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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Corsair K95 RGB PLATINUM XT vs Corsair STRAFE RGB MK.2
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Corsair K95 RGB PLATINUM XT
Corsair STRAFE RGB MK.2
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalYes
Variants
- K95 RGB PLATINUM XT (Black)
- K95 RGB PLATINUM (Black)
- Corsair STRAFE RGB MK.2 (Black)
Our Verdict
Corsair K95 RGB PLATINUM XT
Corsair STRAFE RGB MK.2
The Corsair K95 RGB PLATINUM XT and the Corsair STRAFE RGB MK.2 are both exceptional gaming keyboards, but the K95 is better for gaming and programming since it has dedicated macro keys. It requires more force to actuate the Cherry MX Blue switches of our unit, but its pre-travel distance is shorter than the STRAFE.
Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our keyboards test methodology.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Gaming
8.3
9.0
Operating Force
69 gf
48 gf
Single-Key Latency
8.2
9.6
Pre-Travel
2.0 mm
2.3 mm
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
Computer Compatibility
10
7.2
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.5" (3.8 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)
Width
18.3" (46.5 cm)
17.7" (45.0 cm)
Depth
6.6" (16.8 cm)
6.7" (16.9 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
9.1" (23.0 cm)
8.6" (21.9 cm)
Weight
2.65 lbs (1.200 kg)
3.09 lbs (1.400 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
PBT
ABS
Ergonomics
6.0
7.5
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
Straight
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
5°
3.5°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
10°
6°
Home Row Height
32.6 mm (1.3")
Wrist Rest
Detachable
Hardware Customizability
4.6
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Backlight Features
10
9.7
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
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
7.2 ft (2.2 m)
6.5 ft (2.0 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
7.4
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
6
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Dedicated
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
Yes
Yes
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
Yes
Yes
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
Typing Quality
8.5
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
4.1
9.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
56.9 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
Yes
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Cherry MX Blue
Cherry MX Red
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Clicky
Linear
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Cherry MX Blue
Cherry MX Red
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Clicky
Linear
Operating Force
69 gf
48 gf
Actuation Force
52 gf
49 gf
Pre-Travel
2.0 mm
2.3 mm
Total Travel
3.7 mm
4.0 mm
Latency
8.2
9.6
Latency Video
Latency Wired
7.3 ms
4.1 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
8.2
9.6
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
7.3 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±2.3 ms
Wired
7.3 ms
4.1 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
5.4 ms
Multi-Key Latency
8.1
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
8.3 ms
Key Release
13.4 ms
Data Transmission
8.7
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Chord Split
7.2
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
7.1 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
14.5 ms
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
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
Software
Ease Of Use
Easy
Computer Compatibility
10
7.2
Windows
Fully Compatible
Full
macOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Partial
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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