Epomaker Galaxy80 Keyboard

I tested the Epomaker Galaxy80 as a “$100 gem” contender, and the value is honestly impressive for the money—gasket mount, hot-swap support, and a really high-quality aluminum case. The sound is super satisfying to me (like bubble wrap popping), but I’d personally wait for a sale and consider the barebones kit so you can swap the keycaps to a Cherry profile setup.

Pros

+Excellent aluminum case quality for the price and resists fingerprints (in this color)
+Gasket mount feels surprisingly solid
+Multiple connection modes: wired, 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth
+Hot-swap compatible with 3-pin and 5-pin switches
+Pleasant, poppy sound signature with the stock build
+4000mAh battery lasts around a week and a half depending on RGB

Cons

-Connection issues on Mac over Bluetooth/2.4GHz (skipping lines/acting weird)
-Stock MDA keycap profile isn’t great for gaming
-Larger-than-usual footprint for a TKL layout
-For best gaming latency you’ll likely want to run it wired on PC

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The $100 Gem - Epomaker Galaxy80 Keyboard Review

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Epomaker Galaxy80 Keyboard

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Highlights

+Excellent aluminum case quality for the price and resists fingerprints (in this color)
+Gasket mount feels surprisingly solid
+Multiple connection modes: wired, 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth

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