{"id":12913,"date":"2025-08-23T22:16:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T13:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913"},"modified":"2025-08-23T22:16:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T13:16:27","slug":"kiiboom-phantom81-lite-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913","title":{"rendered":"KiiBOOM Phantom81 Lite overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6a3502a6cb32e\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-6a3502a6cb32e\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a3502a6cb32e\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Keyboard_Builders%E2%80%99_Digest_Overview\" title=\"Keyboard Builders&#8217; Digest \/ Overview\">Keyboard Builders&#8217; Digest \/ Overview<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#KiiBOOM_Phantom81_Lite_overview\" title=\"KiiBOOM Phantom81 Lite overview\">KiiBOOM Phantom81 Lite overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Disclaimer\" title=\"Disclaimer\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Variants\" title=\"Variants\">Variants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Unboxing_Contents\" title=\"Unboxing &amp; Contents\">Unboxing &amp; Contents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#First_impressions_design_language\" title=\"First impressions, design language\">First impressions, design language<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Specs\" title=\"Specs\">Specs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Structure\" title=\"Structure\">Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Construct_high_quality_construction_case\" title=\"Construct high quality, construction, case\">Construct high quality, construction, case<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Construction_Mounting\" title=\"Construction &amp; Mounting\">Construction &amp; Mounting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Plate\" title=\"Plate\">Plate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#PCB\" title=\"PCB\">PCB<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Swap\" title=\"Swap\">Swap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Keycaps\" title=\"Keycaps\">Keycaps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Weight\" title=\"Weight\">Weight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Sound_Sound_dampening\" title=\"Sound &amp; Sound dampening\">Sound &amp; Sound dampening<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Lights\" title=\"Lights\">Lights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Wi-fi\" title=\"Wi-fi\">Wi-fi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Software_program\" title=\"Software program\">Software program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Portability\" title=\"Portability\">Portability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Execs\" title=\"Execs\">Execs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Cons\" title=\"Cons\">Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Value_Availability\" title=\"Value &amp; Availability\">Value &amp; Availability<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Associated\" title=\"Associated\">Associated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#GravaStar_Mercury_X_Professional_mouse_overview\" title=\"GravaStar Mercury X Professional mouse overview\">GravaStar Mercury X Professional mouse overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Kemove_K87_K87SE_1980_overview\" title=\"Kemove K87 &amp; K87SE 1980 overview\">Kemove K87 &amp; K87SE 1980 overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#About\" title=\"About\">About<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Newest_concern\" title=\"Newest concern\">Newest concern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Newest_swap_abstract\" title=\"Newest swap abstract\">Newest swap abstract<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Supporters\" title=\"Supporters\">Supporters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Toolkit\" title=\"Toolkit\">Toolkit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Neighborhood\" title=\"Neighborhood\">Neighborhood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12913\/#Manufacturing\" title=\"Manufacturing\">Manufacturing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keyboard_Builders%E2%80%99_Digest_Overview\"><\/span><a href=\"\">Keyboard Builders&#8217; Digest<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/column\/review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Overview<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h2 class=\"focim\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KiiBOOM_Phantom81_Lite_overview\"><\/span>KiiBOOM Phantom81 Lite overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"cikklead\">I reviewed <i>KiiBOOM<\/i>&#8216;s <i>Phantom81 Lite<\/i>, a cute wi-fi 75% keyboard with foolish froggy keycap design \u2013 in a shiny molded ABS case.<\/p>\n<div class=\"datetag\">\n<div class=\"authorlogo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/img\/kbdnews_128.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><b>KBD.information<\/b><br \/>Printed August 22, 2025<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin:15px 0 15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2025\/197\/2705.jpg\" width=\"100%\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<p>That is already the third <i>KiiBOOM<\/i> keyboard overview in a number of months: this time the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiiboom.com\/products\/kiiboom-phantom81-lite?sca_ref=5560884.Xw13oh4EsO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phantom 81 Lite<\/a>, a gasket-mount 75% wi-fi keyboard supporting QMK\/VIA, coming in a hefty molded ABS housing. Value beginning at simply <strike>$90<\/strike> $86 \u2013 with the KBDNEWS coupon code.