Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 Keyboard Review

The Corsair K70 RGB is a full-sized keyboard that takes up a good amount of space. You can remove the wrist rest if you want to save some space.

Good build quality. It's mainly made out of plastic and the top plate is aluminum, giving the keyboard a better build than the Corsair K68 RGB, but the keyboard flexes a bit. The edges of the aluminum are a bit sharp, but this could be a problem with our unit only. The ABS keycaps are stable, with the exception of the spacebar, which has a bit of wobble to it. The keycaps feel nice but they seem like they attract oils from your fingers easily. The keyboard comes with a plastic wrist rest that has a rubber finish to it and feels somewhat hard. Lastly, the cable it comes with is thick and well-made, but if there are any kinks in it, they're hard to remove. If you want a keyboard with a better build quality, check out the SteelSeries Apex Pro.

Good ergonomics. The Corsair K70 RGB has one incline setting and it comes with a basic wrist rest that feels a bit hard, and not as plushy as the Corsair K95 RGB PLATINUM XT. The wrist rest is detachable, but it's a bit hard to remove.

This keyboard has full RGB backlighting with individually-lit keys, and you can customize the colors on a per-key basis through the dedicated software. You can also cycle through three brightness settings directly on the keyboard with the 'Brightness' key on the top left. Note that the Windows Key Lock isn't lit up in the picture, but it lights up when you press it.

The cable is very long, so you shouldn't have any issues connecting it to your computer. It has two USB plugs at the end for the USB passthrough.

This keyboard is wired-only and can't be used wirelessly.

This keyboard has a great number of extra features, similar to most other Corsair keyboards, like the Corsair K68 RGB. It has a USB passthrough, allowing you to attach a device, like a mouse, directly to the keyboard instead of your computer. Every key, except for the 'Profile Switching' and the 'RGB Brightness' keys are macro programmable through the iCUE software, and the Windows Lock Key can be reprogrammed to a few different functions. There are dedicated media keys and a volume wheel at the top right too. However, if you need a keyboard with a Windows lock key, consider the Das Keyboard Model S Professional.

• Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 keyboard
• Wrist rest
• Extra keys (2x D, 2x W, A, E, F, Q, R, S)
• Keycap puller
• Manual and warranty guide

Note that the two D extra keycaps have a different shape, while the two W keycaps have the same shape.

The Corsair K70 RGB is available in a few different Cherry MX switches, but our unit has Cherry MX Brown switches. They offer good tactile feedback and are fairly light to press, which is great for gamers. If you'd like switches with a shorter pre-travel distance, check out the Corsair K100 RGB.

Great typing quality, similar to the Corsair K68 RGB. The keycaps feel nice to touch and are stable, except for the spacebar, which is a bit wobbly. The Enter and Shift keys aren't as good as most other keys, but they're still fairly stable. It may take some time to get used to the spacing of the keys, which could lead to typos when you first get the keyboard. Also, it shouldn't feel tiring typing on this keyboard, and having the wrist rest helps with fatigue. If you want a keyboard that provides a better typing experience, check out the Razer Pro Type.

The Cherry MX Brown switches are quiet and shouldn't bother others around you. However, if you get the Cherry MX Blue switches, they offer clicky feedback, which is distracting for others nearby.

The Corsair iCUE software offers outstanding customization features. You can set macros to any key and customize the RGB lighting on a per-key basis. The keyboard has onboard memory for up to three profiles and you can save as many profiles as you like in the software. Every time you make changes to a profile, you have to import a new file onto the board and overwrite the current onboard file.

The Corsair K70 RGB is fully compatible with Windows and only the Scroll Lock, Pause Break, and Stop keys don't work on macOS. The keyboard is fully compatible with Linux, but the software isn't.