Epomaker Tide75 Review

Epomaker has been one of the go-to sources for mechanical keyboards for several years. Whether you’re buying direct or sourcing through Amazon, it is a key gateway for the global mechanical keyboard market and it’s no exaggeration to say that many of the brands it carries have outshined the biggest names from the U.S. for years. It has released a number of keyboards, but this time, it’s out to challenge the all-stars of the “budget” custom mechanical keyboard scene with the Tide65 and Tide75.

These keyboards are the same outside of their layout. They come with full aluminum cases anodized in four different colors, have doubleshot PBT keycaps, are VIA/QMK programmable, and come gasket-mounted and ready to deliver a custom-grade typing experience, switches and keycaps included so it’s ready to use out of the box. And for the most part, it succeeds, but you should plan on buying your own keycaps for the best experience. 

Specifications

• Current Price: 
  • Tide65: $119 (Epomaker) 
  • Tide75: $129 (Epomaker)
• Number of Keys: 82 keys + 1 knob
• Anti-Ghosting: NKRO
• Case Material: 6063 Aluminum
• Aluminum Case Finishing: Electrophoretic (Blue), Anodized (Black, Purple, Pink)
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, 2.4GHz Wireless, Type-C Wired
• RGB: South-facing RGB LEDs
• Hotswappable: Yes
• Plate Material: FR4
• Stabilizer Type: Plate-mount
• Software Compatibility: VIA, QMK
• Battery: 4000mAh
• Keycap: OEM profile double-shot PBT keycaps
• Weight: 1.8 kg
• Dimensions: 330 x 146 x 21.5 mm
• Front Height: 21.5 mm
• Inside the box
  • Keyboard
  • Manual
  • Keycap/Switch Puller
  • 2.4G Dongle
  • Type-C Cable

Epomaker Tide75 — Design and Highlights

It's no secret that the mechanical keyboard market has been changing and is far more accessible than ever before. You no longer have to spend hundreds of dollars to get a great, fully aluminum, pre-modded mechanical keyboard. In fact you don't even need to spend $100 anymore. With the introduction of the Rainy 75, and recent hits like the Chillkey ND75, there's no question that you get more for