Introduction and unboxing
Today I have another new board on the table – a new keyboard, fresh from Epomaker. To be more precise, it’s the Magcore 87 model, a compact TKL board that originated in China. Epomaker is an exciting manufacturer, mainly because they offer a wide range of keyboards in the mid-price segment. What immediately appealed to me about the Magcore 87 were its versatile features. First and foremost, the housing: made entirely of aluminum, which not only gives the board a high-quality feel, but also the necessary stability. The adjustable trigger points are particularly exciting for gamers – in other words, you can set the exact moment at which a keystroke is registered. This is a real plus for precise and fast gaming.
The RGB lighting can also be configured individually, both in terms of color and effects – all via the fully VIA-compatible software. Another highlight are the brand new inductive switches, which respond extremely quickly and provide a very direct typing experience. I was definitely curious to see how this combination would perform in everyday use – both when typing and gaming. All in all, the Epomaker Magcore 87 looks like a well thought-out overall package at first glance – and I’m looking forward to delving deeper and testing it in detail.
The layout is in TKL format. In plain black. With a weight of around 2 kg, it is quite heavy, which I personally like very much. Let’s take a look at how it’s packaged.
The packaging is kept very simple. And the lid, which you had to pull off at the top, was so tight that you could hardly get the packaging open. So it was very well made. I thought that was kind of good. The most important data is also listed directly here.
There’s not really much more to discover on the back of the box. But the package arrived here very well packed and was also wrapped in bubble wrap. So the shipping from China to here was great and, to be honest, didn’t even take that long. Just over a week, if I’m not mistaken.
Wrapped in thick foil. The accessories were safely placed on top of the board in another package.
All the important accessories were included. We have a USB-A to USB-C cable, a switch/keycap puller, 3 spare switches and a small set of additional keycaps. This means that the Spacebar, Enter, Backspace and ESC keys can be combined in transparent material or in black to match the rest of the caps. Quite an interesting idea. The transparent caps actually go quite well with the black caps. This also allows the RGB lighting to be seen very nicely. There is also a description. Everything is well explained here in various languages. Also in English and German. The key binds for the RGB settings are all listed.
Here is the version with the transparent keycaps. These have a slightly bluish appearance. This makes the RGB lighting stand out well and you can also clearly see the respective switch and the plate-mount rods. Personally, I like the black ones better. But there’s nothing wrong with having a choice.
The underside of the board is kept very simple. You can only see an engraving in the middle. The housing is also connected with 6 screws. I also think the feet are perfectly fine. In my opinion, the design is chic and minimalist. Incidentally, the surface of the case feels velvety and smooth. The feel is pleasant. However, the board is somewhat prone to fingerprints. But I don’t find this annoying. However, it should be mentioned here for the sake of completeness.
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