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Epomaker EK68 Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£80
Avg. price in US: ~$90
Layout size: 65%
Connection type: USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
Switch type: mechanical
Polling rate: 1000 Hz

Epomaker EK68 review. Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among keyboards and if it is worth buying.

7.7

Very good

7.3

Very good

9.1

Exceptional

3.5
Gaming
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Polling rate
24.0%
1.0
Rapid trigger
20.0%
1.0
Adjustable actuation
16.0%
10
Hot-swappable switches
12.0%
10
Onboard memory
7.1
Typing
Score components:
28.0%
4.0
Wrist rest included
24.0%
10
Legend method
20.0%
10
Adjustable feet
15.0%
2.1
Typing angle
13.0%
10
Pre-lubed stabilizers
10
Programming
Score components:
30.0%
10
QMK support
26.0%
10
VIA support
18.0%
10
Mac compatibility
14.0%
10
Multi-device pairing
12.0%
10
Connection type

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Verdict

The Epomaker EK68 is a 65% compact mechanical keyboard featuring 66 keys and a versatile programmable rotary knob, all housed in a gasket-mounted plastic frame designed for a dampened, "thocky" typing sound. It boasts tri-mode connectivity (Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz wireless, and USB-C wired) with a 3,000mAh battery, and includes a 5-pin hot-swappable PCB, south-facing RGB LEDs, and durable double-shot PBT keycaps. Main pros include its highly customizable hardware, smooth pre-lubed switches like the Epomaker Flamingo, and excellent value for its price point. However, notable cons include a slightly high profile that may require a wrist rest, a steel plate in some versions that can produce a scratchy sound compared to polycarbonate alternatives, and the omission of a right-side Ctrl/CMD button which may hinder heavy shortcut users.

Technical Specifications of Epomaker EK68

Overall score

7.7

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.

When it matters: When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.

Switches

3.6

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Switch type

What it is: Identifies the switch technology used by the keyboard, such as mechanical, optical, or Hall effect.

When it matters: When you are choosing between different response technologies and their long-term behavior.

Importance: HIGH

mechanical

Switch feel

What it is: Describes the keypress character, such as linear, tactile, or clicky.

When it matters: When the sensation of each keypress changes comfort, control, and noise level for your use.

Importance: HIGH

linear / tactile

Switch name

What it is: States the specific switch model used by the keyboard.

When it matters: When the exact switch model matters because small tuning differences affect your preference.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Actuation force

What it is: Measures how much force is needed to actuate a key.

When it matters: When finger fatigue, accidental presses, or key resistance matters to your typing style.

Importance: HIGH

47 g

Min actuation distance

What it is: Measures the shortest key travel needed to register an input.

When it matters: When faster key response matters and you want the shortest possible trigger point under your fingers.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Design

4.2

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Keyboard type

What it is: Identifies the keyboard technology, such as mechanical, membrane, optical, or Hall effect.

When it matters: When you need a keyboard built around a specific switch technology or feel profile.

Importance: HIGH

mechanical

Layout size

What it is: States the keyboard form factor and how much of the standard keyset it includes.

When it matters: When desk space, portability, or access to a full key set affects how you work or play.

Importance: HIGH

65%

Layout standard

What it is: Specifies the regional layout standard, such as ANSI, ISO, or JIS.

When it matters: When you need a regional key layout that matches your language habits or keycap set.

Importance: MEDIUM

ANSI

N. of keys

What it is: States how many keys are present on the keyboard.

When it matters: When you need a certain number of keys for shortcuts, navigation, or a numpad.

Importance: MEDIUM

Profile

What it is: Describes whether the keyboard uses a low-profile or standard-height design.

When it matters: When key height changes your typing comfort, travel distance, or the overall desk setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Connectivity & Power

9.2

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Connection type

What it is: Specifies how the keyboard connects, such as USB, 2.4 GHz wireless, or Bluetooth.

When it matters: When latency, cable management, or wireless flexibility is part of your buying decision.

Importance: HIGH

Multi-device pairing

What it is: Shows whether the keyboard can stay paired with multiple devices for quicker switching.

When it matters: When you switch regularly between a laptop, tablet, and other devices on one desk.

Importance: HIGH

Bluetooth version

What it is: States the Bluetooth generation supported for wireless pairing.

When it matters: When wireless stability, compatibility, and energy efficiency are part of what you compare.

