Epomaker RT100 PRO vs 1970s Mechanical Keyboard
Epomaker RT100 PRO is the cheaper pick at $98.59, roughly 0% under 1970s Mechanical Keyboard ($99.00). Epomaker RT100 PRO offers more keys for full-layout workflows, while 1970s Mechanical Keyboard 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 RT100 PRO | 1970s Mechanical Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Epomaker RT100 PRO | 1970s Mechanical Keyboard |
| Brand | EPOMAKER | Lofree |
| Price range | $98.59 | $99.00 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Form factor | 1800-compact (96%) | TKL (80%) |
| Key count | 103 | 87 |
| Hot-swap | Yes | No |
| Supported switch pins | 3, 5 | — |
| Case material | ABS | — |
| Plate material | Polycarbonate | — |
| Mounting style | Gasket mount | — |
| Connectivity | Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+), 2.4GHz wireless (dongle) | — |
| RGB lighting | Yes | No |
| Layouts supported | ANSI | — |
| QMK support | No | — |
| VIA support | No | — |
| Weight (g) | 1300 | — |
| Polling rate (Hz) | 1000 | — |
Name
- Epomaker RT100 PRO
- Epomaker RT100 PRO
- 1970s Mechanical Keyboard
- 1970s Mechanical Keyboard
Brand
- Epomaker RT100 PRO
- EPOMAKER
Price range
- Epomaker RT100 PRO
- $98.59
Community score
Form factor
- Epomaker RT100 PRO
- 1800-compact (96%)
- 1970s Mechanical Keyboard
- TKL (80%)
Key count
Hot-swap
Supported switch pins
Case material
Plate material
- Epomaker RT100 PRO
- Polycarbonate
Mounting style
- Epomaker RT100 PRO
- Gasket mount
Connectivity
- Epomaker RT100 PRO
- Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+), 2.4GHz wireless (dongle)
RGB lighting
Layouts supported
QMK support
VIA support
Weight (g)
Polling rate (Hz)
Which should you buy?
Epomaker RT100 PRO is the cheaper pick at $98.59, roughly 0% under 1970s Mechanical Keyboard ($99.00). Epomaker RT100 PRO offers more keys for full-layout workflows, while 1970s Mechanical Keyboard 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 RT100 PRO if
From $98.59
- You want a 1800-compact (96%) layout
- You plan to swap switches without soldering
- You want per-key RGB lighting
- You're on a tighter budget
Pick 1970s Mechanical Keyboard if
From $99.00
- You want a tkl (80%) layout
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