Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is a pretty good wireless mechanical keyboard that is absolutely betrayed by terrible software. I went into Best Buy intending to buy the Logitech MX wireless mechanical keyboard, but I saw this on the shelf for a little less and decided to take a chance. The keyboard itself is pretty good. I'm not an expert on mechanical keyboards by any means, so as far as the type of switches it has is beyond me. It felt good to type on, and was moderately clicky without being annoying. Connectivity was fine. The keyboard, taken solely as a piece of hardware, was fine. Nothing special, but it did the job. Where the whole enterprise failed dramatically and the reason I returned it after just a few days was the software. Many of the basic functions you'd expect from any wireless keyboard, let alone a premium priced wireless mechanical keyboard, either didn't exist or were so cumbersome to set up/use they weren't worth the effort. I suppose if all you care about is basic keyboard functionality, it would be tolerable, but even that is not a certainty. It not only put me off of this keyboard, but all J-Lab products.

I was surprised to see that keyboards have mostly gone wireless and was concerned there would be connectivity issues since nearly everything wireless tends to have it's moments. And it was pricey too. But I needed a keyboard fast so I bought it and have been very pleased with it. The key action is solid and positive, no double-taps. The charge lasts a long time, I forgot to turn it off for 2 weeks on vacation and it was still working when i got back. No wireless drop outs.

Whether you're a work from home employee or a gamer, this is the keyboard for you! I LOVE how simple and complex it is. As a "tech head" and gamer this keyboard was worth every penny. I love that I can have it connected to up to 3 devices at once and the multi-media functions that it comes with. I have a fairly large desk at home and being able to adjust my work space with the wireless feature helps keep some of the clutter down. No need to buy anymore rechargeable batteries and the battery life is crazy good! I honestly think I have gone 3 1/2 good weeks without needing to charge it. I love the springiness of the buttons too and it's so smooth while I'm typing. I'm seriously not gassing this thing up more than I should because I really love it. Go ahead and buy yours NOOOOOW!!!!!

TLDR: Muted mechanical switches and very impressive battery life make for a good, no-frills keyboard CONNECTIONS Wired – Via the Included USB-C charging cable Bluetooth 5.2 2.4GHz via the included USB-C dongle USER EXPERIENCE The JLAB Epic has everything you need in a mechanical keyboard without adding a bunch of fluff and frills to the equation, thereby cutting down on costs. The mechanical switches are nicely muted compared to some full-on gaming keyboards that click and clack like freight trains. While I find those keyboards wildly satisfying to use, they are not really friendly for anyone but the user. Too loud for an office and even louder in a quiet home environment. The JLAB strikes an excellent balance of clack with only enough dampening to keep keystrokes from sounding dead and dull. I’m sure others will disagree, as everyone has their own preference on keys and dampening materials, but the JLAB is a very nice combination between the extremes. I like that. Too often manufacturers put so much sound deadening in their products, the mechanical key experience is ruined. In line with the just enough, but not overboard, is the keyboard backlighting. There is no RGB backlighting or swanky OLED displays. Just plain and simple white backlit keys. With adjustable brightness levels and a very pleasing font on the keys, the backlighting is nearly perfect. Sophisticated with little under key light bleed that I despise. Being a full-sized keyboard, button spacing is generous without feeling cramped. The added ten-key pad on the right side is a welcome addition and is not something I normally miss on my 75% keyboard, until I use a full-size board and then go back to the 75%. It takes me a while to get used to not having it, wishing that I did. One thing that this JLAB excels at is battery life. JLAB claims up to a year of battery life with backlighting off. Even with backlit keys, JLAB estimates battery life at 19+ days. Outstanding. The battery life of this keyboard is FAR superior than my current 75% keyboard. You can watch the battery life countdown on my 75% keyboard. Not with the JLAB. Even with the backlighting on, I have had little battery drain. At this rate, I’m estimating the JLAB will last 5x longer than my best wireless keyboard that costs twice as much. Great work JLAB. FINAL THOUGHTS The Epic Mechanical keyboard isn’t flashy or obnoxious. It is a pleasant surprise to the mechanical keyboard market. Unassuming with everything the user needs in a device without being pretentious. The JLAB Epic sparks a nice balance between an over-the-top, full-on gaming keyboard and a flimsy membrane-style keyboard, giving the user a great combination of typing experience and features without busting the bank. RECOMMENDED

The keyboard is nice. It connected to my PC without incident. It's taken a few minutes to figure out exactly where all of the functions on my previous keyboard are now, but everything is there. The reason for only 4 star is the sound of the keyboard. The keyboard is loud. Every click I press seems to echo through the house (not quite, but just loud). I swap between this new keyboard and my Apple keyboard and it's not and day. If it were quieter, I'd give it 5 stars.

