EPOMAKER Galaxy100 QMK/VIA Wireless Gaming Keyboard, Aluminum Shell, Bluetooth/2.4Ghz/USB-C, Pre-Lubed Hot-Swappable Linear Switches, NKRO, RGB Backlit (Black, Wisteria Linear Switch)

This is my first time buying a mechanical keyboard brand new, not secondhand off Amazon or eBay, and I couldn’t be happier with the choice. I’ve used a few different keyboards before—starting with a wired Logitech, then moving on to a Keychron K1 Slim Profile. That one was fine, but the ultra-thin, chiclet-style keys made it a little tougher to get used to for long typing sessions. There was no real curvature to the keys, so it didn’t do much for muscle memory.I’m not super into the custom keyboard world, and I don’t know a ton about switches or keycap quality, but this thing blows every keyboard I’ve used out of the water.The standout feature? The build quality.The entire body is made of metal—something you almost never see in this price range. Most keyboards around this price point are plastic, plain and simple. The metal frame was 90% of why I bought it, and it did not disappoint. It’s got a solid weight to it and feels incredibly durable. This is the kind of keyboard that stays on your desk for years. I wouldn’t travel with it—way too hefty for that—but as a permanent setup piece, it’s perfect.Typing experience? Smooth and satisfying.The keys sound great—soft, muted clicks with none of the harsh clatter you might associate with mechanical boards. The default keycaps are a neutral tone that goes nicely with my setup (I’m using a white monitor currently), and while they’re not see-through, they still look clean and well-made.A few small drawbacks worth mentioning:• The included software didn’t recognize the keyboard at all on my system. That means I couldn’t customize anything—not even rebind the volume knob (which I believe is supposed to be customizable). This might just be a firmware thing, but it was frustrating.• The LEDs underneath the keys are okay, but the keys themselves are solid (not translucent), so the lighting doesn’t shine through the legends like it does on other boards I’ve used. Not a dealbreaker, but something to be aware of if RGB is important to you.Overall:If you’re looking for a high-quality, metal-frame mechanical keyboard without jumping into the $200+ range, this is absolutely it. It’s easily the best-built keyboard I’ve owned, and despite the software issues, I love typing on it. Would buy again in a heartbeat.

The app you download to program macros and color sets isn't the most beginner friendly, but outside of that this is a solidly built, hefty keyboard with a really nice sound. Very smooth, not too loud, and keystrokes are very responsive while either typing or gaming. The layout takes a little getting use to if you are only familiar with the standard full-size layout, but the benefits outweigh that by a long shot. So far the battery life has been great for me, but having the option to use it wired, wireless, or bluetooth really overrides battery for me personally.

The media could not be loaded. It had been awhile since I’ve looked into mechanical keyboards. I had been using an old wired mechanical Logitech board for the last 7 or so years. Somehow I started seeing stuff about “thock” and decided to see what it was all about. This particular board caught my eye because the case is aluminum, it has a numpad with a large 0 button, and the switches are well regarded.Long story short, it’s great. I’m not much of an ASMR kind of person, but I LOVE the way it feels to type on and the way it sounds. I find it rewarding to write an email. I use it as my work keyboard and it’s not so loud to bother those around me (I’ve even been told the sound is kind of soothing).A few minor things:1) It’s heavy. This honestly isn’t at all a drawback for me, but I could see it being something to consider if you’re plan on toting it around frequently2) The initial connection when you’re turning your computer on is a little delayed. It takes a couple seconds before it “wakes up” and you can start typing. Not a huge deal, and no delay once you’re going (this happens to me both using Bluetooth and 2.4)3) I wish it had a slot where I could store the 2.4 dongle when not in use4) I wasn’t crazy about the pinkish key caps so I switched it out for a set.Im a very basic user and haven’t messed with any kind of button mapping, so I can’t speak to that.Overall I’m super happy with it and it’s already got me wanting the same board or something similar to replace my Logitech at home.