KiiBOOM Phantom81 V4 Mechanical Keyboard Review
Another year, another lovely refinement to one of KiiBOOM’s most visually striking (read: gorgeous) and satisfying products, the Phantom81 – the 75% variant of their retro and mostly-transparent Phantom keebs. This year’s variant is the fourth edition of the Phantom81, offering several meaningful updates that elevate the keyboard to contemporary standards while preserving what makes the keyboard a...[Read More]
Corsair Vanguard 96 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Review
Corsair’s newest VANGUARD lineup of keyboards is a refreshing step towards bringing their hardware in line with contemporary mechanical keyboard trends that most aficionados (like myself) have come to expect as standard features. I say this because most gaming keyboards from the bigger gaming names have been slow to implement features like a web driver, customizable screen, and SOCD (simultaneous ...[Read More]
Lofree Hyzen Mechanical Magnetic Keyboard Review
No – there is no typo in the title of this review. Lofree has done something unthinkable by creating a hybrid mechanical and magnetic keyboard. It looks like a Cybertruck, I know, but don’t let that put you off from recognizing a major accomplishment found within this keyboard. Lofree has solved two major pain points in the mechanical keyboard space with their release of the Hyzen – a mechanical m...[Read More]
Epomaker RT100 PRO Mechanical Keyboard Review
Remember when I said that Epomaker’s newest keyboard, the RT98, was pushing a modular fantasy thanks to its ability in switching from a traditional right-handed keyboard to a left-handed keyboard (southpaw style)? Remember how I hoped Epomaker would push the modular fantasy further? I have good news for you, folks: Epomaker listened and has delivered with the RT100 PRO. I have been waiting for the...[Read More]
KiiBOOM Phantom98 LITE Mechanical Keyboard Review
KiiBOOM’s Phantom line of keyboards holds a special place in my heart because of their innovative aesthetic. They look stunning. They’re a great mid-range keyboard given their typical $200 pricetags. That said, $200 can be a barrier for gamers who want a keyboard that’s a smidge more affordable that also offers the classic KiiBOOM experience of a keyboard that just works right out of the box. Ente...[Read More]
Keychron K2 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard Review – Concrete Edition
Since falling down the rabbit hole that is the mechanical keyboard space, I’ve become increasingly interested in keyboards made of unique materials. I’ve spent quite a bit of time praising and using ceramic keycaps, but I know that they’re not for everyone because of their price point and hardness. Frankly, they’re hard to type on despite being delightfully cool to the touch. What if a keyboard wa...[Read More]
Epomaker Luma100 Mechanical Keyboard Review
Of the Epomaker keyboards I have reviewed over the past few years, there has been one key similarity bringing them all together: Their height. The Epomaker keyboards I’ve reviewed, as wild and varied as they have been in the aesthetic department, have had a consistent (and sometimes adjustable) height. Epomaker’s low profile keyboards have been out of reach from my hands until now. Epomaker’s Luma...[Read More]
Epomaker HE108 Keyboard Review
The hall effect (HE) keyboard space is overwhelmingly dominated by keyboard manufacturers competing to create the best 75% keyboard. There are some notable exceptions (like Wooting’s 60HE), but the fact remains that these keyboards are being artificially confined to smaller form factors. To date, the only full-sized HE keyboards I’ve seen have come from Wooting (with a large, but warranted, price ...[Read More]
Epomaker RT98 Mechanical Keyboard Review
When Epomaker refreshed its RT line of retro keyboards with 2025’s RT82, I was eager for them to revisit their larger RT-numbered keyboard to keep up with the times. As an owner and near-daily user of an RT100 (the OG keyboard-with-detachable-screen from Epomaker), where was the new model? Would the pogo-connector screen emerge once again in another keyboard? Survey says…yes! I just had to wait a ...[Read More]
Wooting 60HE v2 Hall Effect Keyboard Review
I was too critical when initially reviewing Wooting’s 80HE keyboard back in late 2024. I was. I was reviewing the unit from the perspective of an average mech keeb enjoyer. There are two issues with that: First, I (as in, the reviewer writing this review) am not an average keyboard enjoyer. Second, Wooting’s keyboards are not for the average keyboard customer. They’re enthusiast-grade keyboards fo...[Read More]
Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K Mechanical Keyboard Review
Several months ago, a Redditor on /r/mechanicalkeyboards posted a new Keychron keyboard that was stumbled upon after perusing Best Buy’s website: The Q6 Ultra 8K. At that time, there was no mention of this keyboard on Keychron’s website, nor was it available at my local Best Buy (so I couldn’t see it for myself). Maybe Best Buy made an oopsie by making an unannounced keyboard available to the publ...[Read More]
Epomaker TH99 PRO Review
I’ve been generally happy with Epomaker’s keyboards over the past few years, but rarely have I said, “Wow, this is amazing to type on” like I did with their newest keyboard, the TH99 PRO. Then again, I don’t think I’ve reviewed a PRO keyboard from them, so I may have just been missing out. I digress, my first few minutes of taking the TH99 PRO out of the box, plugging it in, and tip tapping away s...[Read More]