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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Corsair K70 RGB TKL vs Corsair K70 PRO TKL

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Corsair K70 RGB TKL
Corsair K70 PRO TKL

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Variants

  • K70 RGB TKL (Black)
  • K70 PRO TKL (Black)

Our Verdict

Corsair K70 RGB TKL

Corsair K70 PRO TKL

The Corsair K70 RGB TKL and Corsair K70 PRO TKL are tenkeyless gaming keyboards from the same lineup, offering similar raw gaming performance. The main difference is that the K70 RGB TKL uses conventional mechanical switches, while the K70 PRO TKL features Hall effect switches, enabling per-key actuation and reset point adjustments. There are also some minor design distinctions—the K70 RGB TKL includes a full set of dedicated media keys and a volume roller but lacks a wrist rest, whereas the K70 PRO TKL primarily uses a button and rotary dial for media control and comes with a wrist rest.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.9
8.6

Build Quality 
 

8.5
7.5

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Corsair K70 RGB TKL Top Picture
Corsair K70 PRO TKL Top Picture

Size 
 

TenKeyLess (80%)
TenKeyLess (80%)

Height 
 

1.2" (3.1 cm)
1.1" (2.9 cm)

Width  

14.3" (36.4 cm)
14.4" (36.5 cm)

Depth 
 

6.5" (16.5 cm)
5.2" (13.3 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
8.3" (21.2 cm)

Weight 
 

1.96 lbs (0.887 kg)
2.14 lbs (0.972 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
7.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Corsair K70 RGB TKL Build Quality Close Up
Corsair K70 PRO TKL Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

PBT
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

Corsair K70 RGB TKL Side Picture
Corsair K70 PRO TKL Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

Home Row Height 
 

33.2 mm (1.3")
33.8 mm (1.3")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

6.0
7.4

Customizability Overview  

Corsair K70 RGB TKL Customizability Overview
Corsair K70 PRO TKL Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Yes
Yes

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

6.25u
6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1.25u
1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
Yes

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered
Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

Corsair K70 RGB TKL Backlighting Picture
Corsair K70 PRO TKL Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Corsair K70 RGB TKL Brightness Max
Corsair K70 PRO TKL Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Corsair K70 RGB TKL Brightness Min
Corsair K70 PRO TKL Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0
9.0

White Shot  

Corsair K70 RGB TKL White Shot
Corsair K70 PRO TKL White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length  

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
USB type-C
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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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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

4.0
4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Corsair K70 RGB TKL Extra Features
Corsair K70 PRO TKL Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

Yes
No

Control Knob 
 

No
Yes

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps & Scroll Lock
Caps & Scroll Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Corsair K70 RGB TKL Bundle Picture
Corsair K70 PRO TKL Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
7.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

7.2
8.7

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

53.4 dBA
47.3 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Cherry MX Speed
CORSAIR MGX Hyperdrive

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Magnetic

Feel 
 

Linear
Linear

Analog 
 

No
Yes
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

43 gf
32 gf

Actuation Force 
 

42 gf
32 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.2 mm
0.3 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.4 mm
3.9 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.6
9.3

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

1.4 ms
2.4 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.1 ms
±0.2 ms

Wired 
 

1.4 ms
2.4 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

0.2 ms
N/A
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

9.4
9.1

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Wired

Key Press 
 

1.4 ms
2.4 ms

Key Release 
 

6.2 ms
5.4 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

8.8
9.6

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Corsair K70 RGB TKL Multi-Key Raw USB
Corsair K70 PRO TKL Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

8,000 Hz
8,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

4,000 Hz
8,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes
Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No
Yes
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Chord Split 
 

8.2
7.4

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

4.9 ms
7.4 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

10.9 ms
9.3 ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

iCUE
iCUE

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
6+
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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
10

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0
0.0

Android 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

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