- Table of Contents
- Intro
- Review Updates
- Best Keyboard
- Best Mid-Range
- Best Budget
- Comparison
- Lineup
- Page Updates
- Conclusion
- Discussions
Corsair makes some of the most feature-laden keyboards available for gamers. Their product lineup ranges from internal PC components to accessories for their peripherals, but at their core, Corsair's products focus on optimizing the gaming experience. Their keyboard lineup consists of a range of compact and full-size models that all share incredible performance and a simple black and grey aesthetic that's classy enough to use at the office if you want. Inside the boards, Corsair uses Cherry MX mechanical switches, though, on some higher-end models, you have the option of proprietary optical-mechanical switches. Their models are all extremely customizable using the iCUE software, and if you have other Corsair products in your setup, you only need one piece of software to sync up your backlighting and adjust your settings across multiple devices.
We've tested over 185 keyboards, of which 19 are made by Corsair. Below are our recommendations for the best Corsair keyboards. You can also check out our recommendations for the best gaming keyboards, the best RGB keyboards, and the best mechanical keyboards.
Updates
- 08/19/2022 Corsair K70 PRO MINI WIRELESS reviewed
- 03/31/2022 Corsair K70 RGB PRO reviewed
- 05/04/2021 Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT reviewed
- 05/03/2021 Corsair K70 RGB TKL reviewed
- 04/26/2021 Corsair K55 RGB PRO reviewed
Best Corsair Keyboards
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Best Corsair Keyboard
Gaming9.6Mobile/Tablet2.8Office8.2Programming8.2Entertainment / HTPC5.5Of all the Corsair keyboards we've tested, the Corsair K100 RGB stands out as the best. This fully-loaded model has everything a gamer could want, from split-second latency to a column of macro keys on the left side for easy access. Along the top of the board are a suite of media keys and a specialized iCUE wheel in the top left that you can program to perform several tasks. In addition to its solid build quality, it has a whopping 44 RGB zones built into the frame, and each is independently customizable using the Corsair iCUE software.
You can get this keyboard with your choice of either Cherry MX Speed switches or Corsair's OPX optical switches. Both switch options are optimized for gaming with a very short pre-travel distance and a light actuation force, making them super sensitive. Combined with the incredibly low latency and maximum 8000Hz polling rate that this unit boasts, you will surely have a very responsive in-game experience. Though, if there's one thing to note, due to the gaming-focused switches, you might find this keyboard too sensitive for general typing, as you're more prone to double-clicks and typos.
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Best Mid-Range Corsair Keyboard
Gaming9.5Mobile/Tablet3.5Office7.6Programming7.8Entertainment / HTPC5.4The Corsair K70 RGB TKL is one of the best Corsair gaming keyboards available for its price. It's part of the extensive K70 lineup, boards that are well-loved by gamers for their exceptionally low latency, high build quality, and higher-than-average polling rate. This version of the K70 stands out due to its size. The TenKeyLess form factor is optimal for gaming as it frees up space on the right side of your keyboard for a wider range of mouse movements.
Even though it's smaller than a full-size, you still get a whole suite of media hotkeys, a volume control knob, and even a "Tournament Switch" on the top of the board, which disables the Windows key and sets the RGB lighting to a single static color for fewer distractions while you're gaming. Like the Corsair K100 RGB mentioned above, the K70 also has a higher-than-average polling rate and exceptionally low latency, making it a perfect choice if you're a competitive gamer.
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Best Budget Corsair Keyboard
Gaming8.3Mobile/Tablet2.9Office7.2Programming6.8Entertainment / HTPC4.8If you're on a budget and looking for a Corsair keyboard, we recommend the Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT. Instead of the mechanical switches found on the higher-end units, like the Corsair K70 RGB TKL mentioned above, this keyboard uses rubber dome switches which are near silent during operation, making this board a great choice if you tend to game in shared spaces like a living room or dorm room.
