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The Epomaker AK84S suffers from quirks like a lack of documentation. But it also has a starting price of just $89 and offers one of the nicest typing experiences I’ve had from a mechanical keyboard.
-- As reviewed by The Verge
Product details
- 【75% Compact Hot-Swappable Keyboard for Win&Mac】EPOMAKER AK84S is a 84-key wireless hot-swappable mechanical keyboard that is specifically optimized for MacOS compatibility. Mac user will find AK84S layout to be familiar to traditional Mac keyboards, but can now benefit from the tactile sensation of mechanical keyboards. Compared with our previous keyboards, the AK84S is equipped with new changes to enusre the best fit for your personal typing preference, with new proprietary Chocolate switches
- 【Wireless With Bluetooth 5.1 & 16.8 Million RGB Backlight】AK84S is embedded with a huge 4,000mAh battery, which can support more than 880 hours work without RGB lights, 50 hours of work under RGB lights. Featuring RGB lighting with 16 million LED colors, It carries 9 different types of default lighting effects and further can be downloaded online. All lighting effects are quickly loaded via the provided software, you can even create more of your own by using the lighting suite
- 【Ergonomics Design with GK1 Profile PBT or Shine-through OEM ABS Doubleshot Keycaps】An essential component in designing the AK84S was ergonomics and having a comfortable typing experience. The AK84S features study feet that are adjustable to three different typing angles. The Epomaker AK84S comes standard with the GK1 PBT keycaps, which was liked universally on our previous Epomaker GK96S keyboard. The keyboard also has shine-through ABS keycap version for your choice
- 【Various Switches Available】The AK84S comes in Gateron Mechanical Switches (Blue, Brown, Black, Red). However, if you’re looking for the latest in switch innovation, we are eager to announce our new proprietary Chocolate Switches! The new and improved switch design helps reduce the physical wear on the switches while providing a smoother typing experience. The Chocolate Switches are available in Blue, Brown, Red, and Silver to match the traditional switch types
- 【MacOS, iOS, Windows and Android Compatible】Mac users will find the AK84S layout to be familiar with that of traditional Mac keyboards, but can now benefit from the tactile sensation of mechanical keyboards. And of course, the AK84S is also compatible with Windows and Android devices, and comes standard with OS-specific swappable keys. Combined with connectivity with up to three devices simultaneously, the AK84S is the ultimate solution to a more optimal workflow
PROS
+ Amazing typing feel
+ Affordable
+ Customizable layout
CONS
- Limited support and documentation
- Unintuitive companion software
- PBT keycaps prone to wear
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By The Verge on August 20, 2021
The Epomaker AK84S suffers from quirks like a lack of documentation. But it also has a starting price of just $89 and offers one of the nicest typing experiences I’ve had from a mechanical keyboard.
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