Sturdy Build
The KiiBOOM Phantom 68 Keyboard is designed to ensure a sturdy build, eliminating any keyboard flex and providing a smooth, noiseless typing experience. Crafted from transparent acrylic plastic, the keyboard includes the case top plate switches and key caps. On the front left side is a metal face plate housing the USB port and two small black plastic switches.
Robust Design
At the underside of the case is a substantial metal plate badge proudly showcasing KiiBOOM branding, accompanied by robust rubber feet. The 2.4 GHz wireless dongle securely slots magnetically within the keyboard, ensuring convenience during transportation. Notably, there are no foot rises for keyboard elevation on the keyboard’s top surface. A smaller metal plate badge with KiiBOOM branding and two integrated status LED lights, add a touch of sophistication.
Authentic Transparency
Unlike most semi-transparent keyboards, the KiiBOOM Phantom 68 is authentically transparent. Even the backside of the keyboard embraces transparency, allowing the RGB lighting to radiate through. The standout feature is its 360 RGB lighting design, including RGB LEDs on the bottom of the case and south-facing RGB LEDs on the switches. This configuration delivers exceptionally vibrant illumination, offering over 19 lighting presets for customizing dynamic patterns. Notably, it introduces a rear-facing illumination mode automatically, turning off the switches while illuminating the bottom case for a captivating light spectacle.
Dimensions and Weight
The KiiBOOM Phantom 68 measures 35 cm x 12 cm deep by 4.5 cm high. The top row of keys stands at 4.5 cm high, while the bottom row is 3.5 cm high, creating a natural angled step formation for the keys. It weighs 1.3 kg.
KiiBOOM Phantom 68 Keyboard – Overview
The KiiBOOM Phantom 68 Keyboard is a full-sized mechanical gaming keyboard designed for gamers, streamers, and typists alike. It features a sleek, modern design with a transparent top plate and a choice of four colors: clear, black, pink, and Mystic purple. The Phantom 68 is equipped with KiiBOOM’s own single-shot clear polycarbonate plastic switches, which are hot-swappable and compatible with both three-pin and five-pin varieties. It also has a variety of connectivity options, including Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4 GHz wireless, and USB-C wired connections.
KiiBOOM Phantom 68 Keyboard – Keycaps
The KiiBOOM Phantom 68 Keyboard features a standard layout with a 1 kg weight and keycap sizes for the bottom row of 1.25 U for the Controlcore, Win, Alcore, and Fn keys, 6 U for the spacebar, and 1.25 U for the Altore and Up/Down/Left/Right pointing arrows. Additionally, the keyboard offers a choice of four colors: clear, black, pink, and Mystic purple.
KiiBOOM Phantom 68 Keyboard – Switches
The KiiBOOM Phantom 68 Keyboard comes with KiiBOOM’s own single-shot clear polycarbonate plastic switches, which are hot-swappable and compatible with both three-pin and five-pin varieties. These switches are designed to provide a seamless, quiet typing experience. Additionally, the keyboard is compatible with a variety of other switches, including Jade Blossom, Budgerigar Dawn, Pink Shadow, Black, and Bluebird, which are sold separately by Epomaker.
KiiBOOM Phantom 68 Keyboard – Connectivity
The KiiBOOM Phantom 68 Keyboard offers a variety of connectivity options, including Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4 GHz wireless, and USB-C wired connections. It is also compatible with a variety of operating systems, allowing for cross-platform flexibility.
KiiBOOM Phantom 68 Keyboard – Battery Performance
The KiiBOOM Phantom 68 Keyboard offers an impressive battery life of up to 15 hours with an 8-hour charge. RGB effects and brightness can be controlled directly from the keyboard, and key programming and macro creation are also supported.