Epomaker RT98 vs Epomaker TH80 Pro
The Epomaker RT98 and the Epomaker TH80 Pro are close alternatives. The main differences: the Epomaker TH80 Pro is the cheaper of the two at $90 versus $139; the Epomaker RT98 is a 96% layout and the Epomaker TH80 Pro is a 75%.
- Lower priceEpomaker TH80 Pro$90 versus $139
- Easier to modEpomaker RT98hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
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Choose the Epomaker RT98 if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Choose the Epomaker TH80 Pro if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you mainly want it for beginners.
- you want to spend less ($90).
Epomaker RT98 vs Epomaker TH80 Pro, spec by spec
| Epomaker RT98 | Epomaker TH80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 96% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | PBT dye-sub, MDA profile |
| Case | n/a | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Battery | n/a | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $139 | $90 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | soft, muted thock |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
55% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Epomaker RT98; 26% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Epomaker TH80 Pro.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Epomaker TH80 Pro.
Where to buy the Epomaker RT98
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Where to buy the Epomaker TH80 Pro
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