Introduction (Does It Do What It Should)

It seems like I’m always reviewing these Epomaker keyboards, and they come in a lot of models. I was lucky enough to review the AULA, which I will get to.

Our Review of the Epomaker HE68 Keyboard

I have to admit, this is the first only wired keyboard that I have reviewed from this company, but just because you need to hook it up with a wire doesn’t make it inferior. The HE68 combines Hall Effect switches with 0.01 mm adjustable actuation and 5-layer sound ampening, delivering ultra-precise, “creamy keystrokes” for competitive gaming.

So, I don’t know what “creamy keystrokes” means, but I’ll get to the features. It has a 65 percent 68-key layout, and it is a gaming keyboard with a hall effect switch, which means there is a 0 dead zone. There is also 8K polling and 128Khz Scan rate, and there are Shine-through PBT keycaps with 2-layer A-RGB backlight.

Yes, I demonstrate what kind of lighting that it has, and there are quite a lot of options. Oh yes, and I should also mention that it comes with this really cool strap, and you can see me demonstrate that, as far as the installation is concerned.

You can get this on the Epomaker site for a price of $49.99.

Our Review of the Epomaker Galaxy 100 Lite Keyboard

So, let’s talk about the Galaxy Lite, not to be confused with any type of phone that Samsung makes. No, this is a gasket-mounted aluminum built and 5-layer sound dampening with pre-lubed linear switches, which delivers a “creamy, thocky typing experience” enhanced by QMK/VIA customization and 8000 mAh battery for wireless action.

Man, I keep copying the website to get this info, but can you blame me? Lets get the stats out of the way with 1800 ANSI US layout gaming keyboard with knob, and that knob does work very well. Oh, and then there’s full customization with QMK/VIA compatibility.

Then there is a aluminum gasket-mount structure for optimal comfort. Oh, and I definitely had some demos of that RGB lighting for sure, as well as the whole connectivity with the Bluetooth and dongle thing.

If you want it, get it on the Epomaker site for about $109.99.

Facts About The Company

Remember when I said that I didn’t know why it was called Epomaker, well, it is actually short for Epoch of Makers. The company is committed to providing feature-packed keyboards for every mechanical keyboard enthusiast.

What Does This Company Make?

In case you can’t tell, Epomaker makes keyboards. Oh, they also make the Switches and Keycaps for them, too. They also make the accessories for the keyboards as well. Now, I just found out that this company makes Mice, so perhaps I should review some of those.

Just the Specs, Man

If you’re the type that needs this info, this section is for you!

Specs of the Epomaker HE68 Keyboard

Brand
EPOMAKER
Model
HE68 Lite
Version
HE68 Lite Magnetic Keyboard, Wired Gaming Keyboard
LAYOUT
65% ANSI US Layout
Number of Keys
68 keys
Battery
No Battery
Connectivity
Cable Wired (USB A to USB C)
Switch Between Mac and WIN
No physical switch, and HE68 Lite automatically switch to the correct OS mode.
Case Material
ABS Plastic
Plate Material
PC Plastic
Flex-Cut
No Flex-Cut
Stabilizers
Plate-Mount Stabilizer
Mounting Structure
Tray-Mount
PCB Thickness
1.6mm
Sound Dampening
PRO Sandwich Foam, IXPE Switch Pad, PET Sound-Enhancement Pad, Switch Socket Pad, Bottom Foam
Keycaps Profile
Cherry Profile
Keycaps Material
PBT Plastic
Keycaps Manufacturing Technique
Double-Shot
Switch
Hall Effect Switch
RGB
A-RGB Technic, South-facing, per-key RGB
Polling Rate
8000Hz
Scan Rate
128Khz
Latency
0.125ms
Adjustable Travel
0.1mm to 3.4mm, per 0.01mm
SOCD (Snap Key)
Yes, the HE68 Lite Keyboard supports SOCD.
DKS & MT
Yes, the HE68 Lite Keyboard supports dynamic keystroke and mod tap function.
Dead-Zone
HE68 Lite keyboard supports zero dead-zones, and the dead zone is adjustable between 0 to 1mm in the software.
Programmable
Yes, the HE68 Lite keyboard comes with software for Windows and Mac.
Anti-Ghosting
Yes, the HE68 Lite keyboard supports N-Key Rollover.
Compatibility
Mac/WIN/Android
Keyboard Dimensions
32.2cm in Length, 12cm in Width, 4cm in Height.
Keyboard Weight
0.65kg
Switch Specifications
Switch Name
Epomaker Clear Mag Switch
Switch Type
Magnetic Hall Effect Switch
Initial Force
25gf Min
Trigger Force
37±5gf
Bottom-out Force
45gf Max
Trigger Travel
Adjustable in EPOMAKER Software from 0.1mm to 3.4mm, per 0.01mm
Total Travel
3.4±0.1mm
Initial Magnetic Flux (if PCB is 1.6mm thick)
90±10Gs
End Magnetic Flux (if PCB is 1.6mm thick)
550±50Gs
Stem Material
Green POM
Top Material
Transparent PC
Bottom Base Material
Green PA
Lubed or Not
Lubed in Factory
Spring Length
18mm
Life Spans
1,000,000,000

