Why Are People Buying THIS Keyboard From Amazon?
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- Опубліковано 15 гру 2023
- Why are these the most popular mechanical keyboards on Amazon? Is it because they are budget and thocky? Or is there more to it?
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They work😲
Also is the stock version better than a Keychron v1?
@@charliegair2276 gotta watch the vid and decide for yourself 🤠
@@HipyoTech I’m new to keyboards idk
we need more nola content
The TH80 X the knob does control volume. It is a bit confusing but you have to press the knob to switch between screen menus and volume.
That comment really ruined the credibility of this video for me
@@ozsa3156 for 80 bucks it's not as bad as he makes it sound. I mean he is normally talking about keyboards at 100 bucks plus so I dont get his rant in this video
@@XxCrazZyNo0oBxX he explains exactly why they're bad. Poor modibility, pro having north facing leds, cheap looking. There are much better boards to get that are cheaper. The entire "rant" culminates to: don't waste your money here
Me!!!! Wtf is a thock????🤔🤔🤔🤔
@@XxCrazZyNo0oBxX Wasn't much of a rant. Just stating the facts that there are other options that offers more for the same money.
I bought one but eventually replaced it with the Cidoo v65. Still a great readily available budget board with good sound characteristics out of the box.
Just want to say I enjoyed this video. Based on the recent criticism(s) you received, it feels to me as though you heeded those. I enjoyed this format of reviewing three keyboards side-by-side and your recommendation of the Gateron Yellows over the Flamingos. The modded SE sounds great, too!
Honestly i recently bought the th80 pro with pre-lubed wisteria switches and stabs for 80€ and I'm impressed. The keyboard is great out of the box and it sounds really good, at least to me. Shame about the epomaker software but for the price i can't really complain.
where did u buy?
@@melo2280 Amazon
It's the same price as the cheap keychron. I'm wondering if it's better
@@Larimuss depends on the country you are in. Keychrons are more or less expensive in various countries, plus shipping is a pretty noticeable mark up on the base price.
My th80 pro costed me around 80 € in total, instead.
I bought the standard pro in a different color 18 months ago and changed out the switches for morandis and now I really like it quite a bit. It is really hard to take apart, though.
I picked up the TH80 Pro earlier last year as my first mechanical keyboard to jump into the hobby. I really liked the sound and feel of it stock, but have since modded it a bit as I've learned more. The Gateron yellow switches feel and sound great, and more so after manually lubing them. I've tape modded it and added some foam, and think it sounds better now. While the stabilizers are factory lubed, they could probably use some more. It's definitely a good entry board, though it is a bit of a pain to get inside for modding.
Hipyo please do more content about full-size or 96% keyboards 😭 also keep giving us knob content, volume knob should be a necessity on every keyboard
I have the TH80 and like it after I switched out the keycaps. My biggest issue has been with the wireless consistently glitching out forcing me to keep it wired. It's fairly thocky, but I do want more.
Btw I own the th80 x and the knob does work as a volume knob. All you have to do is Fn + knob click and it switches to volume mode. Repeat the same key press to go back into settings mode :)
Speaking of Epomaker, I recently bought the EK98 barebones on a whim. I havent been able to find any reviews on YT, reddit, or elsewhere so I'd love hear feedback from others. I personally thought it was good for the $30-$60USD you can get it for on sale, but it was an absolute PAIN to open up and mod, and it needed extra foam/polyfil and a stab change
I got an Ep75, did a few simple mods and kept the stock switches and the keyboard is my best one yet. Epomaker keyboards just sound so damn good.
I bought the pro version, but barebones, slapped some akko lavender v3 pros, cheap amazon keycaps (I dont care if the abs plastic starts to shine) and some quick mods. I have to say this keyboard is pretty nifty, for the price it is a great budget option if you dont want to wait for a sale for other brands such as keychron or gamakay. The one thing that pisses me off is the disassembly of the case, but other than that, its a pretty nice budget keyboard. I am currently experimenting with other switches and might even make a whole new keyboard, feel free to ama about this keyboard.
i've got a Medion K28, second hand for 5 euros, many years ago.
It's still working and has all the button i like to have. Inculding volume control buttons on the top row.
Never had problems with it, it's light, durable, easy to clean, and easy to use.
I’ve had the th80 pro for a year with the budgie switches (cream and blue tactile switches, fancy birb hard to spell) and i eventually changed the key caps but i honestly love it and with those switches it had good stock thock!!!
I bought the TX80-X (flamingo switches) and I have to say, this is a big step up for me coming from Corsair K95 Platinum with speed switches. Also it was $95 cheaper than Corsair!
