EPOMAKER AegisSil: problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-18

Summary

The set is 113 silicone keycaps in sculpted Cherry profile for MX-style switches, and the consistent complaints are that the tacky surface collects lint, dust, hair and pet fur, that the soft feel is less crisp for fast competitive gaming, and that fit on non-standard layouts is uncertain. There are no consumables beyond the set itself, so keeping it running costs a damp cloth and an occasional replacement keycap set. It is a reasonable buy at $29.99 from EPOMAKER or MechLands, worth trying below about $20 only from a trustworthy seller, and weaker value as it approaches PBT custom-set pricing of about $40.

Common problems and fixes

Fit issues on non-standard layouts — some user reports indicate fit issues on certain non-standard bottom rows or unusual key sizes, and the listings conflict on compatibility (60/87/full-size versus 65/75/96/full-size), so verify key sizes before ordering. No fix. [1] [4] [6]
White variant shows switch colour through the caps — the white silicone is translucent enough that a switch’s colour can show through, which is not obvious from the marketing shots. No fix; pick a darker variant if that bothers you. [9]
No spare-key or replacement-part program — keycaps are consumable and there is no documented spare-key program, so a lost or damaged cap has no official replacement. No fix; keep the box. [6]

Parts and consumables

Cleaning supplies — a damp cloth is the only maintenance item; the material is said to resist sweat, oils and everyday cleaners. [6] [7]

Yearly running cost

There are no recurring consumables: the set is keycaps only, with no filters, pods or subscriptions. Ownership cost is the one-time purchase plus occasional cleaning. The research files give no electricity cost and no replacement-keycap price, so a per-year money figure cannot be computed. Not enough data for a per-year figure.

When it is a good buy

Observed store prices: EPOMAKER and its distributor MechLands list $29.99; EPOMAKER DE lists €32.95; EPOMAKER JP lists ¥5,000; and a third-party storefront advertises $10.50, whose authenticity is unverified.

At or below about $30 — reasonable for buyers who specifically want a soft, quiet, RGB-heavy silicone feel; the material is the reason to buy.
Below about $20 — worth trying only if the seller is trustworthy and the buyer accepts the lint and maintenance tradeoff; the third-party $10.50 listing is unverified.
At about $40 and above — weaker value, because conventional PBT or ABS sets with proven durability and no lint problem cost similar money.

The research files name no specific alternative product; the comparison is conventional PBT or ABS keycap sets, which avoid the lint problem but do not offer the silicone feel.