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It uses a solid PCB and polycarbonate switch plate without any flex cuts (cutouts allowing the whole board to flex
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This makes the RT98 feel a touch sharper compared to other boards that have a pillowy bounce to their typing.
Key facts
- But it costs anywhere from $40 to $60 more than various Aula or other entry-level boards, and its build quality is only a tad nicer
- The RT98 is Epomaker’s most recently crowdfunded mechanical keyboard, costing $119 for a prebuilt model configured with either the brand’s own Creamy Jade linear switches or Sea Salt Silent V2 linears
- For $119, you’re around the starting price of fancier keyboards with aluminum cases
- It’s a fine setup for not bothering a desk neighbor or disrupting a video call with your on-the-down-low typing, but the Dry Studio ATM 98 the reporter recently reviewed (while much pricier)
Summary
The Epomaker RT98 is a retro-looking mechanical keyboard you can customize in many ways, including its numpad position. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. The reporter knows a vocal group of people who swear by the number pad on their keyboard. But like many mechanical keyboards out there, it’s got some unique quirks and tradeoffs. The RT98 is Epomaker’s most recently crowdfunded mechanical keyboard, costing $119 for a prebuilt model configured with either the brand’s own Creamy Jade linear switches or Sea Salt Silent V2 linears.