The Corsair K60 RGB PRO Low Profile is a very good mechanical gaming keyboard. It's a full-size keyboard with great build quality and a low-profile design that's comfortable to use for long periods. It has full RGB backlighting with individually-lit keys, and every key is macro-programmable. It features Cherry MX Low Profile Speed switches, which are linear and incredibly responsive. However, their extremely short pre-travel distance might be overly sensitive for some people, leading to more typos or unintended keystrokes. Also, it lacks features such as dedicated media controls and a USB passthrough. On the bright side, it doesn't cause a lot of typing noise, and Corsair's iCUE software is available for both Windows and macOS. If you don't like low profile switches, this keyboard is also available in other variants, like the Corsair K60 RGB PRO, which uses regular Cherry Viola switches.
Our Verdict
The Corsair K60 RGB PRO Low Profile is a very good gaming keyboard. It's a well-built keyboard with full RGB backlighting, and it's comfortable to use for long periods. Every key is macro-programmable, but it doesn't have any dedicated macro keys for MMO games. It requires very little force to actuate the keys; however, the Cherry MX Low Profile Speed switches have an extremely short pre-travel distance and can cause more accidental keypresses.
- Comfortable to type on.
- Macro-programmable keys.
- Individually-lit backlighting.
- Low actuation force.
- Extremely short pre-travel can be too sensitive for some.
- Cheap-feeling ABS keycaps.
The Corsair K60 RGB PRO Low Profile is a wired-only keyboard and can't be used with mobile devices.
The Corsair K60 RGB PRO Low Profile is decent for office use. It's comfortable to type on due to its low profile, and the Cherry MX Low Profile Speed switches don't make a lot of noise, so it shouldn't bother those around you. However, these switches might be overly sensitive for some people and can cause more typos than usual. Also, they don't provide any tactile feedback.
- Comfortable to type on.
- Software support for Windows and macOS.
- Extremely short pre-travel can be too sensitive for some.
- Cheap-feeling ABS keycaps.
The Corsair K60 RGB PRO Low Profile is good for programming. It has a great build quality, and it's comfortable to type on. It has backlighting for those who like to work in the dark, and every key is macro-programmable. The typing experience is just okay, as its linear switches don't provide tactile feedback, and their extremely short pre-travel distance can lead to more typos.
- Comfortable to type on.
- Macro-programmable keys.
- Individually-lit backlighting.
- Extremely short pre-travel can be too sensitive for some.
- Cheap-feeling ABS keycaps.
- Comfortable to type on.
- Extremely short pre-travel can be too sensitive for some.
- Cheap-feeling ABS keycaps.
Changelog
- Updated Jun 15, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update introduces new Backlight Features and Backlight Clarity test boxes. We've also added a new Switches test box, added additional test comparisons to our Hardware Customizability test box that we introduced with our last Test Bench. For an in-depth look at our changes, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated May 26, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.1. This update adds several new tests addressing Hardware Customization, Macro Keys And Programming, and Wireless Mobile Compatibility. We've also added new objective evaluations to the Typing Noise test, and we've simplified several tests and removed several others that were no longer relevant. For an in-depth look at all our changes, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Apr 22, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
- Updated Nov 27, 2020: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Corsair K60 RGB PRO Low Profile keyboard, which uses Cherry MX Low Profile Speed Switches. There are also several other variants that use regular Cherry Viola switches: the Corsair K60 PRO, which has red backlighting, the Corsair K60 RGB PRO, which has RGB backlighting, and the Corsair K60 RGB PRO SE, which adds a wrist rest and PBT keycaps. You can see our unit's label here.
Popular Keyboard Comparisons
The Corsair K60 RGB PRO Low Profile is a very good mechanical gaming keyboard. It's well-built and comfortable to type on, but just like the Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition, its extremely short pre-travel distance and low actuation force can cause more accidental presses, which isn't ideal if you want to use it for typing. For other options, check out our recommendations for the best gaming keyboards, the best cheap mechanical keyboards, and the best RGB keyboards.
Overall, the Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 is much better than the Corsair K60 RGB PRO Low Profile, although it's mainly due to its superior typing quality. The Cherry MX Brown switches on our K70 provide tactile feedback, and their higher pre-travel distance lead to fewer typos, as the low profile switches on the K60 can be overly sensitive. However, the K60 has a better build quality, and its low profile might be more comfortable to type on for some.
Overall, the GLORIOUS GMMK is much better than the Corsair K60 RGB PRO Low Profile. The GLORIOUS has a better build quality, and the Gateron Brown switches on our unit provide a much better typing experience. However, the Corsair is more comfortable to type on due to its low profile, and the iCUE software lets you save more custom profiles.
The Razer BlackWidow Elite is much better than the Corsair K60 RGB PRO Low Profile. The Razer has a better build quality, dedicated media controls, a USB passthrough, and it includes a wrist rest. The Razer Orange switches on our unit provide a much better typing experience, and you can get it with a different type of switch to suit your needs. However, if you're on an Apple computer and want full customization options, only Corsair's iCUE is available for macOS.
The Corsair K68 RGB is better than the Corsair K60 RGB PRO Low Profile for most uses. The Cherry MX Blue switches on our unit of the K68 provide a significantly better typing experience, as their higher pre-travel distance result in less accidental presses and typos. On the other hand, the K60 has a better build quality, onboard memory, and its linear Speed switches don't make as much typing noise.
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