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Dark Mount modular mechanical keyboard review Gaming Keyboards Corsair's custom shop Drop announces possibly the best thing to come out of Starfield Gaming Keyboards Best mechanical keyboards in 2025: the clacky boards I'd buy in a heartbeat Gaming Keyboards Be Quiet's created the quietest mechanical gaming keyboards I've ever used, offering the striking benefit of not annoying everyone in a five meter radius My favorite crystal clear keyboard is cheaper than ever with even more color options and sizes than back when I bought it Andrea Shearon 10 July 2025 I usually don't like boards this big, but the Phantom 98 was too cute to ignore. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Kiiboom) KiiBoom Phantom 98 Clear Keyboard | Hot Swappable | Bluetooth/2.4GHz / USB Type-C | $219.99 $175.99 at Amazon (save $44) It's pricey, but the KiiBoom Phantom 98 looks, feels, and sounds like a premium board. The clear acrylic keys and casing are totally transparent, not opaque like similar clear boards, and allow the plate and switches to show through. Assuming you're not looking for a silent board, the Phantom's punchy, deep acoustics are satisfying whether you're gaming or typing long essays. And while I do prefer the softer look, note that the RGBs are a bit dim and may not satisfy someone looking for a light show. I started my hunt for a cute, clear keyboard ages ago and went through a couple before landing on one from KiiBoom. While other boards forced me to choose between something that satisfied the look I wanted or something that actually felt good to use, the Phantom 98 was the first to check every box. When we're talking keebs, I'm a bit picky. I've used plenty of good, cheap boards in my time, but there's a sea of shoddy plastic out there being sold at premium price points. I was skeptical, but I bought KiiBoom's blue Phantom 98 over a year ago for $220. It's not one of the colors featured in the deal above, but it's the same model. Regardless of color preference, I can attest to how good this thing feels and sounds. 👉Shop ALL the Prime Day deals on Amazon👈 In terms of both the look and performance, the clear acrylic keys are probably some of my favorites on any board. They're thick, just weighty enough, and KiiBoom's linear crystal switches make deep, satisfying clicky sounds while I'm typing away at work. I don't like most keyboards that aim to eliminate all audible feedback, but I don't want to be the person in Discord everyone can hear typing, either. It's a nice soft sound somewhere in the middle, even if I'm frantically keyboard-smashing my way through a game. Best gaming keyboard 2025All our current recommendations 👉Check out our full guide👈 1. Best overall: Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless 2. Best budget: Gamakay x Naughshark NS68 3. Best mid-range: Ducky Zero 6108 4. Best rapid trigger: Wooting 80HE 5. Best wireless rapid trigger: Keychron K2 HE 6. Best silent: Be Quiet! Light Mount 7. Best tenkeyless: Keychron Q3 Max 8. Best low profile: NuPhy Air60 HE 9. Best ergonomic: Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB 10. Best membrane: Roccat Magma I've used the 2.4GHz wireless connection on occasion without any issues, but I mostly keep every keyboard I own plugged in. Not out of problems with the board, mind you. I've never had issues with connectivity or input. I'm just prone to forgetting to charge a dying battery until I'm mid-Final Fantasy XIV raid or a ranked game in League of Legends. Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: KiiBoom) (Image credit: KiiBoom) (Image credit: KiiBoom) My only real complaint is over some of the fuss I've had on and off with the left shift sticking (despite popping out the switch and giving it a good cleaning). The keycaps fit pretty snug on the switches, too, so you'll have to be careful if you don't want to pull out both. It's fine if you do, but I hate fiddling with lining up those switch pins on any keyboard. If you're looking to upgrade, I'd say the KiiBoom Phantom is absolutely worth it at a $44 discount. It's one of the few larger and pricier keyboards I've really enjoyed, so much so that I'm even eyeing the Phantom 68 for a smaller, 65% alternative. 👉 All of KiiBoom's keyboard deals are right here 👈 The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. prime day deals Andrea Shearon Social Links Navigation Evergreen Writer Andrea has been covering games for nearly a decade, picking up bylines at IGN, USA Today, Fanbyte, and Destructoid before joining the PC Gamer team in 2025. She's got a soft spot for older RPGs and is willing to try just about anything with a lovey-dovey "I can fix them" romance element. Her weekly to-do always includes a bit of MMO time, endlessly achievement hunting and raiding in Final Fantasy 14. Outside of those staples, she's often got a few survival-crafting games on rotation and loves a good scare in co-op horror games. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. 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