Epomaker RT100 Pro and TH108 Pro Review: Creamy Switches, But Are They Worth $100?

Introduction

Finding a full-size mechanical keyboard with a number pad, a creamy typing feel, and a budget-friendly price is not as easy as it sounds. The Epomaker RT100 Pro and the Epomaker TH108 Pro both aim to fill that gap. Both keyboards come in at just under $100, offer full layouts with number pads, and feature switch options that are either exceptionally creamy or exceptionally quiet.

But a great switch experience does not automatically make a great keyboard. Both models have a few design decisions that feel cheap, and the wireless performance is not ideal for gaming. This review breaks down what each keyboard does well, where they fall short, and which one might make more sense for your setup.

What Both Keyboards Share

Before looking at each model individually, it helps to understand what the RT100 Pro and TH108 Pro have in common. Both keyboards use a plastic chassis that feels solid but is noticeably heavy. The unboxing experience is minimal: you get the keyboard, spare switches, spare keycaps, a keycap and switch puller, and a cable.

The typing experience is where both keyboards shine. The Epomaker Sea Salt Silent switches and the Epomaker Creamy Jade switches are both excellent options. The Creamy Jades deliver a smooth, creamy feel with a satisfying thock. The Sea Salt Silents are quiet but still have a pleasant thock, though some users may find them slightly mushy. Both keyboards also include multiple layers of foam and dampening material, which gives them a solid, non-toy-like typing feel with a subtle gasket bounce.

Where both keyboards struggle is wireless performance. Latency over the 2.4 GHz connection is relatively high, measuring around 8 milliseconds on the RT100 Pro and 5 milliseconds on the TH108 Pro. Both are fine when used wired, but gamers will likely want to avoid wireless mode. The companion software is also a weak point, described as not very good despite some improvements over time.

Epomaker RT100 Pro: Creamy Switches and a Removable Screen

The Epomaker RT100 Pro comes in a single colorway: white with green accent keycaps. It features a glossy plastic finish and a small display embedded directly into the keyboard frame, replacing the removable TV-style screen found on the earlier RT100 model.

The embedded screen is one of the more interesting features. If you do not need it, you can simply pull it out and reveal four hot-swap sockets underneath. You can then install the included switches and keycaps to turn that space into a standard key cluster. This modularity is a nice touch, even if the screen itself is not particularly useful. Like other Epomaker screens, it can show basic information, but it does not offer the polished experience of a Stream Deck-style device. In practice, most users will probably prefer to remove it.

The typing feel is the highlight. The Creamy Jade switches, combined with the foam layers, produce a deep, creamy sound that is genuinely enjoyable. The keyboard has a slight softness with a bit of gasket bounce, making it feel more premium than its plastic construction might suggest.

However, there are some quality control concerns. The paper sticker on the back is difficult to remove cleanly and may require adhesive remover. One of the magnets holding the 2.4 GHz dongle in place was not glued in and popped out. For a $100 keyboard, these small issues are disappointing.

Epomaker TH108 Pro: Silent Switches and a Simpler Design

The Epomaker TH108 Pro is the more straightforward of the two keyboards. It comes in three color options: white, pink, and black. It has a simpler design without the removable screen module, and it includes flippy feet on the back for adjustable typing angles.

The TH108 Pro also has twice the battery capacity of the RT100 Pro, which is a meaningful advantage for wireless users. The typing experience is essentially the same, with the same foam layers and the same excellent switch options. The Sea Salt Silent switches are particularly well suited to this keyboard if you want a quiet typing experience.

The screen situation is a bit of a letdown. The large empty space above the number pad suggests a big display, but it actually houses a small rectangular screen. It can display a GIF or an image using the Epomaker software, but the software is not great, and the screen offers limited practical value. It can show RGB color modes or language settings, but it is hard to see the point.

At roughly $6 cheaper than the RT100 Pro, the TH108 Pro is the more practical choice if you do not care about the removable screen. It is a bit more boring, but it offers the same typing quality with better battery life and more color options.

Buying Advice: What to Consider Before Choosing

Both keyboards deliver on their core promise: a full-size layout with a number pad, creamy or silent switches, and a satisfying typing feel. If those are your priorities, either keyboard will check the box.

The bigger question is whether $100 is the right price. At around $50, these would be outstanding values. At $100, the competition gets tougher. Epomaker itself offers full aluminum keyboards at the same price point, and low-profile keyboards may be a better fit if portability matters to you. If you simply want the creamy or silent switch experience, you can buy the switches separately and install them in another keyboard, though you would need to add your own foam and dampening.

Between the two, the TH108 Pro is the safer recommendation for most people. It costs slightly less, has better battery life, and offers more color options. The RT100 Pro is worth considering if the removable screen module appeals to you, but be prepared for the small quality control quirks.

Conclusion

The Epomaker RT100 Pro and TH108 Pro are not terrible keyboards. They offer some of the creamiest and most silent typing experiences available at this price, and the full-size layout with a number pad will appeal to many users. But a few too many decisions make them feel cheap, and the wireless latency and mediocre software hold them back.

If you value typing feel above all else and want a number pad, these keyboards are worth a look. Just go in with realistic expectations about the build quality and the software. For the same money, there are more polished options out there, but these two still have a place for the right buyer.