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Upgrade Your Keyboard with KiiBoom Strawberry Jello Switches

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Kiiboom sent me KiiBoom x Strawberryjam1986 Strawberry Jello Switch Set 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 Jade75 and the Phantom81 V3.

Unboxing

Features

The KiiBoom x Strawberryjam1986 Strawberry Jello Switch Set comes with 35 5-pin switches. These are linear switches compatible with MX keycaps. Rated for up to 50,000,000 keystrokes, these switches are built to last. These switches were also built to perform and take on any workload with its ideal actuation and high-accuracy feedback. Most importantly, the housing promises a comfortable typing experience with that satisfying typing ASMR enthusiasts seek.

Sound Test

Review

I used the Strawberry Jello switches to replace the ones that came with one of my budget keyboards. I did not know how budget the keyboard was until I started taking it apart. These switches were a fantastic upgrade, and made an a very usable keyboard into a delight. I first noticed the soft creamy sound that I have come to crave when I am typing. I then noticed how much more comfortable the switches were to use. Each press felt softer and I felt my hard hurt less and less the more I used this keyboard. I did not notice any change in performance. The previous switches did the job, and these handled my workload just as well. The only real difference is that the old switches feel cheap, and I have no intention in putting them back.

If you are looking for a set of switches to either give new life to an old mechanical keyboard or if you’re building a brand new one, these are the KiiBOOM Strawberry Jellos are a great place to start. They are easy to install, they are well crafted, perform well, and they are very cute. If you’re looking to build a cozy setup, you can’t go wrong with KiiBOOM stuff, especially with these switches.

You can pick up your set of 35 KiiBoom x Strawberryjam1986 Strawberry Jello Switches on the official KiiBOOM store for only $19.99.

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Epomaker TH108 Review: The Best Silent Mechanical Keyboard

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Epomaker sent me the TH108 Mechanical Keyboard with the Sea Salt Silent switches for free to review for my blog. While I am very greateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review. Make sure to check out my latest reviews for the HE68 and the HE80 keyboards. I’ll be using my Amazon Affiliate link where possible. It really helps me out if you use it.

What’s in the box?

  • Epomaker TH108 Full Sized Gaming Keyboard
  • USB-C to USB-A cable
  • Wireless 2.4Ghz Wireless Dongle
  • 2 x Extra Switches
  • Key/Switch Puller
  • User Manual

Features

The TH108 is a stylish full-sized keyboard mechanical gaming keyboard. It comes with 108 keys that are easily hot swappable and customizable. The keyboard comes with the Epomaker Creamy Jade switches for the users who want that satisfying thack when they type, or they can opt for the Sea Salt Silent Switches for when they want something a bit more subtle. No matter what switch you choose, you are getting a stylish well machined machine that is available in all black, or a very pretty subtle blue. With the that beautiful south facing RGB as the perfect accent, this keyboard will truly shine on any desk.

But the TH108 is more than just its looks and many keys, it is ready to perform and take on any work load. The TH108 comes with an impressive 8000mAh battery, which means you won’t be reaching for that chord unless you really need to. The 5-layer padded gasket gives the keyboad its satisfying sound and comfortable feel. The switches, whichever you choose, along with the cherry profile keycaps and the perfect adjustable typing angle ensures an almost universally comfortable typing experience. All the glamour and comfort is of course meaningless without the keyboards high speed low-latency wireless and wired connections. The TH108 is ready to upgrade any station, no matter what it’s for.

Sound Test

Review

Users will be impressed by the emasculate build of the TH108. The keyboard may be on the lighter side, but it does not feel cheap. The gasket and switches all look well machined, and the printing on the caps is clear and crisp. I received the blue variant and the color scheme is very pretty. If you are looking for a mechanical keyboard but don’t like the sound, it doesn’t get any quieter than the Sea Salt Silent switches. These things are quietest switches I’ve ever used, and I am sure my wife appreciated every minute of them. If you do enjoy the keyboard ASMR, the Creamy Jade switches are solid and have a very satisfying sound.

