CORSAIR - K95 RGB PLATINUM XT Full-size Wired Mechanical Cherry MX Speed Linear Switch Gaming Keyboard - Black

Name: CORSAIR - K95 RGB PLATINUM XT Full-size Wired Mechanical Cherry MX Speed Linear Switch Gaming Keyboard - Black
Brand: CORSAIR
SKU: 6394003
Rating: 4.8 (621 reviews)

Model: CH-9127414-NA

SKU: 6394003

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Key Specs
- Lighting Type: RGB
- Form Factor: Full-size (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Keyboard Technology: Mechanical (Type of technology that detects a key press.)
- Key Switch Behavior: Linear (Refers to the mechanisms under the keycaps on a keyboard that enable you to type faster and more precisely. Linear switches move straight up and down without any sound or bump. Tactile switches provide a noticeable bump in the key press, and no sound. Clicky switches provide a bump in the key press and "clicky" sound.)
- Connection Type: Wired
General
- Product Name: K95 RGB PLATINUM XT Full-size Wired Mechanical Cherry MX Speed Linear Switch Gaming Keyboard
- Brand: CORSAIR
- Model Number: CH-9127414-NA
- Color: Black
Features
- Lighting Type: RGB
- Customizable Lighting: true
- Numeric Keypad: true
- Touchpad: false
- Keyboard Type: Gaming
- Palm Rest: true
- Spill Resistant: false (Designed to resist some degree of accidental liquid spill. The level of spill-resistance is indicated by the product manufacturer, but the degree of protection may not be guaranteed after normal wear of the product.)
- Foldable: false
- Keycap Material: PBT
Functions
- Form Factor: Full-size (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Number Of Keys: 110
- Keyboard Technology: Mechanical (Type of technology that detects a key press.)
- Dedicated Macro Keys: true (Perform shortcuts of key sequences to carry out commands with a single key. Key sequences may include key strokes, mouse actions, and/or menu actions.)
- Adjustable Tilt Function: true
- Number Of Programmable Macros: 6
- Key Switch Type: Cherry MX Speed Silver
- Key Switch Behavior: Linear (Refers to the mechanisms under the keycaps on a keyboard that enable you to type faster and more precisely. Linear switches move straight up and down without any sound or bump. Tactile switches provide a noticeable bump in the key press, and no sound. Clicky switches provide a bump in the key press and "clicky" sound.)
- Rollover: Full-key (Refers to the number of keys that can be correctly registered when pressed simultaneously. Rollover may be referred to as n-key rollover (KRO) or anti-ghosting.)
- Multimedia Keys: true
- Internet Keys: false
Connectivity
- Connection Type: Wired
- Cable Length: 6 feet
- Detachable Cable: false
- Number Of USB Port(s): 1 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
Compatibility
- Operating System Compatibility: Windows
- Plug and Play Operation: true
- System Requirements: Microsoft Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.4 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 18.3 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 46.2 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
Mouse
- Mouse Included: false
Other
- UPC: 840006616702

Take your game to the next level with this CORSAIR RGB PLATINUM XT mechanical gaming keyboard. Precise high-grade silver key switches withstand up to 100 million keystrokes, and a tough anodized aluminum frame provides long-term durability. This CORSAIR RGB PLATINUM XT mechanical gaming keyboard offers a detachable leatherette palm rest for comfort during long gaming sessions.

Dynamic per-key RGB backlighting with 19-zone LightEdge: Immerse your desktop in incredibly vibrant lighting effects with near-limitless customization.
Powerful CORSAIR iCUE software: Enables vivid dynamic lighting control, sophisticated macro programming and full-system lighting synchronization across compatible CORSAIR peripherals, coolers, fans and more.
8MB onboard profile storage: Hardware macro and lighting playback let you take up to five profiles with you, wherever you go.
USB Pass-Through port: Provides convenient access to an additional USB device such as a mouse or headset, with tidy cable routing under the keyboard.
Six dedicated macro keys: Fully programmable with complex macros and key remaps, or swap to the included S-key keycaps and program special streaming commands through Elgato Stream Deck software.
100% anti-ghosting with full N-key rollover: Ensures that every keypress registers, no matter how fast you play.
Dedicated multimedia control: Take command of your media and adjust volume without interrupting your game using a signature CORSAIR aluminum volume roller.
Integrated numeric keypad: Allows simple data entry when you're not gaming for multifunction use.
Detachable plush palm rest: A soft textured cushioned leatherette palm rest offers the comfort to breeze through marathon gaming sessions.
USB interface: Enables a simple wired connection to your computer.
Windows compatible: For use with your existing computer.