Importance: MEDIUM

Mac compatibility

What it is: Shows whether the keyboard is intended to work properly with macOS layouts, shortcuts, or legends.

When it matters: When you need the keyboard to work properly with macOS shortcuts and key mapping.

Importance: HIGH

Battery life

What it is: Estimates how long the keyboard can run on a full charge.

When it matters: When the keyboard needs to last through workweeks, travel, or long gaming stretches without constant charging.

Importance: HIGH

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Features

7.7

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RGB lighting

What it is: Shows whether the keyboard includes customizable RGB lighting effects.

When it matters: When visual customization and desk aesthetics matter to your setup.

Importance: HIGH

Per-key RGB

What it is: Shows whether each key can be lit and controlled independently instead of sharing one uniform lighting zone.

When it matters: When customizing each key individually matters for visuals, games, or shortcut visibility.

Importance: HIGH

RGB zones

What it is: States how many RGB lighting zones can be controlled separately.

When it matters: When you want more lighting control than a simple all-at-once backlight can provide.

Importance: LOW

Underglow / side lighting

What it is: Shows whether the case includes lighting around the underside or outer edges in addition to the keys themselves.

When it matters: When edge lighting is part of the visual style you want from the keyboard.

Importance: MEDIUM

Backlight direction

What it is: Specifies whether the switches use north-facing or south-facing backlighting.

When it matters: When you care about switch compatibility, keycap interference, or lighting placement.

Importance: LOW

south-facing

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Materials

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Case material

What it is: Describes the main material used for the keyboard case.

When it matters: When build feel, rigidity, and overall finish influence your sense of quality.

Importance: HIGH

plastic

Plate material

What it is: Describes the material used for the mounting plate beneath the switches.

When it matters: When keyboard stiffness, sound profile, and bottom-out feel matter more than the switch spec sheet alone.

Importance: HIGH

polycarbonate

Keycap material

What it is: Describes the material used to make the keycaps.

When it matters: When surface texture, wear resistance, and sound of the keycaps affect your choice.

Importance: HIGH

PBT

Keycap profile

What it is: Describes the shape and height profile of the keycaps.

When it matters: When key shape and sculpting affect comfort, wrist angle, and the sound of each press.

Importance: MEDIUM

Cherry

Legend method

What it is: Describes how the legends are applied to the keycaps, which affects durability and visibility.

When it matters: When you care about how long key legends stay readable after heavy use.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Epomaker EK68 vs the average keyboard

Why is Epomaker EK68 better than the average keyboard?

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Volume control wheel
Epomaker EK68 includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.8% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
What it is: Shows whether the keyboard includes a dedicated wheel or roller for hardware volume control.
When it matters: When frequent hardware volume control matters enough that you do not want to rely on function-key shortcuts.
Importance: MEDIUM
Epomaker EK68 includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.8% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
Supports QMK
Epomaker EK68 supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
What it is: Shows whether the keyboard supports QMK firmware for deeper remapping and behavior customization.
When it matters: When deep remapping, macros, and firmware-level customization matter to your workflow.
Importance: HIGH
Epomaker EK68 supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
Supports VIA
Epomaker EK68 supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 27.1% of keyboards support VIA.
VIA setup may require manual JSON import.
What it is: Shows whether the keyboard supports VIA for live remapping and configuration without rebuilding firmware manually.
When it matters: When quick live remapping without rebuilding firmware is important to you.
Importance: HIGH
Epomaker EK68 supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 27.1% of keyboards support VIA.
17.5% lower weight
Epomaker EK68 weighs less than the average keyboard (805 g vs 976 g). The average keyboard weighs 976 g.
What it is: Measures the total mass of the keyboard.
When it matters: When you care whether the keyboard feels easy to carry or heavy enough to stay planted on the desk.
Importance: HIGH
Epomaker EK68 weighs less than the average keyboard (805 g vs 976 g). The average keyboard weighs 976 g.805 g vs 976 g
62.5% cheaper
Epomaker EK68 is cheaper than the average keyboard (£80 vs £130).
Epomaker EK68 is cheaper than the average keyboard (£80 vs £130).£80 vs £130
7.3% better value for money
Epomaker EK68 has better value for money than the average keyboard (8.37 vs 7.802).
What it is: An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters: When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Epomaker EK68 has better value for money than the average keyboard (8.37 vs 7.802).8.37 vs 7.8
0.2 mm shorter actuation distance
Epomaker EK68 has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.5 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
What it is: Measures the shortest key travel needed to register an input.
When it matters: When faster key response matters and you want the shortest possible trigger point under your fingers.
Importance: MEDIUM
Epomaker EK68 has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.5 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.1.5 mm vs 1.7 mm
14% higher user score
Epomaker EK68 has a higher user score than the average keyboard (9.12 vs 8.000).
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters: When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Epomaker EK68 has a higher user score than the average keyboard (9.12 vs 8.000).9.12 vs 8
17.5% lower weight
Epomaker EK68 weighs less than the average keyboard (805 g vs 976 g). The average keyboard weighs 976 g.
0.2 mm shorter actuation distance
Epomaker EK68 has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.5 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
Volume control wheel
Epomaker EK68 includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.8% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
Supports QMK
Epomaker EK68 supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
Supports VIA
Epomaker EK68 supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 27.1% of keyboards support VIA.

