Epomaker RT85
EpomakerReleased 2025
RT85
71/100
75% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (92/100)
- Strong productivity (77/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the RT85 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Silent
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery8000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40
Weight1000 g
More specs
Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowRT85 vs Vortex Tab 75
RT85Tab 75
| EpomakerRT85This page | VortexTab 75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71 /100 | 71 /100 |
| Build quality | 67 /100Better | 64 /100 |
| Performance | 75 /100Better | 71 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | Plate Mount |
| Case material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
