There is something about the Epomaker TH87 that feels like it belongs next to a Game Boy Advance SP in a glass display case. The soft pastel colorway, the compact tenkeyless footprint, the clean lines without any aggressive gamer styling , it reads less like peripheral hardware and more like a deliberate design statement. For gamers who have grown up appreciating that kind of aesthetic, it lands.
The TH87 is an 87-key tenkeyless mechanical keyboard. That means the number pad is gone, the main layout stays intact, and what you are left with is a board that saves real desk space without stripping out the keys you actually use, like the function row, arrow keys, and navigation cluster. It is a smart compromise, and one that makes a lot of sense for gaming setups where screen real estate matters.
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What the TH87 actually feels like to type on
Here is the thing about mechanical keyboards: most of the conversation focuses on sound. Clicky or quiet. Loud or subtle. The TH87 sits firmly in the quiet camp, and it earns that description without feeling like a compromise.
The switches come pre-lubed from the factory, which is a detail that matters more than it sounds. Pre-lubed switches remove the scratchiness that plagues cheaper boards and deliver what keyboard enthusiasts call a "creamy" feel , smooth, slightly cushioned, with a soft thock on each keystroke rather than a sharp clack. Combined with a gasket-mounted structure and a five-layer sound-dampening system, the TH87 absorbs the hollow, metallic resonance that makes lesser boards sound like someone typing on a tin box.
For gaming sessions that run long, that typing feel translates directly. Inputs register cleanly, the board does not rattle, and fatigue sets in later than it would on a shallow laptop keyboard.
Connectivity and the multi-device setup
The TH87 supports three connection modes: Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless via dongle, and wired USB-A to USB-C. That flexibility makes it genuinely useful for gamers who run a PC alongside a tablet or secondary device, switching between them without a cable swap.
Battery life sits at roughly 45 hours with the RGB backlight running at full brightness, and around 200 hours with the lighting off. In practice, that means charging it once a week at most under normal use. The 10,000mAh battery is a meaningful spec here, not just a marketing number.
The board is listed as compatible with Mac, Windows, and Android, which covers the range of setups most gamers actually run.
The aesthetic is the real differentiator
Most gaming peripherals default to black plastic and sharp angles. The TH87 goes the other direction. The pastel colorway gives it personality without tipping into toy territory, and the per-key RGB lighting can be dialed back to something subtle rather than the full nightclub effect most boards default to.
What most players miss when evaluating keyboards is that desk aesthetics affect how long you actually sit at your setup. A board that looks good next to your monitor, your controller shelf, or your retro collection is one you will keep using. The TH87 clears that bar.
The board also carries real weight, which keeps it planted during intense inputs. It is not a travel keyboard. It is a desk keyboard that commits to being a desk keyboard, and that confidence in its own identity is part of what makes it work.
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Who this keyboard is actually built for
The TH87 makes the most sense for gamers who spend serious time at a desk. Writers, content creators, and anyone running a hybrid setup between PC gaming and productivity work will find the tenkeyless layout, quiet switches, and multi-device connectivity genuinely useful rather than just aesthetically appealing.
It is not the board for someone who needs a tournament-grade competitive keyboard with hair-trigger actuation. The TH87 is built for the long session, the late-night grind, the setup that needs to look as good as it performs.
The key here is that the combination of sound dampening, pre-lubed switches, and a gasket mount puts the TH87 in a tier that usually costs significantly more. For players looking to upgrade their setup without going deep on a custom build, it is a compelling option. Players who also enjoy puzzle-solving games might want to check out the 007 First Light keypad puzzle guide for some brain-teasing content between sessions.
