First Impressions
Priced at $197.99, the KiiBoom Phantom 98 Mechanical Keyboard is Kiiboom's entry in the gaming keyboards category. With 125 buyers rating it at 4.6 stars, it currently sits at #108 of 141 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Construction & Key Action
The keyboard's exact switch type isn't specified in the product listing, which is unusual at this price point. If switch feel matters to you, it's worth checking the manufacturer's site before ordering. In this price tier, you should expect aluminum top plates, doubleshot or PBT keycaps, and per-key RGB. If those aren't here, the price is hard to justify.
One feature owners single out about the KiiBoom Phantom 98 Mechanical Keyboard: "Hot swappable".
The Numbers
- Brand: Kiiboom
- Price: $197.99 (well above the $63.18 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.6 of 5.0
- Reviews: 125
- Category rank: #108 of 141 in gaming keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 135 products
- Higher-rated in category: 24 products
- More-reviewed in category: 110 products
From the Reviews
125 reviews and a 4.6-star average is a strong signal. At this scale, manufactured reviews would have to be unrealistically pervasive to move the score this much, which means the satisfaction is real for the typical buyer.
Common positives:
- Hot swappable
- Triple mode connectivity
Common complaints:
- Expensive for casual gamers
What Else to Consider
At $197.99, the KiiBoom Phantom 98 Mechanical Keyboard sits well above the $63.18 category average. 135 options are cheaper and 5 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Redragon K552 Gaming Keyboard ($29.99, 4.5★, 39,549 reviews). It's $168.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- HITIME x XVX M67 Keyboard - $58.89, 4.9★ (79 reviews) · Better on both axes
- HITIME M67 60% Gaming Keyboard - $55.79, 4.9★ (79 reviews) · Better on both axes
- GravaStar Mercury K1 75% - $118.96, 4.8★ (1,081 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the HITIME x XVX M67 Keyboard at 4.9★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Guiheng 60% Mechanical Keyboard at $13.99.
Should You Buy It?
Only if you specifically want what makes it expensive. The rating is excellent but the price premium is meaningful. There are cheaper highly-rated options in this category - make sure the extra money is buying a feature you'll actually use.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Hot swappable
- Triple mode connectivity
Cons:
- Expensive for casual gamers
Bottom Line
6.9/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.