\n<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>TLDR;<\/b> I obtained the froggy variant, which is a enjoyable construct. Tri-mode wi-fi 75% with 79 keys. Hefty ABS case, gasket mounting, hotswap, MX appropriate switches with VIA help make it extremely customizable. The thick dye-sub MOA keycaps and light-weight linear Mochi switches present a loud clack and a pleasant out-of-the-box typing expertise \u2013 for a fantastic worth!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disclaimer\"><\/span>Disclaimer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\nAs all the time: I acquired this overview unit at no cost which can introduce every kind of biases \u2013 each unfavourable and constructive in my expertise. Take all the pieces I write with a grain of salt.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-top-sarok\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-top-sarok.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAnd the deskmat within the pictures is the <a href=\"https:\/\/apos.audio\/products\/bob-ross-deskmat?sca_ref=5387191.4maB0zTfDh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bob Ross Mountain Ridge Lake one<\/a>, from <i>Apos Audio<\/i>.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Variants\"><\/span>Variants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\n4 variants with not simply completely different colorways but additionally complete completely different themes and even keycap profiles:\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-variant\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-variant.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>White Pink: with PC Cherry caps \u2013 primarily for girls I suppose.\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Black: with translucent PC Cherry caps \u2013 extra masculine, for informal players perhaps.\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Blue: PBT MOA caps \u2013 a cute cookie\/cake themed one.\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Inexperienced: PBT MOA caps \u2013 the froggy one for foolish of us like myself.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unboxing_Contents\"><\/span>Unboxing &amp; Contents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\nThe KiiBOOM Phantom 81 Lite got here in a really good cardboard field as regular:\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-contents\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-contents.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\nContents: The pre-built keyboard itself with keycaps and switches mounted, mud cowl, a white braided cable, primary mixed software to take away keycaps and switches, wi-fi dongle, handbook, small microfiber material, 3x spare switches, plus a cute sticker with &#8220;BooBoo the keyboard collector&#8221;. Truly, numerous stuff within the bundle.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_impressions_design_language\"><\/span>First impressions, design language<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\nI actually love the theme, have particularly requested for this variant, and the keyboard is a pleasant large one regardless of the ABS housing. Comparatively heavy, sturdy, and the out-of-the-box sound and really feel is nice for a plastic board \u2013 a minimum of in case you are a fan of loud clack (and even thock relying in your deskmat and desk in my expertise).\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-design-language\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-design-language.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe MOA caps match the spherical edges of the case effectively. There is a single seen branding with a darkish metally badge within the prime proper nook:\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-branding\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-branding.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specs\"><\/span>Specs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Structure: 75%, 79 keys\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Typing angle: about 6 levels\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Materials: molded ABS\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Keycaps: dye-sub PBT MOA profile\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Switches: KiiBOOM Mochi (40gf linear)\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Mount: PCB gasket-mounted\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Plate: PC with flex cuts\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Stabilizers: plate mount (screw-in stab help)\n\t<\/li>\n<li>PCB: 1.2mm, hotswap, south-facing per-key RGB, flex cuts\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Polling fee: 1000Hz (wired &amp; 2.4GHz), 125Hz (Bluetooth)\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Software program help: QMK\/VIA\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Battery 4000mAh\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions: 335x151x44mm\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 1013g\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Structure\"><\/span>Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\nWith its comparatively compact 75% design (ANSI), that includes 79 keys, the KiiBOOM Phantom 81 Lite optimizes house whereas guaranteeing that every one important capabilities are simply accessible for brand spanking new customers transitioning from e.g. a fullsize format. That stated, the bigger than regular bevel of the case provides about 2cm to the width.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-cimlap\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-cimlap.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\nMany 75% keyboards function 2-3 extra keys. This 75% variant, regardless of 79 keys, just isn&#8217;t cramped in any respect: the arrow cluster is straightforward to find when contact typing as a result of little hole on the left (to the proper of the spacebar there are solely two modifiers) \u2013 so you do not get misplaced when altering between the house row and arrows. The additional column on the proper consists of three keys.