Page 4 - Conclusion
The Epomaker RT80 mechanical keyboard has many great features. The retro look is quite nice, but updated with many modern amenities like the RGB LEDs providing a great underglow between the keys. The wireless connectivity is good with both the 2.4 GHz option and Bluetooth. Typing on the Epomaker RT80 was a good experience, with a satisfying sound and responsiveness. The switches and keycaps are well-made, which should make it a long lasting keyboard. Epomaker also made an effort to include many different layers within the keyboard to help dampen the sound and improve the vibration absorption. The plastic housing is strong as well, but keep in mind it is still plastic, and will not be as durable as an aluminum build. The small screen on the keyboard was a disappointment. The touch features are responsive, but actually using the screen was incredibly difficult. The instructions were unclear with how the screen works and what it is for. Furthermore, the Bluetooth connection did suffer some delay with regular input. Lastly, the software was a letdown. It was mostly usable, but figuring out how to use the small screen was a real hassle. For the price, the RT80 comes in at $96 USD. This is a pretty good price for a mostly well-functioning mechanical keyboard, but key improvements can be made to enhance the overall experience.
Epomaker provided this product to APH Networks for the purpose of evaluation.
APH Networks Review Focus Summary:
7/10 means Great product with many advantages and certain insignificant drawbacks, but should be considered before purchasing.
6/10 means A product with its advantages, but drawbacks should not be ignored before purchasing.
-- Final APH Networks Numeric Rating is 6.5/10
Please note that the APH Networks Numeric Rating system is based off our proprietary guidelines in the Review Focus, and should not be compared to other publications.
The Epomaker RT80 is a great typing experience, but its software requires some development.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look - Hardware and Software
3. A Closer Look - Disassembly and Internals
4. Conclusion
