Mechanical keyboards love to shout about their gaming credentials, but the Epomaker RT100 Pro takes a different tack. It’s a full-sized board built around the retro 1800 layout — the compact-but-complete arrangement that keeps a numpad without wasting deck space — and it wears its personality on a tiny screen tucked into the top corner.
That 1.54-inch square TFT display is the party trick, and it’s more clever than it first appears. The panel is hot-swappable together with a cluster of four extra keys, so you can pull the module out and rearrange the top-right of the board to suit your workflow. The screen itself is customizable through web-based software, meaning you don’t need to install a heavyweight configurator just to change what it shows. It’s the kind of whimsy that could easily be a gimmick, but here it actually earns its keep.
Underneath the novelty, this is a serious typing tool. The RT100 Pro uses a gasket-mount structure paired with a five-layer sound-dampening system, stacking PORON foam, silicone, IXPE and PET layers to soften the acoustics and take the harsh edge off each keystroke. The result is the deeper, more muted sound signature enthusiasts chase, without any aftermarket modding required.
Connectivity covers all the bases with tri-mode support:
- Wired for zero-latency reliability
- 2.4GHz wireless for a clean, responsive link
- Bluetooth for hopping between devices
It plays nicely with both Windows and Mac, so it slots into a mixed desk setup without a fight.
You get a choice of switches depending on how you like your keys to feel. The Creamy Jade Switch variant sells for US$115.99, while the quieter Sea Salt Silent Switch option comes in at US$119.99. UK buyers pay £129. For a board that combines a customizable display, hot-swap flexibility and a properly engineered acoustic stack, that’s aggressive pricing.
The Epomaker RT100 Pro is available now through the Epomaker official website, its Amazon store and its AliExpress store, where it’s currently on sale. If you’ve been waiting for a keyboard that balances genuine typing quality with a bit of desk-side charm, this one makes a strong case.
