Disclaimer

KiiBOOM sent me the Phantom81 Lite mechanical keyboard to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review. Make sure you also check out my reviews for the Phantom81 V3 and the Phantom21 Numbpad. Make sure you also check out my new sponsor, NordVPN to earn an Amazon Gift card for signing up.

What’s in the Box?

  • Phantom81 Lite
  • USB-C to USB-A Cable
  • Key/Switch Puller
  • Wireless Dongle
  • 3 Additional Switches
  • Sticker Sheet
  • Manual

Features

The Phantom81 Lite is a 75% mechanical keyboard that comes in 4 colors: white, black, green and blue.

I went with the blue because I thought it was fun and cute, but each color has its unique flare. The keyboard comes with 79 keys with hot swapable mochi switches and south facing RGB for added flare. The RGB is customizable and can be synced up with games and music for the maximum amount of flash. It comes with MOA profile keycaps which give the keyboard a more rounded linear typing experience. The adjustable typing angle is ready to give its users some added comfort. The gasket mount is designed to give the keyboard is unique marble-like sound.

Users can also enjoy the high performance wireless connections with its Bluetooth and Wireless support. With the included 4000mAh battery, users can work seamlessly with little interruption. Most importantly, it is VIA and KIA compatible, and users can remap and reprogram the keyboard for added flexibility. Users who are looking for a fun keyboard should be looking at the Phantom81 Lite.

Soundtest

Review

The Phantom81 Lite is a very good looking keyboard. If you get one of the fun flavors, which I believe is the main draw, users can appreciate the adorable aesthetic. While it does have that plastic feel, it is a well manufactured keyboard with clearly printed keycaps. The kaps are fantastic. They feel so good to the touch and look beautiful in person (assuming you got one of the fun colors). The switches and the gasket give of a very satisfying typing sound that is soft and almost therapeutic.

As far as performance, I have some notes. I had issues connecting the keyboard through Bluetooth. It bugged out the first time, flashing wildly without connecting to my device. I also wasn’t able to connect more than one Bluetooth device. A reset seems to have fixed the issue, but it is something to note. Other than that, I noticed no ghosting and it was very responsive to my imputs. Gaming on it was fine.

My only real issue with the keyboard is that it wasn’t very comfortable. This is a personal issue and won’t affect everyone. If you need special ergonomics like I do, I would pass on this. I have a repetitive stress injury that would flare after 3 hours of continuous use. If you don’t suffer from this injury and use it a normal amount, it shouldn’t be a problem. I honestly powered through the pain because the keys still felt so good to the touch and the sound was incredibly addicting.

If you are looking for a fun keyboard that works well, I think the Phantom81 Lite is a cute little keyboard that is worth looking into. I love the fun colors for the adorable keycaps, but black and white will definitely be an upgrade to any aesthetic.

You can pick up the Phantom81 Lite on the official KiiBOOM site.