EPOMAKER SKYLOONG SK61 61 Keys Hot Swappable Mechanical Keyboard with RGB Backlit, NKRO, water-resistant, Type-C Cable for Win/Mac/Gaming (Gateron Optical Red, Panda)


EPOMAKER

With hot-swappable Gateron Optical Switches, make every press feel exactly the way you want it!

SK61 PANDA

The SK61/61S is now hot-swappable! A rare feature among mechanical keyboards, this means you can easily change out your optical switches for a different type, without any soldering or effort. Want a different typing feel or sound? Simply change out the switches, and you can have a completely different tactile experience! This also extends the lifespan of the keyboard as you can easily switch out the components without throwing out the entire keyboard.

Fully Programmable&16.8 million RGB Backlight

SK61 PANDA

You can reprogram any key on the SK61 to make custom macros and add layers for extra function. To further personalize your typing experience, you can expand up to three FN function keys. Your macros and layout mapping will forever revolutionize how you interact with your program softwares and games.

The SK61/61S features RGB lighting with 16.8 million LED colors, rhythm, and sound lighting combinations, with additional key-programming and macro-creation for three definable layers. With 16.8 million colors in RGB lights, you can download additional lighting effects to the library and easily use them through the lighting effects driver. Simply connect the keyboard using the USB cable to access effects and software updates. Our database is constantly updating with different lighting effects. Enjoy a more immersive and colorful typing and gaming experience.

Gateron Optical Switch-Custom As You Wish!

SK61 PANDA

About SKYLOONG

With the motto of “Personalized Customization”, Skyloong has always focused on research and development for the production of better mechanical keyboards that meet the personalized typing experiences of customers. Being the manufacturer for many of the world’s most famous and reputable mechanical keyboard brands, Skyloong has been praised around the world for its excellence in hardware and software development. Epomaker has teamed up with Skyloong to put together the best portable mechanical keyboard, and we could not be more thrilled to have Skyloong’s time-tested skills and expertise for this project. Skyloong will continue to aim to become the greatest international manufacturer of mechanical keyboards and to deliver the best personalized typing experience.

About EPOMAKLER

Composed of a team of young gamers, software engineers, and product designers who love tech gadgets, we set out to develop the best products that encapsulate personality, functionality, and affordability. Unsatisfied with the keyboards currently out there, we have created our own ultimate portable, wireless and fully-customizable mechanical keyboard to meet all of your daily needs. Our promise is to deliver a keyboard that meets all of your workflow needs, with a fashionable style, and a budget-friendly value.

Gateron switches are popular around the world for their durability and distinct tactile and sonic characteristics. We offer the Gateron Optical switches, which have a much smoother press than traditional Gateron switches, and have a longer lifespan of 100 million keystrokes.

Specs

  • Switch: Gateron Optical Switch (Blue/Brown/Red /Black Switch)
  • Connection: USB Type-C
  • Material: PBT + ABS
  • Cable: 1.5m USB Cable
  • Size: 295 * 105 * 45mm
  • Weight: 768g
  • Note: The hotswap feature only apply to Gateron optical switches

SK61 SK61S SK64 SK64S SK66 SK66S
Bluetooth
RGB
Switch Gateron Optical Switch Gateron Optical Switch Gateron Optical Switch Gateron Optical Switch Gateron Optical Switch Gateron Optical Switch
Hotswappable
Keys 61 keys 61 keys 64 keys 64 keys 66 keys 66 keys


Weight: 600 g
Dimensions: 30 x 10.8 x 4 cm; 600 Grams
Brand: EPOMAKER
Colour: Panda
Batteries Included: No
Manufacture: EPOMAKER
Colour: Panda
Reference: Epomaker SK61

172 Responses

  1. Anonymous says:

     Italy

    Golden Review Award: 6 From Our Usersciao a tutti sto scrivendo la recensione dalla mia nuova tastiera EPOMAKER SK 61 colore panda.
    Allora quando mi e arrivata la tastiera Amazon l’ha impacchettata bene come al solito, aperta la confezione della tastiera in primo piano ti trovi la tastiera nella plastica, sotto alla tastiera trovi il manuale di tutti i tasti di funzione e trovi anche una parte dedicata al software della tastiera. Il software si presenta bene con la sua interfaccia moderna, ho provato a giocare ad alcuni giochi tipo minecraft, Fortnite, COD warzone, e osu! e devo dire che gli switch gialli sono molto comodi e hanno un suono veramente spettacolare (sono adatti anche per fare sound ASMR) il layout della tastiera e italiano mi pare, e ho notato che gli switch e gli stabilizzatori sono lubrificati quindi e un punto a favore. Parlando del keycap puller e dello switch puller mi sono trovato benissimo nel rimuovere sia i tasti che gli switch.
    poi per il design come dicono in tanti sembra quello della Anne pro 2 che anche quella l’ho provata a casa di un mio amico ed spettacolare. spero di essere stato utile con questa mia recensione la consiglio molto questo prodotto.

  2. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Perfect keyboard switches are a bit bad but for the price that was expected the stabilisers were alright but for the price could have been a little better but would recommend

    It’s a good keyboard

  3. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    It is very easy to use. Minor tweaks can be done. Can be reprogrammed and remapped. Very fun to use

  4. Anonymous says:

     Germany

    It took me a while to get used to the new key profile, but now I just love it. Went for the red linear and they feel smooth, I have heavy hands and they barely action by accident, I believe yellow and black have less resistance and I would be pushing keys just by laying my hands on the KB.

  5. Yvonne3996 says:

     United Kingdom

    Very nice keyboard for starters as not too expensive but gives room to those who want to experiment with keyboard styles and changing switches etc I really like how compact it is and looks very smart on the desk. Keys feel nice, maybe a tad wobbly but you don’t notice unless you are looking for it and it honestly does the job perfectly fine. Would recommend!!

  6. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Bought as a birthday present for grandson. He is quite happy with it.

  7. Anonymous says:

     Italy

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersTutto bene.
    L’entrata usb-c balla un po’ e il cavo in dotazione ha l’attacco che avanza un pochino, non so quale dei due sia costruito in maniera anomala, comunque nulla di grave sembra solido e saldo dopo aver fatto i miei personalissimi “stress test”.

    L’illuminazione abbastanza inutile dato che i tasti non hanno i simboli trasparenti, ma stampati. Ho risolto mettendo quelli della vecchia tastiera corsair (solo le lettere, dato che era nel formato italiano e questa nel formato internazionale, quindi venuto un bel mix)

    Funziona perfettamente

  8. TristaHendricks says:

     United Kingdom

    its the best keyboard i ever reviewed and i review a ton so its top quality.and i recommend putting brown switches and putting foam under it makes it sound so nice

  9. Anonymous says:

     United States

    The board is really good for gaming and typing. The red switches are really light and easy to press. I did not experience any fatigue while typing for hours and it has been a good purchase so far. The case is a hard plastic with an aluminum plate which makes it really sturdy and flex-proof. RGB is vibrant, but lacking in variation patterns and only can be fixed with their terrible downloadable software. Since RGB doesn’t matter to me, its fine.

    The only problem I have with the board is the stabilizers. They’re obviously cheap and rattly because of the board’s price, but its something I would like to point out if you’re looking to buy this either stock or planning to mod it. So spend extra bucks for another set of stabs and lube/dielectric grease.

