Keyboards and Mice

22May

By StuartNo Comments

Kiboom Phantom 98 Keyboard Review

If you are like me, you love constantly changing up your keyboard for something new. Then I might have found your next obsession. The Kiboom Phantom 98. A completely transparent keyboard that looks insane. Bear in mind that it's quite costly, with an RRP of over £200, it might be a little pricey for most budgets. Is it worth it, though? Let's find out. Can You See Through This Great Keyboard? Not only are you going to get a rundown of what makes this keyboard worth your time. You are also going to get a glimpse into the Meow Pudding Keycaps. I hear you gasp, what's this, an extra part of the review? Well, we do like to treat you! Design Features Starting off with the build quality, and damn, this thing is crazy solid. Made of a solid acrylic frame, with plenty of sound-dampening as wel...

KiiBOOM Phantom 81 Lite – Keyboard Review

21May

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

KiiBOOM Phantom 81 Lite – Keyboard Review

If your TikTok feed is anything like mine you'll have seen the very pretty KiiBOOM keyboards and keycaps in their various shades, themes and sizes. Now, I've reviewed my fair share of PC peripherals during my time with Thumb Culture. None have been as aesthetically pleasing as the KiiBOOM Phantom 81 Lite though! Cute keycaps are the cherry on top For this review I'll be checking out the KiiBOOM Phantom 81 Lite in blue which come with a mint chocolate desert themed keycaps as standard. This 75% mechanical keyboard will set you back around £106. So are you paying for just it's pretty looks? Or does the tech also justify the price? Let's find out. Design You don't need me to tell you that the design element of the KiiBOOM Phantom 81 Lite is amazing. It has all the typical design elem...

Corsair Sabre v2 Pro Carbon Fibre Wireless Gaming Mouse Review

24Apr

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Corsair Sabre v2 Pro Carbon Fibre Wireless Gaming Mouse Review

One of the top gaming peripheral companies out there. Corsair has recently released a new gaming mouse for us all to enjoy. The Sabre v2 Pro Carbon Fiber Wireless Gaming Mouse. Wow what a mouthful. It's worth taking the time to get the name right, though, because once you get to grips with this mouse, you are going to see why I'm buzzing about it. This Sabre is sharp! Retailing at £159.99, it isn't cheap, but you are going to get some incredible features. Let's see whether or not you think the price tag is justified. Design Features Let's talk about the looks first. With a superlight, carbon fiber unibody, it weighs a tiny 55g, giving you pro levels of play. Being able to move the mouse around quickly means that you get a head start against the competition. Built into the body is a tri...

8Apr

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 Review

If you were in the market for a new mouse for your PC setup, I'd like to bring you something new from Steelseries. The Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2! Retailing at around £100 and available in three colourways, Ghost, Shadow and the one we chose, Magenta Haze. Being fans of bright pink we went for the Magenta Haze colourway of this great mouse. Oh, and we even have a little bit extra to make the mouse review even smoother, the QcK Heavy mousepad! Also in the gorgeous Magenta colourway. Bright and Bold The retail price of this is a generous one, but is there enough on the features side to warrant dropping £100 on an upgrade? Let's check out the finer details and see what's what. Design Features Firstly, the look, that bright magenta colour is gorgeous. Constructed in an ultra-light material, th...

30Mar

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Razer Viper V4 Pro Review

Razer keep releasing mice, and boy, is it hard to keep up! This time, they've released an updated version of one of their most popular mice. This one is the Viper V4 Pro. Touted as The Choice of Champions, it's been fully upgraded, but just what does that mean? Retailing from £159.99 and coming in black or white you can get a nice upgrade to your colour scheme, whatever it may be. Is it worth it though? This Viper Bites One thing that surprised me is that this is the first mouse from the Viper family that we've covered here at Thumb Culture. Boy, what a mouse to start with! Let's dive in and find out just what makes this good to use! Design Features It features the same standard shape of the previous Viper offerings, however its slightly lighter than its predecessors. Weighing only 49g...

13Mar

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

New Toys From Epomaker

If you, like me have a thing for nostalgia and having your PC peripherals oooze it. Then Epomaker might be your new favourite company. They specialise in releasing keyboards with a retro aesthetic. So when we reached out and they responded we were over the moon. They offered us two keyboards to get our hands on, the Epomaker TH87 and RT82, and we duly obliged. Having tested these keyboards for around a month, I thought it best that I bring my thoughts to the screen. Retro Aesthetic With Modern Features Both of these keyboards won't break the bank, the TH87 is £86 and the RT82 is £65. So lets dive in and see what they are both all about shall we? Epomaker TH87 This keyboard was a joy to use, it's become my every day keyboard now and with it being a tenkeyless it doesn't take up too much...

Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL – Keyboard Review

15Feb

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL – Keyboard Review

Those observant amongst you might recognise this keyboard. Yes, you are right. Back in 2019 when Turtle Beach acquired Roccat it took on their product range and as such tweaked and modified some of Roccats classics. Think of this keyboard, the Vulcan II TKL, as somewhat of a greatest hits. With its striking visuals as well as incredible features, it deserves to be mentioned again. This Vulcan Is Aiming For Space Now I could just signpost you to my original review, and update a few features. However, I prefer to just write a whole new review. So hang on and let's see if you should be picking the Vulcan II TKL up in 2026? Design Features Let's start with the looks, featuring a tenkeyless form factor, the Vulcan II TKL is sleek and stylish and would look great on any desk. With neat, narr...

11Feb

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

New Products From QPAD

We recently got sent a lovely little care package from QPAD. This bundle featured one of their new keyboards, as well as a couple of mouse pads. We are going to take a look at these products and hopefully, maybe, you might be interested in an update. QPAD Delivers The Goods Starting off this article we are going to take a look at the main part of the bundle. The Keyboard, being the QPAD Flux 65 Model 5. Let's have a little look shall we? QPAD Flux 65 Model 5 This keyboard in its TKL model was great. Featuring some awesome magnetic switches giving you precise measurement of activation. Using magnets, though, ensures that you have longer durability with a faster response. Meaning you get plenty of gameplay out of that keyboard, especially when it's been built for its performance. Thos...

22Jan

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

BLACKPINK X Razer Collab Revealed

Remember last month when we spoke about how a BLACKPINK X Razer collab was coming soon but that's all we could share? Well, now we get to reveal the whole line to you! Deadline Approaches As you may have guessed from that little quip this line is inspired by BLACKPINK's World Tour <DEADLINE>, this collection blends the band's signature aesthetics with gaming-grade performance. To celebrate the reveal the BLACKPINK X Razer collection will make its global debut as a showcase at the BLACKPINK World Tour <DEADLINE> Pop-Up Store in Hong Kong. If you're lucky enough to be going to that event you can look forward to seeing the full line-up, immersive displays inspired by <DEADLINE>, and even dedicated photo zones. For the rest of us though, we will have to wait until the co...

Acer Predator Aethon 303 – Keyboard Review

15Jan

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Acer Predator Aethon 303 – Keyboard Review

If a budget keyboard is something you are after, then Acer has you covered. The Predator Aethon 303 is a great clicky keyboard with some nice features. The best part is that it won't break the bank. Retailing at around £60, this keyboard will be a great upgrade if money is limited. Budget Price, Top Features Most gaming keyboards these days often come with the same set of features. What sets the Predator Aethon 303 apart from some of the other budget keyboards out there? Well, that is just what I plan to attempt in this review. So sit back and join me on this journey of discovery. Design Features Being a budget keyboard, you don't get some of the more fancier features from more expensive keyboards. However, the Predator Aethon 303 features a lovely set of clicky blue switches. They are...