EPOMAKER EK68 65% Gasket NKRO Hot Swappable 2.4Ghz/Bluetooth 5.0/USB-C Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Knob, South-Facing LED, 3000mAh Battery, RGB Backlight for Win/Mac (Gateron Pro Yellow)

I bought this on sale for Black Friday and it would still feel like a good value at full price. I got the gateron yellow switches but the 50gf pressure tired my hands out after a few hours. I swapped for some Akko silvers and not only did it help with the fatigue but it also sounds and feels amazing on this board. You won’t be disappointed. I like that I can pair it to 3 different devices and just toggle between them with ease, that’s a feature I didn’t know I needed until I had it. You won’t be disappointed in this board.

I just wanted a simple 65% keyboard and got this on deal for $40. For that price it’s definitely a steal. The case has a nice weight to it and the being 65%, the size is perfect. The LED backlights are nice and bright and features a bunch of patterns and several colors for your RGB needs. Plenty of switch option and being hot swappable you can always customize the keyboard. Functionally everything worked great out of the box. No comment on battery life as I always use it with a cable.

Note* This review is based on the Gateron Pro Yellow. TL;DR at the bottom. I have mainly only used tactile switches in the past (Drop Pandas), though I have tried out Gateron yellow switches and some generic blue clicky switches in the past so here goes! The things I like: The build of this board is quite great! It is made of a nice and solid metal block. Fingerprints won’t be an issue but scratching may occur if you’re not too careful. The board is also much lighter than I was expecting but still has good weight to it. It charges through USB type C, as everything should, but has wireless connections as well (Bluetooth 5.0 & 2.4ghz) ! The connection is very stable whether in wired mode or Bluetooth/wireless mode. There is support for RGB with different color patterns. There seems to be a decent amount of dampening, but more on that later. The keycaps are made of good quality plastic and have a very slight texture to it. I really dig the colors of the keycaps and font they’re using as well. I think that it will hold up over the next few years with very little scratches or signs of use (if any). The font on the keycaps are also really pleasant to look at. Just a simple and elegant design. There is also a metal knob to control volume which I really like and has solid feedback when turning. The switches I chose are the Gateron Pro Yellows. I chose these specific switches to see if they differ from the original Gateron Yellows. These are what I would consider a linear switch but aren’t as smooth as I expected. They have really nice feedback when typing but exhibit minor scratchiness which. Being a linear switch, they are much quieter than any tactile switch and even some other linear switches. The stabilizers (spacebar, backspace, shift keys, etc.) are also good. They have pretty minimal rattle which is excellent! They remind me of the regular Gateron Yellows (duh), but not as smooth to type on. While they don’t have that extra thocc many might look for, they are definitely pleasant to type on and are definitely a great first switch to try out. Now onto the things I don’t really like: Unfortunately there’s no indication whether or not these are factory lubed on their listing or in the packaging/manual (that I noticed). The biggest con for me though, is the is that clacking sound of the keys when they hit the board. Since the board is made of a metal rather than plastic, resin, or any softer material, they are quite clacky as opposed to thocky (which I personally prefer). Though the stabilizers are surprisingly not rattly, the spacebar and tab keys seem to be the weak link. The keys also seem to have a stronger actuation force than other keys I’ve tried. Unless you disassemble the board yourself, there’s no way to tell if there’s any obvious dedicated dampening. Speaking of, I don’t see any screws on the board so modding might be a hassle but still possible. TL;DR The keyboard is nice! It’s definitely a more clacky sound but it is well built and smooth to type on. For under $100 I think it’s a really solid prebuilt keyboard. There’s some minor quirks that seem like they could’ve been avoided but they're all minor. Modding may become a chore as there’s no obvious screws and is really the biggest con. It’s definitely a solid prebuilt to start off with, but if you’re looking to mod or add additional features (e.g., foam), you may want to look elsewhere.

This is my 4th mechanical keyboard, and my second Epomaker (first being a TH80 Pro). The form factor is perfectly balanced, the RGBs bright (though because they are south facing can peek from underneath the keycaps into your line of signt). I replaced the keycaps with Nuphy shine through Cherry profile ABS keycaps - and boy do they THOCK. Deep, marbly sounding after I just packed some car dampening foam into the case and did a tempest tape mod. Caveats: I ordered Gateron Yellows but it came with Epomaker’s own Flamingo switch - turned out to be a pleasant surprise as I actually prefer them now to the Gateron Yellows (the Flamingos have a long stem and 2 stage sprint). Note: if you want to mod it - better buy some plastic pry tools because it is nearly impossible to open the case. Get all your mods done at once.

I'll start off with the positives, then cover my issues with the keyboard. Keys have a great feel to them, I love typing on this thing. Build quality feels fantastic through and through. Quick and easy mode switches for different RGB setups is nice, and the onboard memory never seems to fail me and revert colors like some other keyboards I've had in the past are prone to. As for my issues. I've had this keyboard for some months now, not once have I been able to get the bluetooth functionality or the 2.4 connection to work. Instructions aren't difficult to follow, for the EK68 model BT pairing, you simply hold down the function key, then q/w/e according to the user manual. However, not once have the lights on the board "flashed" how the manual says they should when the device is ready to pair. I wouldn't have a single issue with this keyboard if it weren't for the issues with BT/2.4 pairing. My overall opinion about this board is positive. I feel for the price point, build quality, and key responsiveness, I would've paid the price it's listed at for this board if it were hard wired. However the reason I purchased this board was to switch back to wireless, and that function is non-working. If you're looking at this keyboard knowing you only care about a wired connection, I say go for it. It's fantastic and I love it. If you're debating on this one for a wireless connection however, I'd say look at different options to avoid a possibly faulty BT/2.4 component.

i really love how its feels and was really cheap for all this good stuffs!!!

This keyboard was my first mechanical keyboard, and I love it! I’ve switched all the key caps to an XDA profile and it thocks! The RGB is beautiful and it was easy to program. Wish it was compatible with something like VIA but I have a separate macro pad that is, and so I don’t really need this to. It’s really well built! I went with the gateron yellow pro switches and they feel and sound great!

- Excellent feeling for fingers. Sharp edges provide good support for fingers, also avoid type two keys together. - Nice layout. The feeling to fingers and layout are two most important things for a good keyboard, as least for me. This keyboard' layout is above the average. Once I first touched it, I can type some type-prone keys (like [], {}, -, +) with ease. In comparison, for some keyboards, I have to take some right-hand typing practice to get used to its layout. - Good quality and nice appearance. The material of either the frame or cap is good. Gateron Pro Yellow looks pretty cool, plus the additional caps, like IDE theme skill (Intellij, you know). - Battery life is unexpectedly long. Yeah, I charged once and can use it 3 days in straight, that's much better than many keyboard I have used. This keyboard also has places to improve (I cannot find power on/off switch still; also not quite portable). But for coding/typing, this keyboard does wonderful job so far.

This is the one I was looking for. I've tried multiple keyboards, but none of them matches the package you are getting with this little thocky boy. Simply amazing.

very quiet

Chose this keyboard because it was on sale and wanted a bit more silent keyboard, and i can tell you the gateron yellow switches sound amazing. Even if it wouldnt have been on sale it wouldve been worth it.

Bon clavier même sans mod, et avec un simple tempest mod, et une re-lubrification des switch, il est passe à Très Bon. Je recommande fortement.

Excelente teclado. Los materiales son de excelente calidad.