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Corsair K70 CORE vs Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K

Which Keyboard Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      DimensionsBuild QualityErgonomicsHardware CustomizabilityBacklight FeaturesBacklight ClarityCable & ConnectorWireless VersatilityMacro Keys And ProgrammingExtra FeaturesIn The Box
    Typing Experience
      Typing QualityTyping NoiseKeystrokesAdjustable Input GranularitySwitches
    Performance
      Single-Key LatencyMulti-Key LatencyData TransmissionChord Split
    Software and Operating System
      Configuration SoftwareComputer CompatibilityWireless Mobile Compatibility
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Corsair K70 CORE
Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K

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Corsair K70 CORE Picture

Track

Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K Picture

Track

ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
Output Type
Non-Adjustable
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWireless
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
Output Type
Non-Adjustable
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
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Our Verdict

Corsair K70 CORE

Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K

The Corsair K70 CORE and the Keychron V3 Ultra 8K are mechanical keyboards. While the Corsair is a wired gaming keyboard, the Keychron is marketed as a versatile all-rounder and includes a feature some nice additions. It's available in multiple sizes, its switches are hot-swappable, and it provides a better overall typing experience and build quality. Its latency performance is also as good as the Corsair's for responsive gaming, and its web-based software is feature-rich, making it a more complete overall package. 

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Variants

  • K70 CORE (Black W/ Palmrest)
  • K70 CORE (Black W/O Palmrest)
  • V3 Ultra 8K (Black)
  • V1 Ultra 8K (Black)

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Black W/ Palmrest
K70 CORE
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Black
V3 Ultra 8K
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Black W/O Palmrest
K70 CORE
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Black
V1 Ultra 8K
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Steel Gray W/O Palmrest
K70 CORE
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Main Differences for
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Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Corsair K70 CORE Top Picture Sample

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Size 
 

Locked
Locked

Height 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
N/A

Weight 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Build Quality 
 

N/A
N/A

Build Quality Close Up  

Corsair K70 CORE Build Quality Close Up Sample

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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K Build Quality Close Up Sample

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Underside Picture   

Corsair K70 CORE Underside Picture Sample

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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K Underside Picture Sample

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Keycap Material  

Locked
Locked

Ergonomics 
 

N/A
N/A

Side Picture  

Corsair K70 CORE Side Picture Sample

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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K Side Picture Sample

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Curved/Angled 
 

Locked
Locked

Split Keyboard 
 

Locked
Locked

Key Alignment 
 

Locked
Locked

Minimum Incline 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
Lock°

Maximum Incline 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Home Row Height 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")

Hardware Customizability 
 

N/A
N/A

Customizability Overview  

Corsair K70 CORE Customizability Overview Sample

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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K Customizability Overview Sample

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Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Locked
Locked

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Locked
Locked

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Locked
Locked

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Locked
Locked

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

Locked
Locked

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Locked
Locked

Mechanical Switch Compatibility 
 

Locked
Locked

Magnetic Switch Compatibility 
 

Locked
Locked

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Locked
Locked

Backlight Features 
 

N/A
N/A

Backlighting Picture  

Corsair K70 CORE Backlighting Picture Sample

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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K Backlighting Picture Sample

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Brightness Max  

Corsair K70 CORE Brightness Max Sample

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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K Brightness Max Sample

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Backlighting  

Locked
Locked

Brightness Min  

Corsair K70 CORE Brightness Min Sample

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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K Brightness Min Sample

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RGB 
 

Locked
Locked

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Locked
Locked

Effects 
 

Locked
Locked

Software Controllable 
 

Locked
Locked

Backlight Clarity 
 

N/A
N/A

White Shot  

Corsair K70 CORE White Shot Sample

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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K White Shot Sample

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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Locked
Locked

Detachable 
 

Locked
Locked

Length  

Lock ft (Lock m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Locked
Locked

Wireless Versatility 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

Locked
Locked

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

Locked
Locked

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Locked
Locked

Battery Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Macro Keys And Programming 
 