It does sound incredible, well at least to me it does, I'm by no means an keyboard enthusiast, but I'm very impressed with it!
Also the software is... how to say it lightly... confusing and not pleasant, would much prefer if it was VIA compatible.
I will have to correct you on the knob, in my unit it does indeed work as volume knob and other things, maybe the unit sent to you was bogged or something?
All in all though, I'm very happy with this keyboard, will probably look at modding this keyboard to perfection for me.
Great video though bud! Keep it up
I don't think he bothered reading the manual to know how to switch between using the software to volume lol
@@hobgobble I think he was joking but never too sure 👀
I have almost exactly same preference with Hipyo and I have spend a long time finding someone with the similar aesthetic so that I can buy after he/she try. Thank you for what you do.
I love my TH80 pro I’ve swapped out the switch’s and keycaps did a few mods to it and been running like that for about a year with no regrets!!!
Bought th80 pro as an entry point into mechanical keyboard space since it was in stock and affordable. Unfortunately in Canada, many nicer custom keyboard options require you to pay for shipping and duties to import from the US on top of an already expensive base price. I figure mechanical keyboards are modular upgrade wise so you can always upgrade different pieces later. Software is quite bad though, but enough for me to make remap pgup/down to home/end. Thanks for the comprehensive comparison of different epomaker products!
Yes I should also have mentioned I live in Canada, so this was a good option for the price.
I live in Canada and order shit from all over the world
I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the TH80 Pro as my starter custom board because Amazon has the prebuild it on sale for $45. Honestly, for $45, this thing feels great (I thought light linears would be my jam, but I didn't realize they would be THAT much better for me than the Cherry MX Browns I was stuck with on my old gamer board). Opening it was actually way easier than I was expecting. I thought I wouldn't be opening it frequently because every review I saw had people struggling with it, but I read a comment saying to use an old gift card/credit card, and it worked like a charm. Currently, I have the PCB taped, and it sounds really poppy (tho a bit loud and hollow with a noticeable spring ping from some switches, but I'll see what I can do to fix that later). I'm super glad I figured that out too, because I can't wait to experiment a bunch with the modifications and see just how nice I can make this budget board ^^
This keyboard started with some minor frustrations, but has turned into an incredibly fun project that has made me think critically on what I want from a keyboard and how I can modify it to suit needs that I hadn't even realized I had before lol. Now, it's a smaller keyboard that feels better, sounds better, and has more functionality than any full-sized+ gamer keyboard I've ever used (I just wish the software was ever so marginally better lmao)
I have one more question, what do you think of the Nuphy Halo75 with baby kangaroo switches? I’ve been looking to buy a thocky keyboard that’s already built and ready but I can’t seem to find any.. is the nuphy halo75 with baby kangaroo switches any good? Or do you have any better suggestions?
I really loved the sound and the modifications you did for the 1st keyboard with the yellow,black and white key caps can I know where you got the key caps from? And the keyboard too thank you!
I got this one in the monet colorway with gateron pro yellow switches, its great!! The thock is great out of the box, the spacebar is just a little rattly, but im sure it can be fixed
Wow the after sound on the SE is amazeballs.
which barebones kit would you recommend? either out of these or around the same price point
i am owner of th80pro. It is my first mechanical keyboard. Ive had it for 3 months now and im glad of this choice. Ive bought it with brown swtiches but after some time ive changed them to Akko v3 yellow cream and ive got white pudding keycaps from amazon.
I have an epo board but I just got a bare bones one and I put in some lubed Akko switches and foamed and taped it. Im really happy with how the board came out tbh I got great value for money and it sounds great.
Thank you for making this video! My hubby is about to start his journey into building his own board using your videos o7
That is awesome!
0:14 welcome to the cubing world of Moyu 😂😂😂😂😂
I am currently writing from one and have several mechanical keyboards. The one I find to be the most comfortable is the ducky one 2 sf. The epomaker has a nice sound to it (yellows) but feels a bit stiffer, I think because of the keycaps, its overall size and shape. The ducky has silent reds, is super silent (no pun intended!), which I love, and just makes me type super fast, I almost forget it's there. Conclusion, I keep the ducky at desk for work with my main setup (a laptop and a 24'' screen) and the epomaker serves me when I want to got out of my desk, I have a 32" 4K monitor that is pointing to a more leisury kind of area where I consume content and for that nothing beats wireless.
The TH96 was my first entry into the "custom" mechanical keyboard space and I'll always be grateful for that, however, there are better options on the market that don't gate you behind the Epomaker proprietary software. No doubt these boards are solid for beginners, but as long as they're the floor, and not the ceiling, the hobby is in a great place.
