Having an integrated display on a keyboard is not new or innovative in itself. In fact, we have previously covered keyboards that uses very similar hardware and software too! What Epomaker has done with the RT100 is repackage those internals into a more catchy design and form factor, as well as decouple the display from being on the keyboard itself to now being on a separate accessory that can be plugged into the keyboard or left outside. This also allows for spare room on the keyboard for the all-important control knob which seems to be a must-have feature for so many customers now! I've seen a few other keyboards try something like this but do not have any of those in hand to tell you whether those are any better implemented than what we find with the RT100. They do seem to use a metal case and come in significantly more expensive though, and this is where the Epomaker RT100 starting at $106 handily makes a compelling argument for itself.

This is not a perfect keyboard by any means and no doubt some will take offense to Epomaker claiming this uses a gasket mount. It's not a traditional style for sure but effectively does support your typing and dampens keystrokes well enough to where anyone who's budget-minded will be left satisfied. Indeed, pair it with silent switches such as the Epomaker Sea Salt on this review sample and now you are left with a keyboard which is among the quietest pre-built units on the market! Then there are other features of note including the hybrid wireless connectivity, the large battery to help power these, the dual OS support, the hot-swap switch sockets, the additional foam sheets and pre-lubed stabilizers, and the good quality keycaps too. The design isn't for everyone, the software experience could certainly be improved, and knowing the keycaps are opaque might well be a deal breaker for some too. There's some work left to be done here to further polish the keyboard thus but it still wins a recommendation given the pros easily outweigh the cons.