Keyboards may be increasingly compact, but there remains demand for full-size alternatives. With the Galaxy100, Epomaker is expanding its line of mechanical keyboards, which are popular with programmers and gamers. The wireless keyboard utilizes the clever 1800 layout to accommodate buyers conserving desk space. In addition to having a number pad and media dial, the hot-swappable Galaxy100 is also highly customizable. The $110 Galaxy100 comes in black and gray colorways, and is now available for order on Epomaker’s website.
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By moving some navigation keys above the number pad, the Galaxy100 wastes as little space as possible. Even so, there is room for a media dial, which smaller keyboards like those with 60 percent layouts often lack. The black version looks fairly standard, while the white color is more distinctive with multi-colored keycaps. Large, bold imprinting on the keys and south-facing LED lighting emphasize readability in darker settings.
The Galaxy100 is referred to as a gaming keyboard, but it’s clearly suited for multiple applications. Coders who type relentlessly have been drawn to Epomaker keyboards because of their rock-solid construction. Die-hard gamers also benefit from the Galaxy100’s aluminum alloy exterior and rugged PBT keycaps. The keyboard is smaller than most full-size competitors, but its nearly 4.5 lb weight confirms the peripheral’s stellar build quality.
Epomaker Galaxy100 Mechanical Keyboard
Using the 1800 layout, the Epomaker Galaxy100 is a surprisingly compact full-size wireless mechanical keyboard. A media dial tucked above the number pad makes the keyboard practical for listening to music or watching videos. Its reinforced aluminum alloy shell and thick PBT keycaps ensure that the keyboard endures hours of coding or intense gaming. Thanks to customizable QMK/VIA firmware, the Galaxy1000 connects to Mac, Windows, and Android systems with Bluetooth or low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless. The Galaxy100 also invites physical modifications with a hot-swappable design compatible with most three or five-pin switches.
- Brand
- Epomaker
- Battery
- 8000mAh
- Switch Type
- Feker Marble White, Wisteria Linear
- Number of Keys
- 101
- Compatible Devices
- Mac/WIN/Android
- Dimensions
- 40.5 x 13.78 x 3.23 cm
- Material
- Powder Spraying CNC Aluminum Alloy
- Keycaps
- MDA (Black), Cherry (White), PBT
- Polling rate
- 1000Hz (USB, 2.4Ghz), 125Hz (Bluetooth 5.0)
- Layout
- 1800 ANSI US Layout
- Connectivity
- 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, Wired
Epomaker deserves credit for bringing reasonably priced enthusiast keyboards into the mainstream. The brand was an early adopter of hot-swappable keyboard design, which manufacturers like Razer and Corsair have now embraced. These keyboards make it simple for even novices to swap mechanical switches with clicky, tactile, or linear three or five-pin options. By default, the Galaxy100 ships with Wisteria linear switches emphasizing smooth and quiet typing or Feker Marble White linear switches with a slightly more tactile feel. Epomaker has added noise-absorbing material to the keyboard to further dampen any pinging.
Instead of a bloated peripheral app, the Galaxy100 encourages users to experiment with its QMK/VIA support. While the process may seem strange to newcomers, flashing the keyboard with custom firmware enables a deeper level of customization. It’s possible to remap nearly any command on the Galaxy100, including OS-specific functions on Windows, Mac, and Android.
With rapid typing and low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, the Galaxy100 is prepared for competitive action. Bluetooth isn’t as ideal for gaming, but it allows the keyboard to pair with even more devices. Epomaker doesn’t provide a battery life estimate, but an 8000mAh internal battery should minimize recharging hassles.
The Epomaker Galaxy100 boasts impressive durability and endless customization at a mid-range price. An influx of compact, yet full-size contenders like the Galaxy100 could temporarily slow the movement toward mini keyboards.
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