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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Backlighting
    5. Cable & Connector
    6. Wireless Versatility
    7. Extra Features
    8. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Keystrokes
    2. Typing Quality
    3. Typing Noise
    4. Latency
  6. Software and Operating System
    1. Software & Programming
    2. Keyboard Compatibility
  7. Comments

Corsair K68 RGB vs Corsair K95 PLATINUM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Corsair K68 RGB
Corsair K95 PLATINUM

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Corsair K68 RGB Picture
Corsair K95 PLATINUM Picture

Variants

  • K68 RGB (Black)
  • K95 RGB PLATINUM (Black)
  • K95 RGB PLATINUM (Gunmetal)

Our Verdict

Corsair K68 RGB

Corsair K95 PLATINUM

The Corsair K95 PLATINUM is a better keyboard than the Corsair K68 RGB. It's noticeably better built and has a column of dedicated macro keys that the K68 doesn't have. It also features MX Speed switches that have a very quick actuation point. The K68 is noticeably cheaper, but if you want the best keyboard, the K95 is the better option. 

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.5
9.4

Operating Force 
 

66 gf
45 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.0 mm
1.1 mm

Latency 
 

8.7
10

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Corsair K68 RGB Top Picture
Corsair K95 PLATINUM Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

1.3" (3.4 cm)
1.3" (3.4 cm)

Width  

17.9" (45.5 cm)
18.3" (46.5 cm)

Depth 
 

6.5" (16.4 cm)
6.6" (16.8 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

8.9" (22.5 cm)
9.1" (23.0 cm)

Weight 
 

3.04 lbs (1.377 kg)
2.65 lbs (1.200 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Corsair K68 RGB Build Quality Close Up
Corsair K95 PLATINUM Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.5
7.5

Side Picture  

Corsair K68 RGB Side Picture
Corsair K95 PLATINUM Side Picture

Board Design 
 

Straight
Straight

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

Wrist Rest  

Detachable
Detachable
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Backlighting 
 

9.7
9.9

Backlighting Picture  

Corsair K68 RGB Backlighting Picture
Corsair K95 PLATINUM Backlighting Picture

White Shot 
 

Corsair K68 RGB White Shot
Corsair K95 PLATINUM White Shot

Brightness Max 
 

Corsair K68 RGB Brightness Max
Corsair K95 PLATINUM Brightness Max

Brightness Min 
 

Corsair K68 RGB Brightness Min
Corsair K95 PLATINUM Brightness Min

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

RGB
RGB

Individually Backlit Keys 
 

Yes
Yes

Color Mixing 
 

Ok
Good

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Programmable 
 

Yes
Yes
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

7.2 ft (2.2 m)
7.2 ft (2.2 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
Not Detachable
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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
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Corsair K68 RGB Extra Features
Corsair K95 PLATINUM Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Dedicated

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All
All

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Wheel  

No
Yes

USB Passthrough 
 

No
Yes

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Corsair K68 RGB Bundle Picture
Corsair K95 PLATINUM Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Key Switches 
 

Cherry MX Blue
Cherry MX Speed

Mechanical 
 

Yes
Yes

Feel 
 

Clicky
Linear

Operating Force 
 

66 gf
45 gf

Actuation Force 
 

47 gf
42 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.0 mm
1.1 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.8 mm
3.4 mm
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Typing Quality 
 

8.0
8.0
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Typing Noise 
 

Typing Sample  

Noise 
 

Loud
Loud
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Latency 
 

8.7
10

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

6.4 ms
1.8 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
Software and Operating System

Software & Programming 
 

9.6
9.8

Software Picture  

Corsair K68 RGB Software Picture
Corsair K95 PLATINUM Software Picture

Software Name  

iCUE
iCUE

Account Required 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

6+
6+

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Cloud Sync 
 

No
No

Macro Programming 
 

Software
Software and Onboard

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy
Easy

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes
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Keyboard Compatibility 
 

7.2
7.2

Windows  

Full
Full

macOS  

Partial
Partial

Linux  

Partial
Partial

Android  

No
No

iOS  

No
No

iPadOS  

No
No
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