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EPOMAKER RT100 Retro Gaming Keyboard with Display Screen, BT5.0/2.4G/USB-C, 97 Keys Gasket Custom Keyboard, Hot Swappable, RGB Backlit, with Knob for Win/Mac (Gateron Pro Yellow)
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EPOMAKER RT100 Retro Gaming Keyboard with Display Screen

Bottom line: The EPOMAKER RT100 Retro Gaming Keyboard with Display Screen: Detachable smart TFT-LCD screen shows time, weather, and battery level; main trade-off: compact 97-key layout drops keys found on full-size boards.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Detachable smart TFT-LCD screen shows time, weather, and battery level
  • ✓ Triple connectivity: BT 5.0 for 3 devices, 2.4GHz, and USB-C wired
  • ✓ Hot-swappable Kailh sockets swap switches without soldering
  • ✓ 5000mAh battery with gasket mount and pre-lubed stabilizers
  • ✓ 5-side dye-sub PBT keycaps, MDA profile, and 360-degree control knob

Cons

  • ✗ Compact 97-key layout drops keys found on full-size boards
  • ✗ Ships with linear Gateron Pro Yellow only, no tactile option
  • ✗ LCD screen and knob need EPOMAKER software to fully customize
  • ✗ Retro look with mounted screen clashes with minimalist setups

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored EPOMAKER RT100 Retro Gaming Keyboard with Display Screen using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the keyboards & mice category. EPOMAKER's keyboards & mice lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for keyboards & mice of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • 【Exclusive Detachable Smart TFT-LCD Display】Are you an experienced keyboard hobbyist wishing for a fully functional and highly enjoyable keyboard beyond entry-level? Then the newly launched retro-style EPOMAKER RT100 keyboard could be a great match which featuring an innovative customizable smart LCD display and a knob.
  • The highly enjoyable mini display is great fun to play with as it can serve as a smartwatch with date and time, weather forecast, keyboard battery level, or something else you wish for with settings and programming. Even more the mini display is detachable so the port becomes a hidden harbor for the 2.4Hz wireless receiver.
  • 【NKRO&South-facing LED】With N-key rollover, the RT100 can respond to the simultaneous press of multiple keys, helpful for using hotkeys or in a highly exciting real-time games.It requires more effort in producing, but it is all worth it to meet the community’s need. The RT100 also has tailored the design for all RGB lights to face south,so the one operating will be the one with the best view of all light patterns. With 16 default light patterns and the freedom to set up your own with the driver
  • 【Triple Modes of Connection,5000mAh Battery】The RT100 support both BT 5.0 and 2.4GHz connection for wire-free typing, while still offering a stable and reliable cable connection via the type-C port. By offering all three modes of connection, the RT100 can be used for different purposes depending on whether convenience or stability is the priority in the task you are handling. By the BT connection, the keyboard can be connected with up to three different devices at the same time. The hidden storage space for the 2.4G receiver is slightly bigger to leave room for future upgrades, and the invisible hub will help you remember where the receiver is so you will never lose it.
  • 【97 Keys Gasket-Mount Mechanical Keyboard】EPOMAKER RT100 is a gasket-mount mechanical keyboard with Poron sandwich layer and slow-rebound bottom case foam to achieve an ultimate soft and smooth typing experience. Pre-lubed stabilizer and switch pad are added to enrich the performance. While the mechanical keyboard is the essential star of every gamer or coder’s desk set, a compact design will offer you better experience in a smaller package, with no compromise in its function.
  • The 97 Keys layout is narrower compared with full-size keyboard so one can move left and right quicker and simultaneously offers greater operating space for accessing the mouse and other devices.

Full Specifications

BrandEPOMAKER
ColorRT100 Retro
StyleClassic
ThemeRetro Gaming
Weight2.4g
Style NameClassic
Unit Count1 Count
Switch TypeLinear, Tactile
ConnectivityWireless, USB-C, 2.4GHz
Model NumberRT100
Power SourceBattery Powered
CompatibilitySwitch, Android, iOS, Mac
Series Number100
Built-In MediaKeycap Puller, USB Cable
Number of Keys97
Button Quantity97
Connection TypeWireless
Keyboard LayoutQWERTY
Mfr Part NumberRT100
Number of Items1
Full listing titleEPOMAKER RT100 Retro Gaming Keyboard with Display Screen, BT5.0/2.4G/USB-C, 97 Keys Gasket Custom Keyboard, Hot Swappable, RGB Backlit, with Knob for Win/Mac (Gateron Pro Yellow)

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EPOMAKER RT100 Retro Gaming Keyboard with Display Screen, BT5.0/2.4G/USB-C, 97 Keys Gasket Custom Keyboard, Hot Swappable, RGB Backlit, with Knob for Win/Mac (Gateron Pro Yellow) is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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