By: Jadon Lee
October 17, 2025
I am currently sitting in the corner of the room, and nobody knows I am actually writing a review. For all of you who can recognize the meme template, I really hope that there is an image in your head right now. You may think that writing in a loud party environment might be bad for my focus, but I surprisingly do well with loud noise. Functionally, it is just extra loud white noise to me. Oddly enough, it is giving me a strange burst of inspiration, especially since I had no clue what to write for this introduction. So, I decided to simply embrace the moment and draw from what is around me. Sometimes, going back to the basics -- with just a bit of flair -- can be the best approach. That is exactly the philosophy behind the Epomaker HE68 Lite. The HE68 Lite is a budget friendly Hall effect keyboard that offers advanced features while going back to the basics when it comes to keyboard design. Sometimes simplicity is all you really need. Will the Epomaker HE68 Lite be able to impress me with its specialized features? Keep reading to find out!
Our review unit of the Epomaker HE68 Lite came alongside the HE80 in tightly wrapped plastic that covered many layers of bubble wrap underneath. The box was shipped to us here in Calgary, Alberta from Shenzhen, China via a YunExpess. The shipping process was decent, having a few scuffs and marks on the package. I was not worried about the condition of the product itself, as there was no noticeable damage.
The Epomaker HE68 Lite’s box design is relatively modern, using blue, white, and black. The front displays the HE68 Lite on the right side of the box, having Epomaker branding on the top left. The bottom displays the product name alongside some features. The side of the box shows some specifications. Personally, I do not mind this, as I appreciate the lack of clutter, and the simple design is easy to navigate.
Before we continue, here are the specifications for the Epomaker HE68 Lite, as specified by the manufacturer’s website:
Brand: Epomaker
Mode: 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 Stabilizers
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
Keycap 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 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 software
Programmable: Yes, the HE68 Lite keyboard comes with software for Windows and Mac
Anti-Ghosting: N-Key Rollover
Compatibility: Mac/WIN/Android
Keyboard Dimensions: 32.2cm in Length, 12cm in Width, 4cm in Height
Keyboard Weight: 0.65kg
Out of the box, you will receive the Epomaker HE68 Lite keyboard with a cable, keycap/switch puller, extra switches and screws, hand strap with accessories, and a user manual. The keyboard is wrapped in foam to prevent any surface scratches. I was quite pleased when it came to packaging. The quality of the packaging is better than most manufacturers’, as the foam usage surrounds the majority of the keyboard.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look - Hardware and Software
3. A Closer Look - Disassembly and Internals
4. Conclusion