    Overall, I like this board for which I bought it at on sale/discount, you will have a solid budget keyboard for gaming and typing in the 60% layout.

  10. By Ron Lieber says:

     Mexico

    Est muy bonito!. Tena un presupuesto bastante limitado y otros teclados de un precio similar o menor no me convencan, y al final me arriesgu a comprar por este teclado con switch black y al llegar a mi casa supero mis expectativas. La sensacin al typeo es gratificante y siento que los estabilizadores son muy buenos.

    La nica pega que tiene el teclado es en la tecla Shift, ya de por s el switch black es pesadito, por alguna razn la tecla en s no baja fluidamente con la misma suavidad que las otras teclas y es como typear una piedra. En la practica es muy cansado jugar algo que con ese botn sea el Sprint, te termina lastimando. De resto todo muy bien.

  11. Anonymous says:

     Mexico

    Est muy bonito!. Tena un presupuesto bastante limitado y otros teclados de un precio similar o menor no me convencan, y al final me arriesgu a comprar por este teclado con switch black y al llegar a mi casa supero mis expectativas. La sensacin al typeo es gratificante y siento que los estabilizadores son muy buenos.

    La nica pega que tiene el teclado es en la tecla Shift, ya de por s el switch black es pesadito, por alguna razn la tecla en s no baja fluidamente con la misma suavidad que las otras teclas y es como typear una piedra. En la practica es muy cansado jugar algo que con ese botn sea el Sprint, te termina lastimando. De resto todo muy bien.

  12. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    i will say the keyboard is great for the price, be aware it comes with optical switches which are not 3 pin or 5 pin, the program is bit of a hassle to get working at the start but after that its all good

    great hotswap keyboard for the price

  13. Anonymous says:

     Italy

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our Users…a questo prezzo ci avrei preso qualcosa di molto meglio qualitativamente parlando.
    Era un regalo e mi stato chiesto cos, ma avrei sicuramente acquistato altro.
    Una nota positiva alla scelta, in fase di acquisto, del tipo di switch.
    Per il resto, una tastiera di media qualit ad un presso troppo elevato per quello che si riceve.

  14. Anonymous says:

     Germany

    Very nice keyboard with a basic design (which is something I like)
    The keyboard is made with a hard plastic, very hard material, which is nice and give me an expectation about the durability.
    In the box, I receive a keys disassembly kit, and keys for MAC.

    The cons, which make me take a star is:
    Manual: is not very good written, could be hard for people who’s experienced in computes in general
    Keys retro light: the keys dont let the light from the keyboard pass throw it. And this is worst than don’t have lights. Once in dark rooms you will not able to see the keys.

    I truly recommend for programmers and people experience in computer. I plan to buy the version with arrow keys and blue tooth for the same mark.

  15. Anonymous says:

     Germany

    Very nice keyboard with a basic design (which is something I like)
    The keyboard is made with a hard plastic, very hard material, which is nice and give me an expectation about the durability.
    In the box, I receive a keys disassembly kit, and keys for MAC.

    The cons, which make me take a star is:
    Manual: is not very good written, could be hard for people who’s experienced in computes in general
    Keys retro light: the keys dont let the light from the keyboard pass throw it. And this is worst than don’t have lights. Once in dark rooms you will not able to see the keys.

    I truly recommend for programmers and people experience in computer. I plan to buy the version with arrow keys and blue tooth for the same mark.

  16. SummerConnal says:

     Germany

    Very nice keyboard with a basic design (which is something I like)
    The keyboard is made with a hard plastic, very hard material, which is nice and give me an expectation about the durability.
    In the box, I receive a keys disassembly kit, and keys for MAC.

    The cons, which make me take a star is:
    Manual: is not very good written, could be hard for people who’s experienced in computes in general
    Keys retro light: the keys dont let the light from the keyboard pass throw it. And this is worst than don’t have lights. Once in dark rooms you will not able to see the keys.

    I truly recommend for programmers and people experience in computer. I plan to buy the version with arrow keys and blue tooth for the same mark.

  17. Anonymous says:

     Germany

    Very nice keyboard with a basic design (which is something I like)
    The keyboard is made with a hard plastic, very hard material, which is nice and give me an expectation about the durability.
    In the box, I receive a keys disassembly kit, and keys for MAC.

    The cons, which make me take a star is:
    Manual: is not very good written, could be hard for people who’s experienced in computes in general
    Keys retro light: the keys dont let the light from the keyboard pass throw it. And this is worst than don’t have lights. Once in dark rooms you will not able to see the keys.

    I truly recommend for programmers and people experience in computer. I plan to buy the version with arrow keys and blue tooth for the same mark.

  18. Anonymous says:

     France

    Golden Review Award: 29 From Our UsersSuper clavier, j’adore le petit panda
    Pour ceux qui ne savent pas encore s’ils veulent passer au qwerty, je vous met quelques raccourcis claviers pour faire vos accents sur ce clavier :
    = ‘ + e
    = fn + echap + e
    = maj + ‘ + e
    = maj + 6 + e
    = ‘ + c

  19. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    gb isnt the best still really good also all keycaps are same level so takes a little getting used to but over really good, nice and quite and feels really good to type with and game

  20. RickyRustdgwp says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    The keyboard itself is great, amazing build quality, very solid and good quality,
    shame the keyboard is hotswappable yet is an optical board as there isn’t a great variaty of switches, software is pretty complicated but isn’t too hard to get your head around, switches are great and sound amazing

  21. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Got mine with reds and overall, I am pretty satisfied for what I paid. Its got some nice double shot pbt keycaps which feel great to type on. I plan on lubing it and foam modding it but straight out the box stock it doesn’t sound too bad at all. Only complaint which is why I knock a star off is the rgb has this weird red under glow which I presume might be from the optical switches but I don’t know. I’m not really one for Rgb though so I don’t mind but to those who do care look at the picture above. It’s only really noticeable when on a solid color. Otherwise this is a great board and I definitely recommend to those looking for a great budget option!

    Got mine with reds and overall, I am pretty satisfied for what I paid. Its got some nice double shot pbt keycaps which feel great to type on. I plan on lubing it and foam modding it but straight out the box stock it doesn't sound too bad at all. Only complaint which is why I knock a star off is the rgb has this weird red under glow which I presume might be from the optical switches but I don't know. I'm not really one for Rgb though so I don't mind but to those who do care look at the picture above. It's only really noticeable when on a solid color. Otherwise this is a great board and I definitely recommend to those looking for a great budget option!

  22. EpifaniaCantero says:

     Canada

    Hotswappable with only gateron optical switches
    Keys feel very sturdy and keyboard sounds very good (Gateron optical reds)
    I’ve noticed 0 chatter and have had no issues with keys not registering properly.

  23. MajorKearney says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    This keyboard is perfect for new mechanical users looking for a top range 60% keyboard. It takes a while getting used too, but personally, i find it perfect to use!

