Corsair K70 RGB PRO vs K70 MAX: Which Keyboard Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.4.3

Updated Dec 19, 2025 03:37 PM

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ConnectivityWired

Size Full-size (100%)

Mechanical Yes

ConnectivityWired

Size Full-size (100%)

Switch Type Magnetic

Output Type Adjustable Actuation

Hot-Swappable Switches Yes

Our Verdict

Corsair K70 RGB PRO

Corsair K70 MAX

The Corsair K70 RGB PRO and the Corsair K70 MAX are full-size gaming keyboards in the same product lineup. The K70 RGB PRO is an earlier model available with Cherry MX switches or Cosair's optical OPX switches. On the other hand, the K70 MAX is a newer model that uses Corsair's MGX switches. It allows you to customize individual switches' pre-travel and reset points. It also has a more comfortable wrist rest.

Variants

K70 RGB PRO (Black)

K70 MAX (Steel Gray)

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Black

K70 RGB PRO

Steel Gray

K70 MAX

Black

K70 RGB PRO

Steel Gray

K70 MAX

Black

K70 RGB PRO

Steel Gray

K70 MAX

Black

K70 RGB PRO

Steel Gray

K70 MAX

Black

K70 RGB PRO

Steel Gray

K70 MAX

Notice: Two or more of the products being compared have been tested with different test methodologies. Some of the results aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our keyboards test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Gaming

9.3

8.8

Operating Force

50 gf

N/A

Keyboard Compatibility

7.2

Full Comparison

Gaming

9.3

8.8

Office

8.2

6.8

Mobile/Tablet

2.8

0.9

Programming

8.2

7.4

Entertainment / HTPC

5.5

4.0

Raw Performance

9.1

Design

Dimensions

Top Picture

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Size

Full-size (100%)

Height

1.5" (3.9 cm)

Width

17.4" (44.3 cm)

Depth

6.5" (16.5 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest

9.4" (23.8 cm)

Weight

2.64 lbs (1.196 kg)

3.18 lbs (1.442 kg)

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Build Quality

8.5

8.0

Build Quality Close Up

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Keycap Material

PBT

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Ergonomics

7.5

6.0

Side Picture

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Curved/Angled

Straight

Split Keyboard

Key Alignment

Staggered

Minimum Incline

3°

Medium Incline

6.5°

6°

Maximum Incline

10°

9°

Home Row Height

33.9 mm (1.3")

Wrist Rest

Detachable

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Hardware Customizability

7.9

Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers

Yes

Stabilizer Fixation

Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size

6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys

1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches

Yes

Switch Stem Shape

Cherry MX Style

Mechanical Switch Compatibility

No Mechanical Switch Pinout

Magnetic Switch Compatibility

N-Pole Down

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference

Yes

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Backlight Features

9.9

Backlighting Picture

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Brightness Max

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Backlighting

Yes

Brightness Min

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White Shot

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RGB

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting

Yes

Effects

Yes

Software Controllable

Yes

Color

RGB

Color Mixing

Good

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Backlight Clarity

9.0

White Shot

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Cable & Connector

Connectivity

Wired

Detachable

Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length

5.9 ft (1.8 m)

6.1 ft (1.9 m)

Connector (Keyboard side)

USB type-C

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Wireless Versatility

0.0

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing

Proprietary Receiver

Battery Type

No Batteries

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Macro Keys And Programming

5.5

Dedicated Macro Keys Count

Onboard Macro Programming

Yes

Macro Programming With Software

Yes

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Extra Features

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Media Keys

Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball

Scroll Wheel

Yes

Control Knob

USB Passthrough

Numpad

Yes

Windows Key Lock

Yes

Lock Indicator

Caps, Scroll & Num lock

Macro Programmable Keys

All

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In The Box

Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality

8.5

7.5

Key Spacing

19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise

9.0

7.8

Typing Sample

Average Loudness

51.2 dBA

High Pitch Clicks

Noise

Quiet

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Keystrokes

Key Switch Actuation Graph

Preview Graph

Corsair K70 MAX Key Switch Actuation Graph

Initial Force

25 gf

Peak Tactile Force

50 gf

N/A

Actuation Force

48 gf

39 gf

Key Switches

Cherry MX Red

CORSAIR MGX

Mechanical

Yes

Bottom-Out Force

52 gf

Pre-Travel Distance

2.1 mm

Total Travel Distance

4.0 mm

4.1 mm

Feel

Linear

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Adjustable Input Granularity

8.2

Input Linearity Graph

Preview Graph

Analog Output Graph

Top Deadzone

0.17 mm

Bottom Deadzone

0.49 mm

Detection Ratio

84%

Minimum Step Depth

0.05 mm

Switches

Wobble Video

Switch Name

Cherry MX Red

CORSAIR MGX

Switch Type

Magnetic

Feel

Linear

Output Type

Adjustable Actuation

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Latency

9.7

9.3

Latency Video

Latency Wired

3.8 ms

2.4 ms

Latency Receiver

N/A

Latency Bluetooth

N/A

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Performance

Single-Key Latency

9.7

9.3

Single-Key Latency Graph

Preview Graph

Best Connection

2.4 ms

Best Connection Std Dev

±0.3 ms

Wired

3.8 ms

2.4 ms

Receiver

N/A

Bluetooth

N/A

PCB (Estimated)

N/A

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Multi-Key Latency

9.1

Multi-Key Latency Graph

Preview Graph

Connection Evaluated

Wired

Key Press

2.5 ms

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Data Transmission

9.6

Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated

Wired

USB Polling Rate

8,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate

8,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO)

Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report

Yes

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Chord Split

8.6

Chord Split Graph

Preview Graph

4 Chord Split Delay

4.5 ms

8 Chord Split Delay

6.8 ms

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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software

Software Picture

Software Tour

Software Name

iCUE

Software Windows Compatible

Yes

Software macOS Compatible

Yes

Onboard Memory

Yes

Profiles

Account Required

Cloud Sync

Macro Programming

Software and Onboard

Ease Of Use

Easy

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Computer Compatibility

7.2

Windows

Full

Fully Compatible

macOS

Partial

Fully Compatible

Linux

Partial

Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android

Not Compatible

iOS

Not Compatible

iPadOS

Not Compatible

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility

0.0

Android

Not Compatible

iOS

Not Compatible

iPadOS

Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Not Compatible

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Black

K70 RGB PRO

Steel Gray

K70 MAX

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K70 RGB PRO

Steel Gray

K70 MAX

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K70 RGB PRO

Steel Gray

K70 MAX

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K70 RGB PRO

Steel Gray

K70 MAX

Black

K70 RGB PRO

Steel Gray

K70 MAX