Why is Epomaker EK68 worse than the average keyboard?

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22 fewer keys
Epomaker EK68 has fewer keys than the average keyboard (65 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
1.5 ° higher typing angle
Epomaker EK68 has a higher typing angle than the average keyboard (6.5 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
2.5 mm higher keyboard height
Epomaker EK68 is taller than the average keyboard (41 mm vs 38.5 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.5 mm.
25% smaller battery capacity
Epomaker EK68 has a smaller battery than the average keyboard (3,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh.
Older Bluetooth version
Epomaker EK68 uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
17 fewer RGB zones
Epomaker EK68 has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (66 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
22 fewer keys
Epomaker EK68 has fewer keys than the average keyboard (65 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
What it is: States how many keys are present on the keyboard.
When it matters: When you need a certain number of keys for shortcuts, navigation, or a numpad.
Importance: MEDIUM
Epomaker EK68 has fewer keys than the average keyboard (65 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.65 vs 87
25% smaller battery capacity
Epomaker EK68 has a smaller battery than the average keyboard (3,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh.
What it is: Measures how much electric charge the battery can store, usually in mAh.
When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.
Importance: HIGH
Epomaker EK68 has a smaller battery than the average keyboard (3,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh.3000 mAh vs 4000 mAh
Older Bluetooth version
Epomaker EK68 uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
What it is: States the Bluetooth generation supported for wireless pairing.
When it matters: When wireless stability, compatibility, and energy efficiency are part of what you compare.
Importance: MEDIUM
Epomaker EK68 uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.5.0 vs 5.2
17 fewer RGB zones
Epomaker EK68 has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (66 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
What it is: States how many RGB lighting zones can be controlled separately.
When it matters: When you want more lighting control than a simple all-at-once backlight can provide.
Importance: LOW
Epomaker EK68 has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (66 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.66 vs 83
1.5 ° higher typing angle
Epomaker EK68 has a higher typing angle than the average keyboard (6.5 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
What it is: Measures the incline of the keyboard during use.
When it matters: When wrist posture and typing comfort depend on how steeply the keyboard sits.
Importance: MEDIUM
Epomaker EK68 has a higher typing angle than the average keyboard (6.5 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.6.5 ° vs 5 °
2.5 mm higher keyboard height
Epomaker EK68 is taller than the average keyboard (41 mm vs 38.5 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.5 mm.
What it is: Measures the keyboard's vertical dimension from its base to its highest point.
When it matters: When the keyboard has to fit under shelves, trays, or other tight desk constraints.
Importance: MEDIUM
Epomaker EK68 is taller than the average keyboard (41 mm vs 38.5 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.5 mm.41 mm vs 38.5 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Epomaker EK68?

Solid build quality for the price with a heavy, premium feel
Satisfying 'thocky' sound profile and quiet typing experience right out of the box
Versatile tri-mode connectivity (USB-C, 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth)
Hot-swappable PCB supports both 3-pin and 5-pin switches for easy customization
Integrated volume knob is tactile and highly functional for media control
Excellent stock keycaps made of thick, oil-resistant double-shot PBT

What customers dislike about Epomaker EK68?

Steel plate makes the gasket mount feel stiffer and less 'bouncy' compared to PC plates
Stock software is often described as clunky, buggy, or limited to Windows only
Volume knob is not programmable and cannot be remapped to other functions
Poor brand reputation regarding after-sales support and warranty service
Keycaps are opaque, so RGB lighting functions only as an underglow and doesn't illuminate legends

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