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Review Summary
Epomaker P75 is an excellent keyboard with best-in-class build quality that speaks to its premium nature. The acoustics are heavenly, the typing experience is refined, and the design is mature enough to look good on any desk. With a decent software experience and solid wireless performance, there is nothing this keyboard can’t do. For the price, it doesn’t get any better.
Hours Tested: 3 Days
Overall
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Build Quality - 9.5/10
9.5/10
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Design - 9/10
9/10
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Features - 8/10
8/10
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Typing Experience - 9.5/10
9.5/10
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Performance - 9/10
9/10
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Value - 9/10
9/10
Pros
- Fantastic build quality
- Clean and minimal design
- Perfect stock typing experience
- Factory-lubed switches and stabs
- High-quality doubleshot keycaps with extras
- Great wireless performance
- Battery life better than competing options
- Priced fairly with widespread availability
Cons
- Software experience can be better
- No QMK/VIA support
Epomaker has been one of the most prominent keyboard companies of the past few years, and as of late, they’ve leveled up from being mostly just a distributor to a proper manufacturer. They have a lot of options ranging from plastic to metal and in all sorts of layouts.
Today, we’ll be taking a look at one of their most well-received boards, the Epomaker P75. This model isn’t really a part of any lineup like the Galaxy series but rather a standalone product, though it shares quite a lot in common with the Galaxy70. We have the silver version in for review today, so let’s check it out.
Key Takeaways
- The Epomaker P75 is the best aluminum prebuilt you can buy with zero compromises and a great price to back its quality up.
- Buy the Epomaker P75 if you’re looking for a high-quality keyboard with great sound, feel, and performance that is built like a tank.
- Avoid the Epomaker P75 if you need the best gaming keyboard, as hall-effect options will provide you with a better chance at being competitive.
| Technical Specs | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | EPOMAKER |
| Model | P75 |
| Layout | 75% |
| Number of Keys | 81 keys + 1 knob |
| Case Material | Black/Silver (CNC Aluminum with Anodized finish) | White (PC) |
| Plate Material | PC |
| Stabilizers | Pre-lubed Plate-mounted |
| Screw-in Stabilizer Support | Yes |
| Mounting Structure | Gasket Mount |
| Battery | 4000mAh |
| RGB | South-facing RGB |
| Hot Swappable | Yes |
| Anti-Ghosting | NKRO |
| PCB Thickness | 1.2mm |
| Connectivity | Wired, 2.4GHz, Bluetooth |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz for wired and 2.4G, 125Hz for Bluetooth |
| Keycaps Profile | Cherry |
| Keycaps Material | Double Shot PBT |
| Front Height | 22.7mm (including rubber feet) |
| Typing Angle | 6 degrees |
| Keyboard Dimensions | 324.2 x 135.6 x 45.3mm |
| Keyboard Weight | 1.65kg |
| Package Weight | around 2kg |
What Makes the Epomaker P75 Different?
The shining highlight of the Epomaker P75 is… the entire package. The amount of quality components packed inside this CNC aluminum body certainly feels like it should be worth a lot more. At only $100, it’s fascinating to see how the custom keyboard hobby has transformed from a mere TM680 build in 2021 to this beast today.
Unboxing Experience
The Epomaker P75 comes in a sleek, hard cardboard box that lifts from the top to reveal all the contents inside, just like an Apple device. There are no seals or tabs here. The box itself advertises the board nicely going over all its features on the back with a nice illustration upfront.
Inside, you get the board wrapped in plastic with the accessories toward the top, split into two sections. There’s a thick manual book right beneath the board that tells you everything you need to know to operate this board without ever downloading the software.
As for what’s included, Epomaker has been generous:
- 1x Epomaker P75
- 3x Extra Switches
- 7x Extra Keycaps
- 1x Keycap/Switch Puller
- 1x Allen Key
- 1x Manual
Design & Build
The Epomaker P75 is built like a tank. It has a fully CNC aluminum construction that feels just as good as it looks. The board weighs almost 1.7 kilograms out of the box. It’s cold to the touch, especially in this winter climate. Every time I try to pick it up, I’m reminded that this is a premium product that will satisfy even the snobbiest of enthusiasts.
