EPOMAKER x LEOBOG Hi75 Aluminum Alloy Wired Mechanical Keyboard, Programmable Gasket-Mounted Gaming Keyboard with Mode-Switching Knob, Hot Swappable, NKRO, RGB (White Purple, Nimbus V3 Switch)

After using “gaming” keyboards almost exclusively for a decade plus it was time to think about something more suitable for my current needs. Of course a gaming keyboard will have convenient features like macros probably and backlit keycaps which are nice for someone like me and still, after seeing what is now available and coming available in the keyboard market my curiosity had been piqued. To be clear, my intention is not to bash those keyboards, manufacturers or users who prefer them, but to iterate the difference. While I still love to play games and the Epomaker brand Leobog Hi75 is certainly suitable for that purpose as well, it's the typing experience with the Leobog that really sets this keyboard apart for me.I've purchased a few of Epomaker's Hi75 now, clicky being the 1st variant I had and I don't mind saying if you like a clicky switch go for that one, it is very tactile and the click will certainly satisfy most. I've since purchased a tactile variant and a linear variant as well. To answer the question why, I typically like tactile switches best but I do like a change occasionally, so it's nice to have more than one keyboard switch type loaded up and available when I do get the urge to -switch- it up. The sound is a little different from one switch type to another too while appearing nearly the same otherwise aside from the keycap colors.I decided to buy the linear variant of the Leobog after using the tactile one because I like it so well. The colors are very nice, blue and purple on white in the case of the tactile variant, with MDA profile keycaps, which I will say is now my favorite profile. And the linear variant comes in a white case with dark green and light green keycaps, also in the MDA keycap profile. The biggest difference in the linear and tactile variants of the Hi75 keyboards aside from the colorway is the feel and sound from the switches. The legends are different colors as well and they are a little more pronounced in green but both are very nice and pleasant to look at and use. The volume knob is very nice too and has a nice knurled look and feel.The HI75 from Epomaker is RGB backlit however the keycaps are not shine through which is a little confusing for me quite honestly. The light can be nice but if it isn't there to help me see the legends at night I don't really see the point. It's actually harder to see the keys in the dark with the backlight on so again, for me not really a selling point but it's nice to have for resale value and/or customization options in the future. The volume knob is also backlit and looks nice with a solid feel on the textured exterior and as it rotates. The light on the volume knob actually serves as an indicator of the current functionality as well which is nice. Solid lit indicates volume/mute and flashing is to indicate backlight control.In the past I've found that software is an area where manufacturers can run into trouble, and sometimes it can even be a deal breaker. Epomaker, however, has managed to deliver a good experience here as well. It's clearly not being developed with the same budget as some of the competitors but it is functional, intuitive and really just a simple to use interface that does not get in the way or annoy me which is all I really need from the software. I was fairly apprehensive honestly, to even try it, because I like the Leobog hardware and expected if I was going to be disappointed it would be in the software but I'm pleasantly surprised by it too.So now to address the build quality of the Epomaker Leobog Hi75: I'm coming from plastic “gaming” keyboards with typical features a user would expect from the big name manufacturers which suit the “gamer's” needs well but as I said before, I was ready for a more premium typing experience and the big names have yet to deliver that in my opinion. The Leobog is a whole different experience than anything I've used from the other guys and at a much better price to boot. The Leobog is made of aluminum and the weight and feel demonstrate that clearly. The stabilizers Epomaker is using in these are a huge change for me too, in that when I hit the space bar, for example, there is no rattle and the Hi75 sounds and feels solid, as if I could hit the keys as hard as I want without fear of damaging the keyboard.I want to point out the gasket mount style too, because it's so nice to hit a key and see and feel the flex in the Hi75. It's a first for me and I was skeptical about whether or not gasket mounting would contribute to the experience of using this keyboard but again, I've been very pleasantly surprised at how it does add value to this unit. In fact, it was the harsh typing feel of one of my other keyboards that finally prompted me to start looking for something more premium and now that I've experienced the difference I won't suffer with a keyboard that feels like rapping my finger tips against a brick again. I won't call anyone out but I have a keyboard that is made of plastic and cost only $20 less that does not begin to compare to the looks, feel, sound or value of this Epomaker keyboard.Now I have used several other aluminum keyboards recently and there is one other manufacturer who does offer several nice units but the Leobog is my favorite overall. The tactile switches are smooth and have a nice tactile bump that is fairly easy to detect and does contribute to the sound profile in a positive way. Especially after using the tactile Juggle switches from Epomaker for a while I can then switch to the linear variant with the Nimbus switches (also from Epomaker) and be surprised still, by how smooth the linear switches really are. They're like a coworker who just knows the job and how I like to do it. And again, if you like a clicky switch, the ice cyan is a very tactile and clicky switch that will more than likely satisfy that craving for most.In conclusion, I will say I'm so glad I decided to take a chance on a brand I didn't know and at a price that still makes me wonder how long before the big brands have to take notice and make some changes because the EPOMAKER x LEOBOG Hi75 is a winner! It's pretty, it feels great to type on, the software is very good and problem free, and the value is absolutely tremendous. I will definitely be looking out for other stuff from Epomaker because I am impressed and I love technology. Give it a shot I bet you'll be glad you did too. Thanks for reading my review of the EPOMAKER x LEOBOG Hi75.

