I reviewed this a few months ago, written, and really enjoyed it. I used it for work, day to day and gaming for over a week without issue. From a QC standpoint the example I reviewed as spot on. The only thing I noted, as you did as well, was the dongle in the same place as the screen. It would be nice to have a separate place for it for storage when you have the screen on. It's definitely more gimmicks than features but it seems as long as it sounds good and types well, many people are looking for something to just stand out than do something useful. Most people don't change their layout IMHO, but they do like to show off a screen or joystick, otherwise the original wouldn't have sold as well as it did. Very thorough review as always! Once again, so glad you guys are back!
if they decided to go this bold with the joystick, they could at least make it more customizable than just volume and mouse. and more importantly make it Analog joystick
This is true with pretty much every Chinese 'Generic' brand. I don't get what people expect when they buy these ultra budget keyboards. Like if I want a crappy bar with good customer support I'll buy from the big brands but if want a good board at a rock bottom price I'll take a chance with royal kludge or epomaker or aula. Its not rocket science
@@strayiggytv Epomaker isn't supposed to be a "generic" brand. They position themselves as budget to midrange. When I think of "generic" cheapo keyboards, I'm thinking of the $30 junk from brands with names that came out of the copyright mill. Even some of those are better. TBQH, the two Yousuomaster GMK67 clones I picked up for $15 each earlier this year have been nothing but reliable for me, even if they lack screens and wireless capability. Once I got rid of the garbage Clonetemus and replaced them with Akko and Gateron switches, no problems whatsoever, unlike Epomaker, which has just been headache after headache for me. Nothing like charging your new keeb for the first time and seeing it immediately drop to 22% when you disconnect it...then have the replacement Amazon sends do the exact same thing.
@@strayiggytvI have been thinking about the hate Epomaker gets for a while, and I think the reason for it boils down to size. Epomaker seems a lot bigger than a lot of Chinese budget board brands, so there are going to be a lot of people online with issues. I'm not saying it's okay that Epomaker doesn't offer great customer support, but that might also just be a symptom of growing quicker than anticipated. Hopefully they can get their stuff together, though, because their boards are generally alright, and there are some cool designs that you can't get elsewhere at the same price.
The main problem isn't even board quality, Epomaker's customer service has been TERRIBLE to work with. I don't need products, especially budget, to be perfect as long as I know the company behind the product will actually support provider support.
I'm a retro gaming enthusiast and I run a lot of ROMs, but this board... this ain't it. The lack of analog functionality and the useless light bar means I won't be buying this one.
I reviewed this a few months ago, written, and really enjoyed it. I used it for work, day to day and gaming for over a week without issue. From a QC standpoint the example I reviewed as spot on. The only thing I noted, as you did as well, was the dongle in the same place as the screen. It would be nice to have a separate place for it for storage when you have the screen on. It's definitely more gimmicks than features but it seems as long as it sounds good and types well, many people are looking for something to just stand out than do something useful. Most people don't change their layout IMHO, but they do like to show off a screen or joystick, otherwise the original wouldn't have sold as well as it did. Very thorough review as always! Once again, so glad you guys are back!
if they decided to go this bold with the joystick, they could at least make it more customizable than just volume and mouse. and more importantly make it Analog joystick
Yeah, I have had nothing but issues with Epomaker. It is not a reliable brand whatsoever. Probably why they have to pay for reviews.
@@lockheartmac I have the Feker 80 and so far it's been good. I did have the same concern as you when I bought the keyboard.
This is true with pretty much every Chinese 'Generic' brand. I don't get what people expect when they buy these ultra budget keyboards. Like if I want a crappy bar with good customer support I'll buy from the big brands but if want a good board at a rock bottom price I'll take a chance with royal kludge or epomaker or aula. Its not rocket science
@@strayiggytvWhat about Nuphy??
@@strayiggytv Epomaker isn't supposed to be a "generic" brand. They position themselves as budget to midrange. When I think of "generic" cheapo keyboards, I'm thinking of the $30 junk from brands with names that came out of the copyright mill. Even some of those are better. TBQH, the two Yousuomaster GMK67 clones I picked up for $15 each earlier this year have been nothing but reliable for me, even if they lack screens and wireless capability. Once I got rid of the garbage Clonetemus and replaced them with Akko and Gateron switches, no problems whatsoever, unlike Epomaker, which has just been headache after headache for me. Nothing like charging your new keeb for the first time and seeing it immediately drop to 22% when you disconnect it...then have the replacement Amazon sends do the exact same thing.
@@strayiggytvI have been thinking about the hate Epomaker gets for a while, and I think the reason for it boils down to size. Epomaker seems a lot bigger than a lot of Chinese budget board brands, so there are going to be a lot of people online with issues. I'm not saying it's okay that Epomaker doesn't offer great customer support, but that might also just be a symptom of growing quicker than anticipated. Hopefully they can get their stuff together, though, because their boards are generally alright, and there are some cool designs that you can't get elsewhere at the same price.
There are not features, there are gimmicks.
The main problem isn't even board quality, Epomaker's customer service has been TERRIBLE to work with. I don't need products, especially budget, to be perfect as long as I know the company behind the product will actually support provider support.
Man they could’ve done so much more with that joystick. And what’s up with the no feature light bar? So much potential, yet sadly just gimmicks
1:48 what in the name of all that's holy is going on with that Caps Lock legend??
the Database of Every Keyboard you have is amazing
Switch and click
Homer Simpson's car design energy here.
You should do the ajazz ak 820 pro pleaseeeeeeeeee
Is the aula f99 a good keeb too?
i was loving it until i saw... there is no black color :c
What a disappointment
I'm a retro gaming enthusiast and I run a lot of ROMs, but this board... this ain't it. The lack of analog functionality and the useless light bar means I won't be buying this one.
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You had all the concerns about reviewing it until they opened their checkbook. Sad!
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