# Integrated LCD Screen Keyboards The Shadow-X Keyboard is Highly Customizable with a 70% Layout By Colin Smith | Published 2023-08-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-x References: [kitguru.net](https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/joao-silva/epomakers-new-shadow-x-mechanical-keyboard-features-a-built-in-lcd-screen/)  The Shadow-X from [Epomaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/th80-x) is a [wireless mechanical keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-mechanical-keyboards) that combines innovation and art in its design and features. It has a 1.06-inch color screen and a metal rotary knob that allow you to control various settings and functions with ease. It also has a gasket-mount structure with Poron foam and silicone pad that provide a soft and smooth typing feel. The keyboard supports Bluetooth 5.0 and 2.4GHz wireless modes, as well as USB-C wired mode, and has a built-in 3000mAh battery that lasts for hours. The keyboard has south-facing LEDs that illuminate the keycaps and symbols and a PC plate that ensures stability and accuracy. The Shadow-X from Epomaker is currently available for pre-order on their official website and on [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/th80-pro-v2). The keyboard comes in three different switch options: Gateron Pro Yellow, Gateron Pro Green, and Gateron Pro Red. The price ranges from $119.99 to $129.99, depending on the switch type. The keyboard is expected to ship in October 2023, according to the brand's official website. Image Credit: Epomaker ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.1/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Integrated LCD Screen Keyboards:** The Shadow-X keyboard introduces a customizable 70% layout and a 1.06-inch color screen, providing users with innovative features for enhanced functionality. - **Wireless Mechanical Keyboards:** Epomaker's Shadow-X keyboard offers wireless connectivity options, including Bluetooth 5.0 and 2.4GHz wireless modes, tapping into the growing trend of wireless peripherals. - **Gasket-mount Keyboards:** With its gasket-mount structure and Poron foam, the Shadow-X keyboard offers a soft and smooth typing experience, catering to the demand for ergonomic and comfortable keyboards. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The Shadow-X keyboard's integration of an LCD screen and customizable features opens up opportunities for innovation in the consumer electronics industry. - **Computer Hardware:** The development of wireless mechanical keyboards, like the Shadow-X, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the computer hardware industry to cater to the demand for convenience and connectivity. - **Gaming Peripherals:** Gasket-mount keyboards, such as the Shadow-X, introduce a new level of comfort and performance for gamers, driving innovation in the gaming peripherals industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Knob-Equipped Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/th80-x.md) - [Customizable Screen Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/th80-pro-v2.md) - [Dual Screen-Equipped Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machenike-kt84.md) - [Compact Aluminum Knob Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemokey-x4.md) - [Dot-Matrix Display Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynatab-75x.md) - [Unique Maximalist Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gk104-pro.md) - [Highly Customizable Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epomaker-galaxy-100.md) - [Affordable Smart Display Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lk75.md) - [High-Performance Wired Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemokey-x5.md)