KiiBOOM Phantom 81 Crystal Keyboard Review!

KiiBOOM Phantom 81 Crystal Keyboard Review!
In this video, we're going to be taking a look at the KiiBOOM Phantom 81 Crystal keyboard. This keyboard comes with a clear case, clear switches, and clear keycaps! Designed for PC gamers and everyday work that offers a lot of features for a very reasonable price.
We're going to be reviewing and testing the keyboard to see how well it performs and see if it's worth investing in. So make sure to check out this video to find out more about the KiiBOOM Phantom 81 Crystal keyboard!
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TIME STAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:40 Unboxing
1:01 First Impressions
2:14 Dimensions & Hotswap
3:10 Switches & Keycaps
3:53 Sound Test
5:31 Functionality
6:38 RGB Lighting
9:12 Software
10:58 Colorways
11:31 Pricing
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[@QGinHQ]

This keyboard from KiiBoom hits all the checkmarks ✅ Which would you get?

[@ZarahMcIntosh]

Got the clear. I wish they had creators show off the other colors too. I was curious about the yellow but I can't find anyone that has it yet.

[@QGinHQ]

@@ZarahMcIntosh At the time this and clear black were the only ones available. The yellow looks really cool though!

[@ZarahMcIntosh]

@@QGinHQ Ah, that makes sense. I'm excited to see the board in person. 🤗

[@thesurgeonkeebs9857]

I just got one of these for review as well! I love that you went into all the software and lighting for the board since I ended up diving right into the hardware stuff. It's definitely a winner especially after you see that price point. Great video!

[@crow799]

Bro that clear black looks so sick! Based off this review I’m definitely going to have to pick one up! Look forward to more videos!

[@QGinHQ]

Yooo, preeeesh yaaa

[@jesstudy]

Thank you for explaining so thorougly how the RGB works! My keyboard arrives on friday, I'm so excited :)

[@QGinHQ]

Glad I could help! I hope you enjoy it!! Let me know what you think when it arrives :D

[@SoftshellPlayer]

Thanks for the review you made up my mind 😀

[@QGinHQ]

Glad I could help!

[@jenniferlynnkarr]

I really love the look of this keyboard but every time I looked for a review video I just found aesthetic gamer asmr videos, no hate on them, but i wanted a REVIEW, so THANK YOU for posting an actual review!

[@QGinHQ]

Thank you! I’m glad I could help!

[@jenniferlynnkarr]

@@QGinHQ btw I did buy this keyboard and it really is fantastic!

[@gingerspectacular]

Brooooo, this might be my new favorite keyboard! I love the clear caps and switches

[@QGinHQ]

🔥

[@jchua13]

Just got mine today! Thanks for making the segment on the software. I'm having issues with it on my Mac, but am still enjoying the keyboard immensely! A very different typing experience compared to the Melgeek MoJo84 out of the box ~

[@QGinHQ]

Glad I could help! I'm happy you like it :D

[@villegas24]

Which issues are you having? I’m considering it

[@jchua13]

@@villegas24 I had issues with getting my iMac to connect. A few emails with the devs and they sent me the version of the software that eventually got me connected. No issues since ~

[@yammymoo1152]

just got the black one today...Love it...the sound is perfect for coding late nights(not mad loud but not silent) rgbs are perfect(still playing with the colors tho)...typing is easy - prob need a wrist rest since I type over 11 hours a day...I have been hunting for a work/play keyboard that so far Kiiboom has what I need...I tried the Logitech g915 and the Razer DeathStalker v2 pro and they both were just too flat and not at all any fun - THANK YOU FOR THE GOOD DETAILED REVIEW IT HELPED ME MAKE MY DECISION..

[@QGinHQ]

Hello! I'm glad I was able to help! TBH this really is one of the best boards of the year so far. The crystal switches sound and feel sooo good, it truly is the perfect balance for work and play.

[@drowsypikachu6489]

Great vid! Does it work with SignalRGB?

[@Zerophyx]

I hate when i try to crouch and end up pressing the windows button and dying too 😭 Love the in-depth review!

[@QGinHQ]

The windows button has a better K/D than me. Thanks for checking out the vid ZERO!

[@K1ngPIN27]

Awesome video! Santa better bring me one for Christmas or I'm going to poison his cookies next year

[@QGinHQ]

Lmaoooo yo 🎅 better check that list more than twice this year 👀

[@notdr3w]

Great review. It'll be great if you could also include timestamps on the video so it's easier to re-watch some of the features you mentioned in the video.

[@QGinHQ]

Thanks so much! Great idea, Done!

[@MeinTofu]

About the customization: Is that gonna be saved on board, or would you have to have the software around on every device you intend to use? Also do the custom layers/macros support Umlaute (äöü)? Otherwise, great review :D You sound like you know what you're talking about, and you make that thing look and sound fantastic.

[@QGinHQ]

Thanks for the kind words! Yes it saves to the board itself, you don’t need the software on every device. I am unsure if it supports Umlaute, you might want to jump into Kiibooms discord and reach out.

