Corsair (NASDAQ: CRSR) gaming keyboards are hard to beat in terms of build quality, features, design, and software, so when a new one arrives, it’s worth checking out. The $159 K70 RGB Pro doesn’t usher in anything revolutionary like its predecessors with low-profile switches or RGB lighting, but it looks to take advantage of the good fortune of the hugely popular K70 RGB.
The main problems you shouldn’t forget this time are a detachable Type-C cable – everything many enthusiasts have ordered with previous models, up to 8,000Hz of USB probing employed by the Corsair AXON generation and a tournament switch. The latter will block the lighting. in static mode and disables the accidental activation of macros, avoiding those distractions in the game tournaments in a jiffy.
However, this is achieved at the expense of a USB port on the keyboard itself, which has been included in many previous Corsair keyboards and is useful for connecting your mouse, headphones, or other USB devices without needing to succeed in your PC’s USB ports. or a separate USB hub.
Fortunately, there are still other features you’d expect, such as the v
Volume wheel, which added weight compared to previous models I found, also gets a full-length magnetic wrist rest and compromised media controls in addition to the volume dial. The aluminum chassis also exudes quality and gives it a feeling of superior weight However, there is a very noticeable vibration tone that reverberates through the chassis when writing. This doesn’t seem to depend on the typing tension and is rarely greatly reduced by using a giant mouse pad underneath. The previous models did not suffer and it can be quite annoying, it is especially noticeable when you prevent typing.
The wrist rest, while wide and textured, is rarely as comfortable as a decent third-party foam or neoprene, but it provides at least some relief for tired hands. It adds a clever amount to the clutter of the K70 RGB Pro, but it’s, after all, a full-size keyboard with compromised media keys, so you probably wouldn’t place all those features in something much smaller.
The same old types of Cherry switches are available, adding the red, blue, brown, silent red and silver speed switches, with the brown switches in this pattern having the familiar tactile feel and a giant actuation force of 55g. Corsair gets its lighting constantly and key caps, with giant ambitious lettering, CherryMX-compatible dual-connector key caps, key-by-key backlighting, and bright RGB lighting.
Of course, it’s nothing without decent software, and Corsair’s latest edition of iCUE not only gives you great keyboard lighting, profiles, key mappings, USB polling speed, and macros, but now also offers handy tutorials. It can be a bit intimidating to rate it for the first time, making it a wonderful addition.
As usual, the software is connected to Corsair’s memory, chillers, and other peripherals, as well as many motherboards, allowing you to monitor temperatures and synchronize RGB lighting. If you prefer not to use the software (this can lead to a small CPU overhead, especially if you mark the USB polling rate and use all its functions intensively), you can load your settings into the K70 RGB Pro’s built-in memory instead of relying on the software.
In addition to the lack of a USB port to connect other peripherals, the Corsair K70 RGB Pro is a wonderful example of a gaming keyboard for hardcore gamers, but just as expert in the prestige of the motive force thanks to a wide variety of transfer types and high-end. quality. build.
Their iCUE software is less difficult than ever to use and one of the most productive on the market, but the built-in memory means that using the software is not essential. However, the reverberation when writing is probably noticeable and potentially unpleasant for many, especially if you’re picky about this kind of noise. It’s a shame because otherwise it’s a wonderful keyboard.