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Over the years, my desire to become really good with MnK came with the curse of wanting more and more keyboards — after reviewing boards from Glorious Gaming, Turtle Beach, and CHERRY XTRFY, and each brand having its own flavor of what “pro-level” should feel like, you quickly realize that not one single keyboard is a “fit-all” for players. Some lean into customization, some chase raw speed, and others focus on that premium typing character that makes you want to keep your hands on the keys even when you’re done playing, and that’s really the beauty of it all. So, when EPOMAKER reached out about the G84 HE, I was intrigued given the sheer spec prowess it touted at the price of just $80. It’s a compact 75% layout keyboard with Hall Effect magnetic switches, tuned for fast response and deep control. After putting time on it, I walked away thinking the same thing: this is a seriously promising keyboard, one that I highly recommend.

Build Quality

The first thing I noticed was how complete the G84 HE feels for the money. The chassis is plastic, but it doesn’t come off cheap in-hand. The board has a confident density, and that matters with Hall Effect keyboards because they’re often judged by feel as much as speed. EPOMAKER uses PBT double-shot keycaps in Cherry profile, and they help deliver that “creamy” character a lot of enthusiast’s chase. The sound leans smooth and rounded rather than sharp and clacky — my prefer style. It’s not trying to be a studio-built custom board, yet the acoustic profile is surprisingly satisfying out of the box.

A big part of that comes from the internal layering. EPOMAKER stacks multiple dampening materials—PORON foams, an IXPE switch pad, a bottom silicone layer, and more—to keep ping down and make each press feel more controlled. Pair that with a gasket-mount design, a PC plate, and flex cuts, and you get a board that has real give when you type. That flexibility doesn’t feel sloppy. It feels intentional, like the keyboard is absorbing impact instead of fighting you. At this price point, the overall look and sound are a win. It’s clean, it’s modern, and it feels like it’s competing with boards that cost more than it does.

Specs and Performance

Instead of relying on traditional mechanical contact points, Hall Effect magnetic switches measure actuation using magnetic sensing. That’s where the magic comes from. You can fine-tune your actuation behavior in ways you simply can’t on a standard mechanical keyboard. The G84 HE supports adjustable actuation from 0.1mm up to 3.3mm, and EPOMAKER calls out 0.01mm adjustment precision. In practice, that means I can set ultra-short triggers for competitive play, then dial it back for typing so I’m not fat-fingering every sentence.

EPOMAKER’s included gaming features lean into what Hall Effect boards do best:

  • Rapid-trigger style behavior for fast resets and repeated inputs
  • SOCD / Snap Key support for directional input priority
  • Dynamic key behavior that can assign multiple actions depending on how deep you press

Those are the kinds of features that make movement and micro-corrections feel more responsive in shooters, and they can make ability-driven games feel snappier when you’re chaining inputs under pressure.

For raw responsiveness, EPOMAKER rates the G84 HE at:

  • 8000Hz polling in wired and 2.4GHz modes
  • 125Hz polling over Bluetooth
  • Very low advertised latency in wired and 2.4GHz operation

In actual use, the keyboard feels quick. Key presses register with that immediate “connected” sensation you want when you’re flicking between strafes or tapping abilities. It’s the kind of speed advantage you don’t always notice moment-to-moment, but you feel it when you return to a slower board. The tri-mode setup is also practical. USB wired is the no-drama option. 2.4GHz is the sweet spot for wireless gaming. Bluetooth is there for convenience, and it works well for casual use, travel, or pairing with multiple devices. EPOMAKER also builds in a Mac/Windows toggle, which is the sort of small quality-of-life detail I’m always happy to see. Battery life is solid too, with an 8000mAh battery setup, which is more than enough to support long sessions without living on a cable.

The only thing that consistently pulled me out of the experience was the software behavior in wireless mode. I ran into moments where the software would disconnect the wireless connection, followed by minor delays that felt like a brief hiccup in responsiveness. It wasn’t constant, and it didn’t make the keyboard unusable, but it was noticeable enough.. The hardware foundation is strong. The firmware and software experience needs polish. The good news is that this kind of issue is the type that can improve over time. EPOMAKER has a promising platform here, and software refinement is the difference between “great for the price” and “great, period.”

REVIEW SCORE: 8/10

The EPOMAKER G84 HE looks better than it has any right to at its price, and it sounds fantastic for an out-of-box Hall Effect board. The typing feel lands in that creamy, cushioned zone thanks to its gasket structure and foam stack, and the performance upside of magnetic switches is very real once you start tuning actuation to your style. The software hiccups I experienced in wireless mode keep it from scoring higher today. The keyboard feels like it’s one strong update away from being a standout recommendation in its category. Even with that flaw, it’s a compelling package, and it’s the kind of board that makes me excited about where Hall Effect keyboards are heading next.

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