In this article, I will review a new budget keyboard, the Epomaker Galaxy 100. All of the budget keyboards I’ve reviewed this year were 75% keyboards, and the Galaxy 100 is the first full-sized budget keyboard I’ve seen that packs a punch and has good quality. Many reviewers loved this keyboard, and here is my take on the Epomaker Galaxy 100 budget keyboard.
Review
The Epomaker Galaxy 100 comes in two colors, Black and Grey. You can choose from two switch options, the Feker Marble White Switches or the Epomaker Wisteria Linear Switches. If you get the Marble White switches, this keyboard will cost you $109.99, and if you get the Wisteria switches then you’ll have to pay an extra $10. Unlike many other Epomaker keyboards, the Galaxy 100 comes pre-built, and you do not have the option of getting it barebones. This keyboard is fully hot-swappable with compatible with 5-pin and 3-pin switches.
In the box, you get a 2.4 GHz USB dongle, a keycap puller, a USB-C cable, and some extra switches. The build quality of the Epomaker Galaxy 100 is pretty good, with the case made from Aluminum. On the top right, there is a volume knob that you can also press when you set macros, and you can also connect the keyboard via Bluetooth. The keyboard is gasket-mounted, which makes it flex downwards and softer to type on, and it also has a flex-cut PCB.
I got the Epomaker Galaxy 100 in Black, and with the south-facing RGB backlights, the RGB looks amazing on this. The keycaps are MDA profile keycaps, which are different from your typical keycaps, they are flatter and might take a bit of time to get used to. Both the switch options are linear, but I prefer the cheaper Feker Marble White Switches because they are buttery smooth and also feel and sound incredible.
The Galaxy 100 also supports VIA, which is a great software for customizing your keyboard and setting macros. You can change keybinds, assign macros, and change the RGB. Because of VIA, many people stopped using numpads because you could just assign the buttons you wanted with VIA. Also, a full-sized keyboard is longer and takes up more space on your desk.
The top housing of the Epomaker Galaxy 100 is very pingy, but I could not feel it when I typed. This is due to the gasket mount and the flex-cut PCB. To disassemble this keyboard, you only have to take out some screws on the back, which makes it easier for us to mod this keyboard. Inside, you have sound-dampening layers and foams that make this keyboard so good to type on.
Verdict
I am glad Epomaker made a budget full-sized keyboard. Many companies add a lot of extra dollars just for that numpad, and there are not many budget options to choose from if you want a numpad. The Epomaker Galaxy 100 feels smooth to type on, it sounds great, the switches are great, it has good build quality, it is hot-swappable, and it is priced relatively cheap. As of now, this is the best budget full-sized keyboard you can get, but you should always research and find the best option that fits your preferences.