The TH108 is also very comfortable. I thought the Sea Salt Switches were a little on the stiffer side, but once I got used to it, I prefer the feedback. Each keypress felt impactful and it didn’t destroy my hands. While I do appreciate the adjustable height, the default typing angle is excellent. I wouldn’t say this keyboard is the ergonomic solution you are looking for, but most users will find it very satisfying. I need special ergonomics for my hands, but the TH108 is very good contender for what I keep in my rotation.

But the keyboard is more than just its pretty aesthetic and silent gimick. This keyboard performs well. It was able to handle all of my gaming and workload without issue. Most importantly, I rarely had to plug it in. I got about 10 hours of use out of the box, and I can’t remember charging since. The wire connection is nice if I want to be competitive, but anything that cuts down my wire clutter is a winner.

If you are in the market for a full-sized keyboard, the TH108 is a fantastic budget option. This keyboard looks good and works great. You can pick up your TH108 on the official Epomaker store, or on Amazon through my Affiliate link.

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Why the HE68 Lite is Perfect for Gamers on the Go

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Epomaker sent me the HE68 Lite Hall Effect Gaming Keyboardfor free 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 Magcore87 keyboard and the EK21 keypad. I will also be using my Amazon Affiliate link where possible. It really helps me out if you use it.

What’s in the Box?

  • HE 68 Lite Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard
  • 3 Additional Switches
  • Screws for Adjustments
  • Hand Strap and Strap Accessories
  • USB-C to USB-A Cable
  • Key/Switch Puller
  • User Manual

Features

The HE68 Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard is a 65% portable wired keyboard that does not break the bank. Its light weight and compact design make it perfect for travel, and the included hand strap makes it much more convenient. With a total of 68 programmable backlit keys, users can enjoy a versatile gaming solution for only $40. Users can customize the polling rate and actuation of the HE68 Lite for an experience that not only fits their gaming style, but takes it to the next level. It is also SOCD and DKS ready for those who need that extra edge. With the ability to easily program macros, the HE68 proves to be a powerful machine in a small package. Some people may be disappointed by the lack or wireless support, but a wired connection is unparalleled when it comes to performance and reliability. Luckily, the HE68 lite promises to do both at a very reasonable price point.

Sound Test

Review

Users might be disappointed by the HE68 Lite at first glace. The keyboard feels like cheap plastic, but it looks well made. The keys are printed clearly and everything else is well machined. The light weight design does make it ideal for travel, and it does feel sturdy enough to survive a few trips.

Using the keyboard might bring a bit more disappointment. If you’ve used good switches before, the HE68 feels cheap. Typing sounds like plastic pieces banging against each other, so don’t expect that satisfying clacking you’d get from a nicer mechanical keyboard. The switches also feel a little stiff. Adjusting the actuation helps, but out of the box experience isn’t satisfying. That said, the keyboard is comfortable enough to use, even for long sprints. It may not be strictly ergonomic, but it didn’t trigger my repetitive stress injury like other cheap keyboards have done.

As for the keyboards performance, you are getting a powerful contender at the price point. There was ghosting and the HE68 proved very responsive. It was able to handle my level of competitive as well as my everyday workflow without issue.

At this price point, you aren’t doing much better. They keyboard works well out of the box and has a few interesting features that give it a respectable amount of versatility. If you are looking for an affordable gaming keyboard or something you can travel with, I don’t think you can find much better than the HE68 Lite gaming keyboard.

You can pick up the HE68 Lite on the official Epomaker website, or on Amazon through my affiliate link.

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Epomaker HE80 Review: Affordable Gaming Keyboard

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Epomaker sent me the HE80 Wired Hall-Effect 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 EK21 numbpad and Click lite gaming mouse. I will also be using my Amazon affiliate link where possible. Using it really helps me out.

