 Reddit has a whole section on the board if you want to read more. The “standard” options for key caps are normally considered SA, OEM, Cherry, XDA, DSA (in order from tallest to shortest and excluding flat as like you would find on a low profile keyboard). The GSA is somewhere between the XDA and the DSA which is extremely confusing but not an issue. You could probably sell them by themselves in the Reddit mech market and almost pay for the entire keyboard as they are ultra rare and PBT

  I recommend Kailh Box switches as your first upgrade if price is a factor and if not look into Zealios - you won’t be disappointed.

 It’s as small as you can get and still have arrow keys.  Case isn’t aluminum but it’s as solid of a plastic case as I own and currently have somewhere around 15 keyboards..

  You’re welcome for the honest write up as I’ve saved you about 10 hours of bs and a seriously check out mech market for selling the Leo caps if you don’t want want them. PBT caps like this alone can be $100 all day.  I recommend Kailh Box switches as your first upgrade if price is a factor and if not look into Zealios - you won’t be disappointed.

 Google PBT key caps and it will really sink in.  Best value for form factor and unless you can a 60% keyboard with no arrows (61key) instead of the 64 keys on this setup you should go ahead and buy this keyboard.  You’re welcome for the honest write up as I’ve saved you about 10 hours of bs and a seriously check out mech market for selling the Leo caps if you don’t want want them. PBT caps like this alone can be $100 all day

Best possible value for 60% hot swap intro - period.

 Small, sturdy and well built. 2. Packaging and extras are a nice touch, user manual also has all the functions listed for the FN keys which is great. You will not remember them all so keep that handy incase you forget which FN keys do what

 6. Software works pretty well and has a lot of features to explore. It could definitely use some work still though. 7

 5. Multiple layer functionality, I've only messed with this a little bit and it works well so far. 6. Software works pretty well and has a lot of features to explore

 The software makes it into the cons as well because it is a bit clunky, and can be a bit tricky to navigate. It definitely has a learning curve to it and isn't as simple as the usual big brand keyboard software. 3. RGB Could be a bit brighter

First impressions....I'm impressed.

 - I've only been using a month, but the keycaps seem to be holding up pretty well.  Cons: - Extremely difficult to get the PCB + Plate out of the case if you want to foam mod or switch cases. - The driver software is awful. Usable, but not fun

 - The driver software is awful. Usable, but not fun. - If bluetooth becomes disconnected, the board does not want to auto-reconnect. - The battery only lasts a couple of days - Sometimes when typing in bluetooth mode the keyboard will bug out and just start typing the same key until you reset

 - The build construction is relatively high. - Hotswappable - Programmable RGB for you gamers - Stabs are relatively well lubed out of the box (could always be improved) - Comes with Gaterons which are great switches if you're not looking to upgrade. - I've only been using a month, but the keycaps seem to be holding up pretty well.  Cons: - Extremely difficult to get the PCB + Plate out of the case if you want to foam mod or switch cases

Perfect first customizable keyboard

Awesome quality! This keyboard was built nice! The plastic case feels substantial and the keycaps are made with quality plastic as well. I've tried many prebuilt mechanical keyboards now, and the quality of this one is one the best if not the best. I got the one with one with Gateron Red switches. It's buttery smooth, and sounds pretty nice

NO CASE SWAP.... a quality keyboard nonetheless.

  Like the title says, however, all this high praise does not mean that this keyboard is perfect. There are a couple of sacrifices that were made due to either the price point or the design of the board that you may want to consider before purchasing.  Firstly, the layout of the board makes it EXTREMELY difficult to find compatible third-party keycap sets that weren't made specifically for it. This is because the board needs a 2U left shift key, which is very seldom included in keycap sets

  Firstly, the layout of the board makes it EXTREMELY difficult to find compatible third-party keycap sets that weren't made specifically for it. This is because the board needs a 2U left shift key, which is very seldom included in keycap sets. Furthermore, the switches themselves are north-facing, meaning that Cherry profile keycaps are incompatible unless you don't mind some keycaps hitting the switch housing before you are able to fully press them down. Add in the requirement for a split space bar on top of that depending on your preference and you can see what I mean

  This list of issues is very acceptable given the price tag. This is especially true given that this is one of the few keyboards on the market with all the features mentioned above. For the money, you probably won't find a deal better than this.

FANTASTIC budget keyboard, but not perfect

The keyboard is pretty well built with a nice layout, but there are a few problems that can sort of add up. The stabs aren't great and it's hard to find keycaps for this layout. Also, the RGB isn't that great and the software is bad tbh. Other than that, it's good and if you're willing to mod it and take time, it could be really good

Pretty good but not perfect

BT defective on original and replacement purchases

 and the keycap diagram shown. This does not come with split spacebar keycaps. Still a decent value but know what you're getting.

Epomaker GK64XS

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