasket-mounted aluminum case) | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $110 (stronger spec) | $139 |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | n/a |
| 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
42% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Epomaker Galaxy100 QMK/VIA; 55% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Epomaker RT98.
95% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Epomaker Galaxy100 QMK/VIA.
Where to buy the Epomaker Galaxy100 QMK/VIA
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Where to buy the Epomaker RT98
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