21-03-2025
Epomaker Unveils Compact Carbon60 Wireless Keyboard With Sleek New Look
The new Epomaker Carbon60 keyboard has a compact 60% ANSI layout that takes up less desk space.
Desktop real estate is now almost as valuable as a New York parking lot. Many of us use so much technology that there's always pressure for desk space. One way of reclaiming more space is to drastically reduce the footprint of the keyboard you are using.
We're going to be seeing a lot more micro keyboards coming onto the market and the latest that I've seen is the new Epomaker Carbon60. Carbon is something of a 'dirty word' these days but this mini wireless keyboard with its 60% ANSI layout has a clean carbon fiber shell and a minimalist feel. There are no function keys or cursor cluster, but those functions are all accessible in conjunction with the Fn key.
The Epomaker Carbon60's carbon fiber shell is designed to resist corrosion, oxidation and scratches, helping it to look smarter for longer and extending its useful lifespan. Unlike many keyboards with plastic shells, carbon fiber provides a more durable and modern feel.
The low-profile Epomaker Carbon60 keyboard features hot-swappable switches with south-facing RGB ... More backlights.
Paired with a spray paint finish, Epomaker says the Carbon60 has a 'fashionable and sophisticated visual aesthetic, perfectly catering to users who value both performance and appearance.'
To finish the contemporary look of this compact keyboard, there is a light blue fabric loop handle that's there to make it easier to carry around when used as an adjunct keyboard to a laptop. That loop can be removed if desired.
The keycaps used on the Carbon60 feature a DSA low profile with a flat surface and a uniform key height coupled with a smooth finish. There is an option to have the Esc and Enter keys in blue, to match the fabric loop handle. Alternatively, there are two black Esc and Enter keys provided for a completely black look.
The overall design reduces typing movement for a lighter and faster typing action. Epomaker says the keyboard reduces typing fatigue, making it particularly suitable for high-efficiency work environments like coding.
The Epomaker Carbon60 has a fabric loop handle that matches the color of the Esc and Return keys.
Inspired by its minimalist feel, the Epomaker Carbon60 has a compact 61-key layout that takes up a lot less desk space than most keyboards but keeps the core functionality needed. Beyond its focus on aesthetics and comfort, the Carbon60 supports QMK/VIA programming which enables users to remap individual keys and even apply macros to keys.
As well as being programmable, the Carbon60 keyboard is cross-platform compatible for seamless switching between multiple operating systems, making it suitable for users with a large range of devices such as tablets, laptops and desktops running on Windows, macOS or Linux.
Each key and switch on the Carbon60 has south-facing RGB lighting, letting users customize the lighting effects and colors according to their preferences. With a variety of colors and lighting effects to choose from, users can tailor the settings to suit their needs or turn it off altogether if necessary. The switches are low profile and hot-swappable so users can change the feel and sound of the keyboard.
The Epomaker Carbon60 is now available on the Epomaker official website. It comes in Gateron Brown low switch and Gateron Red low switch options. The keyboard is currently on sale for $129.99 from the Epomaker official website.
