EPOMAKER AKKO SP Ocean Star Cherry MX Switch Mechanical Keyboard with PBT Keycaps, Type C Port for Windows PC Gamers (Cherry Brown Switch, 84 Keys)

This keyboard oozes quality. It has a dead non-resonant thunk when hitting keys. The colors are omg nice. You get replacement keys for the White keys pictured, in off shades of blue. It has a USB C connector which is handy for macs or phones. It is very heavy and solid, no flex whatsoever. I chose cherry browns but whatever they did makes them sound just like o-ring'd cherrys. Key activation is extremely smooth, no scratching. The keys are dye sub PBT and are very high quality with a good contour for the finger tips. Just right.Even though I have Model M's and Coolermasters and other non-fancy stuff. I really like this keyboard a lot. I can type faster on it which is the point at the end of the day.I must give this keyboard my highest recommendation, it is a masterpiece.

I wanted to love this keyboard :(I will begin with the cons first as I believe negatives outweigh the positives.CONS:-WARPED CASE.As you can see in the pictures, the keyboard is bowed up from both sides. I know it has a plastic construction, but for the COST OF $115, you EXPECT better quality in a product like this. The keyboard is bowed up, as well as twisted a bit diagonally. It does not sit flat unless its on a mat. This could be from shipping damage but I cannot confirm (images of box included, seems like it did endure some abuse during shipping)-NO ENGLISH MANUAL: YES you can find more info online, but the included manual is in chinese. (There are not many functions anyway, so its not an issue with me, but might be for other consumers who value printed literature)PROS:-I like the keycaps, they feel good under the hands and the legends are crisp and easy to see (even without a backlight)-Switches: I went for the cherry MX red variant, the switches feel consistent throughout the keyboard, no complaints there.-Stabilizers: The stabilizers for the larger keys feel good. They are not clanky or have a tinging noise.-Form factor: This shouldn't be part of a review as you KNOW what you are buying when you purchase something but this compact TKL setup is very enjoyable. I use excel a lot and having the directional keys present is definitely a +1 for me.*Summary: I wanted to love this keyboard, but I can't with the bent frame. It's rather unfortunate as everything else is spot on in my opinion. Whether it was due to a shipping mishap, or if its warping from factory + some sketchy shipping conditions, I am not happy.If you are looking for a compact TKL keyboard, this layout might be it. This keyboard tho........be weary of a warped case.I am leaving 2 stars SOLELY because of the warping issue. My rating would be MUCH different if this issue wasn't present.