Hey number pad lovers, this is a keyboard we can finally agree on

A top-down view of an Epomaker RT98 mechanical keyboard on a colorful desk mat with a repeating emoji pattern. The beige keyboard with multicolored keycaps has an 1800 layout with a southpaw-oriented number pad.

I’m right-hand dominant but a lefty at heart. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge

I know a vocal group of people who swear by the number pad on their keyboard. And yet, for years I haven’t cared about using one – until I put my hands on the Epomaker RT98. It’s a mechanical keyboard with a charming retro aesthetic, a fun CRT-like screen, VIA compatibility, a nice typing feel, and most importantly, a modular number pad that can be moved to either side. It’s a clever compromise in a budget friendly-ish board, allowing you to further customize your setup without losing the functionality of the coveted « tenkey. »

But like many mechanical keyboards out there, it’s got some unique quirks and tradeoffs.

Epomaker RT98

Score: 7

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