Low-profile keyboards are getting more popular lately, but most “premium” options end up being heavy aluminum bricks.

So when I saw the Epomaker Carbon60, the biggest thing that caught my attention wasn’t the RGB or switches it was the carbon fiber build.

And after using/modding it for a while, I think this keyboard fits a very specific type of user.

📦 Unboxing

Inside the box:

• Braided Type-C cable
• Extra switches + keycaps
• Branded puller
• USB dongle
• User guides

Pretty decent accessory package overall.

The keyboard itself looks very clean and minimal. The carbon fiber texture actually looks nice in person, and the small strap adds a bit of character without overdoing it.

🪶 Build Quality & Portability

This is where the keyboard stands out.

• Around 435g weight
• Extremely lightweight
• Very sturdy for the size
• Almost no flex despite being super slim

Honestly, this thing feels like the perfect “throw it in your backpack” keyboard.

Unlike aluminum low-profile boards that become heavy travel bricks, this one actually feels practical for portability.

🔋 Specs

• Tri-mode connectivity
• VIA support ✅
• 3000mAh battery
• South-facing LEDs
• Hot-swappable low-profile switches (Gateron)
• 3-layer sound dampening

Price is around $129, or lower during sales

🌈 RGB

RGB is decent overall.

Not insanely bright, but the transparent switch housings help spread the lighting nicely. Looks much better in person and in darker setups.

⌨️ Typing Experience

This is where things get a bit mixed.

Mine came with Gateron Brown low-profile switches:

• Tactile feel is decent
• Nothing bad, but nothing mind-blowing either

The bigger issue for me was:

• Slight switch dryness
• Some stabilizer rattle
• ABS keycaps

And honestly… at this price, I really wish they used PBT keycaps instead.

The stock typing experience is fine, but not something that immediately screams “premium.”

🛠️ Modding Experience

I opened the board and did:

• Stabilizer tuning
• Lazy switch lubing
• Tape mod
• Added extra foam

And surprisingly… modding this keyboard was actually pretty fun 😅

That said, there are some annoying parts:

• Ribbon cable latch glued down
• Stabs require deeper disassembly

So it’s moddable, but definitely require some time to work on.

After mods, the sound became:

• Fuller
• Less hollow
• Better spacebar tone

Not a night-and-day difference, but definitely improved, and felt good.

✅ What I Liked

✔️ Extremely lightweight
✔️ Durable carbon fiber build
✔️ Great travel keyboard
✔️ VIA support
✔️ Tri-mode connectivity
✔️ Modding potential
✔️ Clean minimal design
✔️ Easy to dissassemble

BUT,

❌ ABS keycaps
❌ Disassemble the board to tune stabs

🏁 Final Thoughts

The Carbon60 feels like a keyboard designed for a very specific audience.

If your priorities are:

• portability
• lightweight design
• durability
• compact travel setup

…then this keyboard actually makes a lot of sense.

There are definitely other options at this price points and Personally, I think this board shines most as a travel-friendly enthusiast keyboard rather than a pure typing-focused board.

And with some mods + better keycaps, it becomes significantly better. 👀

Do checkout the full review video for more details and thanks for reading 💛💛