Epomaker EP75 Triple Mode Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Review 9

Epomaker EP75 Triple Mode Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Review

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Value and Conclusion

  • Great value for the feature set
  • Hybrid wireless connectivity with 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.0
  • Multiple different pre-lubed switches available
  • Rarely seen ESA keycap profile
  • Hot-swappable sockets for 3 and 5-pin switches
  • Pre-lubed stabilizers
  • Plenty of pre-programmed controls and shortcuts
  • Software drivers for key mapping, macro assignment, and LED control
  • Per-key 16.8 M RGB switch and side lighting with multiple effects and customization
  • Foam sheets add noise dampening and improves typing experience
  • Long battery life
  • Nice white and blue color scheme
  • Switch options could be more extensive
  • The ESA keycap profile won't be for everyone
  • Opaque keycaps result in LED accent lighting only
  • Battery charging could be faster
  • No dedicated volume control/media playback
I am admittedly reaching a bit with that cons list above but I suppose there's only so much to complain about when you have a legitimately good keyboard for the money. At the $100 asking price, the Epomaker EP75 is one of the most feature-rich peripherals on the market to where it easily merits a recommendation. The EP75 offers pretty much every expected feature these days in the form of hot-swappable switches, easily replaceable keycaps, software + hardware customization, key mapping, RGB LEDs, and so on. Add to this hybrid wireless connectivity with both Bluetooth 5.0 and 2.4 GHz with a neatly stored USB dongle, long battery life courtesy the dual batteries making for a combined 10,000 mAh capacity, well-programmed pairing and sleep functions, as well as the ability to be connected to up to five devices—although working directly on a 1:1 basis—further sweetens the deal.

The design and color scheme is different from the norm in adopting a white and blue aesthetic paired with Epomaker's own ESA spherical keycap profile. There are also three switch options, albeit no clicky one, which all come pre-lubed to match the lubed stabilizers too. The 82-key, 75% form factor also makes for a more efficient and ergonomic typing solution whereas the staggered layout separating the arrow keys and the Del/Pg Dn column also helps touch typists in easily finding the individual switches. More importantly, I was pleased to see Epomaker address the software complaints with new drivers that are far easier to work with! There may not be a volume knob here but you do get extravagant side lighting to where this is a keyboard that does feel like it would have cost plenty more had it been sold by a few other brands—mainstream or boutique alike. Well done, Epomaker!
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