Galaxy65 Wireless QMK/VIA Mechanical Keyboard, Ball-Catch Anodized Aluminum Custom Keyboard, Pre-Lubed Hot-Swappable Switch, RGB Backlit, Rotary Knob, 2.4Ghz/BT/Type-C (Black)

This keyboard is excellent.

( my review is based off my experience modding/building over 550 keyboards, so it might come off more harsh or critical compared to someone who's simply looking to upgrade their $20 keyboard to something nice. if that's the case, this is a good option! ) i've giving this 4 stars because overall it's good if you just want a 65% and like the features it has but i do not think this should be called the 'Galaxy65' as it is nothing like the other keyboards in that line. i emailed epomaker several months ago asking about a 65% galaxy keyboard; it's my favorite size keyboard and the other keyboards in the galaxy line all sound amazing. they said they had no current plans but they would forward the interest. so when i say they actually made this keyboard i was so excited, only to be completely disappointed with the result. i could tell just from the product page that the keyboard didn't look like the other galaxy keyboards but decided to order and judge for myself. this is my personal opinion on the keyboard. - the finish feels different than the other galaxy keyboards but is good. honestly the case feels exactly like the Lucky65 V2 but with a knob. the ball-catch open makes it easy to open the keyboard; i have a few other keyboards with this design and i'm beginning to wonder if it has a negative effect on overall sound. - the sound profile of the other galaxy keyboards is creamy and foamy, leaning on the thocky side. this keyboard doesn't sound anything like that at all. i won't say the sound profile is bad because it's definitely subjective, but personally i don't like it or think it's anything special. - if you're looking for a 65%, i would probably recommend getting a Lucky65 V2 over this as it has all the same features but sounds better, comes in more colors, and costs less. the Yunzii AL68 would be a good option if you want the knob. I'll probably just getting a Galaxy70 instead now since the 65 was a bust and just spray paint it myself.

Stay away from this one. Epomaker is living up to its bad reputation, still. The main issue is that there is actually NO OFFICIAL SUPPORT for VIA or QMK. There is simply a .json file to load into VIA — and no way to actually update the firmware and have the keyboard be recognized by VIA each time you connect. What this means you have to load the .json file into VIA every time you want to make a change, then save the changes to a new .json file. However, that newly saved .json file shows errors when loaded in VIA? This keyboard and it's firmware is unbaked, undocumented, unavailable and as disappointing as you can imagine. If you look at officially supported keyboards on VIA, there is only a single Epomaker keyboard officially supported, the Tide65. Folks have told me to stay away from Epomaker, but I thought that maybe the company was getting it's act together. I was wrong.

I got this keyboard for fifty percent off and it's great for the price. The keyboard is lubed just right and it has a perfect amount of clack and thock. The stabilizers also sound good, not a single rattle. The keyboard itself is a bit heavy since it has an aluminum case but it feels premium. I definitely recommend buying for the original price itself but it's a steal if you get it on sale!!!

If you like the feel of mechanical keyboards, you'll like this model. It's very compact - the "65%" keyboard layout with just the basic keys. It's also very heavy, giving it a quality feel. I prefer a slightly larger model with a number keypad, but I was aware this model lacked that when I ordered it. The feel is great - typical mechanical keys that are nicely responsive and a bit "clicky." It was easy to pair to my laptop with bluetooth. Not sure about battery life yet, but since it's rechargeable, at least it won't eat batteries. Nice keyboard if you want to try mechanical keyboards or want a really compact wireless model. EDIT: The A-key doesn't work on this keyboard anymore. I swapped a spare switch and even swapped another switch from another key on the keyboard, and the A-key is still the problem. It's likely that the socket itself is faulty, such that the A-key doesn't register about 80% of the time. The keyboard is basically unusable in this state.

I had high hopes for this keyboard, but it was kind of a letdown. On the plus side, the aluminum case feels hefty and the ball-catch mechanism for taking it apart is a neat idea. But the typing sound is hollow and a little cheap-sounding, even with the "5 soft cushioning layers" they talk about. For over $100, you can find pre-built keyboards that feel and sound better right out of the box.

great sound came in with no damages the led software is hard to download though but overall its a great keyboard

