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Corsair K70 MAX
Corsair K70 PRO TKL
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ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Magnetic
Output Type
Adjustable Actuation
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
ConnectivityWired
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Switch Type
Magnetic
Output Type
Adjustable Actuation
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
Our Verdict
Corsair K70 MAX
Corsair K70 PRO TKL
The Corsair K70 MAX and Corsair K70 PRO TKL are analog gaming keyboards within the same lineup. The K70 MAX is a full-size model with Hall effect switches on all keys, a complete set of dedicated media keys, and a volume roller. In contrast, the K70 PRO TKL has a more compact tenkeyless design, with most—but not all—keys using Hall effect switches, as some are non-adjustable mechanical switches. It forgoes a full set of dedicated media keys, instead using a button and a multi-function rotary dial for media control.
Variants
- K70 MAX (Steel Gray)
- K70 PRO TKL (Black)
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Main Differences for
Gaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
8.8
8.6
Chord Split
8.6
7.4
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
TenKeyLess (80%)
Height
1.5" (3.9 cm)
1.1" (2.9 cm)
Width
17.4" (44.3 cm)
14.4" (36.5 cm)
Depth
6.5" (16.5 cm)
5.2" (13.3 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
9.4" (23.8 cm)
8.3" (21.2 cm)
Weight
3.18 lbs (1.442 kg)
2.14 lbs (0.972 kg)
Build Quality
8.0
7.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
PBT
ABS
Ergonomics
6.0
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
3°
3°
Medium Incline
6°
N/A
Maximum Incline
9°
8°
Home Row Height
33.9 mm (1.3")
33.8 mm (1.3")
Hardware Customizability
7.9
7.9
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
Yes
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style
Mechanical Switch Compatibility
No Mechanical Switch Pinout
No Mechanical Switch Pinout
Magnetic Switch Compatibility
N-Pole Down
N-Pole Down
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Yes
Backlight Features
10
10
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
RGB
Yes
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Backlight Clarity
9.0
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
6.1 ft (1.9 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Bluetooth
No
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Macro Keys And Programming
5.5
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
0
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Dedicated
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
Yes
No
Control Knob
No
Yes
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
Yes
No
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps & Scroll Lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
7.5
7.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
7.8
8.7
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
51.2 dBA
47.3 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
39 gf
32 gf
Actuation Force
39 gf
32 gf
Pre-Travel
2.1 mm
0.3 mm
Total Travel
4.1 mm
3.9 mm
Adjustable Input Granularity
8.2
8.4
Input Linearity Graph
Analog Output Graph
Top Deadzone
0.17 mm
0.18 mm
Bottom Deadzone
0.49 mm
0.31 mm
Detection Ratio
84%
88%
Minimum Step Depth
0.05 mm
0.06 mm
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
CORSAIR MGX
CORSAIR MGX Hyperdrive
Switch Type
Magnetic
Magnetic
Feel
Linear
Linear
Output Type
Adjustable Actuation
Adjustable Actuation
Performance
Single-Key Latency
9.3
9.3
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
2.4 ms
2.4 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.3 ms
±0.2 ms
Wired
2.4 ms
2.4 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
N/A
N/A
Multi-Key Latency
9.1
9.1
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Wired
Key Press
2.5 ms
2.4 ms
Data Transmission
9.6
9.6
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Wired
USB Polling Rate
8,000 Hz
8,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
8,000 Hz
8,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Yes
Chord Split
8.6
7.4
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
4.5 ms
7.4 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
6.8 ms
9.3 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
iCUE
iCUE
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
Yes
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
Computer Compatibility
10
10
Windows
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
iOS
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
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