Best keyboard I have ever purchased. Has held up extremely well and I use it 7 days a week. Extremely smooth and the Bluetooth connection is phenomal. Haven’t had to charge it once in several months 10/10 would recommend.

Comfortable keyboard, lots of ways to connect wirelessly. Great price during holidays. Solid construction.

Perfectly sleek- metallic keyboard. Been using it for months and ran into zero issues or connectivity issues. The turn dial is also a nice feature for quick media access. Very responsive.

Possibly rivaling a Thinkpad keyboard in terms of typeability, the fact that this keyboard is under $100 is pretty amazing. I'm a big proponent of ergonomic keyboards for typeability, so Thinkpad keyboards have always been undefeated in my book - until I tried this JLAB keyboard out. If I'm buying something I need to perform tasks with (I WFH most days), the better quality and performance of that tool is the selling point for me. This JLAB keyboard was well worth the trip to Best Buy and quit using the basic Dell laptop keyboard on my work computer. The keystrokes are crisp with great rebound, which makes writing emails and audit reports a fluid and pleasant experience. The best overall feature for me is the wide shape of the keys, so my fingers have purchase when typing. Pairing the BT connection to my work laptop was seamless and the customizable keys for Mac or Windows is a great feature for customizing the arrangement to my preference.

Nice to type on. I like the key action. Seems to be sturdy construction. Connection to multiple computers is very useful and easy. Only the backlight intensity and duration is customisable so the associated app does not do very much.

Love this keyboard. Being an accountant I was looking for a professional, wireless, rechargeable, mechanical keyboard that could hold up to heavy use and this was the best option I could find. Build quality is good and heavy. Key clicks are slightly louder than I would like, but I have heavy fingers when I type which isn’t necessarily the keyboard’s fault. I do not regret the purchase.

Excellent keyboard. I bought this for my home office, but I'm thinking about getting another one for work. It's on the more expensive side for this brand, but the mechanic keys have a great feel, it has the option to connect via USB or Bluetooth, and customizable keys using the Work App. If you have a JLab mouse, you can pair the two devices to one USB receiver.

Excellent keyboard! My main work is designing, and it works great with the program that I currently use. Feels great to the touch! I even enjoy the sound that it makes when pressing the keys. It was definitely a bit pricier than what I wanted to spend, but after using it for a few weeks, it was well worth the money. Best keyboard that I've used thus far!

It has a great feel, but poor connectivity. The Bluetooth needs to reset each time it sits for 3+ minutes, meaning your first letters are not captured. It also fails to reconnect at log-in. This is annoying, but you can work around it. If you use the dongle, then it doesn't seem to have that problem. So it should just be advertised without bluetooth. It's a shame, because I really like the typing feel, backlight, and volume control.

The sound of this keyboard is so satisfying. Perfect for anyone who wants a softer mechanical click.

I've had this keyboard for several months and it's been very enjoyable to use. Comfortable typing, nice backlighting, and the volum knob make for a great experience. Easy to switch between my two Macs. Battery lasts for a long time between charges.

Excellent value and decent featureset. Nothing about this keyboard is uniquely special but it competes above its price.

Nice clicking keyboard. Sleek and has nice functionality. Mostly purchesed for nice clicking sound

I love my nre key board! It was super easy to set up. My work does not allow bluetooth and I saw this had a dongle. I did not see that it is a c and not a usb. I found an adapter to make it work. The battery life has been great so far as well, I do make sure to turn it off after work to help save the battery life.

Amazing keyboard. Love the feel of the soft textured keys and the clicky nature of the brown switches. Only drawback is that the keys are difficult to clean and get oil from fingers on them very easily.