Update: Epomaker reached out and offered to send me replacements for the broken dongle soon after this review. I appreciate their prompt response and while I know my circumstance is different from the average consumer, I do appreciate a company that tries to make things right. The rest of my review remains unedited.
Disclaimer
Epomaker sent the me Luma 84 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 latest reviews for the Tide 49 and the HE 65 Mag. I’ll also be using my Amazon affiliate link where I can.
What’s in the box?
- Luma 84 Keyboard
- Key Switch Puller
- USB-C to USB-A Cable
- Key/Switch Puller
- Two Extra Switches
- Wireless Dongle
- User Manual
Features
The Luma 75% stylish mechanical keyboard. The keyboard comes in black and white, with south facing RGB for some added flare. I got mine in white because I like the purple accent keys.
It supports high speed wireless connections with its included 2.5 GHz dongle and Bluetooth 5 support. When the 3000 mAh battery finally runs out, users can enjoy a high speed wired connection. They keys and switches are easily hot swapable for added customization, and each one of the 84 keys can be remapped on VIA. The Luma 84 is a very good looking keyboard that promises comfort, versatility, and performance, but how does it actually fare?
Sound Test
Review
The Luma 84 is a very good looking keyboard, especially for those who like the apple aesthetic of things but don’t want to pay the apple prices. Turning on the backlight makes the keyboard even prettier. I love the clean aluminum body, the little light bar on the top right corner, and the simple aesthetic. I had very high hopes, but that quickly faded when I started using the devices.
The spacebar didn’t work out of the box, but fixing it was very easy. I didn’t even need to use the included tool. The switch had come loose, possibly from shipping, and pushing it fixed the problem. I think the pad they use to dampen the sound, which gives the keyboard its satisfying thonks (see video above) might have loosened the switch. This isn’t a huge deal since Epomaker includes spare switches and the tools to fix the device, but I also expect things to work out of the box.
The biggest issue I had with the keyboard was actually using it. This is more of a personal issue, and millage will vary. I require a certain level of ergonomics to function, and the Luma 84 didn’t have it. Normal people who use their computer a normal amount shouldn’t have this problem. That said, I had to stop my tests pretty early on because of how bad my hands started to hurt. This is not the keyboard’s fault, but it is something to consider if have a repetitive stress injury that gets triggered by typing.
The biggest draw for this keyboard is its aesthetic. Despite its faults, this is a very good looking keyboard. If this fits your aesthetic and you’re not dealing any repetitive stress injuries, both colors are cool and being able to remap it easily is a huge plus.
You can pick up the Epomaker 84 from the official Epomaker store, or on Amazon using my affiliate link.