# Gasket-Mounted Mechanical Keyboards The Epomaker TH96 Keyboard Features a CNC Knob and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-06-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epomaker-th96 References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/mechanical-keyboard-20-06-2022/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/epomaker/epomaker-th96-qmk-via-gasket-mounted-mechanical-keyboard?utm_source=www.geeky-gadgets.com&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=da16423e&ref=52juth)  The [Epomaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-mechanical-keyboard) TH96 mechanical keyboard is a gasket-mounted peripheral for users looking to maintain more control over their system and enjoy a range of functions with their choice of system. The keyboard supports use with Android, iOS, Windows and macOS devices, and maintains a solid construction thanks to a stainless steel plate across the board. The peripheral features a silicone gasket mount structure along with added silicone foam for sound absorption and more. The Epomaker TH96 mechanical keyboard is rated as the perfect peripheral for boosting productivity by accommodating multitasking and more. The keyboard features both [Bluetooth 5.1 and 2.4G connectivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q6-max) to help users pair it with up to three devices at once. This enables users to truly multitask by seamlessly switching between devices as required. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gasket-mounted Mechanical Keyboards:** The trend towards gasket-mounting keyboards presents an opportunity for companies to innovate with sound-absorption and multi-connectivity features. - **Multi-connectivity Peripherals:** The trend towards peripherals that can connect to multiple devices presents an opportunity for companies to innovate with seamless device-switching and compatibility features. - **Productivity-boosting Keyboards:** The trend towards keyboards that can accommodate multitasking and productivity presents an opportunity for companies to innovate with customizability and optimization features. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Computer Hardware:** Companies in the computer hardware industry can take advantage of the trend towards gasket-mounted mechanical keyboards by incorporating sound-absorption and multi-connectivity features into their products. - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry can take advantage of the trend towards multi-connectivity peripherals by designing products that seamlessly switch between devices and are compatible with a wide range of systems. - **Productivity Software:** Companies in the productivity software industry can take advantage of the trend towards productivity-boosting keyboards by integrating customizable hotkeys and optimization features into their software that accommodate new forms of input. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Compact Knob-Equipped Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/th80-x.md) - [Design-Forward Portable Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Customizable Screen Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/th80-pro-v2.md) - [Highly Customizable Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epomaker-galaxy-100.md) - [Shallow Gasket-Mounted Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epomaker-lite.md) - [Unique Maximalist Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gk104-pro.md) - [Widely-Compatible Slim Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuphy-air96.md) - [Creator-Targeted Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huio-thk1-keyboard.md)