Epomaker has officially teased the HE65 V2 TMR, a compact 65% gaming keyboard that upgrades its magnetic switch technology from Hall Effect to Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR). The company announced the board during a YouTube livestream showcase on June 10, 2026, making it the latest entry in the rapidly evolving magnetic gaming keyboard market.
The headline change is the adoption of TMR sensing, which Epomaker positions as a more precise and power-efficient alternative to traditional Hall Effect magnetic switches. In practice, that means the HE65 V2 TMR is aimed at competitive gamers who prioritize fast reset behavior, highly adjustable actuation points, and lower-latency key response.
🎥 Epomaker HE65 V2 TMR Showcase – Official Livestream
Watch the original announcement where Epomaker unveiled the HE65 V2 TMR with TMR magnetic switch technology, translucent colorways, and gaming-focused features.
Translucent design with two finish options
Visually, the HE65 V2 TMR leans into a modern gaming aesthetic with two semi-transparent colorways: a deep smoky gray and a clear white variant. The white version uses fully translucent keycaps with UV-printed legends, while the darker variant emphasizes stronger underglow and south-facing per-key RGB lighting for a more dramatic look.
The layout stays in the compact 65% category, retaining dedicated arrow keys and a three-key navigation cluster while trimming away the full-size bulk. This is the same form factor that has become popular among gamers and minimalist desk setup enthusiasts for saving desk space and improving mouse room. For context on small layouts, see our guide to compact keyboard form factors.
Gaming features and connectivity
Beyond the new TMR sensor, the HE65 V2 TMR is reported to feature tri-mode connectivity with 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and USB-C wired support. The board includes a 4,000mAh battery, a 2.4GHz receiver storage compartment, and two-level adjustable feet, positioning it for both competitive gaming setups and general multi-device use.
The keyboard ships with Epomaker’s “Creamy Jade Magnetic” TMR switches, which have a 3.5mm full travel distance, approximately 30gf actuation force, and around 55gf bottoming force. The N-pole magnetic design is compatible with third-party N-pole magnetic switches such as TTC KOM and Wooting Lekker Tikken, opening the door for user customization.
These features align with the broader trajectory of the HE65 family, which has gained traction for supporting adjustable actuation and rapid trigger behavior—capabilities that are especially valuable in competitive titles where movement timing and key reset speed matter. Readers who want a primer on the technology can check our Hall Effect keyboard guide.
Fits the budget magnetic keyboard trend
Epomaker has already built a presence in the affordable magnetic keyboard segment with boards like the HE65 Mag, which paired compact 65% sizing with wireless support, actuation adjustment, high polling-rate claims, and a knob-plus-screen design. The HE65 V2 TMR looks less like a complete reinvention and more like a calculated evolution: same market position, sharper styling, and newer sensing tech.
That matters because the magnetic keyboard market is moving quickly. Buyers are increasingly evaluating sensor type (Hall Effect vs TMR), actuation granularity, software tuning, and rapid-trigger performance. For broader switch context, see our mechanical keyboard switches guide.
Pricing and release details
As of today, Epomaker has not announced official pricing or a concrete launch timeline for the HE65 V2 TMR. Until that information arrives, the most important questions will be whether the board maintains the value-driven positioning of earlier HE65 models and how well its TMR implementation performs in real-world use compared with established magnetic competitors.
For readers tracking the shift toward magnetic input systems, the HE65 V2 TMR is another sign that compact gaming keyboards are becoming more specialized, more design-conscious, and more technically ambitious.
Original sources and coverage
- Epomaker HE65 V2 TMR Showcase — YouTube livestream (June 10, 2026)
- 快科技 (163.com): Epomaker announces HE65 V2 TMR with TMR upgrade (June 11, 2026)
- Epomaker Instagram post (June 10, 2026)
- MechanicalKeyboard.net: Hall Effect Keyboards Explained
- MechanicalKeyboard.net: What Is A 60 Percent Keyboard?
- MechanicalKeyboard.net: Complete Guide for Mechanical Keyboard Switches
