Epomaker HE75 V2 Review

Manufactuer: Epomaker
Where to Buy: Epomaker
RRP: $89.99

I was pretty won over by recent Epomaker fare in the TH108 V2 Pro keyboard, and the Carbonis mouse. So I jumped at the chance when offered the HE75 V2 keyboard to review, and having spent the better part of the last week with it, has proven to be equally as excellent.

The 75 in the name denotes the slightly more compact size than the TH108, at 75% of full size. Gone is the numpad and surrounding keys, with a few squeezed in on the end of the keyboard. The rest of the keys are present and correct, and in the Creamy Jade Hall Effect variant provided to us for review, have a solidly satisfying clackiness to them thanks to the 5-layer gasket and POM switches. The sensitivity can also be adjusted in the accompanying program too, as well as all sorts of macros and shortcuts. 

My set up makes having a full size keyboard a bit tricky, and so this 75% one fits perfectly on my corner desk, allowing me enough room to use my mouse as well. I’ve sent emails, wrote a few reviews, and of course gamed on it, and at every turn it’s been a pleasure to use. 

Construction feels super solid, and the HE75 V2 is a weighty unit, feeling far heavier and sturdier than it looks. Adjustable feet let it prop up, and under one of these is the USB dongle. Of course, the RGB is on point here too, with a plethora of options to choose from in the associated program that is available to download (or cycled through with keyboard shortcuts). In this translucent black version I have here, the colours really pop out, especially at night. What I also really like is the commitment to the bit; not only are the keys backlit, but there is a sizable strip around three sides that is gloriously RGB laden too. Granted, we can’t see it while in use, but I can’t deny it looks awesome.

Connection modes come in three forms; 2.4ghz USB dongle, wired, or Bluetooth. I’ve been using the dongle out of the box without extra charge and it has lasted the time I’ve had it with no issue, and is still showing about 80% life left at that. The site officially says up to 20 hours continuous use, but I’ve certainly put a good amount of hours towards that 20 (if not slightly over) and it shows no signs of needing a top up yet. 

One of the key USP’s of the HE75 V2 is in the top right corner. The volume knob allows us to raise and lower, well, the volume, and mute with a press. But, if that’s surplus to requirements then we can simply pop it out and replace it with two Insert and Print keys that are included in the box. I say simply, though the first time I tried I really had to pull on the knob to get it to pop out, and I wasn’t convinced I wasn’t about to break it. I’ve removed it a few times since and it’s much easier now, so just be brave should you want to remove it! It’s a neat feature for sure, and will most likely come into play often in my case. I’ve had various boards over the years that have had a volume knob like this, and I very rarely use it after a while, so being able to get a few more functions that are missing otherwise is great.

Conclusion

Overall, the HE75 V2 has been a joy to use. The keys are very satisfying to use, be it gaming or writing, the construction is solid and the RGB is on hyperdrive which is always a win in my book. The swappable volume knob is a great touch too, offering a bit more flexibility as needed. Coming in at $90 feels very reasonable considering the quality on offer, and if your set up would benefit from a little more space then this is a fantastic 75% offering indeed.

Hardware provided by the manufacturer for review purposes.