Deal | Epomaker wireless mechanical keyboard drops to $21.15 in 50% off Amazon sale
Epomaker is known for making respectable mechanical keyboards at relatively affordable prices — look no further than the Epomaker Galaxy 100 we reviewed earlier this year for a prime example of that — and the EK68 is a great example of an excellent combination of features and low price. After the current 50% Amazon discount, it comes in at just $21.15.
The EK68 is a wireless mechanical keyboard with features generally only found on much pricier keyboards. For starters, it has a gasket-mount design and acoustic case foams, which all help make for a clean typing sound and a cushioned typing feel. It is also hot-swap compatible, with compatibility for both 3- and 5-pin MX-style switches, and it has south-facing per-key RGB backlighting.
The EK680 comes with the same Epomaker Flamingo switches that we reviewed in the Epomaker TH40, and while we didn't much appreciate the switches, with the board priced this low, you could easily pick up a set of Wisteria Linear switches, which sound a lot nicer and feel a lot smoother, for around $11.99 (30 pcs) on Amazon if you don't like the Flamingo switches. That said, for most people, the Flamingo switches will likely be perfectly acceptable, since they do exhibit decently low stem wobble and have a bright, clacky sound profile.
Another premium feature on the EK68 is its metal knob, which comes pre-programmed to control system volume and cannot be reprogrammed. The keycaps on the EK68 are double-shot PBT in the ESA profile — a lower-height take on SA — with white-on-grey alpha keys and white-on-black modifiers. Epomaker also includes a set of yellow accent keys if you want to spice up the look of the keyboard somewhat.
Wireless connectivity is handled by a 2.4 GHz connection that uses a USB Type-A dongle for a 1 kHz polling rate or Bluetooth 5.0. It can also run in wired-only mode using the included braided USB-C-to-A cable. That wireless functionality is supported by a 3,000 mAh battery, and the case has a built-in storage slot for the 2,4 GHz dongle as well as two-stage flip-out feet for three total typing angles.
If you're looking for something a little fancier, or if you like to tinker with macros, check out the Epomaker Split65, a split keyboard with VIA support for $101.99 on Amazon. But if you're not interested in custom keymaps, macros, or other in-depth customisation, the EK68 is a solid entry into the world of mechanical keyboards at this Amazon deal price.
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