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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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