EPOMAKER Alice QMK/VIA Gasket-Mounted hot-swappable - Review

As a professional product reviewer and an avid mechanical keyboard enthusiast, I had the opportunity to get my hands on the EPOMAKER Alice QMK/VIA Gasket-Mounted hot-swappable Acrylic Wired Mechanical Keyboard DIY kit. It's a mouthful to say, but it's definitely a mouthful of delight when it comes to typing on this keyboard.

The Alice layout is becoming increasingly popular among mechanical keyboard users due to its ergonomic design, and the EPOMAKER Alice takes it one step further by adopting the 'arisu' layout. This tweak results in a 65% keyboard split into two halves, with one half equipped with arrow keys and function keys, making it an excellent choice for productivity.

The gasket mount, a mounting system in which the plate is cushioned by rubber or silicone gaskets that absorb the shock from each keystroke, provides a comfortable typing experience. Additionally, there is sound absorption cotton in between the plate and the PCB board to reduce the noise produced by the switches.

Programmability is always a pleasant addition to any DIY keyboard, and the EPOMAKER Alice doesn't disappoint with its VIA/QMK compatibility. Users who aren't used to the Alice split layout can remap the keys without reflashing its firmware conveniently. The key remappings can be saved on-board, ensuring that users never have to worry about losing their saved memory while unplugging and plugging the keyboard.

The EPOMAKER Alice comes in a hot-swappable 3-pin and 5-pin PCB configuration, which allows users to install or change the general 3-pin and 5-pin switches without the need for soldering expertise. Swapping out switches is a breeze, and it provides DIY enthusiasts and gamers with a variety of options when it comes to customizing their typing experience.

Stabilizers are always a pain-point for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts, but the EPOMAKER Alice DIY kit comes with refinedly tuned plate-mounted stabilizers that prevent rattling on large keys like spacebars and modifiers. Additionally, it provides users with the option of changing out stabilized switches.

The stacked acrylic case is the icing on the cake when it comes to this keyboard kit. The RGB backlights are gorgeous and work well with the full acrylic pieces used to create the case. The backlights aren't just limited to shining through the sockets; they also shine from the sides of the keyboard, creating an ambient glow that looks great in any setup.

The EPOMAKER Alice QMK/VIA Gasket-Mounted hot-swappable Acrylic Wired Mechanical Keyboard DIY kit is an excellent choice for anyone looking to customize their typing experience to a greater degree without breaking the bank. It's perfect for both productivity and gaming, and the hot-swappable PCB, programmability, and gasket mounting make it a versatile and comfortable keyboard to use. The fact that it looks great and produces a beautiful RGB glow certainly doesn't hurt its appeal.

EPOMAKER Alice QMK/VIA Gasket-Mounted hot-swappable

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