The Corsair K55 RGB PRO is a decent entry-level gaming keyboard with rubber dome switches and zone-lit RGB backlighting, and it's a direct update of the Corsair K55 RGB. It has very low latency and good ergonomics with one incline setting and a detachable wrist rest. It also has dedicated media and macro keys and companion software that offers plenty of customization options. Unfortunately, the overall build quality is only adequate, and the rubber dome switches provide mediocre typing quality. Also, all keys have a noticeable wobble while typing, and they're fairly heavy to press. This keyboard is nearly identical to the Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT, but the XT has RGB backlighting with individually lit keys.
Our Verdict
The Corsair K55 RGB PRO is a decent gaming keyboard. However, its build quality is just adequate. The rubber dome switches have a somewhat high pre-travel distance, and they take a fair amount of force to operate. While it has RGB backlighting, it's zone-lit, so you can't customize the lighting of individual keys. That said, it has very low latency, dedicated macro keys, and companion software for customization. It also has good ergonomics with one incline setting and a detachable wrist rest.
- Exceptionally low latency.
- Six dedicated macro keys and all keys are macro-programmable.
- Good ergonomics.
- Only five RGB lighting zones; keys aren't individually-lit.
- Build quality is adequate.
The Corsair K55 RGB PRO is a wired-only keyboard and isn't designed for use with tablets or mobile devices.
The Corsair K55 RGB PRO is satisfactory for office use. It has very quiet rubber dome switches and good ergonomics with one incline setting and a detachable wrist rest. However, the typing quality is mediocre. All keys wobble noticeably, and they're fairly heavy to press, so your fingers may get tired when typing for long periods.
- Rubber dome switches are very quiet.
- Good ergonomics.
- Build quality is adequate.
- Keys are fairly heavy to press.
The Corsair K55 RGB PRO is passable for programming. Its build quality is only adequate, and its typing quality is mediocre. Unfortunately, the keys wobble noticeably, and the rubber dome switches are fairly heavy to actuate. That said, you can program macros to any key, there are six dedicated macro keys, and the ergonomics are good, with a detachable wrist rest and one incline setting. It also has RGB backlighting, but it only has five lighting zones.
- Six dedicated macro keys and all keys are macro-programmable.
- Good ergonomics.
- Only five RGB lighting zones; keys aren't individually-lit.
- Build quality is adequate.
- Keys are fairly heavy to press.
The Corsair K55 RGB PRO is bad for home theatre PC use. You can't connect it wirelessly, and it has no trackpad, so you'll likely need to use it with a mouse for navigating menus. On the bright side, it has dedicated media keys and RGB backlighting. However, it only has five backlighting zones.
- Dedicated media keys.
- Wired-only.
- Only five RGB lighting zones; keys aren't individually-lit.
- Build quality is adequate.
- No trackpad.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Corsair K55 RGB PRO is only available in a default black color and has no other switch types available. Though not a variant, the CORSAIR K55 RGB PRO XT is nearly identical, but it has backlighting with individually-lit keys. You can see the label for our unit here.
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The Corsair K55 RGB PRO is a decent entry-level gaming keyboard. It's an update of the Corsair K55 RGB with marginally better latency and more RGB zones. It may be a good choice if you're looking for a budget keyboard without getting into mechanical switches. It's similar to other entry-level gaming keyboards like the Razer Cynosa V2, the HyperX Alloy Core RGB, or the SteelSeries Apex 3.
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The Corsair K55 RGB PRO is an update of the Corsair K55 RGB. The PRO has five RGB zones compared to three on the original, and it has significantly improved latency. Its rubber dome switches also require less operating force, and it has onboard memory for saving customized settings, which the original lacks.
The Razer Cynosa V2 and the Corsair K55 RGB PRO are entry-level gaming keyboards with rubber dome switches. The Razer has RGB Backlighting with individually-lit keys and one more incline setting, but it lacks a wrist rest, and its companion software isn't compatible with macOS. On the other hand, the Corsair has significantly lower latency, but its keys have marginally higher pre-travel travel distance and are a bit heavier to press. And while it has RGB backlighting, it's zone-lit, so you can't customize individual-key lighting.
The Corsair K55 RGB PRO and the Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT are nearly identical wired gaming keyboards with rubber dome switches. The K55 RGB PRO XT has RGB backlighting with individually lit keys that are customizable on a per-key basis. It also supports dynamic lighting effects with certain games through Corsair iCUE.
The Corsair K55 RGB PRO and the Keychron K6 have many differences, but the Keychron is better overall. The Keychron is a compact 65% mechanical keyboard available with tactile Gateron Brown, linear Red, and clicky Blue switches. You can use it wired or wirelessly via Bluetooth, and you can wirelessly pair up to three devices. It also has full RGB backlighting with individually-lit keys and two incline settings, but it lacks a wrist rest. On the other hand, the Corsair is a membrane keyboard with rubber dome switches that are very quiet but feel heavier and have a longer pre-travel distance. It has an included wrist rest and one incline setting. It also has companion software for customization, dedicated media keys, and all its keys are macro-programmable. Unfortunately, while it has RGB backlighting, it's only zone lit.
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