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-arrow-cluster\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-arrow-cluster.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n75% means no numpad and no traditional navigation cluster format both, nonetheless, you&#8217;ve got arrows, operate keys, full quantity row, and three of the six traditional navigation keys.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Construct_high_quality_construction_case\"><\/span>Construct high quality, construction, case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\nStable construct high quality. The entire thing has an honest mass regardless of being plastic. I imply, 1kg is sort of authoritative. (The product web page and handbook point out every kind of weights from 935g to 1.2kg, however my construct is 1013g based on my scale.) The mounting depends on gaskets, and the case \u2013 a minimum of my inexperienced one \u2013 appears to be like shiny, with a reasonable tendency to gather fingerprints.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-side-profile\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-side-profile.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\nSadly, I do not know learn how to disassemble this. The board undoubtedly wasn&#8217;t designed with disassembly in thoughts, the highest and backside instances appear to be snapped collectively. No seen screws wherever.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nI actually hate this from the reviewer standpoint, however we&#8217;re talking a few prebuilt keyboard, so the vast majority of clients would not trouble with disassembly anyway.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nTyping angle: about 6 levels by default, plus two-stage ft.\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Construction_Mounting\"><\/span>Construction &amp; Mounting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nGasket mounting based on the specs and an exploded picture you could find on the product web page. The plate\/foam\/PCB sandwich options silicone gaskets on the plate, which sit on the underside case or backside silicone \u2013 I can not actually see it precisely. This design permits for some further cushioning, which normally leads to a softer typing expertise.\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plate\"><\/span>Plate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nPC plate. Horizontal flex cuts improve the board&#8217;s flexibility, leading to a softer contact and altered acoustic properties.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-plate\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-plate.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\nPlate-mount stabilizers.\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PCB\"><\/span>PCB<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nThis can be a prebuilt keyboard so most of you will not have to get this far in disassembling it \u2013 and I did not wish to spoil the case both. The 1.2 mm PCB is sandwiched between thick layers of froth. It options hotswap sockets and south-facing LEDs. Possibly some flex cuts too, however that is solely my guess primarily based on the general really feel and expertise.\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swap\"><\/span>Swap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nThe board comes with KiiBOOM&#8217;s Mochi switches, that are comparatively mild (40gf) linears. Very nice, easy, manufacturing unit lubed.\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Actuation pressure: 40gf\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Backside pressure: 45gf\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Whole journey: 3.5mm\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Pre journey: 2mm\n\t<\/li>\n<li>High housing: PC\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Backside housing: PA\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Stem materials: POM\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nBe happy to make use of the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best-selling mechanical switches<\/a>, or your private favorites. The PCB options hotswap sockets, so you are not restricted to the manufacturing unit setup as you&#8217;ll be able to simply swap switches.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-mochi-switch\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-mochi-switch.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keycaps\"><\/span>Keycaps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nGood MOA profile. I am unsure if I&#8217;ve ever tried these, in all probability when testing the wood <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Akko-MU01-Mountain-Seclusion-review-2390.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Akko MU01<\/a>. The set is dye-sublimated PBT, that means not essentially the most coveted doubleshot, however fairly good and thick. A few of the caps are five-side printed. I like the humorous colours and theme of this particular variant with all of the frogs, flowers, butterflies, and so forth. (There are Cherry and translucent variations too.)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-keycap\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-keycap.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAs regards to keycap compatibity, the 75% format must be broadly supported should you go for a premium keycap set.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-keycaps\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-keycaps.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight\"><\/span>Weight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nNo fancy weight, simply the plastic backside this time. And a easy sticker.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-bottom\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-bottom.