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Corsair K68 RGB vs Corsair K55 RGB
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Corsair K68 RGB
Corsair K55 RGB
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Updated Jun 21, 2023 04:43 PM
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeRubber Dome
Variants
- K68 RGB (Black)
- K55 RGB Gaming Keyboard (Black)
Our Verdict
Corsair K68 RGB
Corsair K55 RGB
The Corsair K68 RGB is much better than the Corsair K55 RGB. It uses mechanical switches, providing better tactile feedback for an improved gaming experience and better typing quality. Each key on the K68 is individually lit, while the K55 is zone lit. That said, since the K55 uses rubber dome switches, it's quieter to use in office environments.
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K55 RGB Gaming Keyboard
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K68 RGB
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K68 RGB
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Gaming
8.5
7.4
Operating Force
66 gf
74 gf
Backlighting
9.7
8.0
Pre-Travel
2.0 mm
2.3 mm
Software & Programming
9.6
6.2
Keyboard Compatibility
7.2
10
Typing Quality
8.0
6.0
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.3" (3.4 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)
Width
17.9" (45.5 cm)
18.9" (48.0 cm)
Depth
6.5" (16.4 cm)
6.5" (16.5 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
8.9" (22.5 cm)
9.1" (23.0 cm)
Weight
3.04 lbs (1.377 kg)
1.67 lbs (0.757 kg)
Build Quality
7.0
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
2°
3.5°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
7°
7°
Home Row Height
29.4 mm (1.2")
Wrist Rest
Detachable
Hardware Customizability
0.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
No
Stabilizer Fixation
Non-Customizable Design
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Non-Customizable Design
Switch PCB Socket
Non-Customizable Design
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Non-Customizable Design
Backlight Features
9.7
8.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
No
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Color
RGB
Color Mixing
Ok
Backlight Clarity
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
No
Length
7.2 ft (2.2 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 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
8.9
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
6
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
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 & Num Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
All
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Cherry MX Blue
No Marketed Name
Switch Type
Rubber Dome
Feel
Clicky
Tactile
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Cherry MX Blue
No Marketed Name
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Clicky
Tactile
Operating Force
66 gf
74 gf
Actuation Force
47 gf
35 gf
Pre-Travel
2.0 mm
2.3 mm
Total Travel
3.8 mm
4.0 mm
Typing Quality
8.0
6.0
Typing Noise
7.0
9.1
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
44.1 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Loud
Latency
8.7
9.4
Latency Video
Latency Wired
6.4 ms
4.8 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
iCUE
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
Yes
Onboard Memory
Yes
No
Profiles
6+
6+
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
Software
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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K68 RGB
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