EpomakerReleased 2025
Magcore65 Lite
78/100
65% ANSI8,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading performance (89/100)
- Class-leading portability (84/100)
- 8,000 Hz polling rate
- Hot-swappable switches
- Productivity is the weak point (59/100)
- ABS case rather than metal
Score profile
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Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Magnetic
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS
Keycap materialPBT · PC
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions43
Weight750 g
More specs
Height Mm43 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowMagcore65 Lite vs Weikav STARS80 V2
Magcore65 LiteSTARS80 V2
| EpomakerMagcore65 LiteThis page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 61 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 89 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 8,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | ABS | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