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sound_Sound_dampening\"><\/span>Sound &amp; Sound dampening<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nLatex sandwich foam, IXPE swap pad, PE clear movie, PCB foam, backside foam, and eventually backside silicone. Along with its gasket-mounted construction, the Phantom 81 Professional ensures a delicate and comfortable typing really feel whereas delivering a pleasant out-of-the-box sound high quality. Properly, that is subjective after all, however I just like the loud clack.\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lights\"><\/span>Lights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nAs chances are you&#8217;ll know, per-key RGB in not a vital function for me. That stated, this keyboard is provided with south-facing RGB backlighting, which mixed with the PC plate, creates vibrant and adjustable lighting that enhances its visible attract \u2013 should you fancy that. Loads of colours and patterns.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-rgb\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-rgb.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wi-fi\"><\/span>Wi-fi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\nThe Phantom 81 Professional is a tri-mode wi-fi keyboard (Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz wi-fi, and USB Sort-C wired connections) with 4000mAh battery. There is a mode selector button on the again of the case, however I can not see any devoted on\/off swap to disconnect the battery.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-back\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-back.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<b>Basic warning:<\/b> When you use your wi-fi keyboard completely linked, please learn this text about <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Built-in-keyboard-batteries-and-how-to-avoid-fire-2701.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">built-in keyboard batteries and learn how to keep away from fireplace<\/a> \u2013 for particulars, ideas, and horror tales.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nPrincipally, maintaining the board plugged in consistently results in accelerated degradation of the lithium battery. You must comply with correct battery care practices, so you must take away or disconnect the battery should you do not want wi-fi performance.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nVerify the battery for swelling usually, even when disconnected or eliminated.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Software_program\"><\/span>Software program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\nHaving QMK\/VIA help is all the time good. Possibly it isn&#8217;t essential for a few of you, however for almost all of humanity \u2013 typing in a number of languages \u2013 it might come in useful.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nIf the manufacturing unit settings do not meet your wants, you&#8217;ve got the choice to customise your keymap \u2013 after importing the mandatory <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiiboom.com\/blogs\/support-qmk-via\/kiiboom-phantom81-lite-json-file?sca_ref=5560884.Xw13oh4EsO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JSON file<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-via-spacefn\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-via-spacefn.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/The-SpaceFN-concept-2315.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SpaceFN<\/a> has been examined and works as anticipated. This single layer could be a actual game-changer, placing arrows, navigation and numbers below your fingertips.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portability\"><\/span>Portability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\nThe Phantom 81 Lite is a superb board in your desk, but when mobility is your primary concern, I&#8217;d select one thing smaller and lighter. Certain, its wi-fi options make it moveable, being extra compact than a fullsize keyboard could assist too, nonetheless, perhaps one thing even smaller is healthier suited to on the go \u2013 this one is about 1 kg.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\nThe <i>Phantom 81 Professional<\/i> is one other bang in your buck keyboard from KiiBOOM. When you just like the foolish design (or another variant) and do not want an excellent heftier aluminum case, the molded ABS matches the humorous froggy theme completely. A 75% wi-fi keyboard with nice out-of-the-box typing expertise. Hotswappable switches, MX appropriate keycaps, gasket mounting, per-key RGB, and QMK\/VIA help. I can extremely advocate it, nonetheless, should you do not want devoted operate keys, be at liberty to get the <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/KiiBOOM-LOOP65-review-2653.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LOOP65<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Execs\"><\/span>Execs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>cute and constant theme with the inexperienced coloration and frogs\n\t<\/li>\n<li>good construct high quality\n\t<\/li>\n<li>extremely customizable (hotswap, MX, VIA)\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span>Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-accents\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2705\/kiiboom-phantom-81-lite-accents.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Value_Availability\"><\/span>Value &amp; Availability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\nThe <i>KiiBOOM Phantom 81 Lite<\/i> is on the market for a worth of simply <strike>$90<\/strike> $86 now. Remember to make use of the KBDNEWS coupon code to say your 5% low cost!