If you want to read more, check out the Tecware Phantom+ (affiliate): geni.us/ewX92 And the Elite edition (affiilate): geni.us/BPiJe9

@ICERVRR

Жыл бұрын

Hi switch and click I am. Back

@ICERVRR

Жыл бұрын

Also it also *truly surprises* me too

@Lyrical_Lex

Жыл бұрын

Which switch do you have

@gabfid3

Жыл бұрын

It is a bit annoying that certain things are our of focus, and there is a bit much motion blur.

@redkingracer6

8 ай бұрын

I have this keeb and tbh it’s not great it sounds meh like nothing specifically nm I got a different model which costed more and is so much worse

As someone who had the original Tecware Phantom 87, it is cool to see the little upgrades like custom switches and extra dampening layers in the Phantom+

That's really good value for $55. I personally like floating cap style keyboards just because of the ease of of cleaning. The only thing it's missing for me is probably a volume control wheel/knob.

Nice keyboard, I was looking at one of the Phantom keyboards but I got a RK TKL instead because in Canada it was much cheaper. It also had the options of the + too. Great video and I do think this one sounds better than mine, but I did get some mods for mine, I just have to do them 🙂

I have the original tecware phantom w/ outemu switches as well, this was super interesting to watch. It's lasted me for over 2 years now, I've modded it a lot by swapping to AKKO CS yellow switches, buying diff keycaps, doing a tape mod, bandaid mod for my stabs, and got the shroud. It's amazing and I love using it every single day.

@justme._2519

11 ай бұрын

what switches??

@sourrlemons

7 ай бұрын

same lol, i have the original with akko cs silvers, keycaps, shroud, and a few other mods. its cool to see them fixing with their own custom switches and small little upgrades from the original version it does look like they removed the little area where they put the keycap puller in the back of the board tho

I've been waiting for this since you posted the short! Thank you so much, Betty! Awesome review and feedback as always. 😊

my very first mechanical keyboard was a tecware phantom 87 years ago. after i learned about the custom kb space (and watched your videos ofc), i stuffed foam in it, changed the switches and keycaps, all the things! 2 years later and i still build keyboards; this boring rectangle really has a place in my heart 🙏

@sillygoose42069

Жыл бұрын

87 years ago?? Really

@this2941

Жыл бұрын

87 years ? Damn

Always a good day when there’s a new keyboard video

This kb is so good I almost don't want it to be covered by too many creators and jacked up the price/scalped it. Kudos to Tecware!

I bought this board around the end of march and I agree with this review. Though after 2 weeks some switches dont work so I had to replace them(with akko creamy yellow). Good thing there were 4 extras in the box. Also the software is kinda difficult to work with since you have to download 2 for this board.

Got the Phantom Elite + about a week before you released your youtube short on it. I think it deserves its own video comparing it to other keyboards in its price range. I don’t know why its not gerring as much hype as it should. Its the best sounding prebuilt TKL with 3 way connectivity, decent PBT shinethrough keycaps, enthusiast level switches (with the pink and orange options), and it even comes with a coiled cable. I hope you can make a 2023 budget keyboard showdown video soon. The Phantom Elite + would probably come out on top. Thank you!

Yeah I think the biggest feature of tecware boards is their surprisingly decently pre-lubed stabs, basically makes them way better than the average "gaming" keyboard in this budget range.

those phantoms at a time used to be for some reason really hard to get because they were so nice including the low profile version

The old tecware phantom was my first tkl keyboard. Even though it only took outemu style switches, I still think of it as one of the best prebuilt tkls with hotswap. I'm glad they made an updated version

This keyboard is a lot better than i expected it to be. Congrats on 700k you deserve it!

@SwitchandClickOfficial

Жыл бұрын

thank you!!

Thank you, I've been waiting for someone to review this!

@SwitchandClickOfficial

Жыл бұрын

😀

for those who want to hear the sound test it starts at 12:17

@callofdutymans1012

Жыл бұрын

Pin this plz

@CristianoRonaldo-fm1ib

8 ай бұрын

big w

@xeno.x0706

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info.

Tecware was my first foray into mechanical keyboards. They don’t have everything but they are a great place to start

I think the extra 25$ for the elite version is a also good deal with the additional cover, pbt keycaps, 5-pin sockets, and of course the wireless capability.

@echohotelsix

Жыл бұрын

@@oleksandrhusiev6544 huh, it says 5 pin on the website

@flyingwifis998

Жыл бұрын

@@oleksandrhusiev6544 5. it's just that the 2 extra holes aren't cut on the poron foam.

@coconut193

11 ай бұрын

​@@flyingwifis9985 pins are much better tho

My fav keyboard KZreadr thank you for getting me into keyboards

Ngl. This is a great video lol. I just recently found your channel and this is really good lol

@SwitchandClickOfficial

Жыл бұрын

thank you!!

Love this video quality and review!

@SwitchandClickOfficial

Жыл бұрын

thank you!

Still my favorite keyboard KZreadr. Soothing voice. Manages to stay informative without sounding elitist. Keep it up!

@lilcapo7131

Жыл бұрын

bro wdym sound like an elitist??

