Disclaimer

Epomaker sent me the HE68 Lite Hall Effect Gaming Keyboardfor free to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review. Make sure you also check out my reviews for the Magcore87 keyboard and the EK21 keypad. I will also be using my Amazon Affiliate link where possible. It really helps me out if you use it.

What’s in the Box?

  • HE 68 Lite Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard
  • 3 Additional Switches
  • Screws for Adjustments
  • Hand Strap and Strap Accessories
  • USB-C to USB-A Cable
  • Key/Switch Puller
  • User Manual

Features

The HE68 Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard is a 65% portable wired keyboard that does not break the bank. Its light weight and compact design make it perfect for travel, and the included hand strap makes it much more convenient. With a total of 68 programmable backlit keys, users can enjoy a versatile gaming solution for only $40. Users can customize the polling rate and actuation of the HE68 Lite for an experience that not only fits their gaming style, but takes it to the next level. It is also SOCD and DKS ready for those who need that extra edge. With the ability to easily program macros, the HE68 proves to be a powerful machine in a small package. Some people may be disappointed by the lack or wireless support, but a wired connection is unparalleled when it comes to performance and reliability. Luckily, the HE68 lite promises to do both at a very reasonable price point.

Sound Test

Review

Users might be disappointed by the HE68 Lite at first glace. The keyboard feels like cheap plastic, but it looks well made. The keys are printed clearly and everything else is well machined. The light weight design does make it ideal for travel, and it does feel sturdy enough to survive a few trips.

Using the keyboard might bring a bit more disappointment. If you’ve used good switches before, the HE68 feels cheap. Typing sounds like plastic pieces banging against each other, so don’t expect that satisfying clacking you’d get from a nicer mechanical keyboard. The switches also feel a little stiff. Adjusting the actuation helps, but out of the box experience isn’t satisfying. That said, the keyboard is comfortable enough to use, even for long sprints. It may not be strictly ergonomic, but it didn’t trigger my repetitive stress injury like other cheap keyboards have done.

As for the keyboards performance, you are getting a powerful contender at the price point. There was ghosting and the HE68 proved very responsive. It was able to handle my level of competitive as well as my everyday workflow without issue.

At this price point, you aren’t doing much better. They keyboard works well out of the box and has a few interesting features that give it a respectable amount of versatility. If you are looking for an affordable gaming keyboard or something you can travel with, I don’t think you can find much better than the HE68 Lite gaming keyboard.

You can pick up the HE68 Lite on the official Epomaker website, or on Amazon through my affiliate link.