EPOMAKER x LEOBOG Hi75 Aluminum Alloy Wired Mechanical

Trs bon clavier, le son du clavier est juste incroyable, la qualit est tout aussi bonne.
Seul petit bmol, c’est son format de touche et le qwerty est un peu compliqu prendre en main, tout de mme je conseille d’en faire abstraction tellement ce clavier est bon et plaisant l’utilisation.

I’m a keyboard noob, Idk anything about swapping keys. So this was great that it came put together. Used it fresh out of the box. Super thocky. It made work fun lol

Ho sempre apprezzato questo layout di tastiera, compatto ma con tutto il necessario (la stessa marca vende anche il tastierino numerico a parte per chi fosse interessato).
Il suono penso il migliore che abbia sentito fino ad oggi da una tastiera stock pre-lubrificata.
Alcuni tasti come ad esempio la barra spaziatrice hanno sicuramente bisogno di qualche modifica agli stabilizzatori, nella mia ho anche notato che c’ stato un possibile eccesso di lubrificazioni sul tasto esc, ma a parte questi due tasti, gli altri hanno un suono eccezionale fra il leggero thock e una chiara tendenza al sound creamy, per gli amanti di queste tastiere che non vogliono spendere tempo o risorse a moddare un’intera tastiera meccanica, questa per rapporto qualit-prezzo penso sia la migliore attualmente sul mercato.

After using “gaming” keyboards almost exclusively for a decade plus it was time to think about something more suitable for my current needs. Of course a gaming keyboard will have convenient features like macros probably and backlit keycaps which are nice for someone like me and still, after seeing what is now available and coming available in the keyboard market my curiosity had been piqued. To be clear, my intention is not to bash those keyboards, manufacturers or users who prefer them, but to iterate the difference. While I still love to play games and the Epomaker brand Leobog Hi75 is certainly suitable for that purpose as well, it’s the typing experience with the Leobog that really sets this keyboard apart for me.
I’ve purchased a few of Epomaker’s Hi75 now, clicky being the 1st variant I had and I don’t mind saying if you like a clicky switch go for that one, it is very tactile and the click will certainly satisfy most. I’ve since purchased a tactile variant and a linear variant as well. To answer the question why, I typically like tactile switches best but I do like a change occasionally, so it’s nice to have more than one keyboard switch type loaded up and available when I do get the urge to -switch- it up. The sound is a little different from one switch type to another too while appearing nearly the same otherwise aside from the keycap colors.
I decided to buy the linear variant of the Leobog after using the tactile one because I like it so well. The colors are very nice, blue and purple on white in the case of the tactile variant, with MDA profile keycaps, which I will say is now my favorite profile. And the linear variant comes in a white case with dark green and light green keycaps, also in the MDA keycap profile. The biggest difference in the linear and tactile variants of the Hi75 keyboards aside from the colorway is the feel and sound from the switches. The legends are different colors as well and they are a little more pronounced in green but both are very nice and pleasant to look at and use. The volume knob is very nice too and has a nice knurled look and feel.
The HI75 from Epomaker is RGB backlit however the keycaps are not shine through which is a little confusing for me quite honestly. The light can be nice but if it isn’t there to help me see the legends at night I don’t really see the point. It’s actually harder to see the keys in the dark with the backlight on so again, for me not really a selling point but it’s nice to have for resale value and/or customization options in the future. The volume knob is also backlit and looks nice with a solid feel on the textured exterior and as it rotates. The light on the volume knob actually serves as an indicator of the current functionality as well which is nice. Solid lit indicates volume/mute and flashing is to indicate backlight control.
In the past I’ve found that software is an area where manufacturers can run into trouble, and sometimes it can even be a deal breaker. Epomaker, however, has managed to deliver a good experience here as well. It’s clearly not being developed with the same budget as some of the competitors but it is functional, intuitive and really just a simple to use interface that does not get in the way or annoy me which is all I really need from the software. I was fairly apprehensive honestly, to even try it, because I like the Leobog hardware and expected if I was going to be disappointed it would be in the software but I’m pleasantly surprised by it too.
So now to address the build quality of the Epomaker Leobog Hi75: I’m coming from plastic “gaming” keyboards with typical features a user would expect from the big name manufacturers which suit the “gamer’s” needs well but as I said before, I was ready for a more premium typing experience and the big names have yet to deliver that in my opinion. The Leobog is a whole different experience than anything I’ve used from the other guys and at a much better price to boot. The Leobog is made of aluminum and the weight and feel demonstrate that clearly. The stabilizers Epomaker is using in these are a huge change for me too, in that when I hit the space bar, for example, there is no rattle and the Hi75 sounds and feels solid, as if I could hit the keys as hard as I want without fear of damaging the keyboard.
I want to point out the gasket mount style too, because it’s so nice to hit a key and see and feel the flex in the Hi75. It’s a first for me and I was skeptical about whether or not gasket mounting would contribute to the experience of using this keyboard but again, I’ve been very pleasantly surprised at how it does add value to this unit. In fact, it was the harsh typing feel of one of my other keyboards that finally prompted me to start looking for something more premium and now that I’ve experienced the difference I won’t suffer with a keyboard that feels like rapping my finger tips against a brick again. I won’t call anyone out but I have a keyboard that is made of plastic and cost only $20 less that does not begin to compare to the looks, feel, sound or value of this Epomaker keyboard.
Now I have used several other aluminum keyboards recently and there is one other manufacturer who does offer several nice units but the Leobog is my favorite overall. The tactile switches are smooth and have a nice tactile bump that is fairly easy to detect and does contribute to the sound profile in a positive way. Especially after using the tactile Juggle switches from Epomaker for a while I can then switch to the linear variant with the Nimbus switches (also from Epomaker) and be surprised still, by how smooth the linear switches really are. They’re like a coworker who just knows the job and how I like to do it. And again, if you like a clicky switch, the ice cyan is a very tactile and clicky switch that will more than likely satisfy that craving for most.
In conclusion, I will say I’m so glad I decided to take a chance on a brand I didn’t know and at a price that still makes me wonder how long before the big brands have to take notice and make some changes because the EPOMAKER x LEOBOG Hi75 is a winner! It’s pretty, it feels great to type on, the software is very good and problem free, and the value is absolutely tremendous. I will definitely be looking out for other stuff from Epomaker because I am impressed and I love technology. Give it a shot I bet you’ll be glad you did too. Thanks for reading my review of the EPOMAKER x LEOBOG Hi75.