We’ve been typing on the EPOMAKER TH80 V2 PRO at $78 as a daily driver, and the first question it keeps raising is: how is this $78?
Design & Build
The TH80 V2 PRO is a 75% board — function row, arrow keys, short nav cluster, no numpad. At 960g it plants itself solidly on the desk. The ABS case in matte finishes (black, white, pink) looks more premium than it feels up close, and Epomaker’s special surface treatment creates a convincing aesthetic.
The 1.14-inch glass-covered LCD screen sits to the right of the Enter key, showing time, battery level, and connection status. Custom image and GIF uploads work via the browser-based EPOMAKER driver (Windows only for customization). The 2.4GHz USB dongle stores neatly in a slot on the back when not in use — a small detail we appreciate every time we travel with it.
Setup
Plug in and it works wired immediately. 2.4GHz pairs via the included dongle. Bluetooth connects to up to three devices via a rear toggle. Mac/Windows layout switching is a physical toggle on the back panel. VIA programmability is browser-based and requires no software installation — key remapping and macro assignment took about ten minutes to configure for our layout preferences.
Features & Performance
The gasket mount is the standout typing feel story. Combined with five layers of sound dampening, the board has a softness and flex that we don’t typically find in pre-built keyboards, let alone sub-$100 ones. The pre-lubed Creamy Jade linear switches (45gf actuation, smooth, moderately clacky) and factory-lubed screw-in stabilizers sound good straight out of the box.
The 10,000mAh battery is genuinely different from everything else in this price range. With RGB at moderate brightness and the LCD running, we went several working days before charging. With lighting dialed back, it’s a multi-week affair. Tri-mode wireless — USB-C, 2.4GHz, Bluetooth — handled daily switching between a laptop and a desktop without issue.
Notes from extended use: the ABS case shows fingerprints more than we’d like on the glossy black version. The 500Hz polling rate is fine for typing and casual gaming; serious competitive FPS players may want a higher-polling alternative. The LCD image tool is Windows-only, so Mac users get a functional clock screen but not custom visuals.
Early Verdict
At $78, the EPOMAKER TH80 V2 PRO one of the more feature-complete wireless mechanical keyboards we’ve seen and tested at this price. Gasket mount, hot-swap, VIA, 10K battery, tri-mode wireless, and a built-in LCD in a single board that types well out of the box. So much to appreciate.
Full review coming soon.
