{
  "id": 12606959,
  "title": "I bought this cheap $65 mechanical keyboard blind, and it ruined me for every other board I own",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/i-bought-this-cheap-65-mechanical-keyboard-blind-and-it-ruined-me-for",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-07T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/mechanical-keyboards/i-bought-this-cheap-usd65-mechanical-keyboard-blind-and-it-ruined-me-for-every-other-board-i-own"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "I recently purchased a budget-friendly mechanical keyboard, the Epomaker x Aula F75 Pro, from Amazon and have been impressed by its performance. This keyboard, which retailed for only $65, includes features such as dual-tone PBT keycaps, volume control, and both wired and wireless connectivity options. One of the standout features of the F75 Pro is its Leobog Reaper switches, which provide a light and smooth typing experience without causing excessive strain on my wrists. The keyboard also boasts a high-pitched \"thock\" sound upon keypress, as well as superior acoustic dampening compared to other models I own. Despite some minor design flaws, such as the use of plastic rather than premium materials, I find the tactile and auditory experience of typing on this keyboard to be exceptional, even considering its low price point. The keyboard's 75% layout does sacrifice a dedicated Home key, but this is a minor drawback given the overall quality of the product. At such a reasonable price, I am confident that I will be enjoying many years of excellent typing performance with the Aula F75 Pro.",
  "summary": "Aula's F75 Pro keyboard might not have the most recognizable brand name on its box, but it was $65 and available for same-day delivery. So I took a gamble and was pleasantly surprised by just how premium it felt — to the point that it's become my favorite keyboard, period.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}