  24. SusannaClaude says:

     Italy

    Stile molto bello, mancano alcuni tasti perch non una tastiera estesa standard, ma una versione ridotta, adatta per gamer.
    Presa per il rumore molto gradevole degli switch tranne lo spazio che ha un suono pi meccanico rispetto agli altri tasti.
    Prezzo non economicissimo

    Bella tastiera per game

  25. ElvisCansler says:

     Canada

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our UsersOK, So this Keybord is phenomenal. Optical Switches are so smooth. I was previously using the GMMK with Gateron Clears Lubed With Krytox 205g0 and Clipped stabs lubed with dielectric grease. Was a good board but not compared to this. I can’t explain it. The Difference is the Housing This is a really hard Plastic For the Sk61, Gmmk i believe is Aluminum or Metal. Really heavy board. The thing about this keyboard is you have the fastest switches in the world. they are so smooth too. and the sound unlubed is so nice. Pre Lubed stabs which I will re lube and then Lube the Yellows. this will make the feel and sound 10x better then it already is.

    BUDGET GET THIS BOARD!

    Recommendedations: Apply your own lube for stabs. Lube the Yellows. Foam the inside to some it sounds tinny or empty, there’s definitely a echo and lastly, For the stabilizers for my preference I would get Gateron Reds that are heavier actuation to counter miss clicking and just a better feel for the stabs they feel too light for Shift and Space bar to me i would like a little give.

  26. Anonymous says:

     Canada

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our UsersOK, So this Keybord is phenomenal. Optical Switches are so smooth. I was previously using the GMMK with Gateron Clears Lubed With Krytox 205g0 and Clipped stabs lubed with dielectric grease. Was a good board but not compared to this. I can’t explain it. The Difference is the Housing This is a really hard Plastic For the Sk61, Gmmk i believe is Aluminum or Metal. Really heavy board. The thing about this keyboard is you have the fastest switches in the world. they are so smooth too. and the sound unlubed is so nice. Pre Lubed stabs which I will re lube and then Lube the Yellows. this will make the feel and sound 10x better then it already is.

    BUDGET GET THIS BOARD!

    Recommendedations: Apply your own lube for stabs. Lube the Yellows. Foam the inside to some it sounds tinny or empty, there’s definitely a echo and lastly, For the stabilizers for my preference I would get Gateron Reds that are heavier actuation to counter miss clicking and just a better feel for the stabs they feel too light for Shift and Space bar to me i would like a little give.

  27. AdelineMeza says:

     Spai

    No tengo mucha idea de teclados mecnicos, pero necesitaba uno para poder escribir ms rpido, la “tactilidad” de los switches gateron brown es ms real de lo que me imaginaba. Para jugar esta muy bien, por malo que sea el juego empiezas a disfrutarlo de lo exacto que es y el sonido es muy agradable aunque lo voy a lubricar porque suena bastante. El switch hace contacto antes de llegar al fondo con lo que hay que tener cuidado a la hora de escribir pero es cuestin de aconstumbrarse. El teclado se nota bastante contundente y no creo que haga falta una carcasa metlica, si hay cualquier inconveniente en un tiempo lo escribir.

  28. Anonymous says:

     Spai

    No tengo mucha idea de teclados mecnicos, pero necesitaba uno para poder escribir ms rpido, la “tactilidad” de los switches gateron brown es ms real de lo que me imaginaba. Para jugar esta muy bien, por malo que sea el juego empiezas a disfrutarlo de lo exacto que es y el sonido es muy agradable aunque lo voy a lubricar porque suena bastante. El switch hace contacto antes de llegar al fondo con lo que hay que tener cuidado a la hora de escribir pero es cuestin de aconstumbrarse. El teclado se nota bastante contundente y no creo que haga falta una carcasa metlica, si hay cualquier inconveniente en un tiempo lo escribir.

  29. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Really nice color goes well with my desk (gray and white) black switches feel buttery smooth (probably cause its optical) If you need a new keyboard and want something nice get this, for games and typers.

  30. MartaBroger says:

     United Kingdom

    Great size key board looks expensive and it works amazingly! Great buyer super fast dispatch and communicatio

  31. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    So i got the keyboard with the black switches and some keys like the spacebar were prelubed which felt nice, and the keycaps feel amazing and the wear in undetectable but, the issues are the drivers are hard to find and download, the LED lights aren’t the brightest and I do not know if this happened to anyone else but the stabilizers in the spacebar are very bad it really annoyed me at first because it gets hard to type etc. When you press the spacebar slightly on one side of the keyboard it lifts up on the other side and if you do it a couple times you have to press it on the other side so it goes down again, so if you know how to work with a keyboard like change switches, stabilizers, foam mod. band-aid mod it I highly recommend this keyboard because everything else about this keyboard is immaculate!

  32. Anonymous says:

     Italy

    Come sempre consegna puntualissima e merce ben protetta. Tastiera leggera, morbida e compatta, mio figlio entusiasto. Consiglio

  33. BasilGrisham says:

     Mexico

    Muy buen teclado para el precio que se paga, buen sonido, buen tacto.
    Lo nico negativo en mi experiencia es el bluetooth, en mi caso falla a veces y se mantiene presionada una tecla infinitamente. No suelo usarlo sin cable por lo que no es un problema para mi, pero para muchos usuarios el wireless debe ser lo ms importante, para que sea tomado en cuenta.

  34. Anonymous says:

     Italy

    Buon prodotto per uso gaming. Conforme a quanto riportato per qualit e prezzo.

  35. Leo Waldock says:

     Italy

    Buon prodotto per uso gaming. Conforme a quanto riportato per qualit e prezzo.

  36. EthelPaquette says:

     France

    Golden Review Award: 5 From Our UsersEpomaker est un nom se souvenir pour qui aime les claviers.
    des prix ultra abordables on effleure le plaisir du clavier custom.
    Bravo pour le rapport qualit / prix imbattable pour moi.

  37. Troy Media says:

     France

    Golden Review Award: 5 From Our UsersEpomaker est un nom se souvenir pour qui aime les claviers.
    des prix ultra abordables on effleure le plaisir du clavier custom.
    Bravo pour le rapport qualit / prix imbattable pour moi.

  38. Anonymous says:

     Germany

    First of all, for the price, it is a very good product, powerful when you learn to use it and it has the potential to become a very expensive keyboard
    the only downside in my keyboard was the stabilizer of the space bar, i think it was almost faulty, you could push very easy the space bar and very noisy. Also the rest of the stabilisers were very noisy but better in the feeling when pushing it.
    The first easy and cheaper upgrade you can make in the keyboard is place some tape/paper to the stabilisers to move less
    the second easier is to buy some Orings and lower the noise of the key stroke.
    The third easier and cheaper upgrade is to buy some third party stabilisers to replace the original.
    At the moment, i have placed some foam under the pcb, new stabilisers, o rings and lubed the switches with overall price less than 100 and sounds and feels awesome.

    If you want to experiment on a 60% keyboard and try to upgrade it by yourself, i think, in my personal opinion, this is the suitable keyboard to do it on it.

    If the space bar wasn’t faulty i would rate it with 5 stars

    Pretty good product and suitable for begginers

  39. LucyOVSylbzj says:

     Germany

    First of all, for the price, it is a very good product, powerful when you learn to use it and it has the potential to become a very expensive keyboard
    the only downside in my keyboard was the stabilizer of the space bar, i think it was almost faulty, you could push very easy the space bar and very noisy. Also the rest of the stabilisers were very noisy but better in the feeling when pushing it.
    The first easy and cheaper upgrade you can make in the keyboard is place some tape/paper to the stabilisers to move less
    the second easier is to buy some Orings and lower the noise of the key stroke.
    The third easier and cheaper upgrade is to buy some third party stabilisers to replace the original.
    At the moment, i have placed some foam under the pcb, new stabilisers, o rings and lubed the switches with overall price less than 100 and sounds and feels awesome.

