This mechanical keyboard is excellent. It is great quality, heavy and sturdy, and looks super cute too. The colour is lovely, and all the keys are smooth and responsive. It has three total height settings too so you can adjust it to suit your needs, and can be connected via bluetooth or through the little USB dongle it has. It was super easy to connect and get started with right out of the box too. The keys are great and very sensitive. They have a somewhat "soft-touch" feel to them and they click really nicely. The click sound is also slightly soft, so not echo-y or harsh, but smooth and consistent. If you watch any ASMR videos, this is the ideal keyboard for that kind of sound. Just consistent and satisfying tip taps. The keyboard itself also just functions super well. I don't use it for gaming specifically, but it has been a joy to use for any of my computer tasks. No issues with lag or sticking inputs or anything like that. It is also more sensitive and responsive than my previous keyboard, so it requires little pressure to use, which actually does make an impact over extended periods on the computer. The backlight effect is also fun, bright but not uncomfortable or blinding, and is adjustable to your preferred colour or cycle. It adds just another little extra fun feature to an already great mechanical keyboard. As a bonus, it also includes three extra key capacitors and a key remover to make customization or repair super easy. I definitely recommend this. Read more

I'll begin with the main minor negative aspect of the EPOMAKER Cypher 96 Wireless Gaming Keyboard and that is the fact that the keyboard is a US layout not a UK layout. If you're OK with that, then frankly this is a cracking little keyboard. It comes well packaged in a branded box and there is a fair amount of weight to it, usually an indication of great quality. Inside the box is there is the keyboard itself, a key remover, some spare key mechanisms, a USB cable and dongle and a manual, but to be honest the manual isn't that great. It is rechargeable and can be connected wirelessly via WiFi or Bluetooth, or it can be connected wired using the supplied cable, the latter being our preferred option. Wirelessly, it can be connected to up to three different devices. The first thing we had to figure out was how to set the clock as the instructions are not in the manual. After a bit of head scratching, we decided to Google it and happened across some Epomaker software to download from the web. Once this was downloaded this opened the door to configure the keyboard to just how we wanted it. Whilst it's a bit hidden away, there is the option in the software to get the keyboard clock to sync with the PC clock which worked, so we now have the correct time showing on the keyboard clock. Furthermore, the software offers various other ways to configure the keyboard to your personal liking, with many different options including for example changing your macros and configuring the LED lights in multiple ways. It's even possible to configure each individual key to light up a different colour should you wish to. The calculator, whilst nice to have, is a bit gimmicky as one has to hold down a couple of keys to use it, making it a bit fiddly, so in all honesty it's easier to just open the PC calculator and use that. Other than the aforementioned niggles, the keyboard looks super cool and is user-friendly. It makes that wonderful mechanical sound when the keys are pressed, so more for gaming or home office use than for communal office use where the keyboard tapping might disturb colleagues. Moreover, it's really smooth and responsive and the quality is excellent. All in all, we really like this keyboard and to date have been very impressed with the quality, how it looks and how it functions. It's a really good, solid, functional keyboard. We are extremely satisfied with it. Read more

Ho iniziato a lavorare nel mondo dell'informatica con un vecchio IBM PS2 e, nonostante tutti i computer che mi sono trovato ad utilizzare nella mia lunga carriera lavorativa (ed anche ludica), nel cuore mi è sempre rimasta la tastiera di quel vecchio IBM. Da quando ho scoperto le tastiere meccaniche ho ritrovato il gusto di digitare al computer, il click emesso da ogni tasto è qualcosa di unico, e mai altrettanta soddisfazione mi hanno dato le tastiere più moderne ma terribilmente silenzione. Ho quindi deciso di provare questa tastiera Epomaker nella variante Wisteria Linear, sia per le ragioni suddette che per provarla con alcuni giochi che necessitano di tastiera e mouse. Ha un'ampia gamma di funzionalità ed è davvero particolare la calcolatrice integrata. La costruzione di qualità e un po' più pesante delle altre tastiere che ho provato, il che, ricordando sempre la tastiera IBM, per me è un fattore assolutamente positivo. Bellissimi la combinazione di colori e la sensibilità al tocco. Purtroppo è da tenere in considerazione che si tratta di un layout di tastiera fisico americano che non tutti conoscono o ne sono abituati, anche con l'app, anche se è utile per le scorciatoie. Funziona bene con il mio pc windows da lavoro ma anche con la mia Asus Rog Ally per il gioco. La durata della batteria finora è ottima. Il prezzo rispetto a tastiere simili è assolutamente conveniente, al momento è di 115€ ma spesso (come adesso) c'è la possibilità di applicare sconti... ed in questi casi diventa assolutamente un best buy! Read more

