STEVEN CARMIENCKE—October 14, 2025
This was my first time getting a Hall Effect mechanical keyboard. I've got to say the difference in my typing because I was able to change how fast the keyboard responds, has made a significant difference in how quickly I type up things and honestly if you are looking for a mechanical keyboard that has more than the basic bells and whistles of any mechanical keyboard, I would highly suggest this. You also have the option of different RGB lighting or none that comes with it through the software that you use for this keyboard. When typing, pressing the keys has that nice clicky sound that every mechanical keyboard buyer expects. You don't need to press down too hard on the keys to get a response even that normal actuation points. And the cable that comes with it is braided and quite strong. I would say for functionality's sake that this can be used in a home or even a home office so this doesn't have just one use case. The reason I say that is because some people look for keyboards for one purpose and one purpose only but this one you can use for pretty much anything whether it's work related or just using a computer just daily. I would highly recommend it especially if this is your first mechanical keyboard. You really will not be disappointed. Read more
Anon Shopper—November 4, 2025
Fantastic 65% 68 key board. Has a bit of flex, but it doesn't sound too chintzy. For the price the features are hard to beat! Software is a bit clunky, but that's to be expected at this price point and it ultimately works fine. I haven't had any issues with it saving settings and the customizable actuation point works flawlessly once I calibrated all the keys within the software. Would recommend! Read more
Laura—July 17, 2025
Hall Effect Gaming at a Steal - With Some Caveats Got this keyboard on July 13th for $42 shipped and I’m honestly shocked at what you get for the price. If you’re looking to try Hall effect switches without spending $100+, this is your best bet. The Good: The Hall effect switches are the real deal. Coming from a standard mechanical keyboard, the difference in response time is noticeable in competitive games. Those milliseconds actually matter when you’re trying to hit quick combos or react fast in FPS games. I’ve definitely noticed my reaction times improve across multiple games. The switches feel smooth and consistent with none of that mushy feeling you get with some budget boards. The typing sound is also excellent - they really nailed that. It has a satisfying, clean sound that’s not too loud or clacky. What’s impressive is that this has all the main features you’d find on bigger brand Hall effect keyboards that won’t be named - including SOCD (Simultaneous Opposite Cardinal Directions) mode. You’re getting the same core functionality at a fraction of the price. Just keep in mind that SOCD is allowed in most games but definitely not in CS2. Even though the SOCD isn’t allowed there, the magnetic switches make counter strafing a breeze. For $42, you’re getting technology that normally costs twice as much. This is a fantastic entry point into Hall effect keyboards. The Not-So-Good: The build quality shows the budget nature. When it arrived, the keyboard looked fine but wouldn’t sit flat on my desk - there was a slight warp that made it rock back and forth. I had to gently bend it back into shape, which worked but doesn’t inspire confidence for long-term durability. The case has noticeable flex when you press down firmly. Also, no adjustable feet. You get one typing angle and that’s it. Pretty basic feature that should’ve been included. The Ugly: EPOMaker’s software is frustrating. It’s clunky and unintuitive. Getting profiles to actually save to the keyboard took multiple attempts and several resets. I’d make changes, hit apply, and nothing would happen. Reset the keyboard, try again, maybe it works this time. The interface feels like it was designed by someone who’s never used keyboard software before. Once you get everything set up, it works fine, but getting there is a pain. Bottom Line: Despite the software headaches and build quality issues, this keyboard delivers Hall effect performance at an insane price. If you’re primarily gaming and can deal with some setup frustration, this is a no-brainer. The core experience - fast, responsive switches that actually improve your gaming - is solid. This feels like it should cost $80-100 based on the switch technology alone. Yeah, the case flexes and the software is terrible, but for forty-two bucks and the gaming advantage you get, I’m not complaining. Just be prepared to wrestle with the software and maybe do some minor case adjustment when it arrives. Read more
Sir G.—January 1, 2026
Thocky, creamy keyboard, 10/10 Read more
rivers—November 25, 2025
surprised at how well this keyboard performs for the price. The switches sound great, and it’s my first time using a hall effect board i can definitely feel the difference in gameplay. Way better than I expected. Read more
Qiaoxiazhou—August 11, 2025
I bought this keyboard for my gaming set up and the keyboard itself was really nice. The price was great! And the product came really fast and the packaging was great. Nothing’s damaged. The white was really really good with my set up and the magnet switches are great for FPS game so I definitely will keep this product and will recommend to my friends. Read more
Devon Mcewan—November 6, 2025
The EPOMAKER HE68 Lite is a solid keyboard for the price. The switches feel smooth and responsive, and the typing experience is really satisfying. The keys sound great crisp and clean without being too loud, which makes typing feel super nice. The software is also simple to use and easy to navigate. My only issue is the lighting, even at max brightness in a fairly dark room, the keys are barely visible, and the white LEDs on the top right don’t look like a true white. Overall though, it’s a nice, well-built board with great sound and performance for the money. Read more
Susan J—August 12, 2025
Beware! I bought one of these in August 2025 and it had serious issues, including a fatal inability to update its own firmware. I kept getting message that my “firmware was too low “to update the firmware,” and until I updated it, I couldn’t use all the functionality. Note that I have a Mac, and its firmware number on the websiteis drastically lower than the Windows number, so you may be OK if you use a Windows computer. But I can’t recommend it to Mac users. If you are a Mac user and you have bought it already, run, don’t walk, to the Epomaker website to see if you can update your firmware and if not, send it back. I ended up paying more money for a Keychron, but that, you know, works, so the upgrade was definitely worth it. Read more