Whats Included

CORSAIR Gaming K95 RGB PLATINUM XT - keyboard
PBT Double-Shot keycaps

Product Manuals

Product Datasheet/Brochure

Q: Are the keys silent?

A: Hi DKnight, These do not have a click or bump, they would be linear and quiet but still distinctly mechanical. -Brian

Q: Why are the macro switches not blue like they are supposed to?

A: Hi Harris, The blue macro keys come included with the keyboard packaging and can be changed w/ ease.

Q: Can you swap out the keys with custom ones? If so, what size for the keys would be appropriate?

A: Hi GhostRyder, The keycaps are standard compatible Cherry MX compatible keycaps with standard bottom row spacing, you would want to find compatible sets if you intend to replace the keycaps. -Brian

Q: What keyboard is it that has the easy swappable switches ... i wanted to get the cherry mx silver but also have option to swap later if wanted ... by just popping out the switch and putting new one in

A: Hi Billy, None of ours, unfortunately. If you have anything else we can help with, please reach out: support.corsair.com -Art

Q: Red switch?

A: It doesn't have reds, it has MX Silvers

Q: Is there software I can download so I can customize the rgb?

A: Yeah it’s the Corsair ICue software

Q: I understand there are three types of keyboards. A blue, brown and silver. Does BB offer each one of these? If not, which one are they selling? I would like the brown, tactile switch settings.

A: Hi, Best Buy sells the K95 PLATINUM XT with either Cherry MX Brown or Silver key switches. The Brown key switches variant can be found here: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsair-gaming-k95-platinum-xt-wired-mechanical-cherry-mx-rgb-brown-switch-keyboard-with-back-lighting-black/6401433.p?skuId=6401433. If you have any additional questions, we'd be happy to help: support.corsair.com -Albert

Q: Can I use with my Xbox xseries????

A: It works completely fine on xbox series x. I plugged it into the back usb ports and haven't had any issues. The keyboard works flawlessly for chat and functions as well as expected in games that support a keyboard. Tested on Rogue Company and Gears Tactics.

