Epomaker Launches HE65 V2 TMR Compact Keyboard Using Tunneling Magnetoresistance Switches For Efficient Speed
Epomaker has launched a new compact gaming keyboard which utilizes an entirely different magnetic switch design to what we commonly expect. Replacing the ubiquitous Hall effect magnetic sensors, the HE65 V2 TMR switches to tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) based hardware. The engineering rationale here is clear, achieve the speed associated with magnetic switches with considerably less power drain.
Utilizing Creamy Jade Magnetic switches, according to Epomaker's own specs the switches themselves are fully compatible with other existing magnetic switches on the market, and have a total travel distance of 3.5mm. TMR offers all the usual benefits of magnetic switches with lower latency and customisable actuation points and analogue input, at a fraction of the power requirements.
As you would expect from a compact gaming keyboard the HE65 V2 utilizes a 65% form factor which offers the best compromise between desk space and essential key clusters, including a dedicated arrow key section and navigation keys alongside a rotary dial which can be programmed to control volume and more. The body of the keyboard is manufactured from plastic, and includes adjustable fold out legs on the underside and even an integrated slot to hide your wireless dongle.
You have two choices regarding appearance. The first is a completely transparent housing paired with translucent white keycaps that have printing on them, the other option is manufactured from a translucent black/smoky grey plastic and will affect the way light is dispersed from each individually addressable RGB keycap under each button.
Connection options can vary. You can connect to the keyboard with a wire (USB C), wirelessly with Bluetooth or via the 2.4 GHz wireless connection to save your desk from excess wires. There is a 4000mAh battery housed inside this keyboard, though official battery life figures are not yet available for any of the three connection types.
The price point and full availability date are not yet known, though it is clearly a keyboard targeted towards a users who desire the speed that magnetic switches offer but also wish for a keyboard with a substantial battery life for the wireless connection.