I bought the TH80 though shortly after, and still have it. I put some hand lubed Drop Holy Panda X switches in it and love the sound and feel of it.
I will also say, another major gripe about these boards is how they're constructed. I don't trust clips. One wrong move and you break it and that's basically the end of your board. It really discourages modding. Not saying you can't mod, but if you're not nailing it in the first go, you're going to keep putting stress on the case. I wish they would just make a version with screws that was more reliable.
Stayed for the entire video because the info was great, and the delivery was easy to consume...... Subscribed because of the Anakin quote. GG
Man, these previews always make me forget to watch the video ;-; I see the preview and forget to come back later rather than seeing the video and watching it then and there
You can hit the notify me button and it pings you when live!
@@HipyoTech I didn't even notice that - Thanks! Also thanks for reminding me about this video hahaha
I bought the TH80 SE a few month ago (with budgerigar switches) and it sounded amazing stock. I say "sounded" because I've tape modded it since then (for more thock) and soon after that I changed the switches out for Kailh speed silvers (because gamer) and it still sounds great although not as thocky anymore. I just ordered the Akko "Waves" keycaps now that they're finally back in stock and currently trying to decide between Gateron KS-3 Pro milky yellows or the 2.0 reds so who knows what this board will sound like in a couple weeks. I love this board.
Please let me know how the board sounds if u buy the milky yellows
I wanted a good keyboard and this one is perfect but i wanted to know if it was better than a apex pro mini or apex 9 tkl in the input delay and how many key we can press at the same time with the Epomaker TH80 SE
Just got the asus azoth and it's amazing the perfect bridge between custom and prebuilt. With an upgrade path if wanted
i got the th80 pro barebones and honestly i really like it! i am disappointed with the disassembly of the keyboard (i dont even want to attempt) but i did get keycaps from the same brand and put lavender linears and a few cherry mx reds since i didnt have enough lavenders. i do want to mod it when i get over my fear of opening this keyboard without ruining it
I got the jazz ak816 pro which is super similar, just upgraded a bit. Awesome keyboard. With some good switches, it is so satisfying to type on. It's my do-all keyboard.
South facing LEDs look objectively worse.
what would be your overall pick for best 60% budget keyboard for sound, modality and software? I currently have a cheap optical keyboard and looking to upgrade.
I was pretty impressed with my pro, I got the gateron yellows though, which is actually the only reason why I bought it, as I couldn’t find any other prebuilts that come stock with them
It looks like the front of the X is a little lower than the Pro and SE, that would be a positive for me as I have gotten use to the front of my Neo65 and everything else seems high now (I don't like using a wrist rest). I would rather have a 75% with a knob but typing experience on the Neo65 is just far and above everything else for me. I did recently try some of the Epomaker Peace Lily switches and they are phenomenal! I've got Morandi in a lot of boards and these are a little lighter and definitely louder which is nice in a muted board (my GMMK Pro is very muted so they livened it up quite a bit). I had thought about picking one of these up to try but will probably grab a Yunzzi 66 for now or the CIDOO (still Epomaker) to play around with instead. Thank you for saving me some cash! :)
I have no idea why, but Epomaker stuff, even when compared to other budget options is always cheaper where I am in the world. Probably a shipping thing or something, but. Still probably better to save up an extra few tenners and just buy a keychron V1 as you said. The QC will be better, the modability is nicer, it comes with a ton more foam.
At least the Epomakers switch line up is pretty great.
Can you review or tell me if the Epomaker Skyloong gk75 is good. I recently just bought it as my first keyboard and wasn’t sure if it was the best choice for the price
I've been trying to find a retro (like the beige 90's ones) style keyboard that still has modern features (wireless, rgb, hot-swap, etc). I haven't really found much. Any recommendations?
This is hilarious! I actually have the tan / yellow / red volume knob version of this TH80 and it's by far my favorite to type on, the feel of the flamingos, the sound and especially those keycaps! However, I do wish I could get a set of keycaps that felt just like these that were more transparent for RGB's sake. I've had this keyboard for just over a year and my typing absolutely sucks, and I believe it's because the flamingos actuate way before they reach the bottom of the stroke - and I really hate that. Any suggestions? I seem to like thocky linears that require a bit more pressure to actuate. Do those even exist!?
I've modded several keyboards now and know a little about what you're talking about and appreciate your videos very much! It's a fun hobby to get into.
Maybe try changing the switches with Akko Cream Black to get that thocky linear sound?