[@bruceyachtie]

Is there a way to bind the rotary encoder to Play/Pause and how do you do printscreen? I just got one and I love the feel but the software is so janky I am struggling with it

[@tannaz12]

sorry but how do you do a screen shot with that keyboard ? 😁

[@Leon-Li]

it is a bit hard to see the keys, i wish they had key caps with only the letters are transparent

[@pasta1178]

Hello can u keep the rgb off on the keyboard or if powered does it have to be on?i prefer the acrylic aesthetics without any lights

[@QGinHQ]

Yes you can turn all lights off. Just hit FN + PGUP to turn the lights on or off.

[@CHALLENGESTORY]

please help.. kiiboom phantom or skyloong gk75 4knobs aluminum version.

[@QGinHQ]

Phantom.

[@ZarahMcIntosh]

Had to get it. I had no choice. 😅 Great review, especially about reprogramming the keys.

[@QGinHQ]

I’m glad you did! I think your going to love it :D

[@ZarahMcIntosh]

@@QGinHQ I think so too! I won't even be modding it beyond switches, if at all. It's my end board for rgb! ....until it gets dethroned but I think it'll be pretty hard to beat. 👍

[@QGinHQ]

@@ZarahMcIntosh It will be tough to beat for sure! Let me know what you think when it arrives 😊

[@ZarahMcIntosh]

@@QGinHQ Will do!

[@Yanlierick]

Does the software introduced in the video not work with the wired USB cable in the packaging box of the keyboard I purchased? Just because someone said that if it's Windows 10 or higher, it doesn't work because of Windows... Does the software work if you purchase and use a product called KiiBOOM Ombre from the kiiboom site?

[@QGinHQ]

It worked fine with both the included cable as well as my own cable. I personally had no issues.

[@Yanlierick]

@@QGinHQ I just tried connecting with 3 different cables and it still doesn't work...... Thanks for the reply...! (┬┬﹏┬┬)

[@QGinHQ]

@@Yanlierick Are you sure you have the button in windows mode and not mac? Also the button set to USB.

[@Yanlierick]

@@QGinHQ Yes. The button is on Windows, and the other button is set to USB as well.

[@Nana-un3jh]

How do you make it work with Apple compatible

[@QGinHQ]

Just hit the switch on the top left, and connect it

[@daisyreyes2803]

how long did it take for you to receive this keyboard? Just bought one last night

[@QGinHQ]

Hello Daisy, it took a little under 2 weeks. Worth the wait, I think your going to love it! Which color did you go for and definitely let me know what you think once you get it in 😃

[@daisyreyes2803]

@@QGinHQ thanks, glad it won't take a month haha! I also got the clear one! Watching your video I knew I made the right choice 😄

[@QGinHQ]

@@daisyreyes2803 Haha for sure, The clear is my fav outta the 3! I’m glad my vid helped, gaming and overall typing is just so satisfying on this board, and it looks absolutely stunning, solid choice.

[@Soundtrack2Chaos]

I'm trying to find a wrist rest as well. No luck so far

[@johnnyblaze522]

Do they have a matching mouse?

[@QGinHQ]

No mouse as of yet. Would be cool though!

[@keksolean1625]

is the logo at the back removable?

[@QGinHQ]

Hello, no it’s not meant to be removed.

[@keksolean1625]

@@QGinHQ its kinda sad because i wanted the full rgb for the case

[@keksolean1625]

@@QGinHQ the rgb is pretty similer to wormier i had one and broke it

[@DeimosPC]

Why does your 81 Crystal have a gold colored PCB? Normally only the black has that color.. That's odd.

[@QGinHQ]

This is the original v1, They only make v2 now.

[@DeimosPC]

@@QGinHQ Ahh that makes sense. I've been looking at this keyboard a lot lately and I'm severely tempted. Did you continue to use this or was it just purely for review? Just wondered how it was after long-term use. I'm torn between the crystal white and the black, they both look great.

[@QGinHQ]

@@DeimosPC I used this for a while, now I’m using the 68 version.

[@spiffyhamm]

i loved all the sounds besides the spacebar, its so rattly D:

[@QGinHQ]

Yeah it’s not the worst I’ve heard in a prebuilt, mod it can be easily modded.

[@AYOMIKE101]

Does it attract finger prints/oil easily

[@QGinHQ]

It can, il notice it more on the spacebar. it's easy enough to clean.

[@Soundtrack2Chaos]

I just got the keyboard, and for the life of me I cannot get the software to run. It just says "searching device" when I run it. Doesn't matter if it is USB or Wireless.

[@QGinHQ]

Make sure it's in windows or mac mode depending on which OS you are using, and do you have windows 11? If you are having issues id reach out to tech support.

[@Soundtrack2Chaos]

@@QGinHQ Hi there. I'm on Windows 11. Tech support has been of no help so far. Several new customers have had this same issue and are complaining in the KiiBoom disord server.

[@QGinHQ]

@@Soundtrack2Chaos I am on windows 11 as well and I have no issues, they will most likely roll out an updated software for this.

[@Soundtrack2Chaos]

@@QGinHQ the software hasn’t been updated since July, but we’ll see

[@Soundtrack2Chaos]

@@QGinHQ They released a new update that fixed the issue for a lot of us :)

[@scyzorpl]

I'll keep my comment short -----> WOW

[@zfrxsty6687]

Is it just the clear one correct yours seems bronze and clear

[@QGinHQ]

All of them have a bronze/copper colored PCB and logo plate i believe. The other colorways should be visible via the link in bio.

[@zfrxsty6687]

@@QGinHQ ahh ok i see now ahha thankyou 💯