    If you want to experiment on a 60% keyboard and try to upgrade it by yourself, i think, in my personal opinion, this is the suitable keyboard to do it on it.

    If the space bar wasn’t faulty i would rate it with 5 stars

    Pretty good product and suitable for begginers

  40. Anonymous says:

     Germany

    First of all, for the price, it is a very good product, powerful when you learn to use it and it has the potential to become a very expensive keyboard
    the only downside in my keyboard was the stabilizer of the space bar, i think it was almost faulty, you could push very easy the space bar and very noisy. Also the rest of the stabilisers were very noisy but better in the feeling when pushing it.
    The first easy and cheaper upgrade you can make in the keyboard is place some tape/paper to the stabilisers to move less
    the second easier is to buy some Orings and lower the noise of the key stroke.
    The third easier and cheaper upgrade is to buy some third party stabilisers to replace the original.
    At the moment, i have placed some foam under the pcb, new stabilisers, o rings and lubed the switches with overall price less than 100 and sounds and feels awesome.

    If you want to experiment on a 60% keyboard and try to upgrade it by yourself, i think, in my personal opinion, this is the suitable keyboard to do it on it.

    If the space bar wasn’t faulty i would rate it with 5 stars

    Pretty good product and suitable for begginers

  41. the-health says:

     Germany

    First of all, for the price, it is a very good product, powerful when you learn to use it and it has the potential to become a very expensive keyboard
    the only downside in my keyboard was the stabilizer of the space bar, i think it was almost faulty, you could push very easy the space bar and very noisy. Also the rest of the stabilisers were very noisy but better in the feeling when pushing it.
    The first easy and cheaper upgrade you can make in the keyboard is place some tape/paper to the stabilisers to move less
    the second easier is to buy some Orings and lower the noise of the key stroke.
    The third easier and cheaper upgrade is to buy some third party stabilisers to replace the original.
    At the moment, i have placed some foam under the pcb, new stabilisers, o rings and lubed the switches with overall price less than 100 and sounds and feels awesome.

    If you want to experiment on a 60% keyboard and try to upgrade it by yourself, i think, in my personal opinion, this is the suitable keyboard to do it on it.

    If the space bar wasn’t faulty i would rate it with 5 stars

    Pretty good product and suitable for begginers

  42. Anonymous says:

     United States

    I wanted to experience using a 60% Keyboard at a reasonable price. This fill that want perfectly. It seems to be quite sturdy. I got black switches, “upgrading” from the blue, clicky ones I’d had before. Thought the black switches have taken a little bit of getting use to, I quite enjoy them and their significantly more quiet. The RBG has more range to it than I expected it to with the software. The texture of the keys is nice. I was unaware that the keys themselves aren’t shine-through, which has ended up working out in my favor as I have put shine-through keycaps on the keys I use the most, however had I not had other keycaps, it would have been a bummer as I use this keyboard in a dark environment.
    TIPS: 1) I had the keyboard plugged in before downloading the software. The software didn’t recognize the keyboard. I unplugged/replugged the keyboard and the software picked it up immediately.
    2) The software isn’t the most intuitive, however a quick search for a keyboard/software tutorial yielded quite a few results that worked out wonderfully.

    Time will tell its longevity, but for now its great and I love it.

  43. Buymedesign.com says:

     France

    Golden Review Award: 11 From Our UsersClavier 60% en qwerty (on s’y fait!).
    J’ai pris les switch marrons et je ne suis pas du! Le logiciel pour la personnalisation est pas top mais on trouve des vidos explicatives sur YouTube.
    Aucun regrets pour le claviers en lui mme!

  44. WNEP Web Staff says:

     United Kingdom

    The keyboard is great for its price, it has Bluetooth, amazing rbg configuration, great switch choice. For gaming it’s amazing, no input delay and I’m really happy it has USB c connection. I wish they included a better key cap puller becuase the small plastic one broke one of the switches but it still works. It’s a great entry level gaming keyboard. It’s good for hot swapping switches but you can only hot swap it for other gateron switches. I really recommend the gateron yellow switches for smoothness. I also recommend adding some foam underneath the pcb to reduce some of the pinging and also modifying the space bar to reduce the rattle and pinging. But overall the keyboard is great.

  45. Anonymous says:

     Canada

    Love it. The black switches are lovely and the keyboard itself is amazing. Sturdy, well put together, the customization program is also very nice

  46. AlpineCat says:

     Canada

    Love it. The black switches are lovely and the keyboard itself is amazing. Sturdy, well put together, the customization program is also very nice

  47. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Really good keyboard for the price arrived a day earlier then should of , for 74 with yellow switches is really good sounds amazing is pre lubed but will mod it soon lovely design for keycaps and colour scene

    Yellow switches , white design GREAT KEYBOARD

  48. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    My son is really pleased with this keyboard it’s great for gaming

  49. Anonymous says:

     Canada

    First most obvious thing I noticed are the keyboard noise, it sounds close to a Cherry MX Red Key, just as loud if not louder but for the general size and aesthetics, it’s the way to go. Looks better with the keys swapped to White in my opinion.

  50. RubinPleasant says:

     Canada

    Bought this keyboard after a friend got one and recommended it to me. I have been in the market for a 60% board for a while and wanted it to be a customizable. For the price, it is amazing. The Optical Yellow switch from Gateron are buttery smooth even without lubing. The keycaps are high quality PBT and have a nice texture to them. They are a little too low for my taste, but over all they are great caps. The stabs were actually lubed well and there is no rattle on any of the modifier keys. RPG is bright and vibrant. The only bad thing is the software needed to make custom macros is pretty bad. This is normal for these types of boards though. I would highly recommend this board to anyone looking for a 60% keyboard or are getting into custom mechanical keyboards.

  51. Anonymous says:

     Canada

    Bought this keyboard after a friend got one and recommended it to me. I have been in the market for a 60% board for a while and wanted it to be a customizable. For the price, it is amazing. The Optical Yellow switch from Gateron are buttery smooth even without lubing. The keycaps are high quality PBT and have a nice texture to them. They are a little too low for my taste, but over all they are great caps. The stabs were actually lubed well and there is no rattle on any of the modifier keys. RPG is bright and vibrant. The only bad thing is the software needed to make custom macros is pretty bad. This is normal for these types of boards though. I would highly recommend this board to anyone looking for a 60% keyboard or are getting into custom mechanical keyboards.

  52. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I’m happy with item it’s my first 60% keyboard, I have not been able to connect it via Bluetooth yet but that wasn’t the primary interest as of yet. There is a USB provided hence I’m using that to start off with the perhaps dig deeper on using Bluetooth

  53. Anonymous says:

     Germany

    Gute Tastatur. Ich kann nichts negatives berichten und bin sehr zufrieden mit dem Kauf

  54. Aly says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Awesome, i had a branded expensive which was top quality and this is actually on top
    Of it great quality. Optical yellow triple AAA quality

  55. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    The keyboard is very good! The stabilizer are very nice stock and very impressed with keyboard the lighting and software work good and I love to play my game! The yellow switches sound very nice and feel good. I recommend to you. Thank!