I bought the TH80 SE with Budgerigar Switches and it is THOCCCC as hell, i love it
I wanted a good keyboard and this one is perfect but i wanted to know if it was better than a apex pro mini or apex 9 tkl in the input delay and how many key we can press at the same time with the Epomaker TH80 SE
@@splitzer_yt2357 basically the steelseries keyboard are shit and this is just all marketing stuff
Where is the num pad?
It's a keyboard with less keys than a conventional one to make it smaller.
I use a epomaker th66 as my daily and its yet another very different version then what you reviewed. it has a thicc black foam liner in the base of the case, full rgb, no silicone gasket instead has foam strips, the software for remapping hotkeys is not compatible, there's no 2.4ghz module. overall i like the thing but the gdmf delete key is FN+page down. the stock switches (linear red) are terrible and 2 of them went bad after about 1 year of use. swapped them out with some cheap otaku low profile black switches and now its nearly silent but for a low thocc.
the plastic trim is super easy to remove just start at the front then sides and the back hinges out and up dont try and unclip the back. its so easy to clean this keyboard which is a huge plus.
Hi...how would you compare to super crunchy cidoo v75plus, i find thts the best sounding keyboard ever for its unique ultra thocky profile? which one is MORE LOUDER? shall i get the new version : Epomaker TH80 Pro V2( with screen) ???? any recommendation?
So how does this compare to the classic IBM PS/2 “clicky” keyboards that I used to like so much?
I really liked the se before I got a Q1 Max. Put some morandi's, gliging semi transparent white caps and killmat and it sounds and looks awesome. Just need a white knob to match the keycaps
I have the th80 pro with yellow milky pro switches and some foam and tape mods and it sounds so nice!!
the SE with the pro yellow switch is $44 on amazon right now, quite a steal
Ok this was probably my favorite video in a while. I burst out laughing when you talked about gaskets on the second keyboard and the car gif showed up.
Epomaker bluebirds or gateron pro yellow 2.0 for the TH80 SE?
I have the th80 pro, had it for quite a while and i quite like it.
But i do also have the gateron yellow switches in it (comes with a choice of the yellows or the flamingoes)
I’ve had a epomaker th80 pro with gateron milky yellow switches and I really like the keyboard personally I would recommend also on one Amazon page it’s 50% off rn
I have the TH80-X and love it. I can see why people wouldnt like the font or the profile, but for me I was looking for Alien-style vibe and it matched perfect. Likewise for being a able to adjust sound with the knob and having gifs ans such.
It does however suck that they don't have screws on it, nor that the switch options when buying are limited to old versions of Gaterons. The software is okay-ish, I agree.
who else had to google what the hell "thock" meant. lol.
So what does it mean
onomatopoeia for loud, dull keyboard sounds. As opposed to clicky keyboards@@gabudabi
@@TheMCEnthusiastPlaysclicky keys: modern ADHD gamer
thocky, clunky keys: sophisticated programmer
I love the th80 se its my first “custom” keyboard and ive been loving it
I wanted a good keyboard and this one is perfect but i wanted to know if it was better than a apex pro mini or apex 9 tkl in the input delay and how many key we can press at the same time with the Epomaker TH80 SE
I got a barebones version and the screws are underneath the feet. The stabs are really unbalanced. Switches definitely matter!
Hey Hipyo, what would you recommend as an alternative for the Keychron V1 Max (2.4 ghz wireless + knob at a good price) that just went out of stock? I need it to be wireless and have a good knob, anything from 100% to 75% works, if you could help i would be super grateful!
I'd love to see a round up video for budget (and I mean cheap $50-100) keyboard 1800 for those who need a keyboard. I watch you "help" build 3 of your friends boards and 2 out of 3 wanted a board with a numpad. Preferably with some switch diversity clack, thock, and tactile. Thanks for helping me get into the hobby. I'm hunting for a budget 1800, tactile, quite, and EPIC gamer mode (addressable RGB), would love a knob or a roller. Would love to find a prebuilt so I can experiment with it. Would like to know everything is working before I do anything to it. So I can be sure I messed it up instead of parts coming DOA. Anyways prolly to much info.
so im pretty new to the whole keyboard thing. the th80 pro was not my first, but the way i got it was risking it through their $50 mystery box. since then ive gotten better keycaps for it & i really like how it looks & sounds now; although i know i can make it sound even better & plan to. mine came with the pro yellows so that was pretty good but ill probably get different switches here soon (im thinking ktt haluhalos to match my keycaps). i still need to do a bit of modding & i think the stab wire for my spacebar is just slightly bent so need to fix that. but overall im liking it especially for the price i paid lol
As a proud owner of the th80 se, i am proud to say i only got it because it matched the black and purple theme of my setup
The final modified sound test was really thocky. And I wouId listen to a longer typing test. Sounds a bit soothing. I like to watch your videos and how you mod keebs. About a year ago, I wanted to buy the PRO, but I am glad that I bought a completely different keyboard instead.😊
Amazon currently has the TH80 SE for $45 on a limited time sale (Gateron Pro Yellow switch model).. Just picked one up.
