Epomaker Shadow-X vs Epomaker TH66
The Epomaker Shadow-X and the Epomaker TH66 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Epomaker Shadow-X is the cheaper of the two at $80 versus $89; the Epomaker Shadow-X is a numpadless-other layout and the Epomaker TH66 is a 65%.
- Lower priceEpomaker Shadow-X$80 versus $89
- Easier to modEpomaker TH66hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
Choose the Epomaker Shadow-X if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you want to spend less ($80).
Choose the Epomaker TH66 if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Epomaker Shadow-X vs Epomaker TH66, spec by spec
| Epomaker Shadow-X | Epomaker TH66 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | numpadless-other | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot | n/a |
| Case | ABS plastic | n/a |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $80 (stronger spec) | $89 |
| Sound (stock) | muted, poppy | n/a |
| 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
18% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Epomaker Shadow-X; 22% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Epomaker TH66.
19% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Epomaker Shadow-X.
Where to buy the Epomaker Shadow-X
Where to buy the Epomaker TH66
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