@SwitchandClickOfficial

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, thank you!

@ProvMadeJay

Жыл бұрын

@@lilcapo7131 what u except it’s a npc or a bot

@salamborkot522

Жыл бұрын

@@lilcapo7131 more thocky 😃

CIY X77 comes with the plastic shroud and has 5pin support at under 50 bucks. But for a straight out of the box experience, looks like the Phantom is a pretty solid choice.

I bought the phantom elite when i saw your short about the phantom plus and elite

A good budget keyboard i just got was the red dragon k631 pro se. I would love to see you review one, if your looking for different keyboards to review.

I'm fairly new to keyboards. I plan to buy this but with orange switches since I like the sound on those the most. Are they good for gaming ?

I actually have the phantom keyboard with browns! Had it for a few years now and I love it! I wish that I could’ve got it the nice white one now.

Tecware is getting the love they deserve nicee

Tecware is a local company here in Philippines. They make a good peripherals on a budget.

Tekware has been doing nice budget kbs, great overview of this one.

This is, without doubt, _THE_ best KB video that I've seen so far, and I've watched lots and lots and lots and lots of them over the last few days as I'm looking to upgrade my old (but bombproof) QPAD MK-80, brown-switched tank of a KB with something a bit more refined (and with per-key RGB) and this looks to fit the bill nicely. 😎 So, thanks for the excellent video; I'll be sure to check out your others before I pull the trigger on one. 👍 PS. I'm more than used to a price disparity over here, and $s typically = £s, but the cheapest I can find the non-elite version in the UK is £79.99, which is ~ $97.22! For that price, how much would it change your opinion of the KB, if any? 😟

I think I've gotta get this keyboard now lol (rate the evga z12 please)

I'm sure I'm in the minority, but "best sounding" will always be clicky blues for me

@dreadlock17

Жыл бұрын

#bluesgang

Congrats on 700k subs!!!

@SwitchandClickOfficial

Жыл бұрын

thank you!

The way I'm still using my OG Phantom for 3 years.. this does seem like a pretty neat upgrade. Currently using it with the white shroud, and outemu silvers. No mods either and it's still pretty darn good. Edit: the shroud seems pretty weak (magnetically) on the phantom+. I haven't had any issues with the shroud on the OG and it holds on really well, a little too well sometimes.

Love the vid keep up the great content!

@SwitchandClickOfficial

Жыл бұрын

thanks, will do!

what switches did you have on when you did the sound test at the end of the vid

it looks suspiciously similar to the krom kernel, another budget keyboard which is quite nice actually (im currently typing with it), perhaps they are made by the same factory

@TprogamerYOUTUBETerraria

Жыл бұрын

Most likely, everything is just a new logo slapped on these days

I'm impressed with the quality of this keyboard. I was planning on getting the Redragon K552, but I think I'll get this one instead as my first "moddable" MKB :D I can always upgrade it with Akko's and they're good and not that expensive. Tecware even sell their own "Pudding" keys! I don't mind the "gamer" look of the keyboard and I don't need wireless setups for the on-the-go experience since I will only use it a home. Thanks a lot for this review! I'm excited to get it soon and start tinkering with it :D

@SwitchandClickOfficial

Жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy it!

Subscribed for your clean, clear honest explanation... You acted a lil bit weird but I liked it... Cheers ❤

What's the white lavender keyboard you use as comparison?

Hi I wanted to know what do you use for your personal keyboard

Lmao, love the closet edits😂😂! It really made my day. Thanks for the awesome vid❤

@SwitchandClickOfficial

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

I recently got a GMK67 kit with gateron milky yellow pros. First mechanical keyboard I've owned and think its great, a cheap barebone but pretty nice. Thought you might find it interesting 😊

Can you make a fully custom keyboard with this?

Would you choose this one over the keychron C1?

Very good work

Curious, is there any need for desoldering to separate the plate and pcb? I have the full size version and even after removing the screws under the foam pads, it's still held together tightly.

I know it's odd but I lol'd at "it's just a small bump".

Wich keys did you use in sound test?

Hi, I came to ask you something, do you recommend this keyboard or the Kumara K552? Finally, from this keyboard which switches do you recommend me for a casual gamer, I usually write and play.

Which switches did you use for the sound test?

Im super exited i just found this keyboard for 35 bucks in Amazon. Cant wait to try it

Is the Phantom+ Elite compatible with the Gatreon Milky Yellow switches?

Finallyyy a vid on this

@CrossfireGamingNetwork

Жыл бұрын

Also the elite is worth it in my opinion just because its hot swap and because reasons lol.

Thank you for the review.

@SwitchandClickOfficial

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

I actually like floating keycaps, it's easier to clean because I can just blow each side using a blower from a vacuum

Wait so what switch’s did you have on during the sound test?

wich switch were you using at the end? please reply.

For the sound test... Was that the pink switch?

QNA; 1. What Lube do you use? 2. What website do you use for custom keyboards? (I need one). 3. What keyboard or switch is the best for “thock”?. 4. How much is your usual keyboard?

Which would you recommend the phantom 87 or redragon k552 for a total keyboard newbie willing to mod later on?

it was impressive. i bought phantom + elite orange switch.

