EPOMAKER EP84 Upgraded 75% RGB Hot Swappable 2.4GHz/Bluetooth 5.0/USB-C Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Programmable Software, NKRO, Dye Sublimation PBT Keycaps for Mac/Win/Gamers(Budgerigar)

Stock no mods this keyboard is amazing. I got it with the gat yellows and it is my new daily driver

I had this keyboard replaced once because the w key didn’t work and now after 2 months of use the keyboard has flat out stopped working altogether. No matter which pc I plug it into it doesn’t turn on anymore. Terrible product that has many defects.

This keyboard overall is good. Its a great beginner board if you like the layout. I suggest lubing the stabs and switches if you want.

Love the hotswap feature and 75% layout. Gateron switches are alittle loose in the plate and have come out while taking keycaps off, but kaihl switches sit firmly in the plate. I would prefer the usb-c connection to be on the side and not under the board but that’s just nit-picking. Everything else is great, works well

Ive had no problems with this so far. I did swap the caps-lock key for a really clicky pink switch. which gives it a nice feeling. the layout does take a little to get used to, Im a professional programmer and working with this keyboard is a joy. software available is a bit lacking and confusing, but you dont need to use it often.

The yellow gats came pre lubed which is good. The stabs need some work, they came prelubed too. The board is a bit flimsy and came dettached from the bottom case out of the box, you just have to adjust it according to the clips.

Pros: * hot swap with 5 or 3 pin * keycap puller is better than usual * you can route ur cable to come out on either side for cable management * Really easy to open the case up to place in such things as foam Cons: * Keycaps. The font is ugly and anything with a round shape has random cut offs (just look at the photos). The color scheme also makes no sense (its not flush on the left and right side. * stabs could use some work but arent terrible. * cable is rubber and poor quality * rgb is pretty poor and weak Overall for a 75% board this is one of the best to get with features such as hot swap but if you can compromise with a better form factor such as TKL there are much better boards IMO

*KEYCAPS - ILLUMINATED CHARACTER swappable keycaps, (MAC caps included to swap-out defaults) and the default keycaps feel nice to type on. The plastic is firm and textured enough that it is satisfying to type on them. Once you adjust to the smaller size, you can easily adapt to touch-typing with decent speed and accuracy. *SWITCHES -The switches in this keyboard are Optical Gateron switches. I received the model with RED switches and I have to say they feel great. Smooth and just the right resistances without being too loud or clacky that they would disturb your mates in the next cubicle, in your workspace, or at a LAN party. MODDERS NOTE: You can only swap-in other Gateron Optical switches, so be sure of your decision as this will affect your modding options. If you DO decide to mod this board, the included keycap and switch pullers worked just fine and with little difficulty. *STABILIZERS - They are nice, and work perfectly. The space bar moves uniformly if I press the far-left or right sides. *CASE/HOUSING - Solid and sturdy with good weight for an 84-key keyboard. There is a gradient/tilt as well as (2) thickly rubberized flip-out feet to increase the angle if you desire. The board is stable and stays put on the wood, vinyl, slate, and glass surfaces that I tested typing on. NOTE: Weight being a double-edge sword here, great for giving a solid and stable workspace, but adds to travel weight, so consider if you plan to use for LAN events. That said, this keyboard works fine as a lap-board if you leave the feet retracted. *USB - The USB is removable, and the included cloth braid sleeved USB-A to C cable was nice quality for this price point. Note, it IS a little stiff, so expect to have kinks held for a time if you are OCD about that kind of thing... The port feels solid and doesnt give the impression that it will fail with reasonable care when plugging/unplugging if this will be a travel board. The only improvement I wished for was strain reliefs for each ends plug instead of just extended collars. *RGB - No drivers needed! No complaints, with brightness levels, animation speeds, or selection of patterns. FN+ESC=constant light on mode FN+F1=my computer FN+F2=web page FN+F3=calculator FN+F4=media player FN+F5=previous track FN+F6=next tack FN+F7=pause/play FN+F8=stop FN+F9=mute FN+F10=volume down FN+F11=volume up FN+F12=keyboard lock FN+pause=preset light effects

Feels nice to type on, if youre experienced with keyboards you might find it wobbly depending on how you type. Lights look fine and can use a shortcut to disable them. Keycaps come off pretty easily and can be replaced easily. PBT keycaps are incredibly good compared to ABS so thats a benefit, you wont have to buy your own along with the keyboard. Hot swappable is a very good perk that comes with the keyboard too but sometimes the switches will come loose from the keyboard which is a little odd, I dont really know what causes that. Id recommend it, especially if you intend to mod it and alter it when you get the chance to.

Just upgraded to this from a Ducky One 2 mini. Yes, you read that right. I UPGRADED from the Ducky. Epomaker mustve been paying attention to the reviews tech people were making of this board because this thing definitely feels better than what some tech reviewers made it sound like. I saw that some people were complaining about rattly stabs or it sounding hollow but if this is what they had when they put those cons in I cant imagine what they consider nice stabs or a not hollow board. Decided to go with the XDA profile caps since I planned on replacing them anyways but theyre actually really nice. Mine came with a foam insert, I saw in one take apart that theirs didnt, and lubed stabs. Compared to the Ducky I had this thing thoccs like crazy. Audible enough to bring satisfaction to anyone that likes mechanical keyboards but subtle enough to not piss everyone around you off when youre typing. Great lighting on here too. Not at all gonna miss the RBG asthetic of the ducky with this thing. I had foam and O-rings on my ducky to try and muffle it a little bit, because mine was a tad bit clacky and the stabs definitely rattled quite a bit (not as bad as razer or corsair boards but it did rattle), and this thing OUT OF THE BOX had a better tone to it. The fact that its hot swappable, has arrow keys and its under $100 is an absolute steal. The only thing worth noting is that it only has the one kick stand level, so if you have a ducky or something similar it might feel a little weird at first not having that middle level option. However both of the levels available are totally comfortable in my opinion. No unsusual fatigue so far with either level for me. If youre like me and youre at a point where you want your arrow/function keys back but dont think you can find a decent board for a reasonable price look no further. This thing is 100% worth every penny spent. TLDR: -Thocc -Killer RGB -Adorable XDA keycaps -No stab rattle -Worth it