Epomaker has opted for a minimal design with the P75. The board has a matte finish, similar to that on a MacBook, that’s smooth to the touch. The bezels are mostly even around the edges, with chamfering all around and rounded-off corners. There are no icons, text, or even indicator LEDs up front, ensuring a distraction-free aesthetic.
Turn the P75 around and you’ll see a large Epomaker logo carved into the center, think of this as a pseudo-weight. The sides sort of melt inwards into the back and away from the top, giving the case a floating look if looked at from above. Compared to other options like the Lucky65 or Galaxy70, this gives the P75 a much more unique back design.
For the same reason, the side profile is also beautiful here. It makes the board feel even more premium as you see the side go from a standard box-on-wedge to these curved angular lines. When it comes to comfort, you can easily use the P75 without a wrist rest with its 5-degree typing angle paired with the 18mm front height.
Moving upwards, the USB port, along with the connection mode switch, is located on the top-left edge of the board in a recessed area. Next to these there’s also a magnetic slot to hold the wireless dongle in place. You can faintly make out the molding marks here but it’s nothing too egregious.
Layout & Features
We see an exploded 75% layout with the Epomaker P75, which means the arrow keys and the nav cluster are separated off into the side. There’s also a knob in the corner made out of metal, and it has satisfying clicks. This is arguably the most popular layout for beginners as it’s the perfect balance between full-size that has all the keys and a compact keyboard.
As with every modern keyboard, the P75 is a hotswap. It features south-facing hot-swap sockets with per-key RGB. The board is also easy to get into with 6 hex screws at the back. It features a standard top and bottom case layout held together by screws with the PCB plate being friction fit in between.
It’s gasket-mounted with silicone beans on the plate and this works really well. It has a polycarbonate plate with no flex cuts paired with a 1.2mm PCB, also without flex cuts. The board is rocking plate-mount stabs, but the PCB supports screw-in ones, too. The Epomaker P75 is also tri-mode, so both wired and wireless.
The PCB has a glued PET sheet on top of it that you can’t take off; it’s like tape, but it does the same job. Epomaker has stuffed in all the usual sound dampening you’ve come to expect from a modern keyboard, including the plate foam, IXPE sheet, PET sheet, PCB foam, and some case foam.
The Fundamentals
The P75 has had a strong showing so far, can the inner components of the board continue to keep up the positive narrative?
Keycaps
The Epomaker P75 comes with doubleshot PBT keycaps in the Cherry profile. Simply speaking, these are high-quality. The legends are sharp with even thickness and coloring. The keycap molds are as thick as any other expensive set, and the dualshot process looks clean from the bottom.
Texture-wise, these feel like your typical PBT keycaps with a smooth finish and just the tiniest bit of grain to grip your fingers. All the keys have little to no wobble, and they look great, too. The silver case paired with the white-and-blue theme makes everything pop. If you wish to go all-white, Epomaker has included extra keycaps in the box that replace the blue accents.
Switches
There are three switch options to choose from: Epomaker Zebra, Epomaker Wisteria linear, and Wisteria tactiles; we have the Zebras on our board. These are 45g factory-lubed linears with a 3.8mm long travel distance. They have a long 21mm spring as well. The bottom housing is made from nylon, the top is polycarbonate, and the stem is POM.
These are absolutely fantastic switches, especially inside the P75. They sound amazing, as you’ll hear in the sound test later. They also feel very smooth and almost snappy. There is no spring ping, no weird inconsistencies in lubing, and no looseness in the housings. These have very little stem wobble, too.