Hey Hipyo what do you think of the Redragon K621 Horus TKL as a beginners board?
I have TH80 Pro with MT3 Fairlane key caps and love it. Gateron yellow pros.
Hey Hipyo, Cory here! Nice to meet you. I am new to this keyboard market (though I know all about them and stuff just never dove into the market and actually never built my keyboard) but, what would you say is a good starting keyboard for someone who has knowledge about keyboards but doesn't know which style they really like. I was thinking the tofu65 2.0 with the different mounting options? or is there another brand better
You should do a review of the Akko 5075 B plus it’s around the same price and I like the sound.
If you sometime make another keycap set can you make a nordic version of it prefferably with the swerty layout?🙏
I bought the Epomaker SE with yellow pro switches a few months ago and I like it. I normally do research before buying stuff like keyboards but saw it and figured it's probably better than razer. I bought the SE because the knob looked good.
I wanted a good keyboard and this one is perfect but i wanted to know if it was better than a apex pro mini or apex 9 tkl in the input delay and how many key we can press at the same time with the Epomaker TH80 SE
CONGRATS 800K SUBS
what gaming chair you use, a wood one or a metal one
I ordered the Pro literally an hour before this video was posted, all to build my cousin her first keyboard.
Wish I had a time machine.
What is the difference between a th80/pro and nj80(the one u used for your friend), both boards look the same. I get that they're maybe different parts in there but why do they look the same but don't share the same name??
made my keyboard with one of these a year ago. Really amazing for the price fr
Can you please do a test of the Monsgeek M1W SP. I am very interested in it and it is still not too pricy as i think. Thank you
Hipyo, please review the Rakk Tala. It's literally the cheapest 80% Gasket keyboard out there rn and you have to give exposure on it.
The epomaker was the second one I bought. And it will probably be the first one I get rid of. The sound profile is pretty bad compared to a Keychron. Mine has the tape mod, a sound dampening foam and I'm using gateron red that I lubed on it but it still does not sound great. The one Ibought after is the keychron v1. It sounds A LOT better. And in canada, some keychrons are available on amazon
wishlist please tell if you can get them in nordic or for the matter any other that just english layout.
Actually, the Th80-X can control volume, you have to press Fn+knob and it changes to multimedia mode (volume control basically!) :D
are you doing a video on the new keychron Q1 Max that just got released?
Can you try the Akko 5075b plus because i have it and i wanted to know what you think(pls buy the iso,de layout because i have that and we dont really have much good keycap options soooo)
Can you look at the Arbiter Studio Polar 65? I heard it has better build and rapid trigger quality then the wooting
What would be a good alternative?
What is the best budget aluminum keyboard 75% and 98% for you ? And why .
I’m coming to buy first mechanical aluminum keyboard of my life . Please advise me
Thanks for mentioning the ISO, it is a big deal for ne and probably for most people in spain
As someone who mostly types in the dark and prefers low profile keycaps over cherry, i see this north facing as an absolute win.
Such a beautiful knob I can't look away
This is my keyboard. I have lubbed akko yellow switches inside and it sounds great.
Hipyo, can you do some Skyloong and optical switch videos. I am using a Skyloong sk96s, there are things I like and do not like. Would love to have a video from you.
Do you recommend any keyboards for children to help them learn how to type?
You should do review of nuphy's air75 and halo. It's interesting how you like halo's spacebar and nuphy's custom switches.
Can you please make a video about the Weikav Sugar65? They make very cheap and affordable aluminum keyboards.
should i get the womier sk71 instead of the epomaker th80 pro or se
can you please make a full vid about the yunzii yz75
i thought about getting an epomaker keyboard. kinda glad i didn't. i got the womier g75. as well as a kzzi k75. i prefer the womier to the kzzi. but they are a bit different, partially the aesthetics. i also have cherry sand keycaps from novelkeys. fit the womier very well. better than the stock keycaps.
We need Nola to review the box taste and quality. Thank you, Nola.
"We'll talk about that later" was, in my opinion, the essential sentence of this video.