N/A
N/A

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

Lock
Lock

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Locked
Locked

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Locked
Locked

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Corsair K70 CORE Extra Features Sample

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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K Extra Features Sample

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Media Keys 
 

Locked
Locked

Trackpad / Trackball  

Locked
Locked

Scroll Wheel 
 

Locked
Locked

Control Knob 
 

Locked
Locked

USB Passthrough 
 

Locked
Locked

Numpad  

Locked
Locked

Windows Key Lock 
 

Locked
Locked

Lock Indicator  

Locked
Locked

In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Corsair K70 CORE Bundle Picture Sample

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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K Bundle Picture Sample

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

N/A
N/A

Key Spacing 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")

Typing Noise 
 

N/A
N/A

Typing Sample  

Corsair K70 CORE Typing Sample Sample

SAMPLE

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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K Typing Sample Sample

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Average Loudness 
 

Lock dBA
Lock dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

Locked
Locked

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

Corsair K70 CORE Key Switch Actuation Graph Sample

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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K Key Switch Actuation Graph Sample

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Initial Force 
 

Lock gf
Lock gf

Peak Tactile Force 
 

N/A
Lock gf

Actuation Force 
 

Lock gf
Lock gf

Bottom-Out Force 
 

Lock gf
Lock gf

Pre-Travel Distance 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm

Total Travel Distance 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm

Adjustable Input Granularity 
 

N/A
N/A

Input Linearity Graph  

Corsair K70 CORE Input Linearity Graph Sample

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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K Input Linearity Graph Sample

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Analog Output Graph  

Corsair K70 CORE Analog Output Graph Sample

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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K Analog Output Graph Sample

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Top Deadzone 
 

N/A
N/A

Bottom Deadzone 
 

N/A
N/A

Detection Ratio 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Step Depth 
 

N/A
N/A

Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Corsair K70 CORE Wobble Video Sample

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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K Wobble Video Sample

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Switch Name 
 

Locked
Locked

Switch Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Feel 
 

Locked
Locked

Output Type 
 

Locked
Locked
Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

N/A
N/A

Single-Key Latency Graph  

Corsair K70 CORE Single-Key Latency Graph Sample

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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K Single-Key Latency Graph Sample

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Best Connection 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±Lock ms
±Lock ms

Wired 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
Lock ms

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
Lock ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

N/A
Lock ms

Multi-Key Latency 
 

N/A
N/A

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

Corsair K70 CORE Multi-Key Latency Graph Sample

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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K Multi-Key Latency Graph Sample

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Connection Evaluated  

Locked
Locked

Key Press 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Data Transmission 
 

N/A
N/A

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Corsair K70 CORE Multi-Key Raw USB Sample

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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K Multi-Key Raw USB Sample

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Connection Evaluated  

Locked
Locked

USB Polling Rate 
 

Lock Hz
Lock Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

Lock Hz
Lock Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Locked
Locked

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Locked
Locked

Chord Split 
 

N/A
N/A

Chord Split Graph  

Corsair K70 CORE Chord Split Graph Sample

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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K Chord Split Graph Sample

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Corsair K70 CORE Software Tour Sample

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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K Software Tour Sample

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Software Name  

Locked
Locked

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Locked
Locked

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Locked
Locked

Onboard Memory 
 

Locked
Locked

Profiles 
 

Locked
Locked

Computer Compatibility 
 

N/A
N/A

Windows 
 

Locked
Locked

macOS 
 

Locked
Locked

Linux 
 

Locked
Locked

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Locked
Locked

Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

N/A
N/A

Android 
 

Locked
Locked

iOS 
 

Locked
Locked

iPadOS 
 

Locked
Locked

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Locked
Locked

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Black W/ Palmrest
K70 CORE
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Black
V3 Ultra 8K
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Black W/O Palmrest
K70 CORE
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Black
V1 Ultra 8K
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Steel Gray W/O Palmrest
K70 CORE
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
Black
V5 Ultra 8K
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White W/ Palmrest
K70 CORE SE
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Black
V6 Ultra 8K
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Keychron V3 [V1, V5, V6, etc.] Ultra 8K

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