Corsair K70 RGB PRO Keyboard Review

The Corsair K70 RGB PRO is a full-sized keyboard that takes up a lot of space. You can remove the wrist rest if you want to save some space. If you're interested in a smaller version that takes up much less space on a desk, check out the Corsair K70 PRO MINI WIRELESS.

The Corsair K70 RGB PRO has excellent build quality. The chassis is hard plastic, while the top plate is brushed aluminum, so the board exhibits no flex and feels very solid. The doubleshot PBT keycaps have a slight texture that feels nice to the touch, and they're a great upgrade from previous versions of this keyboard that used ABS keycaps. There are four large rubber feet under the board that do a good job of keeping it in place. Also, the incline feet open sideways, so you won't accidentally push them in if you move the board. It also includes a soft-touch wrist rest that attaches magnetically for better support. Unfortunately, the keys have a bit of wobble to them, but it isn't too noticeable or distracting during use.

If you're interested in a newer full-size Corsair model in the same lineup, check out the Corsair K70 CORE, which has pre-lubed switches and layers of sound-dampening materials inside the case and spacebar.

The Corsair K70 RGB PRO has good ergonomics. There are two incline settings, and it comes with a magnetically attachable wrist rest to help reduce the strain of bending your wrists upwards.

The Corsair K70 RGB PRO has full RGB backlighting with individually-lit keys. You can customize the RGB backlighting using the iCUE software or adjust it directly on the board using the hotkeys outlined in the user manual.

The Corsair K70 RGB PRO has a detachable, braided USB-A to USB-C cable. While some previous versions of the Corsair K70 have a USB passthrough feature, the Corsair K70 RGB PRO doesn't, so its cable is much thinner than the cables found on those models. Unfortunately, it does retain kinks from the packaging.

The Corsair K70 RGB PRO is a wired-only keyboard, and you can't use it wirelessly.

The Corsair K70 RGB PRO has quite a few extra features. All of its keys are macro-programmable, and you can program them either on the board directly following the instructions found in the user manual or using the iCUE companion software. There are dedicated media keys and a volume control wheel that's also programmable on the top right-hand side of the board, above the Numpad. There's a dedicated Windows Lock button to prevent you from accidentally minimizing your game, as well as a profile switching button, meaning you can cycle through your profiles saved to the onboard memory. This keyboard also has full N-key rollover, so all of your keypresses are registered, and it has full anti-ghosting features. Impressively, you can also set your maximum polling rate to 8000Hz and save up to 20 layers of RGB lighting. Also, like the Corsair K70 RGB TKL and Corsair K70 RGB MK.2, this keyboard has a Tournament Switch next to the cable port, which will disable macros and set the RGB backlighting to one static color for a distraction-free environment while gaming competitively.

• Corsair K70 RGB PRO
• Wrist rest
• USB-A to USB-C braided cable
• User documentation

The Cherry MX Red switches in the Corsair K70 RGB PRO offer a light typing experience with no tactile feedback. The pre-travel distance is higher than some other switch styles, like Cherry MX Speed switches, but it's still short enough to provide a responsive and smooth keypress.

If you're interested in a similar mechanical gaming keyboard that uses Corsair's MGX switches, which let you adjust the pre-travel distance of individual switches, check out the Corsair K70 MAX.

The Corsair K70 RGB PRO offers an excellent typing experience. The PBT keycaps are textured and feel nice to the touch. They also aren't prone to becoming slippery from finger oils over time. The keys are well-spaced in a standard layout, so there's no learning curve to get used to a new size or configuration. With the Cherry MX Red switches installed, typing feels light and responsive, though if you're not used to linear switches, you may tend to make more typos as there's no feedback to tell when you've registered a key. Also, if you'd prefer a different switch style, you can get this keyboard with Cherry MX Blue, Brown, Speed, and Silent switches. Also, the incline settings and included wrist rest add support, meaning you won't get fatigued even during long gaming sessions. Unfortunately, all the keys have a slight wobble, but this isn't noticeable and distracting during use.

The Corsair K70 RGB PRO with linear Cherry MX red switches is quiet to type on and won't cause distractions to those around you. If you get this keyboard with a different switch type, like clicky Cherry MX Blues, it's significantly louder.

The Corsair K70 RGB PRO has incredible latency. These results were obtained using the maximum polling rate of 8000Hz, which offers the best latency if your computer can handle it. However, lowering the polling rate will likely not impact the latency significantly, so it'll still be extremely low and well-suited for fast-paced gaming.

The Corsair K70 RGB PRO uses iCUE software for customization. The software is easy to use and offers tutorials to show you how to use it. You can assign macros, customize the RGB lighting, and save settings profiles onto the board's onboard memory. You can also adjust the polling rate up to 8000Hz. However, if you don't want to use the software, you can program macros and lighting effects directly on the board, as outlined in the user guide.

The Corsair K70 RGB PRO is fully compatible with Windows, and only the Scroll Lock, Pause Break, and Stop media keys don't work on macOS. Everything works as intended on Linux, but there's no software available.