First Impressions
Priced at $57.24, the EPOMAKER Alice QMK/VIA is Epomaker's entry in the hot-swappable keyboards category. With 8 buyers rating it at 4.2 stars, it currently sits at #65 of 75 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Construction & Key Action
The Mechanical switches define how this keyboard feels in use. Switch choice is personal - what feels great to one typist can feel wrong to another, so it's worth knowing what category these fall into before committing. The price range here typically gets you a sturdier frame and PBT keycaps that resist shine over time, which is a meaningful upgrade over budget tier.
One feature owners single out about the EPOMAKER Alice QMK/VIA: "Gasket mount".
The Numbers
- Brand: Epomaker
- Price: $57.24 (well below the $69.31 category average)
- Connectivity: Wired
- Switches: Mechanical
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 8
- Category rank: #65 of 75 in hot-swappable keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 24 products
- Higher-rated in category: 59 products
- More-reviewed in category: 65 products
From the Reviews
With only 8 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.2-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
Common positives:
- Alice ergonomic layout
- QMK/VIA support
- Gasket mount
Common complaints:
- No wireless
- Niche layout
What Else to Consider
At $57.24, the EPOMAKER Alice QMK/VIA sits well below the $69.31 category average. 24 options are cheaper and 50 are more expensive.
The category leader is the EPOMAKER x Aula F75 Gasket ($65.99, 4.6★, 3,468 reviews). Pricing is essentially the same, so the rating and review-count edge tilts in favor of the top pick.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- LEOBOG Hi75C Upgraded Wired - $65.99, 5.0★ (5 reviews) · Higher rated
- EPOMAKER TH108 V2 PRO Full Size - $99.99, 5.0★ (3 reviews) · Higher rated
- Keychron V2 Wired 65% - $59.99, 5.0★ (3 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the LEOBOG Hi75C Upgraded Wired at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Geeky GK61 60% Hot Swap Keyboard at $19.99.
Should You Buy It?
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (alice ergonomic layout or qmk/via support), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Alice ergonomic layout
- QMK/VIA support
- Gasket mount
Cons:
- No wireless
- Niche layout
Bottom Line
7.4/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.