EpomakerReleased 2023

F99

81/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless

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Why we rate it

  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Gasket-mounted for a softer typing feel
  • Customisability is the weak point (55/100)
  • ABS · Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the F99 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall615563636160
Build quality
61
Customisability
55
Performance
63
Productivity
63
Portability
61
Overall
60
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery8000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS · Plastic
BacklightRGB · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions43
Weight1023 g

More specs

Height Mm43 mm
Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

F99 vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
F99STARS80 V2
 EpomakerF99This pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score60 /10080 /100Better
Build quality61 /10079 /100Better
Performance63 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialABS · PlasticAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes