EPOMAKER TH80 Pro 75% Hot Swap RGB 2.4Ghz/Bluetooth 5.0/Wired Mechanical Keyboard with MDA PBT Keycaps, 4000mah Capacity Battery, Knob Control for Windows/Mac(Theory TH80 Pro, Budgerigar Switch)
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Ethan
> 24 hourTL;DR - I wasnt a fan of some of the keycaps, and the software is strange. Other than that, the keyboard is fine and feels great to type on! Maybe consider another keyboard if youre planning on swapping anything out (keycaps and/or switches) though. Its annoying to mod without proper tools, prying it open isnt very easy. Also, it definitely has that stock thock. The YouTube videos sometimes dont do it justice. Id consider potentially buying something else. I bought this keyboard because it was perfect for me. I liked the colorway, lubed switches, and wireless connectivity for a relatively low price than if I were to build it myself. If you dont like the keycaps or switches (though theyre good) and plan to switch them out immediately, theres probably better or similar options. This is a good stock keyboard, and I dont plan on changing the switches or keycaps for a while. Now we can move on to more specific gripes: Lets start with the software. It was so unintuitive and buggy that I genuinely thought my keyboard was broken. I was trying to set the F6 key to pure blue and instead it just turned off. I changed it to purple and it just turned red. I figured that my blue LED was broken and was about to return it. Then I turned it off and on again and also tried using the 2.4Ghz dongle, and suddenly the green LED would stop working. Turns out, if you use the multiple option to change LED colors, it works perfectly. It was pretty stressful. Also, the software overall feels a little bit janky in a way I cant explain, perhaps its the translation. Moving onto keycaps, they made some strange moves. First off, there are a total of 8 extra keycaps included, which you can see in the picture. The strange part is that there are a total of 5 ESC key replacements (including the one already on the board). Thats super overkill. In addition, the SUPER key doesnt have a windows icon replacement. Im not sure if thats for some kind of copyright reason or something, but its a little jarring, instead including some abstract symbol (which I prefer over SUPER). The ESC keys are also all yellow. Looks nice, but if you want to use yellow lighting under the key, it looks a lot more orange. If you look at the picture, the yellow for the main keys and the yellow for the escape key are different. If you take off the keycaps, theyre identical. I also dont like how the arrow keys use letters instead of just arrows, personally. Not including some extra keycaps for functions like print screen and insert is understandable but make way more sense than 4 extra ESC keycaps. If I were to switch it up, Id suggest including arrow key swaps instead of extra ESC keys. Replace the abstract keys with something else as well. Its just strange keycap design.
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Jose Rios
> 24 hourbest purchase i’ve made in a while
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John Smith
> 24 hourDeep pitched keys and lubed very smooth out of the box. Thick keycaps and solid construction with attention to detail on the internals. Only issue is the volume knob wont wake the keyboard from sleep during wireless mode.
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Aurora
> 24 hourI love this keyboard! Im on the computer all the time now, and I wanted a smaller keyboard because I find full keyboards kind of clunky, and to me the num pad just always seems in the way and unnecessary. The shape and feel of the keys is perfect, and the color scheme is beautiful. My mom hates compact keyboards but asks to borrow mine all the time now. It took some time to get used to, but I notice myself also making less typing errors on this keyboard versus a full size. I recommend this keyboard to everyone that I can!
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Junaid
> 24 hourIts nice, estethic and I really love the sound of the keyboard, its highly recommended to buy this, the only thing which I really hate about this kerbside is that the logo in the keyboard can be very annoying as you cannot purposely change its cold and you cannot turn it off at all which is stupid but other then that I really love the keyboard and would recommend others to get it if they can
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Frances Hermiston
> 24 hourI really love this keyboard, and for the money its awesome. The only problem with it was that the 8 key didnt work when i swapped out the blue switches for a brown one. I tried multiple of my spare browns, all confirmed functional in other button slots, and still they wouldnt work. Not that big of a deal since it just the 8 key, wont really bother me while Im writing, so I wont be returning it or anything like that. Just evidence that the manufaturing is slightly less than flawless with this one. Overall though... Id reccommend this to a friend
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Brandon Marcano
> 24 hourThis keyboard is a great option for anyone who is looking for a Thocky sounding keyboard. Although it is plastic, it has a nice weight to it and feels sturdy. This keyboard provides a solid platform to start modding and experimenting with customization. I would recommend.
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David Fraser
> 24 hourThis keyboard, for the money, is an insane value. I like the tactile switches. And the key caps are perfect. I’d say that if you want something with a very custom feel and don’t want to mess with building, this is a way strong option.
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Nope_no_name_here
> 24 hourI bought this in June 2022, so Ive had this for 6 months. I really like the key layout. Ive been looking for something like this for a long time. It feels great in the hand. The sculpted keys feel nice, comfortable, and responsive. Its a bit loud, but less than most reds Ive used. Pros: Sculpted keys feel great. Its much easier to type. Compared to MX Cherry Reds, the switches feel a bit soft, which can be a good or bad thing. Macro works well. Works for Mac and Windows. The top Function keys are separated out in 4s with spacing in between, which really helps when Im working. The knob is really nice for volume mute and control. Each key can be customized. I have the PgUp and PgDn mapped to Home and End buttons. Cons: Every once in awhile the RF connector and USB cable connection will ghost press a button. It doesnt do that in Bluetooth mode. I have to change it to Bluetooth mode then switch back for it to stop ghost pressing. It keeps going to sleep, so the initial two buttons arent recognized. This happens even when the USB is connected and is using the USB mode. Some types of macros wont work unless its in USB mode. No Mac software for customization.
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Steven
> 24 hourThere are so many keyboards on Amazon and I’ve bought a few for sure. This one by far have been my favorite. I type all day long and this one is a pleasure and the sounds it produces is sublime.