I love unique peripherals, and even more so when they come with a bit of a nostalgic retro theme, such as the new 75% compact mechanical gaming keyboard from Epomarker! Not only does it have retro vibes, but it’s pretty futuristic too, with a built-in customisable that certainly makes it stand out from the crowd, and even more so, it’s just under $100, making it far cheaper than you might expect given its feature set.
It’s fully programmable, comes with fully hot swappable switches thanks to the plug-and-play PCB, there’s Bluetooth 5, 2.4 GHz wireless, USB Type-C connectivity, a fully ABS plastic design, and ARGB lighting, ticking all the boxes for a premium mechanical keyboard.
While it’s available in black, that’s boring, and if I were to get one (and I’m damn tempted), it would have to be in that fantastic retro white theme, which is a fancy was of saying it’s a bit brown, but whatever, it looks neat!
75% Compact Layout with a Built-in LCD Screen
79 keys mechanical keyboard – Epomaker TH80 Pro V2 VIA saves more desktop space while retaining the functions of a full keyboard. The Epomaker TH80 Pro V2 VIA boasts a remarkable 1.14-inch customizable RGB screen, offering a new dimension of interaction and personalization. As VIA compatible, the Epomaker TH80 Pro V2 VIA allows users to create macros and remap keys. Equipped with on-board memories, the key changes can be saved in different layers and the keyboard can be easily switched to different layers with a few shortcuts. The TH80 Pro V2 VIA is available in 2 themes, Retro White and Silver Black. In honor of the vintage style, the keycap of the keyboard features a retro white color scheme in the popular cherry profile and is made of PBT materials dye-subbed technique, making it more durable and resistant and staying true to the original color. Compatible Image Tool is available for customization to showcase crucial keyboard stats, system info, or personalized logos and animations.
Gasket Mounted with Hot Swappable PCB
Epomaker TH80 Pro V2 VIA comes in a fully ABS plastic case, making it lighter for carrying around. Featuring the most well-known gasket structure, the keyboard combines the PC plate with the structure, offering a soft and resilient keystroke to users. The TH80 Pro V2 is equipped with a hot-swappable PCB socket that supports both 3-pin and 5-pin switches for users to swap out to different switches and have various typing experiences.
Triple Mode Connectivity with 3000mAh Battery
A keyboard must be convenient enough for multi-device workers and gamers to connect. TH80 Pro V2 VIA is available for three modes of connectivity, including wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4 GHz, and wired Type-C Cable. Within the wireless connection, the keyboard can connect three devices at most in Bluetooth and one device in 2.4 GHz at the same time. And it can switch to different devices through simple shortcuts. Users can also opt for the wired connection with the Type-C cable for a more stable and reliable connection. The cable connection is also for charging the keyboard. Apart from the above, the TH80 Pro V2 VIA also has amazing default RGB light effects that can be easily switched between each other with simple shortcuts.
Price and Availability
The EPOMAKER TH80 Pro V2 VIA is available on the official website, Amazon, and AliExpress store now. The price goes to $99.99 on the official website. The switches are available in five options; different switches, same price.
