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Corsair K55 RGB PRO vs EVGA Z12
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Corsair K55 RGB PRO
EVGA Z12
Tested using Methodology v1.0
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeRubber Dome
Variants
- K55 RGB PRO (Black)
- EVGA Z12 (Light Gray)
Our Verdict
Corsair K55 RGB PRO
EVGA Z12
The EVGA Z12 is a better gaming keyboard than the Corsair K55 RGB PRO. The rubber dome switches on the EVGA are lighter and have a shorter pre-travel distance than those on the Corsair, and the typing quality is better. The Corsair has a wrist rest, but you can buy one separately for the EVGA. The keyboards are similar overall, but the Corsair has much lower latency for a more responsive gaming experience.
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Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
7.4
8.2
Pre-Travel
2.6 mm
2.0 mm
Operating Force
64 gf
49 gf
Backlighting
5.4
8.0
Latency
10
7.3
Keyboard Compatibility
7.2
10
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.3" (3.4 cm)
1.5" (3.8 cm)
Width
19.1" (48.4 cm)
18.7" (47.4 cm)
Depth
6.5" (16.6 cm)
6.0" (15.2 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
9.1" (23.0 cm)
N/A
Weight
1.69 lbs (0.768 kg)
2.20 lbs (0.998 kg)
Build Quality
6.5
6.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.5
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
3°
4°
Medium Incline
N/A
7°
Maximum Incline
8°
10°
Home Row Height
30.6 mm (1.2")
Wrist Rest
Detachable
Hardware Customizability
3.2
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
No
Stabilizer Fixation
Non-Customizable Design
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Non-Customizable Design
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
No
Backlight Features
5.4
8.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
No
No
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Color
RGB
Color Mixing
Ok
Backlight Clarity
8.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
No
Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
5.6 ft (1.7 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Not Detachable
Not Detachable
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
7.2
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
5
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Dedicated
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Macro Programmable Keys
All
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Rubber Dome
EVGA Membrane
Switch Type
Rubber Dome
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Rubber Dome
EVGA Membrane
Mechanical
No
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
64 gf
49 gf
Actuation Force
34 gf
39 gf
Pre-Travel
2.6 mm
2.0 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
3.7 mm
Typing Quality
6.0
6.5
Typing Noise
10
7.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
54.8 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Very Quiet
Latency
10
7.3
Latency Video
Latency Wired
2.6 ms
11.5 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
iCUE
EVGA Unleash RGB
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
No
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
Software and Onboard
Ease Of Use
Easy
Computer Compatibility
7.2
10
Windows
Full
Fully Compatible
macOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Partial
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
No
Not Compatible
iOS
No
Not Compatible
iPadOS
No
Not Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
No
Not Compatible
iOS
No
Not Compatible
iPadOS
No
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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K55 RGB PRO
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EVGA Z12
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K55 RGB PRO
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EVGA Z12
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K55 RGB PRO
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K55 RGB PRO
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