  56. Anonymous says:

     Germany

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our UsersDie Switches sind wirklich gut, insgesamt eine sehr hochwertige Tastatur, gerade auch fr
    den Preis. Ich kann die Tastatur nur empfehlen. Wer Spiele wie Rainbow six Siege, Valorant, oder andere Fps Games spielt, kann ich die Tastatur nur besonders empfehlen.

  57. Brian Cooley says:

     Mexico

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our UsersYa tengo un mes usandolo y realmente es todo lo que se espera, comodo, me encanta el click que hace y se siente bastante bien ademas de lo configurable que es. / I’ve been using it for a whole month and it is all i was expecting, i love the click sound and how it feels, also super customizable.

  58. Anonymous says:

     Germany

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our UsersDie Switches sind wirklich gut, insgesamt eine sehr hochwertige Tastatur, gerade auch fr
    den Preis. Ich kann die Tastatur nur empfehlen. Wer Spiele wie Rainbow six Siege, Valorant, oder andere Fps Games spielt, kann ich die Tastatur nur besonders empfehlen.

  59. Anonymous says:

     Mexico

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our UsersYa tengo un mes usandolo y realmente es todo lo que se espera, comodo, me encanta el click que hace y se siente bastante bien ademas de lo configurable que es. / I’ve been using it for a whole month and it is all i was expecting, i love the click sound and how it feels, also super customizable.

  60. Anonymous says:

     Germany

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our UsersDie Switches sind wirklich gut, insgesamt eine sehr hochwertige Tastatur, gerade auch fr
    den Preis. Ich kann die Tastatur nur empfehlen. Wer Spiele wie Rainbow six Siege, Valorant, oder andere Fps Games spielt, kann ich die Tastatur nur besonders empfehlen.

  61. VallieBourque says:

     Mexico

    Nunca haba comprado un teclado mecnico por Amazon, normalmente se ven de marcas latam econmicas o marcas reconocidas a precios altos as que verlo fue una sorpresa para mi, es muy buen teclado, responde bien y tiene un optimo ruido.

  62. Anonymous says:

     Mexico

    Nunca haba comprado un teclado mecnico por Amazon, normalmente se ven de marcas latam econmicas o marcas reconocidas a precios altos as que verlo fue una sorpresa para mi, es muy buen teclado, responde bien y tiene un optimo ruido.

  63. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 6 From Our UsersMy son wanted this keyboard, he plays a lot of online games and told me this was the best keyboard for gamers. I was very hesitant due to the exorbitant price but it was his birthday money to spend so I figure he’d soon learn that something as mundane and basic as a computer keyboard would never justify the expense.
    How wrong I was! This keyboard is amazing. Just a few minutes typing on the mechanical switches and you suddenly understand the joy of typing on something that gives a good bit of old school resistance. The clacketty sounds the keys make brought me right back to the days when I used to type on an old typewriter. But..this is a gaming keyboard and according to my son, is a dream to use as he strafes and shoots his opponents hitting the keys in quick repetition.

  64. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I was hesitant at first due to the low price, but after purchasing im surprised at the quality and functionality, the lighting effects are OK if your into that sort of thing but the build quality is high and the materials used are of the same quality

  65. Mr. Goldstein says:

     United States

    This keyboard is absolutely fantastic. I bought it as a replacement for my HyperX FPS Alloy which served me well for the 5ish years I had it until I had the misfortune of spilling a drink onto it. I took that opportunity to look into getting a new keyboard and my brother had recently picked up this exact keyboard with the Gateron Black switches. The package arrived as expected and the packaging was good. Worked like a charm straight out of the box. As I was used to Cherry MX Blues on my Alloy, I went with the quieter Gateron Browns. The switches feel great and I have not run into any issues with sticking. I did switch out the keycaps for the HyperX Pudding keycaps from my old keyboard to 1) take advantage of them since they were essentially brand new at the time that my Alloy was drowned, and 2) to allow the RGB to be seen more easily, as the stock keys did not have any transparent portions to allow light to escape. This brings me to the 4-star rating that I gave the keyboard for “brightness”. I wish it was a tiny bit brighter, particularly for when the lighting mode is switched to a solid red, it just seemed a little dim. But again, other than that, the keyboard is fantastic. There is one thing I will point out to people looking to purchase this keyboard. If you are used to a keyboard that is set lower, you may look into getting a wrist rest. I actually purchased the Glorious Gaming Wrist Rest because I knew this keyboard was set higher than my old one. Just something to consider.

    This keyboard is absolutely fantastic. I bought it as a replacement for my HyperX FPS Alloy which served me well for the 5ish years I had it until I had the misfortune of spilling a drink onto it. I took that opportunity to look into getting a new keyboard and my brother had recently picked up this exact keyboard with the Gateron Black switches. The package arrived as expected and the packaging was good. Worked like a charm straight out of the box. As I was used to Cherry MX Blues on my Alloy, I went with the quieter Gateron Browns. The switches feel great and I have not run into any issues with sticking. I did switch out the keycaps for the HyperX Pudding keycaps from my old keyboard to 1) take advantage of them since they were essentially brand new at the time that my Alloy was drowned, and 2) to allow the RGB to be seen more easily, as the stock keys did not have any transparent portions to allow light to escape. This brings me to the 4-star rating that I gave the keyboard for "brightness". I wish it was a tiny bit brighter, particularly for when the lighting mode is switched to a solid red, it just seemed a little dim. But again, other than that, the keyboard is fantastic. There is one thing I will point out to people looking to purchase this keyboard. If you are used to a keyboard that is set lower, you may look into getting a wrist rest. I actually purchased the Glorious Gaming Wrist Rest because I knew this keyboard was set higher than my old one. Just something to consider.

  66. KayleneBurley says:

     Canada

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersNot bad for an entry level mechanical keyboard.
    Switches feel good, I prefer a heavier switch so I went with blacks.
    it’s worth noting that it is only hotswappable with other Gateron Optical switches.
    Stabilizers are decent, but probably this keyboard’s biggest downside. But that’s okay, they can be replaced later if you choose to do so.
    Overall it presents itself as a good platform for someone looking to get into mechanical keyboards. The software is a bit finicky, and could use some work, but the on board lighting profiles can be swapped out for a bunch of other presets so you only really have to mess with it once, and that’s it you choose to. You could definitely get away with just the built in profiles.
    Keep the manual on hand, it’s great if you need to remember how to access shortcuts for a bunch of important keys and other controls.

  67. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersHonestly nothing wrong with the keyboard at all. Wanted a 60% keyboard for a while now so I looked around. I didn’t want to pay 150+ for. Keyboard. Then I came across this with great reviews, so I bought it 🙂

    Only thing is, the space bar is very very sensitive. But that’s something for me to get used to because of my previous keyboard I guess.

  68. Anonymous says:

     Mexico

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersEs un teclado pequeo que cabr en una mochila perfectamente sin abarcar mucho espacio. Fcil de transportar, utilizar y muy preciso a la hora de estar jugando. Tiene un acabado muy bueno para el tacto y eso hace el producto que sea duradero(las keys o teclas).
    En su caja cuenta con 3 keys adicionales para el uso en Mac y dos herramientas para reteirar la tecla o su ltima herramienta que funciona para retirar sus switch e intercambiarlos por otros OPTICOS, el keyboard slo funciona con switch opticos.
    Ac mi resea, ah! Una cosa ms el keyboard cmo es de 60% funciona con funciones o fn(son muy fcil recordarlos). Y es USA el teclado, por lo tanto faltar la “” y el uso de tildes, pero Windows lo captar cmo el teclado que tendrs por defecto. Ahora s, ac mi reporte.