What’s in the box?

  • HE80 Keyboard
  • 3 x Additional Switches
  • 3 x Black PBT Keycaps
  • Key/Switch Puller
  • User Manual

Features

The HE80 is Epomaker’s budget solution to serious gaming. This light weight stylish wired keyboard is an efficient 75% keyboard, giving its user enough keys to play their kits. Each of its 82 keys are illuminated by a per key programmable RGB for some added flare. In addition, the actuation for each switch can be programmed for comfortable competitive fit of up to .02MM trigger with zero dead zone. The wired connection ensures a fast low latency connection at 8k polling and 32 scan rate. For those in need a bit more utility, macros and rebinds can be easily programmed with through the official web based driver. If you are looking to upgrade your gaming prowess without breaking the bank, the Epomaker He80 promises to do just that.

Sound Test

Review

Opening the HE80, users will be impressed by the keyboard’s sleek design. The black keyboard is cleanly machined with a couple clear purple keys to give it a bit of flare. Picking up the keyboard might disapoint some folks. There is a bit of flex to the light weight plastic body, but nothing that makes it unusable. The keyboard certainly does not feel cheap through use. The hall effect switches give the keyboard a soft and comfortable profile, although the sound is not as tacky as I would like it to. If you are looking for a keyboard with a satisfying mechanical keyboard sound, you won’t get it here.

What you do get here is a wired keyboard that performs well. Although I would have preferred not to clutter my desk with another wire, I do appreciate the low latency connection. I don’t compete at a high enough level in gaming to take full advantage of the keyboards high potential, but it handles my level of casual gaming without out issue. Being able to easily reprogram bindings and macros on the device is nice feature to have.

Most importantly, the keyboard is comfortable enough for my needs. The HE80 comes with a decent typing angle that will be fine for most users, but it is adjustable. The customizable actuation makes the keys as soft and reactive as you need them to be, for both that competitive and comfortable advantage. I wouldn’t say it is ergonomic because my hands did begin to get sore after prolonged use. Note that I do have a repetitive stress injury and use the keyboard a lot more than the average user. With my injury, I was able to get a respectable amount of work and play with the keyboard, normal users should be fine.

If you are looking for a cost-effective way to upgrade your gaming setup as well as your performance, check out the Epomaker HE80. You can pick it up the keyboard on the official Epomaker site, or on Amazon through my affiliate link.

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Epomaker Click Lite: The Best Budget Gaming Mouse

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Epomaker sent me the Click Lite wireless gaming mouse 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 Split65 and the Tide Alice keyboards. Check out my newest sponsor, NordVPN if you’re looking for that service. I will also be using my Amazon Affiliate link where I can. it really helps me out if you use it.

What’s in the box?

  • Click Lite Wireless Gaming Mouse
  • 2.4 ghz Dongle
  • USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable
  • User Manual
  • Decals

Features

If you’re looking for a quality budget mouse, you’ll struggle to find one with more features than the Click Lite. This light weight mouse at only 59 grams and features a stylish design contoured to fit your hand. The mouse comes in black and white, and both look amazing.

The Click Lite comes with 5 programmable buttons that can be easily customized to include macros. The sensor can be easily customized to support 800 – 24000 DPI and a stable 1000Hz polling rate with 1ms latency for some unbelievable accuracy. Users can enjoy up to 72 hours of high-speed wireless and Bluetooth connections with its 500mAh battery life. While the mouse doesn’t have any RGB, users can enjoy some added customization with the included decals. If you’re looking for a quality budget gaming mouse, it doesn’t get much better than the Click Lite.

