Best Overall
EPOMAKER X Aula F75 MAX
Key details
- Layout
- 75% (80 keys)
- Display
- TFT color screen with knob
- Switches
- Hot-swappable linear
- Connectivity
- 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C
The F75 MAX is built for a desk that has to share space with a monitor, a mouse, and whatever paperwork survived the week. Its 75% layout keeps the arrow keys and function row but drops the number pad, so the board stays narrow without feeling stripped. The TFT screen and knob sit in the top-right corner, where we can see the connection mode and battery level at a glance.
That combination is why we recommend it as the default here. The pre-lubed linear switches and gasket mount give it a soft, creamy typing feel that we were happy to use through long writing sessions, and the hot-swap sockets make a switch change a simple swap rather than a soldering project. Tri-mode wireless lets it move between a desktop, laptop, and tablet, and the knob handles volume without a trip to the software.
The screen customization runs through desktop software, so we set our GIFs once and then left the daily controls to the knob. That is fine for us, but it means the display is more of a desk feature than a travel one. The typing is the part that keeps us coming back: it sounds expensive without being loud, and the 80-key layout is easy to relearn. The screen is the reason we keep it in view; the typing is the reason we keep using it.
Pros
- 75% layout saves desk space
- TFT screen and knob stay useful
- Creamy hot-swap linear switches
- Tri-mode wireless for three devices
Cons
- Battery life drops with screen and RGB on
We recommend the F75 MAX as the default screen keyboard: its 75% layout, useful TFT display, and creamy hot-swap switches make it an easy everyday board.