  69. VanceTorrez says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Very good for the price
    I would recommend silvers not yellows as i press them by accident alo

  70. Anonymous says:

     Mexico

    Golden Review Award: 15 From Our UsersLleg 2 das antes de la fecha esperada, el empaque en buenas condiciones y el producto tambin
    Me encanta la respuesta de los switches negros pticos, se siente suave y rpida, adems no es muy sonora.
    La calidad del cable es buena.
    La retro iluminacin es buena tambin.

    El perfil de las teclas no me gust, por lo que se las cambi por las de otro teclado.
    No tiene bluetooth, como ilustra la imagen.

    El software para configurarlo no es muy intuitivo, pero logra su cometido, cambiar la disposicin de teclas y tambin la iluminacin.

    Excelente teclado

  71. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersNothing to dislike so far. Comes with easy to follow function command list. RGB presets are nice and varied. USB plug and play. Overall keyboard feels very well built. The key caps are well made etc.

    For colouring, the baseplate is whiter than the keys – which are more of a creamy white.

    Great build quality, smooth switches. Looks nice.

  72. GlennBidwill says:

     Canada

    Where do I start? This keyboard feels amazing with its 85% thick PBT caps. The quality doesn’t feel cheap and the keyboard is made from strong plastic. If I’m sure the stabilizers and switches come factory lubed which is a great thing. Overall I wish there were more color variations of this keyboard. I think this is way better than GK61. However, if you need arrow keys you should go for the SK64. This is a very smooth board and is pretty good for gaming.

  73. Anonymous says:

     Canada

    All I wanna say is the shipping was very quick! And would recommend this keyboard to a lot of ppl it’s put together very well and feels stronger than most of those cheap ones you can get for $40 plus the switches feel really good I got the red’s (keep in mind if you’re new to mechanical keyboards these switches will feel kinda like a regular keyboard but way smoother and clean when clicking. Great keyboard overall

     All I wanna say is the shipping was very quick! And would recommend this keyboard to a lot of ppl it’s put together very well and feels stronger than most of those cheap ones you can get for $40 plus the switches feel really good I got the red’s (keep in mind if you’re new to mechanical keyboards these switches will feel kinda like a regular keyboard but way smoother and clean when clicking. Great keyboard overall

  74. LeroyW44moqzx says:

     Canada

    All I wanna say is the shipping was very quick! And would recommend this keyboard to a lot of ppl it’s put together very well and feels stronger than most of those cheap ones you can get for $40 plus the switches feel really good I got the red’s (keep in mind if you’re new to mechanical keyboards these switches will feel kinda like a regular keyboard but way smoother and clean when clicking. Great keyboard overall

     All I wanna say is the shipping was very quick! And would recommend this keyboard to a lot of ppl it’s put together very well and feels stronger than most of those cheap ones you can get for $40 plus the switches feel really good I got the red’s (keep in mind if you’re new to mechanical keyboards these switches will feel kinda like a regular keyboard but way smoother and clean when clicking. Great keyboard overall

  75. NoeliaBunning says:

     Canada

    All I wanna say is the shipping was very quick! And would recommend this keyboard to a lot of ppl it’s put together very well and feels stronger than most of those cheap ones you can get for $40 plus the switches feel really good I got the red’s (keep in mind if you’re new to mechanical keyboards these switches will feel kinda like a regular keyboard but way smoother and clean when clicking. Great keyboard overall

     All I wanna say is the shipping was very quick! And would recommend this keyboard to a lot of ppl it’s put together very well and feels stronger than most of those cheap ones you can get for $40 plus the switches feel really good I got the red’s (keep in mind if you’re new to mechanical keyboards these switches will feel kinda like a regular keyboard but way smoother and clean when clicking. Great keyboard overall

  76. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    pros:
    great feel
    easy to use
    nice sound
    good backlight
    good value

    cons:
    rgb software is not very intuitive
    rgb shortcuts could use some work

  77. JamalSherry says:

     Canada

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersIt was between the SK61, anne pro 2, and the ducky one 2 mini and I chose this one based on its value.
    Pros:
    – Gateron optical reds feel super smooth and are probably the best switches for gaming
    – Minimal, looks great, solid build
    – Beautiful rgb colors
    Cons:
    – White isn’t pure white more blue-ish tone
    – Software works but a bit complicated
    – Spacebar doesn’t sound great (needs lube)
    Overall this keyboard is great and offers the best bang for the buck. Easily my fav board for gaming!

  78. Anonymous says:

     Canada

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersIt was between the SK61, anne pro 2, and the ducky one 2 mini and I chose this one based on its value.
    Pros:
    – Gateron optical reds feel super smooth and are probably the best switches for gaming
    – Minimal, looks great, solid build
    – Beautiful rgb colors
    Cons:
    – White isn’t pure white more blue-ish tone
    – Software works but a bit complicated
    – Spacebar doesn’t sound great (needs lube)
    Overall this keyboard is great and offers the best bang for the buck. Easily my fav board for gaming!

  79. Anonymous says:

     Germany

    So I bought this the other day and I’m satisfied with almost everything: amazing price, modern look, smooth feeling when typing, solid build. But I encountered some problems:
    – If you’re like me who is used to a bad keyboard where you have to apply extra force in long duration, let say when sprinting in an FPS, the smoothness of this keyboard may throw you off. I would love it if it has a slider to control the sensitivity of the WASD keys just for gaming.
    – This is a big one. When I turn on the computer, the PC doesn’t automatically recognize the keyboard and I can’t type my password to log in. When I get into Windows and open the software, it recognizes the keyboard and it starts working normally.

  80. Anonymous says:

     Germany

    So I bought this the other day and I’m satisfied with almost everything: amazing price, modern look, smooth feeling when typing, solid build. But I encountered some problems:
    – If you’re like me who is used to a bad keyboard where you have to apply extra force in long duration, let say when sprinting in an FPS, the smoothness of this keyboard may throw you off. I would love it if it has a slider to control the sensitivity of the WASD keys just for gaming.
    – This is a big one. When I turn on the computer, the PC doesn’t automatically recognize the keyboard and I can’t type my password to log in. When I get into Windows and open the software, it recognizes the keyboard and it starts working normally.

  81. Dan Ginn says:

     Germany

    Golden Review Award: 11 From Our UsersDas Keyboard habe ich mit Gateron Optical Red Switches gekauft und bin begeistert. Meine Ducky One 2 Skyline Tastatur liegt seitdem herum – hat jedoch auch mit den lauten MX Blue Switches zu tun. Gleichzeit hat das Epomaker jedoch auch ein angenehmeres Tastenkappenprofil. Einzige Nachteile sind folgende:

    – Die Tastatur lsst sich nur mittels Software konfigurieren – diese gibt es beispielsweise nicht fr Linux. Die Linux Community hat hier jedoch eine eigene Software erstellt, die einigermaen funktioniert (auch mit GUI)
    – Die Stabilisatoren sind nicht die besten – insofern klappert vor allem die Leertaste ein wenig und klingt nicht wie die anderen Tasten (das ist aber fast berall so).