Review

Out of the box, users might be disappointed by the light weight. The mouse feels and looks like plastic, but it is well designed with clean manufactured pieces. I prefer heavier mice, so it took some time to adjust to the Click Lite. Once I did however, it became difficult to see a future where it wasn’t my daily driver. I was very impressed by how snappy and responsive the mouse is out of the box. Normally I spend time adjusting settings, but the Click Lite was essentially plug and play. I did mess around settings for testing and rebound some buttons for quality of life, but the mouse comes ready for most workflows. Over my use, I did not notice any dips in performance, and it was able to handle the different games I through at it. I play a lot of casual games, and it was able to handle Guild Wars 2.

One thing I did not like about the mouse is the included decals. They offer no texture and if you don’t put them on properly, it ruins the aesthetic. They are also starting to look dirty after only a week of use, but I guess it is a good thing they include two. This isn’t a deal breaker, but it looks better without the decals. I would have preferred they include grip tape because my hands get very sweaty, and the mouse gets a little slippery.

This mouse is not ideal if you are looking for ergonomics that won’t ruin your hands. It is comfortable enough for normal use and people who don’t suffer from the repetitive stress injuries, but it did start hurting after a while. This issue is very specific to me, and even then, I got enough use out of mouse to make it worth it. I won’t be using it for work to save my hands, but I will be keeping it around for gaming. I just like how good and snappy it feels when gaming.

If you’re looking for a solid mouse to upgrade your setup, get the Epomaker Click Lite. The mouse looks cool without the need of RGB, it is very responsive, and is comfortable enough for most cases. You can pick up the Click Lite on the official Epomaker store, or on Amazon through my affiliate link.

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Phantom 21 Keypad Review: Stylish and Functional

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KiiBoom sent me the Phantom 21 Mechanical Keypad to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I will not let it sway my opinions. This will be my hones review. Make sure you also check out my reviews for the Phantom 81 V3 and the Loop 65. I will also be using my Amazon Affiliate link where possible. Using it really helps me out. Make sure you also check out my new sponsor, NordVPN to earn an Amazon Gift card.

What’s in the Box?

  • Phantom 21 Keypad
  • 1.5m USB-C to USB-A Braided Cable
  • Key/Switch Puller Tool

Features

The Phantom 21 is KiiBoom’s stylish solution for the ultimate keypad experience. This modern keypad comes in four colors: clear, pink, blue, and purple.

Thew clear body and fun colors are a guaranteed upgrade to any aesthetic. They keypads come with 21 keys with hot swappable switches all illuminated by the its vibrant customizable RBG color effects. But the Phantom 21 is more than just a pretty keypad. The control nob can be customized for volume, zoom, scrolling, and other essential functions. The keys are also easily customizable with KiiBOOM’s proprietary software to handle any workflow. Users can easily remap keys or load it up with macros to maximize efficiency.

Sound Test

Review

I do like having a keypad for my workflow because I do a lot of data entry. I was very excited because the Phantom line is my favorite Keyboom product, and the Phantom 21 did not disappoint.

Out of the box, users will be impressed by the unique clear bodied design. I got the clear color, but the colors are fun, vibrant, and look good on the table. The manufacturing is clean and the keypad is very high quality. The keypad’s unique style definitely makes a statement in the best possible way.

After using the keypad, users will appreciate the comfort the keypad offers. The typing angle is ideal for most hand types, and the spacing allows for a comfortable hand position. I have a really bad repetitive stress injury, but using this keypad never triggered it. The clear glass-like caps give have a very satisfying smooth feel to them, and the clacking of the switches make it a wonderful typing experience. At least when it came to data entry and number crunching.

As far as performance goes, I noticed no ghosting or latency, and I still haven’t had to charge the keypad after using it for a 2 weeks. I keep on all the RGB effects. For those that need some added functionality, customizing, remapping, and adding macros to the Phantom 21 is very easy. This keypad can handle large workloads if you need it to.

If you are in the market for a unique looking keypad/macropad loaded with functionality, the Phantom 21 is a fantastic option. This pretty keypad is the perfect size for travel, very sturdy, and its flexibility make it perfect for any workflow.