This is a very good 65% layout that has a great feature set. The headline feature is the ball-catch system for case closure, which means that opening the case is fast and easy. For those keyboard enthusiasts, this is a highly desirable feature that should be in every customizable keyboard. The case is all aluminum and this compact 65% layout has a nice heft to it. Compared to most 65% boards, this is on the compact side. The bezels are slim all the way around. The case is stuffed to the gills with all the usual sound modifiers, foams and dampeners, and the configuration is a breeze to swap in and out on the fly given the ball-catch closure. There is a little flex to it, as the gaskets kind of work. The KTT Blueberry Icecream switches have a nice smooth action and feel light to the touch. They are quality key switches and a welcome standard fare for this board. The Cherry profile keycaps are adequate, nothing special, with a rather bland color way, and the legends are subpar to be honest. They are very uneven, definitely could do a lot better. This keyboard begs to be customized and keycaps are some of the easiest ways to customize it, and perhaps that's why Epomaker included such a drab set. Overall a nice little package that could work quite well for those who are looking specifically at the 65% layout. It has VIA/QMK compatibility and getting this to work with VIA is as easy as downloading the correct .JSON file for this keyboard and loading it in VIA. That's all there is to it. The south facing PCB maximizes compatibility with different switches and keycaps. The individual selector switches for wired vs wireless, and PC / Mac toggles make it easy to select the correct mode. Interestingly this is not always intuitive or easy on some keyboards. The price is very competitive, especially when this goes on sale, and I would definitely look for a sale when buying any keyboard. Sales happen on a regular basis too.

Great build quality and sounds awesome

Extremely well made, heavyweight and solid feeling keyboard! The anodized aluminum case gives it a nice weight and premium feel, nothing flexes. The ball catch mounting system is actually pretty nice, gives the board a soft & consistent feel without being too bouncy. It’s gasket like, but with a bit more structure. Switches came decently pre-lubed, but if you’re picky, a relube would probably tighten things up a bit more. The knob works well, no lag, and it feels smooth. VIA and QMK support is a big plus if you like tweaking layouts and layers, super easy to get everything dialled in HOWEVER, if your the average joe who’s not really into keyboards and modifying/customizing them further than changing the rgb colour or whatever, it may be overwhelming or confusing. The wireless connection’s been stable in both BT and 2.4GHz modes, no noticeable delay or dropouts. I use it plugged in most of the time, but it’s nice having the option to go wireless cleanly. Sound profile is nicely dampened, more on the thocky/clacky side out of the box - definitely not hollow or pingy. It’s not cheap, but the build and functionality line up with it. It’s a very well made keyboard that feels amazing to type on. If you’re after a compact, clean 65% with solid wireless performance and customization, this one’s worth considering for sure.

This keyboard is a real joy to use. It feels very high quality. Very solid construction, and all the keys are very locally laid out. The knob works great, and so does the LED backlighting. I mostly use it with a cable, but I tried in the Bluetooth and 2.4MHz modes, and it works great as a wireless keyboard, too. It's awesome that you can customize it through standard software. I really dislike that some other good keyboards require use of proprietary software - why not just use a standard, widely used software?! Recommended.

Eccellente

Ich habe die EPOMAKER Galaxy65 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard die letzten zwei Wochen ausgiebig ausprobiert und gebe ihr drei insgesamt (nur)Sterne. ZUnächst einmal die subjektiven positiven Feststellungen: Positiv finde ich, dass die Tastatur sich auf Windows 10 problemlos von QWERTY auf QWERTZ umstellen ließ – das ist für mich ein wichtiger Punk und hat bei anderen Geräten in der Vergangenheit nicht immer so problemlos funktioniert!. Auch die Verarbeitung wirkt für mich persönlich hochwertig, insbesondere das Aluminium-Gehäuse fühlt sich stabil an, und die Hot-Swap-Funktion ist praktisch, um die Switches nach Lust und Laune auszutauschen, ohne die gesamte Tastatur zu zerlegen. Das RGB-Beleuchtungssystem ist vielfältig, nicht übertrieben und lässt sich gut anpassen. Was das Tippgefühl betrifft, so sind die mechanischen Switches mit den "Creamy Switches" eher taktil, was für mich persönlich ziemlich gut passt, da ich eine klare Rückmeldung beim Tippen schätze. Der Gegendruck ist moderat, was für längeres Tippen weniger ermüdend ist, allerdings klingt die Tastatur bei intensiver Nutzung recht laut, was in ruhigen Umgebungen schonmal stört. Für Nutzer, die eine leisere Tastatur suchen, könnte das daher definitiv ein Nachteil sein. Zwei Punkte, die mich weniger überzeugen: Erstens wirkt die Gasket-Dämpfung zwar solide, aber der Gegendruck der Switches ist für mein Empfinden etwas zu soft und fühlt sich nicht besonders präzise an. Zweitens ist die Tastatur insgesamt etwas größer, was bei nur mäßigem Platz auf dem Schreibtisch manchmal hinderlich ist. Mein persönliches Fazit: Insgesamt ist die Tastatur eine grundsolide Wahl, aber für Vieltipper, die auf Lautstärke und präzisen Druck Wert legen, gibt es dann in der Preisklasse dann vielleicht doch noch bessere Alternativen!?