    Wenn man die Tasten lubed und die Tastatur entsprechend modifiziert, macht sie jedoch richtig viel Spa und ist insofern fr Einsteiger, die sich eine tolle mechanische Tastatur gnnen wollen, super empfehlenswert. Ich sehe aktuell absolut keinen Grund, mehr Geld auszugeben. Das Schreibgefhl ist super. Die Tasten hren sich nach einer kleinen Modifikation super an. Ich bentige auch keine Handballenauflage, was bei der Ducky One der Fall war. Folgende Punkte sollten dem Kufer bewusst sein:
    Die Tastatur besitzt ein Mikrofon, welches auf Eingaben reagiert und diese in Lichtsignale umwandelt. Es ist wohl seitens des Herstellers angedacht, dass die Tastatur entsprechend des Beats blinkt, wenn man beispielsweise Musik wiedergibt. Laut anderer Nutzer, die mehr technisches Verstndnis haben als ich, muss man sich auch keine Sorgen machen, dass man hier irgendwie abgehrt wird – vor allem nicht, wenn man die Software sowieso nicht installiert. Wen das strt, der sollte von dem Produkt jedoch Abstand nehmen, oder das Mikrofon ggf. ablten.

  82. Anonymous says:

     Germany

    Golden Review Award: 11 From Our UsersDas Keyboard habe ich mit Gateron Optical Red Switches gekauft und bin begeistert. Meine Ducky One 2 Skyline Tastatur liegt seitdem herum – hat jedoch auch mit den lauten MX Blue Switches zu tun. Gleichzeit hat das Epomaker jedoch auch ein angenehmeres Tastenkappenprofil. Einzige Nachteile sind folgende:

    – Die Tastatur lsst sich nur mittels Software konfigurieren – diese gibt es beispielsweise nicht fr Linux. Die Linux Community hat hier jedoch eine eigene Software erstellt, die einigermaen funktioniert (auch mit GUI)
    – Die Stabilisatoren sind nicht die besten – insofern klappert vor allem die Leertaste ein wenig und klingt nicht wie die anderen Tasten (das ist aber fast berall so).

    Wenn man die Tasten lubed und die Tastatur entsprechend modifiziert, macht sie jedoch richtig viel Spa und ist insofern fr Einsteiger, die sich eine tolle mechanische Tastatur gnnen wollen, super empfehlenswert. Ich sehe aktuell absolut keinen Grund, mehr Geld auszugeben. Das Schreibgefhl ist super. Die Tasten hren sich nach einer kleinen Modifikation super an. Ich bentige auch keine Handballenauflage, was bei der Ducky One der Fall war. Folgende Punkte sollten dem Kufer bewusst sein:
    Die Tastatur besitzt ein Mikrofon, welches auf Eingaben reagiert und diese in Lichtsignale umwandelt. Es ist wohl seitens des Herstellers angedacht, dass die Tastatur entsprechend des Beats blinkt, wenn man beispielsweise Musik wiedergibt. Laut anderer Nutzer, die mehr technisches Verstndnis haben als ich, muss man sich auch keine Sorgen machen, dass man hier irgendwie abgehrt wird – vor allem nicht, wenn man die Software sowieso nicht installiert. Wen das strt, der sollte von dem Produkt jedoch Abstand nehmen, oder das Mikrofon ggf. ablten.

  83. Anonymous says:

     Germany

    Golden Review Award: 11 From Our UsersDas Keyboard habe ich mit Gateron Optical Red Switches gekauft und bin begeistert. Meine Ducky One 2 Skyline Tastatur liegt seitdem herum – hat jedoch auch mit den lauten MX Blue Switches zu tun. Gleichzeit hat das Epomaker jedoch auch ein angenehmeres Tastenkappenprofil. Einzige Nachteile sind folgende:

    – Die Tastatur lsst sich nur mittels Software konfigurieren – diese gibt es beispielsweise nicht fr Linux. Die Linux Community hat hier jedoch eine eigene Software erstellt, die einigermaen funktioniert (auch mit GUI)
    – Die Stabilisatoren sind nicht die besten – insofern klappert vor allem die Leertaste ein wenig und klingt nicht wie die anderen Tasten (das ist aber fast berall so).

    Wenn man die Tasten lubed und die Tastatur entsprechend modifiziert, macht sie jedoch richtig viel Spa und ist insofern fr Einsteiger, die sich eine tolle mechanische Tastatur gnnen wollen, super empfehlenswert. Ich sehe aktuell absolut keinen Grund, mehr Geld auszugeben. Das Schreibgefhl ist super. Die Tasten hren sich nach einer kleinen Modifikation super an. Ich bentige auch keine Handballenauflage, was bei der Ducky One der Fall war. Folgende Punkte sollten dem Kufer bewusst sein:
    Die Tastatur besitzt ein Mikrofon, welches auf Eingaben reagiert und diese in Lichtsignale umwandelt. Es ist wohl seitens des Herstellers angedacht, dass die Tastatur entsprechend des Beats blinkt, wenn man beispielsweise Musik wiedergibt. Laut anderer Nutzer, die mehr technisches Verstndnis haben als ich, muss man sich auch keine Sorgen machen, dass man hier irgendwie abgehrt wird – vor allem nicht, wenn man die Software sowieso nicht installiert. Wen das strt, der sollte von dem Produkt jedoch Abstand nehmen, oder das Mikrofon ggf. ablten.

  84. TyKeetonpkjg says:

     Canada

    Golden Review Award: 15 From Our UsersI’ll be honest, part of the reason why I’m typing this review is because it’s just so ____ fun to type on this keyboard.

    I’ve been wanting a Vortex Pok3r for a while now, but I wasn’t sure how I’d like the 60% layout. Being in Canada, a Pok3r will cost at least $200 CAD to get it shipped (conversion, shipping, import fees), so I decided to buy this keyboard as a “test”.

    Newsflash: It’s awesome! The build quality is great. Keycaps are thick PBT and domed, so they feel nice on the fingertips. The Gateron brown switches types and sounds great, but after being lubed, they type and sound *even better*. Since the board is hot-swappable, it makes lubing switches a breeze.

    The SK61 also has software that allows you to create key layers/configs, custom LED, and macros. Haven’t played with it too much yet as I’m pretty satisfied with the current layout, but it seems somewhat easy to use.

    My only gripe is with the stabs, especially the spacebar. They definitely have a high pitched rattle/pinging, even after being clipped/lubed (oh, and the stabs come pre-lubed, which is nice). The ping is pre-travel, which I can’t seem to fix.

    I might not even go for the Pok3r after this keyboard. The quality you get for this price ($87) is unbeatable.

    Fantastic "budget" 60% keyboard

  85. Anonymous says:

     Canada

    The keyboard is very comfortable. I also like the software alot, it took a long time to get used to but it is very fun to make new profiles. I hope that they add more options for lights, like each frame can have different color lights, This keyboard is great. It would be absolutely perfect if the software had more customization options

  86. Anonymous says:

     Canada

    The keyboard is very comfortable. I also like the software alot, it took a long time to get used to but it is very fun to make new profiles. I hope that they add more options for lights, like each frame can have different color lights, This keyboard is great. It would be absolutely perfect if the software had more customization options

  87. [email protected] Kathleen Roney says:

     Canada

    Golden Review Award: 7 From Our UsersIf you’ve never used linear switches, you’d feel the difference. I would accidentally click on something because of the amount of force it takes to actually press the switch down.