Ce clavier sans fil m'a agréablement surpris par sa qualité de fabrication et sa réactivité. La frappe est fluide, les switchs sont bien calibrés et le bruit des touches, bien que mécanique, reste agréable sans être trop bruyant. J'apprécie particulièrement la connectivité multiple (Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz et USB-C), qui me permet de l'utiliser sur différents appareils sans souci. Le rétroéclairage RGB est un vrai plus et offre une belle personnalisation, même si l’application pour le configurer aurait pu être plus intuitive. Petit bémol : le clavier est un peu plus haut que mes précédents modèles, donc un repose-poignet peut être utile pour un meilleur confort. Dans l’ensemble, c’est un excellent choix pour les joueurs et ceux qui recherchent un clavier robuste et réactif ! Read more

I recently had the chance to try out the EPOMAKER Cypher 96, and I was pleasantly surprised from the moment it arrived. The packaging is quite minimalistic, but it’s secure and does a great job of protecting the keyboard during shipping. One of the first things that stood out was its weight — the keyboard feels impressively solid at around 2.7 lbs. Although the housing is made of plastic instead of metal, it still has a sturdy, high-quality feel. Inside the box, you’ll find a few spare switches, a keycap + switch puller, and a standard USB-C cable. It is a compact full-size keyboard albeit in a 96% layout, allowing you to save space on your desk while still keeping all the full keyboard features. You also get the usual full number pad, which can function as a calculator thanks to the screen above it. This feature is actually very handy if you need a calculator, and the screen also displays the time and connection mode when not in use as a calculator. The keyboard supports tri-mode connectivity (BT, RF and Cable) and there is a manual toggle switch on the right side for quick device switching, and it works flawlessly. You still do get the standard FN 1, 2 and 3 for Bluetooth and FN 4 for the RF. The 2.4GHz dongle is conveniently hidden under the left side keyboard stand. The USB port is located in the back middle of keyboard. The keycaps feel nice and solid, and the overall color scheme of the keys and keyboard is subtle. Unlike some keyboards that scream "gaming," the design is more understated, though it may be prone to showing dirt and dust over time compared to darker-colored keyboards. The font on the keycaps is minimal and easy to read. Typing on them feels solid and comfortable as well. I opted for the Flamingo switches, which are 5-pin linear switches with a very light actuation force of 35gf (according to the manufacturer). While they don’t feel excessively light, they are smooth to type on, with a nice, soft bottoming-out and rebounding action. The keyboard also features a gasket mount, which softens the keycap bottoming out and provides a satisfying, soft cluck sound allowing a very enjoyable and comfortable typing experience. It’s worth noting that the keyboard has south-facing LEDs, so if you plan to swap the switches, keep that in mind. The keyboard also has a subtle side LED glow along the edges. Since the keycaps aren’t pudding keycaps and the space is minimal due to the compact layout, the RGB is not very visible but still provides a nice, subtle effect. Overall, the EPOMAKER Cypher 96 is more of a productivity-oriented keyboard that excels in office environments with its gasket mount, subtle RGB lighting, muted key sound, and number pad calculator. That said it also features NKRO (n-key rollover), for fast typing or gaming, offering a discreet option for gaming. At the time of writing, with its price point under $100, it’s an excellent value being a versatile, multi-functional keyboard. Read more