Epomaker Shadow-X Mechanical Keyboard Review
When it comes to affordable mechanical keyboards, few companies do it better than Epomaker. As both a storefront and a manufacturer, they have a wide array of keyboards available across just about every price point and have the resources to release new models that respond to user feedback regularly. That’s exactly the case with the Shadow-X, a FRL (function row-less) TKL keyboard with an OLED screen and tri-mode wireless for cable-free gaming.
At only $85.99 (or less if you catch it on sale, like now with a $9 off instant coupon ) it’s a great buy that will impress you with its typing and gaming quality. It makes a couple of strange choices that are worth knowing about, however, so read on to find out if this is the right keyboard for you.
The Epomaker Shadow-X is a compact mechanical keyboard with a unique layout. At first glance, you might take it for a TKL or a 65%. In fact, it’s actually a FRL TKL, which stands for function row-less tenkeyless — a TKL without the function row. This is unusual but something we’re seeing more within the custom keyboard space. It’s more aesthetic than anything as it doesn’t result in much space savings: it’s the same width as a TKL but is a little more narrow.
The uniqueness doesn’t stop with the lack of function row. Along the right side, the Page Up button has been swapped for a knob. Unlike just about every other mechanical keyboard with a knob (and I’ve tested well over a hundred at this point), this knob doesn’t control volume. Instead, it’s a selector switch that allows you to choose your current connectivity method between Bluetooth 1, 2, and 3, 2.4GHz, and wired over USB. Turned all the way to the left and the keyboard turns off, so it doubles as a power switch.
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