\n<\/p>\n<p><i\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"opacity:0.4\">Printed on Fri twenty second Aug 2025. Featured in <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/issue\/197\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KBD #197<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Associated\"><\/span>Associated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div lang=\"\" class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"four columns\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Zealio-V1-Redux-1115.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2021\/54\/1115.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<div lang=\"\" class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"four columns\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/TKC-Blackberry-review-1629.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2022\/94\/1629.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<div lang=\"\" class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"four columns\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/GravaStar-Mercury-X-Pro-mouse-review-2585.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2025\/185\/2585.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"eight columns\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GravaStar_Mercury_X_Professional_mouse_overview\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/GravaStar-Mercury-X-Pro-mouse-review-2585.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GravaStar Mercury X Professional mouse overview<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With its sci-fi\/alien design, ultra-light magnesium body, and fancy RGB mild, the wi-fi <i>Gravastar Mercury X Professional<\/i> mouse is a cutting-edge precision software for aggressive players.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<div lang=\"\" class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"four columns\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Ergohaven-Planeta-review-2096.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2023\/132\/2096.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<div lang=\"\" class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"four columns\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Hyperglide-Cherry-MX-Black-81.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2021\/9\/81.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<div lang=\"\" class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"four columns\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Kemove-K87-K87SE-1980-review-2377.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2024\/166\/2377.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"eight columns\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kemove_K87_K87SE_1980_overview\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Kemove-K87-K87SE-1980-review-2377.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kemove K87 &amp; K87SE 1980 overview<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I examined the <i>Kemove K87 1980<\/i>, a totally constructed three-mode wi-fi hotswap mechanical TKL keyboard, and its $28(!) finances companion, the K87SE.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About\"><\/span>About<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>KBD.information is a weblog and <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">e-newsletter<\/a> on DIY mechanical keyboards. 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rel=\"noopener\">kbfirmware.com<\/a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/noroadsleft.github.io\/kbf_qmk_converter\/\" rel=\"noopener\">to QMK<\/a>), <a href=\"https:\/\/golem.hu\/article\/pro-micro-pinout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Professional Micro pinout<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/golem.hu\/guide\/pro-micro-upgrade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improve<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neighborhood\"><\/span>Neighborhood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/MechanicalKeyboards\/new\/\" rel=\"noopener\">r\/mk<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/ErgoMechKeyboards\/new\/\" rel=\"noopener\">ErgoMech<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/mechmarket\/\" rel=\"noopener\">r\/mechmarket<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geekhack.org\/index.php\" rel=\"noopener\">geekhack.org<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deskthority.net\/\" rel=\"noopener\">deskthority.internet<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keebtalk.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">keebtalk.com\/<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lemmy.ml\/c\/mechanicalkeyboards\" rel=\"noopener\">lemmy\/mk\/<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lemmy.world\/c\/ergomechkeyboards\" rel=\"noopener\">lemmy\/ergomech\/<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kbin.social\/m\/mechanicalkeyboards\/newest\" rel=\"noopener\">kbin\/mk\/<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manufacturing\"><\/span>Manufacturing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/ruiqimao\/keyboard-pcb-guide\" rel=\"noopener\">PCB design information<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wiki.ai03.me\/books\/pcb-design\/chapter\/pcb-designer-guide\" rel=\"noopener\">one other one<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pcbshopper.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">PCB worth comparability<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lasergist.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">lasergist<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laserboost.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">laserboost<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hubs.com\" rel=\"noopener\">hubs.com<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keyboard Builders&#8217; Digest \/ Overview KiiBOOM Phantom81 Lite overview I reviewed KiiBOOM&#8216;s Phantom81 Lite, a cute wi-fi 75% keyboard with foolish froggy keycap design \u2013 in a shiny molded ABS case. 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