Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 Low Profile Rapidfire Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (Cherry MX Speed Switches: Linear and Rapid, Per Key Multi-Colour RGB Backlighting, Aluminium Chassis, QWERTY UK Layout) - Black

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Vivid dynamic RGB lighting control, sophisticated marco programming and full system lighting synchronization compatible CORSAIR peripherals, coolers, fans, and more. Note that the adjustable pre-travel settings on both keyboards aren't totally accurate, but they're noticeably less accurate on the Corsair. Unfortunately, it's a large keyboard, so it takes up a lot of desk space, especially with the wrist rest attached.

On the other hand, the Corsair is a larger, full-size model with extra features like dedicated media controls and a scroll wheel. The Low Profile design provides the precision you expect from a CHERRY keyswitch with a 35% lower key height. The Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition and the Corsair K70 RGB PRO are both wired, mechanical gaming keyboards, but the Razer performs slightly better since its latency is lower. It's absolutely appaling, it's very hard to bend, this is most likely to stop the cable being bent, but a simple thin braided cable would've worked better. However, it doesn't have USB passthrough, so you can't connect a gamepad or other device through the keyboard.It's wired-only, so you'll have to run the cable from the keyboard to the computer and keep it nearby. In terms of performance, this keyboard stands out due to its 8000Hz effective update rate, which helps ensure more consistent low latency performance. The configuration software has a 'rapid trigger ' feature that lets you set the release travel distance of individual switches. The CORSAIR K70 MAX RGB Magnetic-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is equipped with adjustable CORSAIR MGX switches, enabling you to set each key's actuation point between a super-sensitive 0. Compared with some budget mechanical gaming keyboards we’ve tested, the K70 lacks some features, but the basics here are strong.

I thought MX Browns were right for me but I feel that they're too light (Next board had cherry clears what will be a bit heavier and more tactile! You can program backlighting for each key independently, so you can set up a custom-lit key binding and save it to onboard memory. It's unclear if Corsair can address the issue of inaccurate actuation distance via future firmware updates. It has impressive build quality and individually backlit keys with shine-through legends that you can easily read in darker rooms. Loaded into a rugged aluminum body, Corsair LUX keyboards provide the ultimate experience for every situation.

These cookies handle the collection of information about your use of the content, and combination with previously collected information, used to measure, understand, and report on your usage of the service. Unless you have a keycap set you’re dying to use or need to deep-clean the keyboard, you shouldn’t feel the need to swap them out. The PBT keycaps are textured and feel nice to the touch, and there are two layers of sound-dampening foam inside the case. It has a Tournament Switch at the top, disabling macros and setting the RGB backlighting to a single, static color to reduce distractions. Overall, this keyboard provides a consistent and responsive experience suitable for gaming in any genre at any competitive level.