EPOMAKER Galaxy100 QMK/VIA Wireless Gaming Keyboard, Aluminum Shell, BT/2.4Ghz/USB-C, Pre-Lubed Hot-Swappable Linear Switches, NKRO, RGB Backlit (Creamy White, Marble White Switch) vs RK ROYAL KLUDGE R65 Wired Gaming Keyboard with Volume Knob, 60% Percent RGB Backlit Mechanical Keyboard Gasket Mount with PBT Keycaps, MDA Profile, QMK/VIA, 66 Keys Hot Swappable Cream Switch, Black
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#5 in Gaming Keyboards
Epomaker
EPOMAKER Galaxy100 QMK/VIA Wireless Gaming Keyboard, Aluminum Shell, BT/2.4Ghz/USB-C, Pre-Lubed Hot-Swappable Linear Switches, NKRO, RGB Backlit (Creamy White, Marble White Switch)
$98.99
100/100Excellent
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Pros
- +Good platform to start with
- +Can actually swap things without voiding your sanity
- +Very solid build
- +Durable (could probably stop a bullet)
- +Popular in office settings
Cons
- -Json file from epomaker's website for loading into usevia.app was missing some basic lighting options
“Bought this same keyboard in black for the office and now 4 other people have it as well lol. Very solid, could probably stop a bullet.”
#2 in Gaming Keyboards
Royal Kludge
RK ROYAL KLUDGE R65 Wired Gaming Keyboard with Volume Knob, 60% Percent RGB Backlit Mechanical Keyboard Gasket Mount with PBT Keycaps, MDA Profile, QMK/VIA, 66 Keys Hot Swappable Cream Switch, Black
$59.99
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
Pros
- +Via support
- +Mda profile keycaps
- +Excellent (thocky/creamy) sound out of the box
- +Cheap
- +Recompilable firmware (via, vial, signalrgb)
Cons
- -Unofficial via support
- -Violates qmk gpl license
- -Company uses open source resources without giving back
- -Code available only for wired-only version
“I had 0 expectations for this thing and I honestly love it. I got it for the hot-swappable switches, just to see if using super light activation switches would work for my RSI pain in my hands. It did”