Customers are saying

Customers praise the K95 RGB PLATINUM XT keyboard's high-quality build, vibrant RGB lighting, and comfortable wrist rest. Many appreciate the ease of use and extensive customization options offered by the software. However, some find the keyboard expensive. A few users have expressed mixed opinions regarding the switch responsiveness.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great keyboard, but read this before you buy!
Is a really good keyboard I love it, I bought one for me and my brother and they both have worked great. THIS IS IMPORTANT! To note for those of you buying a mechanical keyboard for the first time or are not an expert at knowing your types of keyboards. THERE ARE 3 DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THIS KEYBOARD. Linear (Silver), Tactile (Brown), and Clicky (Blue). They look exactly the same! You can tell which type it is by the color in its name. This isn't a reference to the color of the keyboard but the color of the type of keys that the keyboard uses. There are actually 12 or more different types of mechanical keyboards in the world, however, this manufacture simplifies it and only produces one of each of the major types. FOR REFERENCE! Linear is Silver, Tactile is Brown, Clicky is Blue. LINEAR is designed more specifically for gamers, or people who like not to feel the keyboard respond to them. The keys are very smooth to push and give no response to being pushed. They are preferred by gamers who like fast responses as it doesn't take much force to trigger them. Also because the keys don't fight you much you can type on them for long periods of time without getting a workout. However, unlike Tactile (the Brown one), there is no response when you push them, so there is no click when you push them down, the key just keeps going down until it bottoms out on the base. This is the SILVER one. Sometimes however other manufacturers refer to this one as the RED keyboard, Red keys and Silver keys are basically the same keys, the silver one is just a special version of Red that responds a bit better. TACTILE is if you like it when you push the keys down you feel a click or a bump when the key is pressed. Almost like a 'click' feel when you push it. This is the most common type of mechanical keyboard out there. So for a lot of people, it feels really familiar. This is a really good keyboard for those who do a lot of typing work and is preferred by people who do things like coding or writing because the keyboard lets you know when a key was pressed, so it responds to you. This is the BROWN one. CLICKY is just as it sounds, it is a tactile keyboard but with a loud click. It's very similar to the brown one the only difference being is that is very noisy. This is for people who love the sound of their keyboards. However, it may also lead to becoming divorced, dismemberment, or cause you to become the most hated employee at work. So only buy this one if you are single, and like living alone. It's the same thing as the Brown one but is clickier. If you love the sound of clicky keyboards then this is the one for you. This one is the BLUE one. When discussing the different types of keyboards and which one you should buy, there isn't a correct answer here. It's just what you prefer. We also couldn't tell the difference in the types either when we were looking at keyboards so we bought a little test kit called a "mechanical keyboard test kit" to play with the different types. I preferred the Silver/Red one and so did my Mom and Sister, but my Dad and Brother preferred Brown. It's a little like a personality quiz. It's just a matter of personal preference. Both my brother and I are gamers, in fact, he does a lot of Twitch streaming and speedrunning, and yet he still prefers Brown, (even though Silver is for gamers). So it goes to show that you simply can't know by the description. I thought I would prefer brown but after feeling silver I loved it. So I bought one each, Silver and Brown, I bought a Silver for myself and a Brown for my brother, and we play on both. So having both and being able to compare them side by side to each other I would say there is a difference between them. They appear identical but feel different. My recommendation is if you going to spend $200 on a keyboard you might want to spend a few extra bucks and buy a kit because it really helps and is hard to tell which one you will prefer from just reading the descriptions. Plus you can keep the kit and when your friends come over you can blow their minds and show how knowledgeable you are with your superior knowledge about all the different types of mechanical keyboards there are out there in the world. (Actually it is fun, like one of those quizzes on Facebook, "Which button do you prefer?"!) As for the keyboards themself I really like them. The palmrests are really nice and the keys type great, they give a slight click sound which isn't so loud that it is annoying, but enough that it can be heard on our professional microphones, it's not annoying in any way, but for recording quality, we are considering buying the rings (You can buy to limit sound) to put under the keys so that when you push the keys down it keeps them quiet. As for the RGB lights. I'm not really a fan of RGB. In fact, I actually hate them and I think that they are kind of annoying. So when I bought this keyboard I thought I would just turn it off or flip it to a plain color, but actually now that I have had it for a bit, it's not so bad, in fact, I like it, it's kinda fun. I have my keyboard do a slow roll from left to right changing colors, it's a very slow transition and your keyboard is always changing colors, so every time you come back to the keyboard from a break it's a different color set, which is cool! Also, the lights on the keyboard are very nice colors and really are not annoying, I thought I would be blinded by them, but no they are very pleasant to look at, they did a great job on the colors, making them look nice. So if you worried about the RGB you shouldn't be, it looks great. Even if you don't like RGB you won't mind this design. So final thought on this keyboard, it's really great! It's a very premium keyboard. After all the research I did I picked this one as the one I wanted and I have no regrets, this is one of the best ones if not the best keyboard out there. That said while I myself wanted the keyboard to finish up my gaming computer and make it a premium working PC, as I am a very big computer geek. I would not recommend everyone because, for $200 it's great, I love it, but at the end of it all, it's a keyboard and that's all it is. If you're low on money this isn't a necessity. You should wisely spend your money somewhere else, like on a better graphics card or something. That said if you don't want to spend money on a K95 a K70 is only about $70 and has 90+% of all the capabilities of this one. So if you strapped on cash buy that one, the big difference is the macros on the side, which most people don't use anyway. So your not losing much by buying a K70 instead of a K95. That said the K95 is fantastic as I said no regrets, but if you low on cash it's cousin the K70 is a better bang for the buck. Would buy it again, in fact, I have I bought 2! It's a great keyboard!
Posted 4 years ago by 50Minutes
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing quality, comfort, and performance
The Corsair k95 is a really premium product everything in the construction is top notch. Starting with the switches you will notice a great feel on the cherry mx switches, quiet but still has the satisfying button press. This mode offers premium cabling that has a much better look than your typical cheap rubber cable. Each key and bezel has an individually addressable rgb led in the icue software. The wrist rest, which is normally just a piece of hard plastic, you get a cushiony leather wrist-couch. The last nice feature is the USB port on the back of the keyboard, just handy to have.
Posted 5 years ago by Arcane2Win
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Corsair k95
I love this keyboard. The rgb lighting is beautiful, the cherry Mx speed linear keys are just what I wanted and customization to the board itself and in the cue software are awesome. I purchased this $30 off on sale and couldn’t be happier. The only gripe I have is there is an indent in my wrist rest that came like that out of the box. Other than that it’s great. Kind of annoyed about the wrist rest having an indent. Only reason I’m giving four stars is cause of the wrist rest.
Posted 2 years ago by KBM82