Corsair K55 RGB PRO vs ROCCAT Magma

Which Keyboard Is Better?

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Corsair K55 RGB PRO
ROCCAT Magma

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Our Verdict

Corsair K55 RGB PRO

ROCCAT Magma

The Corsair K55 RGB PRO and the ROCCAT Magma are both non-mechanical gaming keyboards that use rubber dome switches, but the Corsair's switches feel heavier to press and are mushier than the ones on the ROCCAT. Otherwise, the Corsair has dedicated media keys, a much lower latency, and, along with the dedicated macro keys, all of its keys are macro-programmable. Comparatively, the ROCCAT can have macros set to certain keys only. The ROCCAT has a semi-transparent base plate that lets a lot of RGB lighting through, but you may find this overwhelming if you prefer more subtle backlighting.

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Variants

  • K55 RGB PRO (Black)
  • Magma (100%)
  • Magma Mini (60%)

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Magma Mini
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Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

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Width  

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Depth 
 

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Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

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Build Quality 
 

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Build Quality Close Up  

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Keycap Material  

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Ergonomics 
 

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Side Picture  

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Board Design 
 

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Minimum Incline 
 

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Medium Incline 
 

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Maximum Incline 
 

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Wrist Rest  

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Backlighting 
 

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Backlighting Picture  

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White Shot 
 

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Brightness Max 
 

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Brightness Min 
 

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Backlighting  

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Color 
 

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Individually Backlit Keys 
 

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Color Mixing 
 

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Effects 
 

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Programmable 
 

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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

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Detachable 
 

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Length  

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Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

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Wireless Versatility 
 

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Bluetooth 
 

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Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

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Proprietary Receiver 
 

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Battery Type 
 

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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

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Media Keys 
 

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Macro Programmable Keys 
 

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Trackpad / Trackball  

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Wheel  

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USB Passthrough 
 

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Numpad  

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Windows Key Lock 
 

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Lock Indicator  

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

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Typing Experience

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

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Mechanical 
 

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Feel 
 

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Operating Force 
 

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Actuation Force 
 

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Pre-Travel 
 

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Total Travel 
 

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Typing Quality 
 

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Typing Noise 
 

Typing Sample  

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Noise 
 

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Latency 
 

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Latency Video  

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Latency Wired 
 

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Latency Receiver 
 

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Latency Bluetooth 
 

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Software and Operating System

Software & Programming 
 

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Software Picture  

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Software Name  

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Account Required 
 

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Profiles 
 

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Onboard Memory 
 

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Cloud Sync 
 

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Macro Programming 
 

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Ease Of Use 
 

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Software Windows Compatible 
 

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Software macOS Compatible 
 

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Keyboard Compatibility 
 

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Check Price

Black
K55 RGB PRO
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K55 RGB PRO
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Magma Mini
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Black
K55 RGB PRO
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Black
K55 RGB PRO
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Black
K55 RGB PRO
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Corsair K55 RGB PRO

ROCCAT Magma

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