Epomaker Tide 75 Review

The Tide 75 starts at $120. The four different color options are Blue, Purple, Pink, and Black. If you choose to get the keyboard in blue or black, it will cost you $140. The keyboard might seem a little expensive considering its predecessors retailed below $100 when they launched. Still, Epomaker does offer free shipping for most countries and areas which is always considered a good thing, as shipping costs around $30 for most keyboards.

Review

Although the Epomaker Tide 75 is a 75% keyboard, it still has its F keys and a knob on the top left. The knob, which is just a volume knob, looks cleaner on the Tide 75 than on the Tide 65, which is almost the same keyboard but 65%. 

The Tide 75 is aesthetically pleasing, and the reason why the blue and black keyboards cost more is because they are made with Electrophoretic coating, this is applied to surfaces to avoid corrosion, and it also gives the keyboard a smooth, polished look. The build quality is decent, although it is a little heavy for a 75% keyboard. The case is made from 6063 Aluminium, and the double-shot PBT keycaps look good until you look at them from the front. Epomaker used the gamer-font front-facing keycaps on this keyboard, and I am not a fan of this. 

You only get one switch choice with the Tide 75, which is the Epomaker Lemon switch. These are linear switches and come factory-lubed. However, Epomaker made the keycaps shine through, but the switches are not fully see-through, this makes the RGB lacking, you cannot tell that the RGB is on. The switches are light, which makes typing pleasant, and they have a distinct clicky sound to them.

The Tide 75 is gasket mounted, and to take it apart you do have to remove some screws. The foam comes pre-installed, and there are a further 4 layers of sound-dampening material in the keyboard for a better acoustic performance. The keyboard is hot-swappable which means you can put in your choice of switches and keycaps. I did change the keycaps because I could simply not use the Tide 75 with its original front-facing keycaps.

The keyboard can be used wireless and has an on/off switch on its back. The keyboard can be used with its 2.4 GHz wireless dongle, it can be used via Bluetooth, or it can be used wired for a better gaming experience. This keyboard also has support for Via, a software that helps you reprogram your keyboards. Although most people don’t ever reprogram their keyboards, having the option is still good. 

What’s in the box

• Epomaker Tide 75
• Manual
• Keycap/Switch Puller
• 2.4G Dongle
• USB Type-C Cable

Verdict

The Tide 75 is Epomakers best keyboard yet, it impresses with its blend of premium build quality and extensive customization options. Featuring a 6063 aluminum case, tri-mode connectivity, and a hot-swappable board, this keyboard offers both durability and versatility for users who demand high performance and adaptability​. We would have liked some more options for switches, and some better RGB, but we would still recommend this keyboard to people because it gives good value for a low price.