The Corsair K70 RGB PRO is a full-size, wired keyboard designed for gaming use. It's part of Corsair's K70 lineup, and it has a few differences from previous models. Notably, you can set the polling rate to a maximum of 8000Hz using the iCUE companion software. This feature improves the keyboard's latency; however, it's only suitable for high-end systems, and the impact is minimal, so you might not notice it. It has doubleshot PBT keycaps, so the legends won't fade no matter how frequently you game. It also has a "Tournament Switch" on the top, eliminating distractions while gaming by disabling macros and setting the RGB backlighting to a single, static color. The linear Cherry MX Red switches on the unit tested offer a light and responsive typing experience without tactile feedback. However, you can purchase this keyboard in a variety of Cherry MX switch types to get the feeling you prefer. Unfortunately, it lacks the USB-passthrough feature found on some other K70 models.
Our Verdict
The Corsair K70 RGB PRO is an outstanding keyboard for gaming. Its latency is incredibly low, so it's well-suited for competitive games. The pre-travel distance on the linear Cherry MX switches is also low, so keypresses feel light and responsive. It feels very well-built and solid, and it has individually lit keys, meaning you can see your keys in the dark. It has a Tournament Switch at the top, disabling macros and setting the RGB backlighting to a single, static color to reduce distractions. You can set its polling rate to a maximum of 8000Hz, but this feature is only well-suited for high-end systems with lots of processing power. Unfortunately, it's a large keyboard, so it takes up a lot of desk space, especially with the wrist rest attached.
- Incredibly low latency.
- 8000Hz maximum polling rate.
- Individually backlit keys and fully customizable RGB lighting.
- Feels very well-built.
- Takes up a lot of desk space with wrist rest attached.
As the Corsair K70 RGB PRO is wired-only, it's not suited for use with mobile devices or tablets.
The Corsair K70 RGB PRO is a great keyboard to use in the office. It has a straight profile with two incline settings and a magnetic wrist rest to keep you comfortable while you type. Although the linear Cherry MX Red switches might not be the best for typing as they have a short pre-travel distance and don't provide tactile feedback, you can get the keyboard with other Cherry MX switch types, like Blue or Brown, that have feedback. Overall, typing feels light and responsive, and it has PBT keycaps with a slight texture that feels nice to the touch. Unfortunately, while it's fully compatible with Windows, a few keys don't work on macOS. Also, it's a large keyboard that takes up a lot of space with its wrist rest attached.
- Individually backlit keys and fully customizable RGB lighting.
- Feels very well-built.
- Magnetically attachable wrist rest.
- No wireless connectivity options.
- Takes up a lot of desk space with wrist rest attached.
The Corsair K70 RGB PRO is a great keyboard for programming. The typing quality feels great, thanks to its PBT keycaps and magnetic wrist rest to help keep you comfortable. The linear Cherry MX Red switches on the unit tested offer a light and responsive keypress, though they don't have tactile feedback. However, you can purchase this keyboard with different switches if you'd prefer. It feels very well-built, and the keys are individually backlit, meaning you can see them clearly in a low-light environment. Unfortunately, it's wired-only, so you can't connect it wirelessly with multiple devices. Also, while the software is compatible with macOS, a few keys don't work as intended.
- Individually backlit keys and fully customizable RGB lighting.
- Feels very well-built.
- Magnetically attachable wrist rest.
- No wireless connectivity options.
- Takes up a lot of desk space with wrist rest attached.
The Corsair K70 RGB PRO is a poor keyboard for a home theater PC setup. It's wired-only, so you'll have to run the cable from the keyboard to the computer and keep it nearby. It also lacks a trackpad or trackball, meaning you'll need an additional peripheral like a mouse or remote for on-screen navigation.
- Individually backlit keys and fully customizable RGB lighting.
- Feels very well-built.
- No wireless connectivity options.
- No trackpad or trackball for navigation.
Changelog
- Updated Feb 14, 2024: We've added a link to the newly-reviewed Corsair K70 CORE to the Build Quality section of this review.
- Updated Oct 17, 2023: We've added a link to the newly-reviewed Corsair K70 MAX in the Keystrokes section of this review.
- Updated Aug 19, 2022: Added in a comparison to the newly reviewed Corsair K70 PRO MINI WIRELESS.
- Updated May 26, 2022: Amended the text to "cable port," as this isn't a wireless keyboard.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Corsair K70 RGB PRO comes in a full-size, black colorway. There are no other size or color variants. You can purchase this keyboard with Cherry MX Blue, Red, Brown, Speed, or Silent switches. We expect all switch variants to perform similarly other than the noise and typing experience. You can see the label of the unit we tested here.
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The Corsair K70 RGB PRO is a wired, mechanical keyboard designed for gaming use. It's part of Corsair's K70 lineup and has a few notable differences from other keyboards in this series. It uses PBT keycaps instead of ABS, and it doesn't include extra keycaps, as some previous versions of the K70 did, as the legends aren't going to wear off. Notably, it's the first keyboard in this lineup to have a maximum 8000Hz polling rate. Its latency is comparable, if not better, than previous versions, and it's well-suited to competitive gaming. Like the Corsair K70 RGB MK.2, the K70 RGB PRO has a Tournament Switch to reduce distractions while gaming in a competitive environment. However, it doesn't have USB passthrough, so you can't connect a gamepad or other device through the keyboard.
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