Its $100 price tag makes it beginner-friendly for those who want to try customizing a mechanical keyboard.
The Epomaker TH80-X is a great first keyboard for users new to customizable mechanical keyboards.
It offers multiple connection methods and has a large, easy-to-use knob for adjusting sound volume and keyboard parameters.
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While you wont get much in accessories, its expected, given the keyboards price point.
It also has bright, south-facing RGB backlights, making it easy to see when typing.
It also has five huge rubber feet to keep it secure, even if you have a glass desk.
The Epomaker TH80-X is a great first keyboard for users new to customizable mechanical keyboards. It offers multiple connection methods and has a large, easy-to-use knob for adjusting sound volume and keyboard settings.
This off-center placement makes it easier to wire or charge the TH80-X.
It also includes a 2.4GHz dongle, conveniently located under the keyboard, just below the left adjustable foot.
This helps keep it secure, ensuring you never lose the dongle if youre not using it.
The Epomaker TH80-X is a great first keyboard for users new to customizable mechanical keyboards. It offers multiple connection methods and has a large, easy-to-use knob for adjusting sound volume and keyboard settings.
Furthermore, the TH80-X uses an iron plate to provide stability and strength to the keyboard.
While this reduces keyboard flex, it also affects the keyboards sound profile.
But more importantly, it also affects the typing feel.
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You probably wont notice these things if youre new to mechanical keyboards.
Still, it offers an acceptable feel at its price point.
Another gripe I have with this keyboard is the missing right Ctrl button.
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Epomaker couldve used smaller 1u keycaps for the modifier keys to fit in the right Ctrl key.
It wouldve allowed TH80-X users to retain it, making the keyboard more efficient in work-related tasks.
Primarily, the control knob controls your computers volume.
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But theres more to the knob than just volume control.
Just press Fn+Knob again to confirm once youve made your selection.
Now, to reach the keyboard setting, press Fn+Knob and then press the knob again.
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Press the knob again to type your chosen option and make changes.
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