Stabilizers
Epomaker P75 uses plate-mounted stabs that come pre-lubed from the factory and they’re amazing. Every stabilized key had perfect consistency in my testing, with no ticking or rattling. These are about as good as stock stabs can get. The keycap and switch combo with the stabilizer produce a very satisfying sound as well.
Connectivity & Performance
The P75 is a wireless keyboard with both 2.4 GHz radio and Bluetooth 5.0 connections. It comes with a 4000mAh battery, which is larger than most cells and it shows. I was able to drag the keyboard through almost 3 days of moderate usage with RGB on, and you can easily get more than a week with it off.
Epomaker has aggressive power-saving measures in check, so the board turns off after 1 minute of inactivity, but you can change this in the software. What I love about the P75 is even in its inactive state it doesn’t miss any inputs. There’ll be a short delay but anything you typed will appear on screen as soon as the board lights up again.
As far as performance goes, I’m glad to report that you can do competitive gaming on the P75 with the wireless dongle. The latency is low enough at under 10ms that you won’t notice anything, and I didn’t face any disconnection issues either.
Bluetooth was flawless with good range; I was able to get signals across a wall into the other room. Of course, you have the USB-C port as well if you want to plug the board in, and the included cable is a nice, braided one.
Typing Experience
The Epomaker P75 offers a top-tier typing experience in every aspect. It has a very deep, creamy, and sharp sound signature that suits the aesthetic of the board well. The gasket performance is also great, as the board feels soft to type on. If you press firmly in the center, the board even sinks in so it’s a nice balance of stiff and bouncy.
The stabilizers, as mentioned earlier, are virtually perfect. The stock experience across the board (no pun intended) is at the top of the leaderboard; you cannot get anything better for this price. Moreover, because this is a mod-friendly keyboard, you can put in different switches and open it up to change the foam config and get a completely different sound.
Software
Epomaker has a very interesting software solution for the P75. There is no dedicated application; neither is the board QMK/VIA compatible. Instead, you go to an oddly named website that acts as the online software for the board. It’s available on the listing for the board, so it’s easy to find.
Once loaded up, Microsoft Edge automatically translated the page from Chinese to English but there’s a language option in the top corner as well. I also appreciate how the software works wirelessly rather than forcing you to plug in. All that being said, it’s a pretty bog-standard experience with everything you’ve come to expect, and the UI is straightforward.
You get custom keymapping with 2 layers each for Windows and Mac. You can even import or export profiles if you wish. Everything is laid out in tabs on the left side, including macros and lighting settings. There is a total of 18 RGB effects with brightness and speed controls, along with a full-color wheel to choose whatever color you want.
Should You Buy It?
Buy It If:
✅ You’re looking for a great keyboard, bar none. The Epomaker P75 hits the home run on every aspect of a mechanical keyboard without being too expensive.
✅ You appreciate sleek designs, as the P75 has a very clean and minimal aesthetic that will blend in with any setup.
✅ You want a creamy-sounding keyboard that has perfect stabilizers out of the box and solid gasket performance.
Don’t Buy It If:
❌ You need the best gaming keyboard. Hall-effect keyboards should be on your list if you want every bit of that competitive advantage.
❌ You can’t live without QMK/VIA support and would rather avoid using any other software.
My Thoughts
The Epomaker P75 has really got it all. Short of being a hall-effect keyboard, there are no glaring downsides, and with the $100 price tag, the value proposition here is second to none. Not only is the board creamy and satisfying to type on, but it’s actually loud, which is a nice change of pace. Often, in search of thock, companies give up on the sheer volume.
The only other board that comes in competition with this would be Epomaker’s Galaxy70, which coincidentally is the next board we’ll review. Compared to that, I prefer the P75’s finish and surface treatment, along with the simpler design. Even when put up against barebones kits like the Lucky65 V2, the Epomaker P75 offers more for your dollar.
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I was born and raised around computers only to become the family’s personal IT department. Fast forward a few years and now only two things spark my interest—filmmaking and keyboards. One day you might just see me at the Oscars, but till then stick to my sick custom builds.
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