I've used quite a few keyboards over the years, and this keyboard just beat all of them. Typing on this keyboard is just sublime, the sounds are perfect, the feeling is so smooth but not mushy. It's really cute looking too! This is a very heavy keyboard, which I like as it feels higher quality and doesn't slide around on the desk. The RGB is what you would expect, but I find that during the day the keyboard looks very nice even without the lights on. All in all, I've never spent this much on a keyboard before, but as soon as I pressed a key for the first time, I knew it was money well spent!

This is the first legit keyboard I've ever bought and I had no idea what to expect. This thing is absolutely perfect, I love it so much. The color, the sound, the smoothness of the keys, the lighting, everything about it is perfect. It is heavy, durable. I don't think I'll ever want another keyboard. It is 1000% worth the money, worth even more honestly. BUY IT I'M TELLING YOU, YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!

Sounds just like I wanted and satisfying to hear. It is heavy and perfectly built. Has many features to change the colors.

I love everything about this. It feels and sounds so nice to type on, and feels more solidly built than any keyboard I've ever had. My only complaint is that the keyboard does not sit at a comfortable angle to type. Either the front end nearest the wrists needs to sit down lower, or the top end near the F keys needs to sit up a little higher. Typing on this as it is makes my hands and wrists cramp up after just a few minutes. I currently have some cardboard propped up under the top end under the F keys to give it a little more height (though this is obviously not ideal for such a premium feeling keyboard. For now, it's the best solution I can come up with until I can find something better to stick under the top end to raise it up a little more. 9/10. Would be 10/10 if they just got the angle right so it would be comfortable for long term use.

The media could not be loaded. Sounds amazinggggg. It is super smooth and I haven't had issues with it being slow or anything. It is heavier and cord-connected but it is well worth it to me.

The feel and look of the keyboard is fantastic - really - it is a premium product. The keyboard is very heavy as far as keyboards go due to the metal construction. The keys feel almost like smooth stones - very dense and "heavy" feeling (maybe more like piano keys). The switches are great - solid feel, the clicks are clicky enough as to not feel cheap and muffled by the pad layers inside to not be annoying to everyone around you.My only real problem with the keyboard and I didn't discover it until I started using it for daily use is the lack of a "home" key. Of all the keys to leave off - they had to leave off the "home" key? The "end" key is there - but where is End Key's buddy Home Key? Not a show stopper but I use the home key *a lot*.

The keyboard itself is visually appealing. The color I got was the blue/white with the different designs on the keys. All the designs on the keyboard are super adorable. Every time I use this keyboard it’s soo satisfying to hear the keys (thocky) as it is described 😂 . It’s surprisingly heavy not too light but a good weight to it. I appreciate the weight to keep it in the same place when typing. The keyboard has beautiful colors for the backlights. I love to type on this keyboard!!! I love this more than my kitty keyboard from yuzi because it’s a different in the components of the keyboard that make it unique! I love this keyboard! I wish there was more colors and designs because I would buy them all! Easy to use and always a fun experience when I type on it🙌🤌