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.
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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
| Brand | EPOMAKER |
|---|---|
| Color | RT100 Retro |
| Style | Classic |
| Theme | Retro Gaming |
| Weight | 2.4g |
| Style Name | Classic |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Switch Type | Linear, Tactile |
| Connectivity | Wireless, USB-C, 2.4GHz |
| Model Number | RT100 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Compatibility | Switch, Android, iOS, Mac |
| Series Number | 100 |
| Built-In Media | Keycap Puller, USB Cable |
| Number of Keys | 97 |
| Button Quantity | 97 |
| Connection Type | Wireless |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Mfr Part Number | RT100 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Full listing title | 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, 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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