CORSAIR – K70 RGB MK.2 LOW PROFILE RAPIDFIRE Full-size Wired Mechanical Cherry MX LOW PROFILE Speed Switch Gaming Keyboard – Black
Keys
“This is due to being able to glide across the top, the position of my hand is flat due to the low-profile nature, and the wider keys themselves make it easier to find the offhand keys such as “g” or “t” or “f1” etc..”
Lighting
“I believe Razer has the best RGB lighting out of anyone with their Huntsman Elite and would rate theirs 10/10 and I would rate this board 9/10 for lighting.”
Profile
“Last, due to the short profile of the cap itself you don’t have to raise your fingers much when typing or gaming which makes everything seem fast and snappy.”
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Fromm –
This is my third keyboard I have bought, spilled coffee on 6 year old keyboard completely rendering I’d dead. Replaced it with this newer version. Love the feel of the keys and the satisfying click when the jets are pressed.
Rafy –
This keyboard overall is very nice. I really like it white and all but these were the main drawbacks for me.
I don’t know how or what is happening at the factory but even after exchanging it, I find small black bits, some dirt marks on the keyboard, and scuffing on the plastic. The QC really isn’t there for some odd reason and it being white makes it stand out more. Not much of a dealbreaker but is very odd indeed.
The main reason I don’t like the board is horrendous like the pinging or ringing sound when not seated firmly on a desk or something- the reverb of the click inside the keyboard and since it’s metal or smth I assume that is what’s making the sound. Once you notice it it’s kind of right at you.
I would say that if you can get past that sound thing (you can mod foam into it), or my anecdotal experiences with the cleanliness of the device upon reception, then it is a great keyboard. At its sale price, it is a fantastic piece of kit. Otherwise, regular price I would likely avoid it.
Rob –
The Corsair K70 PRO RGB Optical-USB-C Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is a premium keyboard that is perfect for gamers. It is built with high-quality materials and features a number of features that make it ideal for gaming.
The keyboard is made of an aluminum frame that is both durable and lightweight. It also features a detachable USB-C cable that makes it easy to transport. The keyboard is backlit with RGB LEDs that can be customized to your liking.
The keyboard uses optical switches that are designed for fast and accurate keystrokes. The switches are also very durable and should last for many years of use. The keyboard also features a number of additional features, such as dedicated media keys and a volume wheel.
I have been using the Corsair K70 PRO RGB Optical-USB-C Mechanical Gaming Keyboard for a few months now and I am very happy with it. The keyboard is very responsive and the keys feel great to type on. The RGB lighting is also very impressive and can be customized to create a variety of different effects.
Overall, I would give the Corsair K70 PRO RGB Optical-USB-C Mechanical Gaming Keyboard 5 stars.
Ritchie –
Can’t be detected in iCUE. I try diff USB ports, and un-install re-install iCUE software. Corsair All-in-One cooling system is being detected well but not this keyboard. Tried to search a fix from both Google and Corsair support forums, no luck. Return and I’ll go with Logitech.
Chris –
Awesome keyboard
Xav –
Il faut s’habituer, mais très bon clavier et excellente qualité.
Bogdanovic –
It’s about what you’d expect for the price
Melton –
A near perfect marriage of form and function
I won’t lie, I wasn’t dying for a new keyboard. The only reason I even thought about replacing mine right now was because I just discovered this white K70, along with a few other new(ish) white components from Corsair. I’m going all out with white on this build, I knew this keyboard would look great with my case. I already had almost the whole suite of iCUE peripherals, (everything but the headphone stand) but only my M65 mouse was white. It took a few days, but I convinced myself that I’ve gotten enough use to start replacing them (and luckily I have a nephew to hand my old stuff down to). So I just bought the white Void headset, and this K70 Rapidfire keyboard. Next my eyes are on the white H100 cooler…
Form:
As I already eluded to, the aesthetics of this keyboard were the primary reason I considered buying. The brushed aluminum finish looks great, and is relatively easy to clean. After a lifetime of beige keyboards, and then another lifetime of black keyboards, this thing is a sight for sore eyes. The white keycaps cause the RGB to appear much brighter, almost neon. The side-by-side picture I included shows both keyboards at full brightness. So I don’t know if the K95 is just that much more dim, has become dim over time, or is simply obscured by dust, etc. Another bonus is the K70 has an extra USB pass-through, which the K95 did not have. I have a sim racing rig with Oculus Rift, so I need all the USB’s I can get. This keyboard takes two itself, but the nice braided silver cord makes it easier to forgive.