Specs of the Epomaker Galaxy 100 Lite Keyboard

Brand
EPOMAKER
Model
Galaxy100 Lite
Layout
1800 96% ANSI US Layout
Number of Keys
100 keys and 1 knob
Battery
8000mAh
Connectivity
Cable Wired, 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.0
Compatibility
Mac/WIN/Android (Not compatible with PS4/PS5/Switch)
Front Height
1.95cm
Typing Angle
About 7 degrees
Case Material
Powder Spraying CNC Aluminum Alloy
Plate Material
PP Plate
Flex-Cut
Partial Flex-Cut (horizontal)
Stabilizers
Plate-Mount Stabilizer. (Not compatible with Screw-in Stabilizer)
Mounting Structure
Gasket-Mount
PCB Thickness
1.2mm
Sound Dampening
5 layers: Poron sandwich pad, IXPE switch pad, PET sound enhancement pad, EMDP switch socket pad, PET bottom pad
Keycaps Profile
Cherry
Keycaps Material
PBT Plastic
Keycaps Manufacturing technique
Dye-Sub
Switch
5-pin Pre-Lubed Linear Switch
Hot swappable
Yes, 3/5-pin mechanical switches
RGB
South-facing, per-key RGB
Polling Rate
1000Hz (USB, 2.4Ghz), 125Hz (Bluetooth 5.0)
Latency
2.81ms (USB), 4.72ms (2.4Ghz wireless), 15ms (Bluetooth 5.0)
Anti-Ghosting
N-Key Rollover
Keyboard Dimensions
40.5*13.78*3.23cm
Keyboard Weight
1.66kg

Switch Specifications
Switch Name
Feker Marble White Switch
Switch Type
5-pin Linear, Factory Lubed
Trigger Force
42±3 gf
Bottom-out Force
47±5 gf
Pre-Travel
2.0±0.3mm
Total Travel
3.5±0.3mm
Spring
20mm
Lifespan
5,000,000
Switch Name
Epomaker Wisteria Linear Switch
Switch Type
5-pin Linear, Factory Lubed
Trigger Force
45±3 gf
Bottom-out Force
62±5 gf
Pre-Travel
2.0±0.3mm
Total Travel
3.6±0.3mm
Spring
20.4 mm
Lifespan
5,000,000

If there is something on this that I didn’t cover, please let me know.

Okay, Get To The Unboxing Already!

Maybe I Want It, But Is There Anything Else Like It? Maybe For A Lower Price? Please?

I’m going to be looking at gaming keyboards rather than the regular type. For example, the Everest Max Gaming Keyboard. Then there is the Cherry XTRFY K5V2 Gaming Keyboard Compact. Then there is the Drop ALT Mechanical Keyboard, not to mention the ROCCAT Magma Mini. Then there is the Cooler Master CK720 Gaming Keyboard.