Today we are checking out the Epomaker NT68 65% wireless mechanical keyboard. Released on 10th August on Kickstarter, the super early bird price starts at $89 with the early bird price starting at $95, or about £70. There's also two versions on offer – a regular and a low profile model. Both versions can be used with macOS and Windows, offering hot swappable switches, wired or Bluetooth connectivity and have an array of switch types available. Is it any good?

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:15 Introduction / pricing
01:10 First impressions, up close
02:05 Appearance/keycaps
03:05 Switches
04:08 Switches sound test
04:48 More info on keys and usability
05:42 Software
06:45 Other features
08:27 Cable and battery life
09:46 Closing Thoughts

Specifications:

• Bluetooth 5.1 or USB-C
• Connect up to 3 devices
• Mac, Android and Windows compatible
• Compatible with Gateron regular mechanical switches, Epomaker proprietary Chocolate Switches, and Gateron low profile switches
• ABS and PBT Key caps available depending on version
• Aluminium frame case
• 300mm wide
• 0.6KG weight

You can purchase the Epomaker NT68 65% on Kickstarter HERE!

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Pros

• Looks pretty cool.
• Good build quality.
• Nice fluid switches.
• Great magnetic “invisible” stand.
• Lots of software perks for gamers and customisation.

Cons

• Layout is difficult to get used to (no UK ISO version).
• Quite heavy for a portable keyboard.
• Very short USB leads.
• Plenty of other keyboards with similar functionality.

KitGuru says: The NT68 offers great build quality and the specs are good for the price point. Aesthetically it's classy as they’ve gone for a retro look, but there really isn't much we haven’t seen before.

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