Function (hardware):
Beside the fact that I could have used my K95 awhile longer, the only thing that gave me pause about this keyboard was the switches. I chose MX Brown for the K95 because I didn’t like the sound of ultra fast switches with less tactile feedback. I was worried that I would have a lot of accidental presses, etc. But I was surprised to find that these switches actually feel a lot better. I’ve always been able to type fairly quick, but this keyboard just… makes you quicker. The response and feedback is so precise that it feels like it’s moving your fingers for you. If you’ve never felt a mechanical keyboard or you’re not sure what’s right for you, I recommend going to Best Buy, Fry’s, etc. and trying out what they have. BB had one of these on display that I was able to try.
Function (cleaning):
From my experience with the K95, the main drawback with cleaning these keyboards is that you basically need to remove all of the caps in order to do a really thorough job. But if you take the time to do that, you can actually clean this keyboard a lot better than most. If you keep duster on-hand, you can blow it out pretty well and possibly avoid having to remove the caps. The design is fairly spill-proof, but not completely of course. I (inadvertently) tested this twice on the K95 with Rockstar Punched. The first time I was able to clean it well enough that none of the keys felt sticky or lost function. The second time was a worse spill, the media keys stopped working, and the numpad area still feels sticky. I’ve tried to clean inside the caps and switches several times and it’s gotten a little better, but can’t fully get rid of the stickiness. To be clear, I absolutely do not blame Corsair for my dumb self spilling Rockstar on the thing… twice. That will not happen with this K70.
Function (soft/firmware):
iCUE has had it’s share of issues, and it’s still not perfect, but it is a very useful piece of software and it has improved a lot. I don’t need a separate program (Corsair Link) for the H115 anymore, it’s all rolled into iCUE. The software has a simple, intuitive design that makes it easy to create different lighting profiles and macros, and change different settings. I actually enjoy the ritual of making a new profile for games that I play a lot, doing a few macros/remaps, setting a screenshot of the game for the iCUE background, and the game’s logo as the profile icon. Then you set the profile to run with the game/app’s .exe and iCUE will automatically switch to your macros and lighting for that game whenever you launch it. You can even pretend that the lights aren’t ALL for show – if you use the Temperature Lighting Link, all of your iCUE RGB will change color according to the temperature of your motherboard, CPU, GPU, or AIO cooler. In your face, everybody who said RGB is just a flashy, showy gimmick. You’re right, but still, in your face. Another personal favorite lighting effect of mine is the Void Visualizer – only works with the Void headset but it’s an RGB graphic equalizer… and that’s… sigh… it’s neat.
After all of this praise, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that iCUE can be a little wonky when it comes to firmware updates. This is one of the things that has improved the most over the last several years, but it’s still not perfect. Usually the problem is just a minor annoyance that doesn’t remove any functionality. While writing this review, I deleted the default profiles that came installed on the keyboard because I already had my custom iCUE profiles, and that appears to have caused an issue with the firmware. Now it’s telling me that there’s an update for the K70’s firmware, but the update is “not available or failed to load.” Again, this doesn’t remove any functionality, all of my profiles are still there and working correctly. But it thinks it needs an update, and it can’t do it. The fix for this on Corsair Support’s FAQ is to create a support ticket so they can send you the firmware – there is nowhere to go and download it yourself. Then they apparently walk you through the process of doing a hard reset on the firmware. I’ve never had to do anything like that before, usually I just wait awhile and it gets taken care of by a general software update.
Bottom line:
This keyboard isn’t cheap, but if you can get it at $129 it’s easier to stomach. If there is a better RGB mechanical keyboard on the market, I’d sure like to see it. Only docking one star because this color/finish option isn’t available on a K95 with G keys (yet). I’m sure they’ll release one of those next week and I’ll be kicking myself.
Ernest –
I’ve had the keyboard for about two weeks now, so keep that in mind with this review. I say that, because I had a K90 previous to this one and after about two years of use the space bar started to give out. I attempted to get new keycaps from Corsair, who provided them for a minimal shipping fee, but that didn’t resolve the issue. I went a bit insane with finishing my Master’s degree with that thing.
That said, I just got my K70 and love it. I have the red switches, and I love the keyboard. I am an avid typist and gamer. I type at roughly 140wpm and although a lot of people seem to complain about inaccuracy due to the lack of switch feedback I have no issues. I can type with my eyes closed though and have decades of experience. Your mileage may vary.
Highly recommend. I’ve used Logitech and Razer keyboards in the past and their switches always leave me lacking. I’m not sure if it is due to my age (I am 40), but their keys require too much pressure to activate. I feel like I do three times the work when typing on one of those keyboards. The K70 takes barely any, and it is magical.