You can pick up the Phantom 21 directly from the KiiBOOM site, or through Amazon through my Affiliate link.

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KiiBOOM Phantom 81 V3: An In-Depth Review

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KiiBOOM sent me the Phantom 81 V3 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. Please consider using my Amazon affiliate link if you want to purchase the keyboard, or anything else on Amazon. It really helps me out if you do. You can also always buy me coffee!

Make sure you also check out my reviews for the Loop 65 and Phantom 98 keyboards.

What’s in the box?

  • Phantom 81 Mechanical Keyboard
  • USB-C to USB-A Braided Cable
  • 2.4G Wireless Dongle
  • 1 Key/Switch Puller
  • Philips Screw Driver
  • 2 Extra Switches
  • Large Branded Cleaning Cloth
  • User Manual

Features

The Phantom 81 V3 is KiiBOOM’s modern looking 75% keyboard that is ready to upgrade any aesthetic. It comes in three colors: Clear and Pink. It’s clear keys and body give it its unique pretense, while the programmable south-facing RGB effects make it beautiful. You can turn it all off is if you just want the glass like experience. It includes 82 keys including a function row, volume and media controls for a good amount of utility. The pre-lubed Crystal Switches promise a comfortable and high performing experience, ready to tackle any work load. Most importantly, the kit includes the tools needed for a customizable mechanical keyboard experience.

But this beautiful keyboard is more than just its looks. Users can enjoy a low latency connection through its supported Bluetooth 5.0 and Wireless 2.4GHz connections. With its 8000 mAh battery, users can enjoy long sessions without any of the wire clutter.

Soundtest

Review

There is no doubt that the KiiBOOM phantom series is one of the most unique and cool looking line you can buy into. I love the crystal like look of the body and keys, and the glass like feel of the keys give it that premium feel. When the RBG turns on, the keyboard shines, even in the daylight. It can be a little overbearing if you are looking something more minimilistic, but the lights can be turned off. As far as performance goes, I had no issues with the key board. The keys were responsive out of the box, and hey handled casual gaming very well. I play different genre, and it was handle my Guild Wars 2 addiction very well.

My only issue with the keyboard is strictly personal. They keys are a little slippery, which are only a problem with gaming. I am looking for something rougher and more tactile, but it wasn’t unplayable. It also triggered a bit of fatigue after longer sessions. That said, it isn’t an uncomfortable keyboard. If you are using the keyboard a healthy amount, you aren’t going to notice the fatigue. Even when I felt the fatigue, it didn’t get to the point where it left my hands useless from the pain. They were just sore from all the use. Again, this is nothing on the keyboard. I require special ergonomics for a few of my injuries, and they just aren’t there. While it wouldn’t be my main keyboard, I wouldn’t necessarily stop using it because it is just a cool looking keyboard, and I am kind of addicted to that glass feel.

If you don’t require an ergonomic keyboard and like the clear look, the Phantom 81 V3 is a good sized keyboard with the function you needed to upgrade your setup. You can pick up the Phantom 81 V3 from the official KiiBOOM store, or from my Amazon Affiliate link.

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Why the Mechlands Vibe 99 is a Great Budget Mechanical Keyboard

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Mechlands sent me the Vibe 99 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 Vibe 75 V2 and the Blade 101. I will also be using my Amazon and Mechlands affiliate link where possible. It really helps me out if you use either.

What’s in the box?

  • Vibe 99 Mechanical Keyboard
  • USB-C to USB-A Braided Cable
  • 2.4G Dongle
  • Key/Switch Puller
  • User Manual

Features

The Vibe 99 is a 98% Gasket mounted mechanical keyboard. It has 100 keys supported by the hotswapable cream mint switches. The keyboard comes in black and white, with a vibrant south facing RGB profile to make it pop against any backdrop.

