Epomaker G84 PRO vs Keychron K5 Pro
Epomaker G84 PRO is the cheaper pick at $85.99, roughly 4% under Keychron K5 Pro ($89.24). Keychron K5 Pro offers more keys for full-layout workflows, while Epomaker G84 PRO trims the footprint. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Epomaker G84 PRO | Keychron K5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Epomaker G84 PRO | Keychron K5 Pro |
| Brand | EPOMAKER | Keychron |
| Price range | $85.99 – $89.99 | $89.24 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Form factor | 75% | Full-size (100%) |
| Key count | 81 | 108 |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Supported switch pins | 3, 5 | 3, 5 |
| Case material | ABS | — |
| Plate material | Polycarbonate | — |
| Mounting style | — | — |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz wireless (dongle) | Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+) |
| RGB lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Layouts supported | ANSI | ANSI |
| QMK support | No | Yes |
| VIA support | No | Yes |
| Weight (g) | 1500 | — |
| Polling rate (Hz) | 1000 | — |
Name
- Epomaker G84 PRO
- Epomaker G84 PRO
- Keychron K5 Pro
- Keychron K5 Pro
Brand
- Epomaker G84 PRO
- EPOMAKER
- Keychron K5 Pro
- Keychron
Price range
- Epomaker G84 PRO
- $85.99 – $89.99
- Keychron K5 Pro
- $89.24
Community score
Form factor
- Keychron K5 Pro
- Full-size (100%)
Key count
Hot-swap
Supported switch pins
- Epomaker G84 PRO
- 3, 5
- Keychron K5 Pro
- 3, 5
Case material
Plate material
- Epomaker G84 PRO
- Polycarbonate
Mounting style
Connectivity
- Epomaker G84 PRO
- 2.4GHz wireless (dongle)
- Keychron K5 Pro
- Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+)
RGB lighting
Layouts supported
- Epomaker G84 PRO
- ANSI
- Keychron K5 Pro
- ANSI
QMK support
VIA support
Weight (g)
- Epomaker G84 PRO
- 1500
Polling rate (Hz)
- Epomaker G84 PRO
- 1000
Which should you buy?
Epomaker G84 PRO is the cheaper pick at $85.99, roughly 4% under Keychron K5 Pro ($89.24). Keychron K5 Pro offers more keys for full-layout workflows, while Epomaker G84 PRO trims the footprint. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
Pick Epomaker G84 PRO if
From $85.99
- You want a 75% layout
- You're on a tighter budget
Pick Keychron K5 Pro if
From $89.24
- You want a full-size (100%) layout
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