At $5 more than the F87 TKL version, iKBC is placing both their enthusiast product ranges into a very similar tier such that one is not necessarily considered better than the other, which leaves end users with the freedom to decide if they wish to have a full-size keyboard or prefer a smaller form factor sans the dedicated num pad. At $129.99, I would arguably disagree by saying this makes it a stronger attraction for the market as a whole as a 104-key RGB keyboard since the F87 TKL at $125 was priced relatively high compared to its direct competitors.

As it is, the same positives I had for the F87 stay true here as well. iKBC is catering more to those who want a solid keyboard with excellent stock keycaps that feel great to use and will not wear out over time; the RGB backlighting is a bonus on top to tick off a few more wishlists. Offering R/G/B control for 512 colors, it is a lot better than most on-board controlled keyboards as well, which as a category by itself also has the advantage of not needing a driver for control, allowing full compatibility with multiple OSes.

On the flip side, this also means you should not consider this if a software driver with more complex lighting controls or macro record/playback is a priority for you, and the absence of the newer Cherry MX Silent and Speed switches is a touch disappointing as well. The one-year warranty is also to be noted as iKBC is first and foremost a Taiwanese company, although their return/refund and warranty policies are consumer friendly, so I do appreciate that. Overall, this merits the same strong recommendation the F87 RGB got, and that is exactly what it shall get.