With the Epomaker TH80 Pro, Epomaker offers a gaming keyboard for around 100 euros. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann tested the keyboard and explained how the model performs in everyday life.
Which keyboard is it? With the Epomaker TH80 Pro, the manufacturer of the same name has introduced a gaming keyboard in a 75 percent design. For around 100 euros you can get a gaming keyboard with PBT keycaps, hotswap switches and wireless connection. You pay around €100 from the manufacturer and a little more from Amazon (around €108).
But how well does the package work in everyday life? I looked at the keyboard and tested it for you.
Features and technical details
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What does the scope of delivery look like? In addition to the keyboard, the box contains a handful of replacement keycaps, a charging cable for the keyboard, and a device for changing the switches and keycaps. The obligatory manual is also included, but interestingly it refers to the US version of the keyboard and not the version with ISO layout.
How is the keyboard structured? The keyboard comes in a 75% design. This means the keyboard ends to the right of the arrow keys. There is also a ball at the top right that you can use to make the sound louder or quieter or turn it off completely.
The special thing, however, is that you can not only replace the keycaps, but also the switches under the keys. This is called hot swap. There is also support for radio and Bluetooth connections.
For comparison: With Roccat, Logitech or Razer you can easily pay 150 euros or more for a wireless gaming keyboard. And you won’t get any PBT keycaps or hotswap switches there. The Ducky One 3 (for testing) is an exception.
What does the keyboard look like? The keyboard comes in a white design. You can get the keycaps in different colors, such as plain white or bright colors like purple. Depending on the design and keycaps, the price will be slightly different.
Otherwise, the design of the keyboard is not very noticeable. The built-in keycaps are printed and not translucent. Therefore, the keys themselves do not light up, only the switches underneath them. However, if you install translucent keycaps, they will also light up.
It is a shame, however, that the keyboard does not offer an indicator for the battery level display. If the battery is empty, the Ctrl key lights up red and nothing else happens. This is rather impractical.
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The keyboard has a pure plastic body without metal. Nevertheless, the keyboard feels of high quality, which is particularly due to its high weight. This makes it very stable on my desk.
For the keycaps, Epomaker chose PBT keycaps. They feel sturdy and after just two days they look like I’ve been using them for weeks. Thanks to hotswap switches, keycaps and switches can be exchanged easily and with little effort.
Also positive: The USB-C port on the back is built so that you can use any USB cable for charging.
software
When it comes to software, the TH80 Pro uses software from Epomaker. The basic functions can be accessed directly via the central menu, many other functions are hidden in other menus. You can use the “Share” item to download and use RGB profiles, key assignments and macros from other users. Logitech also offers a similar function.
What is annoying, however, is that the software cannot be adjusted in size and otherwise seems a bit confusing. Also a shame: it is only available in English.
On the next page you can read everything about the ergonomics and the keys on the keyboard. In the conclusion you can read who I can recommend the keyboard to.