The Vibe 99’s gimick is the small LCD display that shows the date, time, connection and battery life. It can also be customized with a Gif or image for added flare. The gasket mounted design not only gives the keyboard its clacky sound, but it gives users a comfortable experience. The typing angle is adjustable for the ideal typing angle. Most importantly, it supports fast wireless connections through its Bluetooth and wireless connections. With its 4000mAh battery, users will hardly need to reach for the included high quality braided wire.

Soundtest

Review

If you are looking for a good full-sized keyboard, the Mechlands Vibe 99 is a fantastic option. Out of the box, users can appreciate a well manufactured keyboard with a clean and modern design. I got the white/blue version and love the soft-toned aesthetic. The keyboard is lite, and while there is a little flex, it looks sturdy enough to survive normal workloads.

As the typing experience goes, users are getting a solid mechanical keyboard with soft creamy sounding keys and a comfortable fit for most frames. The switches are very soft, yet give off the satisfying clack that I long for in my mechanical keyboard. Most importantly, they didn’t destroy my hands. I could power through long typing sessions without triggering my repetitive stress injury of feeling much fatigue. It may not be a strictly ergonomic keyboard, but it is as close as you’ll get for the price point.

The Vibe 99 performed well for my workflow. I was able to get about 10 hours of continuous use from a single charge with all the lights and effects on. I can only assume I can get a lot longer with everything off, but this thing is too pretty to keep off. None of the keys failed during my testing, nor did I experience any ghosting. I don’t play very competitive games, and fine with my casual collection.

The only thing I would change is the Vibe 99 is the LCD screen. I would have preferred volume/media controls. Having a screen with the date and time is fun for the first few minutes, but then I sort of forgot about it. If you are someone who likes to customize keyboards with gifs for bit of fun, then it becomes a bit more worth it. Customizing the screen is easy, it just wasn’t for me. That said, I would still buy this keyboard because it is a very solid budget keyboard.

If you are looking for a full sized good looking keyboard that is comfortable and performs well, check out the Mechlands Vibe 99. You can pick it up from the official Mechlands shop, or an Amazon with my affiliate links.

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KiiBoom Loop 65 Keyboard Review: A Must-Have Upgrade

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Disclaimer

KiiBoom sent me the Loop 65 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 check out my latest reviews for the Phantom 98 and the Cybrix 16. I will also be using my Amazon Affiliate link where I can.

What’s in the Box?

  • Loop 65 Mechanical Keyboard
  • USB-C to USB-A Cable
  • Key/Switch Puller
  • Allen Wrench
  • 2.5 Ghz Wireless Dongle
  • Instruction Manual

Features

The Loop 65 is a stylish keyboard with a clean aluminum body that promises to be the only keyboard you’ll need if you’re looking for an upgrade. It comes in Pink and Purple, and while both colors are good options, I opted to get it in Pink.

The Loop 65 is a 65% hotswapable keyboard with QMK/VIA support for maximum customizability. The keyboard features 65 keys with south-facing RGB effects, and a dial for volume and media controls. The full aluminum gasket comes padded and layered for that satisfying typing sound you know you’re looking for. The Kiwi switches are with built in anti-ghosting are ready to take on any workflow, even if its gaming. Users can enjoy meaningful session on the keyboards high speed wireless connections on its respectable 4000mAh battery. This high performance and beautiful machine promises to be the upgrade you’ve been looking for.

Soundtest

Review

The Loop 65 is a fantastic upgrade to any setup. If you’re looking for a good mechanical keyboard that looks good, it doesn’t get better. This keyboard is so pretty. I love the ombre color scheme of the keys, and the split colored frame makes it pop. The aluminum frame is clean and well machined. 65 keys is more than enough for most workflows, but it can remapped with KIA for some added functionality. I didn’t reprogram the keyboard because it comes preprogrammed with solid set of functions.

