Epomaker Split 65

Epomaker Split 65

A well-built keyboard / a bit tricky layout

I was using a Keychron Q11, but I wanted a wireless version, which led me to this product. Unlike the unique layouts often found in the custom keyboard community, this one features a standard ANSI layout split in two—similar to the Q11—and it also works via 2.4 GHz USB, making it the perfect keyboard for me. The only drawback is the size of the modifier keys. The bottom-left Ctrl, Win, and Alt keys use a Tsangan layout of 1.5U, 1U, and 1.5U, while the three keys on the bottom right are all 1U. Since I use this with a Mac, I want to swap the keycaps for a set that includes Command and Option keys, but because of this tricky layout, compatible keycap sets aren't available for sale. The included keycaps can hardly be called high-quality, and since no optional replacement keycaps are provided either, the potential for customization is low.

Excellent keyboard

Superb! The body feels incredibly sturdy and is very quiet. The price is remarkably cheap for the quality and features it offers. I picked the Wisteria V2 switches, but they had a noticeable bottom-out sound, so I installed O-rings. Because it's hot-swappable, you can easily swap out the switches for ones you prefer, making it an excellent choice if you plan on customizing. Note that even after changing 70 switches, it's still more than affordable.