My recent review of a similar keyboard, the Mistel SLEEKER MD870, shares a lot of thoughts that ring true here too. Both it and the iKBC MF108 RGB V.2 aim to appeal to the niche of keyboard enthusiasts looking for a high-end keyboard with build quality prioritized over the so-called gaming features, which usually end up being driver-based key assignment and macro controls. We miss both of those here, and both are arguably functional options that can be useful to all customers irrespective of the intended use, so they will remain as some features that could have been added to further justify the price point of this keyboard.

As alluded to before, the $170 street price point is to a large extent due to the slightly more than 5 pounds of thick, machined aluminum used to house the keyboard here. The iKBC MF108 RGB V.2 is also one of the very few - if not the only - widely available full-size keyboards that comes in a full metal case. The more popular keyboards in this price range from larger brands disappoint in longevity, and there is no doubt you get a better, physical experience here with not just the case, but the thick PBT keycaps employing translucent doubleshot injected legends that make use of the RGB backlighting available. Add in onboard controls for typing and some LED lighting (via some very specific key assignment, but also the option of three layouts), as well as the clean overall general aesthetic, and you get a keyboard that should appeal to a wide user base even at this high price point.

The problem comes from within iKBC's own product line with the older F108 RGB itself, which we covered before. It can be had for as little as $100 with some switch options in the USA and offers everything this one does, but uses an ABS case instead. In fact, it even comes in a white color option for those wanting something other than the all-black here. Perhaps iKBC would not mind if you go with either of these for your money, but for the simple fact that the MF108 RGB V.2 decided to go all-in by offering that imposing metal-clad exterior in a market that is very much lacking for similar options, it merits a recommendation.