Can you please try the Redragon K622 TKL? I'm interested in this one and the price isn't much too.

What switches does she use for the sound test?

can u do a review on bloody b930

Been wanting to get this keyboard but red switches are not even available! Which are best for gaming? What switches did you get them in? 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 (new sub here and noob lol)

Wow, I'm impressed

Very nice review. This keyboard looks so cool, i never had a mechanical and don't want to put 150 - 200 usd on a premium. So i'll tried to get this one to see. But unfortunely i'm not able to find it in Europe (only the Tecware Phantom 87 is available)

Is the keyboard only compatible with Akko CS Switches or any other of the brand, such as the V3 Cream Blue?

I really hope Tecware release this in ISO layout as well, like the original Phantom. This'd be an absolute no-brainer for me, a hotswap TKL in ISO format, removeable shroud and better RGB capabilities than the CIY X77.

please please try the redragon fizz brown switches please very very cheap for great switch feel

Is this only available in america cause i cant seem to find the phantom+ 87 anywhere in Canada

are there different versions of this kb released? i bought one off fb marketplace with brown switches and it doesn't sound as thocky as in this video.

What was the switch color of the sound test?

how can you get rid of the metallic echo sound it makes when typing?

I've been daily-driving a Phantom L with swappable low-profile Outemu Browns for the past 6 months and it's by faaaar the best $30 I've dropped on a piece of tech.

I have the Phantom + Elite and one thing to note, for those thinking of using this as a base further down to swap switches etc. The switch foam is 3-pin only so even though the PCB is 5-pin capable, the foam is not.

@oleksandrhusiev6544

Жыл бұрын

Elite has 3 pin, not 5, I got one today and very disappointed with it

@kenwoo3601

Жыл бұрын

@@oleksandrhusiev6544 I dont know if your board is different to mine. But mine was 5pin and says so on the box. As I mentioned though the foam is not which is stopping you from inserting the a 5pin switch. If you open it up and remove the switch foam, you should find that a 5pin switch fits perfectly ok

@jacksontieng9853

Жыл бұрын

@@oleksandrhusiev6544 the pcb is 5pin. so you just put your 5pin switch and it goes through the switch pad foam

I am thinking of buying the Monsgeek M1 and I have a budget of around 170$, is it good or should I go for smth else?

Hi, love your videos. I had a request. Can you review and mod a keyboard : Cosmic Byte Pandora CB-GK-26 TKL It has Outemu Red and Blue options, and normally goes for around 20$-25$ I own it, but I have little information on modding it, and the non-existent stabilizers are a pain.

Specifically does the Phantom plus elite have 1000hz polling rate when using in wired mode.

I've actually heard of that keyboard since late 2022 since Tecware primarily sells their products in Asia. XD Are you going to review other Tecware keyboards?

I was wondering when this was coming out when I saw the short

what switches were in that keybord

I have the regular phantom, it's really pretty good

@alexfregger9857

Жыл бұрын

BTW the software does have per key rgb control

I wonder how the Hyperx PBT Keycaps would work on this keyboard.

bought my Phantom Low profile TKL long time ago, cost like 40$, cant complain much. work horse for sure.

Oh i have this keyboard, saw the thumbnail and was like "that looks familiar"

i never knew about this keyboard. thank you Switch and Click, i got my keyboard at 2017 and its missing 4 keys XD

@minecrafterisaac0746

8 ай бұрын

what you can do, is to buy a shroud to cover the holes. it’s around 15USD i believe

no love for the included brown switch option? I was thinking I might like that one as my first switch I’ve actually chosen. Love the channel! btw making things into Pokémon analogy is effective for any explanation, more of that please 😂

A. Wish my budget board came with that much foam. I molded. Tip) sheets of window cling make good case filler. B. Civivi Pintail

My phantom+ elite got delivered today it’s awesome

@vernondouglas4425

Жыл бұрын

Which switch did you get, I looked for linear but there was only tactile left

@Iamatomic365

Жыл бұрын

I order tactile brown switches

been using my tecware phantom L since probably late 2018 I think. It's vert dirty now, almost never cleaned it, spilled drinks on it, when I was drying it outside it got rained on and so on. Still working for some reason it just rattles so much so I've been looking for an upgrade it's just that I'm not thinking of going over 150 for a keyboard. I want to go wireless soon.

I wonder how similar the orange switch's weight is compared to membrane

As someone who lives in a dusty hellscape, floating keycap designs make it mich easier to get dust out of the gaps between switches. Still a bit too gamery though

What keycaps people used on this keyboard?

too bad you already sold me on the RK84, which I would greatly appreciate if you told me the spring G that its' stock Linear Red switches come with🤣since I'm looking for a little heavier feel but as a newbie I have no reference point for these stocks. Thanks for this fun video

I wish I had a gaming or mechanical keyboard 😞 also congrats in 700k ❤

@SwitchandClickOfficial

Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@IAMXIM

Жыл бұрын

@@SwitchandClickOfficial np :D

ngl if you were to take this keyboard completely stock vs the average endgame keyboard and told me to choose based on looks, i would choose this