While most rubber dome keyboards only have zone lighting, meaning you can only customize the lighting in sections, this one has per-key lighting, so you have the full range of lighting customization that you'd get on higher-end models. Plus, it keeps the full suite of media keys, the column of macro keys, and the included soft-touch wrist rest. If there's a downside to this keyboard, the rubber dome switches don't feel as snappy and responsive as the mechanical switches on the K70, but that's normal.
Compared to other brands
- Good build quality. Corsair keyboards are generally well-built; even the budget options have a decent build quality with very few issues.
- Genuine Cherry MX mechanical switches. Corsair generally uses Cherry MX switches in their units, which is great as these switches offer a more standardized typing experience that's comparable across keyboards.
- Excellent customization software. Corsair's iCUE software is available for both Windows and macOS, and allows for a huge range of customization, from the RGB lighting across your whole Corsair system to adjust the polling rate.
- Expensive. As a result of their features, Corsair keyboards are usually more expensive than their competitors.
Corsair vs Logitech
Logitech has a much wider range of choices for keyboards, as they have options for gaming and productivity. Unlike Corsair, Logitech often uses their proprietary switches, like their Romer-G switches and their low-profile GL switches. Logitech keyboards are also somewhat more affordable, but there are exceptions, like the Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED, which is quite expensive. However, Logitech keyboards don't feel as well-built since there's more use of plastic and cheaper-feeling keycaps.
Corsair vs Razer
Razer, like Corsair, makes keyboards marketed toward gamers, and they also have a modern and clean design that fits into work environments. However, Razer uses proprietary switches, with offerings comparable to genuine Cherry MX switches. Build quality is just as good as Corsair's, though with more use of plastic. Razer keyboards also tend to be on the expensive side. Razer's Synapse 3 software offers similar functionalities, but it's only compatible with Windows.
Corsair is one of the biggest manufacturers of gaming peripherals, with a reputation built on reliability and good quality control. For keyboards, they focus almost entirely on gaming, making their portfolio much smaller than a company like Logitech, which makes keyboards for productivity and various devices. Corsair keyboards stand out for their good overall build quality and their many extra hardware and software features.
Lineup
In general, the Corsair naming convention consists of the letter K followed by a number. The higher the number, the more features the keyboard has. Currently, Corsair has a few popular series with quite a few options within it.
K70 Series: The K70 Series consists of keyboards of all different sizes. Each one is a mechanical unit with full RGB lighting, a maximum 8000Hz polling rate, and exceptionally low latency. All of these keyboards are wired-only, and they all have a row of dedicated media keys along the top.
K63 Series: The K63 lineup only has one size of keyboard, but there are a few options available with different backlighting color options. They're one of the few wireless options that Corsair offers, and it's designed to be used with a "lapboard" that you can buy separately.
K60 Series: The K60 Series consists of wired keyboards of all different sizes. They're cheaper than the K70 series, and in exchange for savings, you lose the row of media keys along the top and the higher-than-average polling rate options.
K55 Series: The K55 Series is Corsair's budget lineup. These are full-size wired keyboards with rubber dome switches. There are a few versions within this lineup that offer different backlighting customization options.
Recent Updates
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Dec 14, 2022: Changed the Corsair K70 RGB PRO to the Corsair K70 RGB TKL for 'Best Mid-Range' pick for consistency across articles. Included a lineup overview.
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Aug 19, 2022: Overhauled article to better reflect the current Corsair lineup. Altered intro text for accuracy.
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Mar 10, 2022: Text updated for clarity; picks verified for accuracy; no changes to picks.
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Dec 10, 2021: Verified picks are still available; reworded text for clarity.
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Aug 18, 2021: Removed the Corsair K83 Wireless Entertainment Keyboard and made the Corsair K65 RGB MINI the 'Best Corsair Compact Gaming Keyboard'.
Conclusion
Although our recommendations mostly focus on the best Corsair gaming keyboards, they're perfectly suitable for a wide variety of uses and won't be a sore thumb in an office setting. They have great features to suit nearly any need, and you're sure to get a good typing experience with their use of genuine Cherry MX switches.
