CORSAIR K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Pros: The volume wheel alone is worth the money, the rest of the keyboard is top notch. PBT textured Keycaps are soo much better than conventional. The keyboard is really light compared to a Razer ones. Cherry MX Browns are sooo much better in very way to Razer orange. Media keys feels nice when you press them. Cons: May be subjective but the key font is not for everyone. The profile button on top left is too close to the ESC key sometimes I press it accidentally, for now. The spacebar has the same flaw my 2014 K70, it has an opening in the aluminum frame where fluids, dust, food, etc can enter. Overall Review: The best keyboard I’ve own and seen.

Pros: TLDR Version: The Corsair K70 RGB Pro makes a great addition to the K70 lineup, as a long time K70 LUX user, it obviously feels very similar. The quality seems on par, the features are similar, and it’s just an overall nice keyboard to type on. The Cherry Blue switches are exactly what you expect, clicky and responsive. The wrist rest is larger than the one included with the LUX, and it gets the job done, though its too large for my comfort and limited desk space. The braided high quality USB cable is removable on this version and thats a huge plus in my book. I did a bit of research on this keyboard and noticed some people saying there is a noticeable ping sound when typing, that its more noticeable immediately after you stop typing. Personally, I didnt notice any extra noises from the keyboard. I figured if there was a sound there, either my old ears just couldnt hear that range anymore, or maybe because my board uses the already clicky MX Blue switches and that drowns it out. Just to make sure, I had both my wife and daughter type on the K70 Pro, and neither of them could hear a ping either. Overall, its just a great keyboard and I have enjoyed using it over the past several days. Like its predecessors, its comfortable to use, feature rich, and seems to have the same build quality. Cons: So far, the only real con for me is the wrist rest, but thats just a personal preference. Its too large for my limited desk space and comfort, but your preference may differ. It feels like a good quality rest, and it does its job, its just not for me. Beyond that, I have been very pleased with everything else at the time of this review. Overall Review: The longer version: Old K70 LUX vs. New K70 Pro! I have been using the Corsair K70 LUX since 2016, so as of this review, its been going strong for about 6 years. Its seen a lot of use and abuse, but as you can see from the photos, its held up both cosmetically and functionally. While I know and trust the Corsair name for many of my PC needs, my very positive experience with the K70 LUX really sparked my interest in trying out the new K70 Pro. I have used many keyboards over the years, with my 3 favorites now being the old tried and true Model M, the Logitech G15, and the Corsair K70 LUX. It also pays to note that while I tend to try out different keyboards all the time, my wife and kids are almost exclusively Razer uses, and while they too generally make good quality keyboards, none of them seemed to hold up as well of feel as good to me as this K70 LUX has, and Im not exactly gentle with them. I have always typed with a heavy hand and do far too much gaming, if there is such a thing. Now we have this new version of the K70, and while I obviously cant say if it will hold up as well as my LUX has, if it comes even close, it wouldnt be surprised. The first thing I immediately noticed about the K70 Pro is it feels almost identical to the LUX, just newer, and that makes sense. So, it was very easy for me to get used it quickly. A few other general features I like are keyboards with open designs, and while the K70 is not unique in this way, it does make it very easy to clean and maintain. Detachable cables are a huge plus in my book. Standardized keys and caps, making them easy to find and replace should the need ever arise. Lastly, the heavy duty construction. I like it when my keyboard feels substantial, not like cheap plastic or having a lot of flex. The K70s aluminum construction definitely does just that. There are some notable differences, some could argue their improvements, between the K70 RGB Pro and the older LUX. The most obvious being the Pro has a detachable USB cable, some of the buttons have been moved, and the USB pass-through port has been removed. The USB cable is also thinner and less rigid thanks to the fact it no longer has to carry extra wires, that was one of my few complaints about the LUX. The media keys are in the same position but are now raised higher off the deck to make them easier to access. The indicator lights are also now hidden behind the black plastic inset panel near the Corsair logo, making for a much cleaner design. Another notable design difference is the front of the keyboard and wrist rest. The rest is much larger than on the LUX, so it takes up more desk space, but works exactly as it should. If youre like me and either dont have the space for larger rests or just dont like them, the front part of the aluminum case is designed a bit differently as well. The LUX has an angled front end whereas the Pro is much more squared, personally, I much prefer the tapered front end design vs the squared off style if youre not going to use a rest, but thats a personal opinion. In most other respects, the Pro and LUX are nearly identical. The good build quality, aluminum deck, open design for easy cleaning and maintenance, excellent RGB back lighting, and so on. While it may take up a bit more room on your desk, moving from an older K70 to the Pro should be easy like it was for me. Overall, I can honestly say that I am pleased with the K70 Pro. Its a newer addition to a quality line of keyboards that has already earned fan. A step in the right direction in just about every aspect in my opinion. This one is an easy 5 Eggs for me.

Pros: This is not the first mechanical keyboard I have tried, but it is the first one I have liked well enough to keep. I have the Cherry MX Brown switches (as opposed to the Cherry MX Blue). The colors assigned to these switches have no real aesthetic meaning, but rather classify how loud or ‘clicky’ they are. Between the Blue and the Brown, the Blue is more ‘clicky’ (has more tactile feedback) and the Brown will be the quieter of the two. If you are new to mechanical keyboards, read around on the various ‘colors’ and get a feel for what you might like. If you are leaning towards the Blue or Green, be mindful of those near where you plan to use it as they will likely plot your demise within a week. The keyboard itself is well built as you would expect for the price it sells for. It feels sturdy and does well to stay in place on my desk. The colors are great and do well to shine through the keys without a ton of bleed between the keys. I find on some cheaper boards, the light bleed around the keys can almost exceed what is shone through the keys and it can make the keyboard a little harder to read. This keyboard does not have that issue but does have some bleed that adds to the aesthetics. The keyboard also supports the use of macros without the bulk of dedicated keys. The keyboard does have a Fn button that can be used to defining the triggering key combos for the macros and does support the programming and use of macros without the iCUE software. Similarly, changing the effects or colors can be done from the keyboard without needing to open iCUE (or even have it installed). The iCUE software can be used for programming an extensive color profile and supports more than just Corsair products. The iCUE software is able to detect my ASUS motherboard and supports controlling the RGB lighting through the use of an included plugin. Cons: There is a definite ‘ping’ you can hear on this keyboard. I think the only area I can hear it coming from is the springs in the spacebar. I really wish these were damped out a little better as it does detract from the otherwise great quality. If you have never heard the ping before it is really the sound of a small spring reverberating. The iCUE software download comes in at +800MB. I realize space is cheap, but I can’t help but feel that software for controlling aesthetics shouldn’t be this big. Not sure why it is so large. The keyboard does feel a bit tall and it took my hands a little getting used to. I did attach the palm rest and it has made it a much easier transition. As a bonus, the palm rest attaches to the keyboard with magnets and does a good job staying attached. There are also additional anti-slip rubber feet on the palm rest that help keep the whole keyboard together and in one spot. Overall Review: I have been pleasantly surprised by many of Corsairs products over the years. While not all products are perfect, they are all still pretty decent. I have used Corsair branded power supplies, headsets, mice, keyboards and more and always have mostly good things to say.