Hey number pad lovers, this is a keyboard we can finally agree on
I know a vocal group of people who swear by the number pad on their keyboard. And yet, for years I haven’t cared about using one — until I put my hands on the Epomaker RT98. It’s a mechanical keyboard with a charming retro aesthetic, a fun CRT-like screen, VIA compatibility, a nice typing feel, and most importantly, a modular number pad that can be moved to either side. It’s a clever compromise in a budget friendly-ish board, allowing you to further customize your setup without losing the functionality of the coveted “tenkey.”
But like many mechanical keyboards out there, it’s got some unique quirks and tradeoffs.
Verge Score
The Good
- Ambidextrous number pad
- Nice-feeling and -sounding silent switches
- Even nicer creamy switches
- Magnetic CRT-style screen is silly but fun
The Bad
- Plasticky build
- Moving the number pad is a slightly fiddly process
- Printed legends on the keycaps look...
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