    They are hot swappable but I’m pretty cool with the red switches. Mine is not the Bluetooth version, i have not tested it with a Mac. But if it works literally like plug and play, it would work on a Mac.

    The manual is very useful if you’ve never used a 60% keyboard. It has different rgb mode, there is this one particular mode that takes in the sound and displays the amount of rgb lights it’ll display (according to sound). I didn’t know this feature, it would be a no no feature since i am not looking for a keyboard that can spy on me.

    However, it’s a good keyboard. Been using in nonstop . I tried my cheaper blue switches keyboard and I hate it.

    The switches are flat like how’d you see on a laptop or magic keyboard. But it’s all good because it’s amazing to use.

    Keyboard that’ll change your view on blue switches! SK61 Red switches

  88. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Really happy with with epomaker SK61. Excellent value for money, I love it that much I fully customised it within the same week I bought it. It has a nice weight to it, feels very premium, works really well, haven’t had any problems at all. I definitely recommend buying one

    Well worth the money!

  89. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersI was accidentally sent an SK64, which was actually a nice surprise since I was thinking about picking one of them up too.

    First impressions were that this board (despite being fitted with Gateron reds) is loud! Some attribute this to the board sounding hollow, but it’s a sound I love. Typing on this thing is super satisfactory.

    A potential downside is that the caps are not shine through, so you miss out on some of the RGB potential – but I just replaced the keycaps it came with with some doubleshot PBTs and it looks great (non standard size meant that I had to keep a couple of the stock keycaps but I don’t mind that). The legend on the original keycaps is not very attractive in my opinion, but I do very much like the colour scheme.

    This is my first board with optical switches, and they work just as well as any other switches I’ve used. Quiet switches but with a lovely ‘thunk’ from the board.

    Overall a really nice board for the price. If you want a super quiet board, go for something like a Kemove 61, but if you like a nice thunky board, this is a great pickup.

  90. ClifforScarboro says:

     Canada

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersActually quite nice. Build quality is a step up from the GK61. Thicker plastic shell that’s all matte, a braided usb cable, and the keycaps especially are really nice PBT. They aren’t double shot though, so the RGB backlight doesn’t shine through the letters; keep that in mind.

    Also note; this isn’t the Bluetooth version, look for the SKU with “S” at the end for that feature.

    Optical red switches are really smooth and light, but just a bit too light for me.

    Software is very difficult to use. It’s not like Razer or Logitech, you need to know what you are doing to navigate it. I had to watch some YouTube videos to figure it out, but once you do it’s pretty feature rich.

    I ended up returning it for the Bluetooth version with arrow keys, but if you don’t care about that stuff this is a great buy and cheaper too.

  91. Anonymous says:

     Canada

    This is an awesome keyboard for the price feels solid and buttons are just the way i like them quality is only se to 4 stars due to the keys being a bit cheaply made but still good

  92. FelipeVVQY says:

     Canada

    This is an awesome keyboard for the price feels solid and buttons are just the way i like them quality is only se to 4 stars due to the keys being a bit cheaply made but still good

  93. MelJacobsen says:

     Germany

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our Userskeyboard with gatheron red. smooth and easy switches, a little bit noisy, but lies very solid on the table.
    great price, fast delivery.

  94. JuniorDevereaux says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Came from blue switches and i though switching to linear was going to be a bad change but the black switches felt and sounded great had it for 2 weeks now and its still holding up.

  95. MelanieRigsby says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 33 From Our UsersI ordered this with Black Switches and they are smoooth. Buttery smooth, the board also sounds very good, although some lubing would take it to the next level.
    I was unable to get any drivers to work with this board. But that’s not too much of an issue. I don’t have any complaints with this board.

    [Update 1]
    I’m a pretty heavy keyboard user, after a few days I can generally tell if a board is good or not, this board is unbelievable, after a few weeks the wear is undetectable, which is unusual for me (because of my university work I can spend up to 8 hours a day on a keyboard). But the real game changer for this board is the sound for me, this board is so satisfying to type on, I’m not sure if it’s the switches or the backplate or a combination of the two, but this board sounds unreal

    [Update 2]
    No complaints with the board, infact to this date by far the best board I have ever used. Better than things 2-3x the price. However when you buy from smaller brands like this the driver’s aren’t always the greatest andt his board is no exception. The driver SUCKS it’s a modified GK61 driver but never have I ever been so frustrated with a driver. I still reccomend this board, but expect to have an argument with the drivers

    [Update 3] Still going strong after nearly a year – stabalisers are beginning to rattle a bit which is totally normal – definitely gonna have to lube it – still fantastic to type o

  96. Anonymous says:

     United States

    This is my first mechanical keyboard with a plastic case – my daily mechanical keyboard has a 3lb aluminum case, so I decided to purchase this for travel purposes. The switches themselves were slightly wobbly but very smooth, typical of Gateron switches, and the PBT keycaps felt nice to type on. The only small nitpick I have is the ringing from plastic cases – I ended up removing all the keycaps to add some dampening, since the bottom-out noise on plastic cases is more unpleasant than the ring of a metal case. Keys are relatively straightforward to replace.

    The keyboard also came with a nice selection of accessories. I appreciated the inclusion of both metal and plastic keycap removers, as well as the OS X modifier keys; I do wish that there were enough to replace both left and right side modifier keys should someone wish to. In my case, I rarely use the right-side modifiers or look at them, so it was not a big deal.

    I haven’t tested the IP6X rating – will update this review when tested. Overall, this keyboard does nothing wrong, and at $65 is a decent starter option for those who might balk at the price of $100 mechanical keyboards, or would like to try out the mechanical keyboard experience. I will be using it for travel, as well as to test drive new switches for a substantial period of time.

  97. Aaron Mamiit says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersVery pleased with this keyboard! It is compact and very well made. The base feels very solid and sturdy, the mechanical action on the switches is very satisfying and all of the different functions/shortcuts are very well explained. Very good value for the price too!

  98. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersGood 60 percent keyboard. Red Switches feel nice keycaps have a nice texture. Takes times getting used to the 60 percent layout if your moving from a full sized layout like myself overall good board.

  99. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I’ve always scrimped out on keyboards, over the last couple years I’ve had maybe 4 or 5 low end budget mechanical keyboards. They all break, keys go non responsive and the quality is generally mediocre. I spent a little bit more on this occasion and I can honestly say its worth the 70 price tag. It’s very sleek, the key caps are good quality, rgb is great. I did also disassemble the entire keyboard, and it’s very well built, good components, I added some foam to the bottom for dampening and also lubed all 60 switches, which had made it even better. Totally exceeded my expectation, no complaints. Also worth mentioning the gateron black linears I went with were really good before lubing and awesome after lubing.

  100. Tina3273iww says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 6 From Our UsersI was skeptical about buying this 60% keyboard at first, however after a week or so testing this mechanical keyboard out, I would have to say it is an incredibly satisfying keyboard. The Keys sound really crisp having gone with the Red switches and the keyboard itself feels quite durable. It’s made out of plastic; however it’s quite heavy and feels like it’s built to last. I would really recommend buying this keyboard. I haven’t heard of this brand prior to purchasing this and I will definitely keep an eye out for future releases.

    Negatives – I haven’t found any so far really – the only minor thing I would suggest is that the instruction manual can be improved upon for understanding shortcuts. Nonetheless, this is a 60% keyboard worth mentioning for sure!

    A very good 60% keyboard for the price point!