Performance wise, the keyboard was great. I didn’t notice any latency, ghosting or any defects. It was very easy to set up to multiple devices, and incredibly easy to switch between them. I took full advantage of the fact I can connect wireslessly with up to four devices. The battery is small, but I was able to get about 8 hours of continuous use with the RGB on. This is more than enough for most use cases, but you can get more if you turn everything off. The RGB is so pretty, you aren’t going to want to.

Most importantly, this is the best feeling keyboard I’ve had the pleasure using. They keys are soft and feel good to the touch. The switches are responsive and offer the perfect amount of resistance to avoid fatigue. The layout is very comfortable, with the perfect tying angle to avoid any fatigue. The Loop may not be explicitly ergonomic, but it is the most comfortable experience at its price point.

If you’re looking for a new keyboard, it really doesn’t get much better than the KiiBoom Loop 65. You can pick it up on the official KiiBoom shop, or through Amazon using my Affiliate link if you want to help me out.

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Kiwiears Ardor Headphones: Unmatched Noise Cancelling & Comfort

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Disclaimer

Kiwiears sent me the Ardor wireless headphones 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 check out my review for the Aventus headset.

What’s in the box?

  • Ardor Wireless Headphones
  • Carrying Case
  • USB-C to USB-C Charging Cable
  • Aux Chord
  • User Manual

Features

If you’re looking for a high quality wireless headphones with effective noise cancelling and a solid sound stage, then you might be looking for the Kiwiears Ardor wireless headphones. These active noise cancelling headphones are ready to provide up to 72 hours (140 without noise cancelling) of uninterrupted listening. When the battery eventually runs out, users can continue to enjoy the headsets amazing quality though the wired connection and built in DAC/AMP chipset.

As for the sound, the Ardor has been tuned to high quality audiophile standards to provide the most impressive sound stage possible at this price range. With its impressive 5-microphone array to block out about 35dB of ambient noise, you are only hearing what you want to.

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If you want an impressive opening experience, pick up a pair of Kiwiears. I am always impressed with the presentation and how well everything is packaged. The included case feels very good quality, and I like that there is space for the cables.

As far as quality goes, the the Ardor heaphones feel good. They have a sleek design and are cleanly manufactured. They don’t feel or look cheap, which is always a plus. The leather padding is soft, comfy, and they don’t get hot. They do feel a little loose on my head, but as long as I am not running, they work great. Most importantly, there is an appropriate amount of flex.

The headset does have a built in microphone, but the quality is disappointing. I like that it is discrete, but it does sound far away and there is some echo. It’s usable, but I wouldn’t us it for content creation. I guess its nice to have, but I would have done without it. Regardless of this flaw, the sound quality more than makes up for the mic quality.

The Ardor has two listening experiences: Wireless and Wired. The wireless experience is fine, but I was a little disappointed. The sound stage feels a little flat, and there doesn’t seem to be enough bass. It is serviceable, and you can definitely hit a worse sound at this level. The headsets long battery life (even with noise cancelling on) does make up for it. The noise cancelling on these headphones is amazing. I would argue that these are better at blocking out ambient sound than my airpods. You are not hearing anything around you unless you really want to, and that more than makes up for the mid sound. The headset does have an impressive amount of noise cancelling without having to turn on anything, which means you will probably never need to charge these things. The headset has a passthrough mode for when you need to hear things around you. It works fine, but it did make some of what I was listening echo a bit.

I would argue that the true listening experience starts when you plug in the Ardor through the include wire. I was not ready for how much of a difference the built in DAC and wired connection would make. I won’t be using these wirelessly unless I absolutely have to. The sound through a wired connection feels fuller, and the bass packs the necessary punch. You are getting a very good sound at this price range.

If you are looking for a pair of high quality headphones that look good, give you the sound you want, and won’t break the bank, go pick up a pair of the Ardor. You get a long lasting wireless headset with unrivaled ANC and access to a dynamic sound stage when you need it.

You can pick up a pair of the Ardor headphones from the official website for $99.99.