Epomaker TH40, Gold Black, LEDs RGB, Cherry Profil, hot-swap, Epomaker Wisteria, USB/Bluetooth, US

Plastic fantastic! | Die TH40 von Epomaker beeindruckt in unserem Praxistest mit einer hervorragenden Akkulaufzeit, einem zufrieden stellenden Schreibgefühl und einem recht angenehmen Klangprofil. Aber Vorsicht, es ist kein perfektes Erlebnis ab Werk, und die Wahl der falschen Konfiguration beim Kauf kann zu Enttäuschungen führen.

Neatly eight years ago, there was a semi-thriving keyboard market for 40% keyboards. Options included the Planck, the MiniVan, the JD45, and even the Vortex CORE we reviewed before. Most of these are discontinued or offered in kits that cost significantly more than the Epomaker TH40, so I feel like Epomaker kinda won purely by process of elimination. There's clearly enough of a market for 40% keyboards, especially based on what the brand said about a lot of people buying the TH40 and praising it to their friends/co-workers. I can see the appeal too, it's a tiny keyboard that still manages to do the job, although you do have to take the time to both set it up to your liking and then get over the steep entry barrier if you are not new to such a small form factor. Epomaker's version also differs from most others in going for staggered columns and a Cherry keycap profile, both of which arguably make it easier to transition to the TH40 from other keyboards, but also can put a limit on the typing efficiency and accuracy you have. This is even before we get to split ergonomic keyboards, which can do more but end up costing 2-10x the price.