Epomaker Magcore 87
2. Retail Package
The retail box of the EPOMAKER Magcore 87 includes at the front all major product features and advantages.
Everything is well protected, the main keyboard is inside a plastic protective shell, while there is foam around the keyboard for transportation protection:
Inside the retail box, you will find the main keyboard, a printed manual, a type-C connection cable, a keycap puller, 3 extra Inductive Switches, and four replacement keycaps for space, esc, backspace, and enter. Lastly, you will find also a hex tool in case you need to open the keyboard.
The Magcore 87 has only one color (black) and its a rather expensive keyboard with a retail price of $199.99. The used switches are called "Kaih Box Inductive Switch" and have the following features
- Switch Name Kaih Box Inductive Switch
- Switch Type Inductive Switch
- Initial Force 35±10gf
- Total Travel 3.5mm±0.2
- Material POM
- Operation Life 100,000,000 Cycles (min)
The Magcore 87 Gaming Keyboard features a Tenkeyless (TKL) layout with 88 keys, all essential keys are within reach, optimizing your desktop space for a cleaner setup while ensuring you have everything you need for both gaming and typing. In short, it's a full-size keyboard layout with a numeric pad. The product dimensions are 357*136 *40mm, while its weight is almost 2kg, due to the used build material (Aluminum).
This is a rather heavy keyboard keep that in mind. The PCB Thickness is 1.2mm, while the build material is FR4, a NEMA grade designation for glass-reinforced epoxy laminate material. FR-4 is a composite material composed of woven fiberglass cloth with an epoxy resin binder that is flame-resistant (self-extinguishing). There is also a sound-dampening sandwich foam and a silicon bottom pad on the inside. There is flex on this keyboard. There is no palm rest included, but EPOMAKER sells them to add to your liking. We feel for this price range a palm rest should have been included.
Looking at the keyboard, you will find a typical ANSI layout, some keycaps are pre-installed as transparent, but you can change them back to fully black if you want.
There are no adjustments for the height of this keyboard.
All keys are back-illuminated with several lighting effects:
FN + BACKSPACE | Toggle On/off Backlight Effects |
FN + INS | Toggle Backlight RGB Effects |
FN + DEL | Toggle Backlight Colors |
FN + PGUP | Toggle Logo Light Effects |
FN + PGDN | Toggle Logo Light Colors |
FN + Arrow Right | Backlights Speed - |
FN + Arrow Left | Backlights Speed + |
FN + Arrow Up | Backlight Brightness + |
FN + Arrow Down | Backlight Brightness - |
, while can be full-key hot swapping. There is also an anti-ghosting system called N-key Rollover, while many operating systems are supported by Windows Vista /7/8/10/11 and MAC. Users can also use FN + ESC (HOLD5S) to Reset the Keyboard to the Factory Setting, FN+A (Win Mode), FN + S (Mac Mode).
At the bottom area, users will find four anti-slip pads.
At the back users will find the USB Type C to connect the keyboard to the host and a switch to select Win/MAC. With this keyboard, there is no 2.4G or BT connection method, only by wire with up to 8K polling rate.
All keys can be removed with the included tool and serviced or changed. You can replace different switches, and customize the tactile and auditory feedback you like, and is compatible with most three/five-pin pivot base mechanical switches.
Users can change either the keycaps, switches or the included USB cables. EPOMAKER has many different products for all users:
Keycaps: Explore our wide selection of unique and vibrant keycaps to personalize your keyboard. From bold colors to intricate designs, EPOMAKER keycaps offer the perfect way to elevate your typing experience and make your setup truly your own.
Switches: Discover EPOMAKER's range of mechanical switches, designed to suit every typing preference. Whether you prefer a tactile, clicky, or linear feel, our switches offer precise performance and customization for the ultimate typing experience.
Upgrade Cables: Upgrade your setup with EPOMAKER's premium cables. Our selection of durable, high-performance cables enhances both functionality and style, offering a seamless connection and added flair to complete your perfect keyboard build.