Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have owned a few gaming keyboards over my 20+ years of PC gaming, and the Corsair K70 Core RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is a very nice addition to those starting out or looking for a mid level upgrade. There are some wonderful features with this keyboard, but there are also some pain points to work around. It’s a pretty simple unboxing process. It’s literally just the keyboard in all its glory. After taking it out, I connected it to my gaming rig. I already had iCue installed since I have another Corsair product already, so I was met with a firmware upgrade for the K70 Core. The effort there was painless, but that’s about where it stops with iCue’s configuration and performance. My iCue exposure is for a set of headphones, so there’s not much to do there. The setup, configuration, and reliability of it for the keyboard was definitely a challenge. I could have everything configured and performing, but then I would close the app and see it all revert. It took some trial and error, but I finally got my Rainbow Wave and my hot keys to stick. There was one other thing that I was perplexed by. The volume/brightness/whatever you configure it to do dial says it should light up per iCue. However, I don’t think the K70 Core can do that. I am not 100% on this, but everything I tried resulted in no changes. I think this might be for other K70 models. If that’s the case, it would be nice if iCue recognized that. When getting beyond the iCue “fun”, the keyboard is pretty stunning. I thought the brightness was good and pretty vivid. It certainly met my expectations, and my desk is right next to a window. It was even better at night. It complemented the rest of my RGB very well. The feel of the K70 Core is really nice. I thought it had a decent weight to it while still feeling very light. It was pretty interesting to have a mechanical keyboard that was so quiet. That is thanks to the sound dampening of two layers embedded in the keyboard. As someone that is used to the clicky mechanical environment, this was a unique change. The keystrokes were very responsive and typing was pretty fluid. I will say that the keys are super sensitive too. I found several instances of just slightly touching the top of a key, and I would see it react as if I was holding it down. A tad annoying, but that’s something that can be conditioned for the user to not do. From a gaming standpoint, I didn’t have any issues. I was able to flow through the various games I played with ease. I don’t know if I saw an upgrade using this keyboard versus my previous one, but I certainly didn’t see a downtick in any way. It can hold its own there. I know there are various versions of the K70, but this one didn’t come with a wrist rest. I definitely think not including that is a miss. It definitely made using it a little taxing and my hands, wrists, and forearms felt the difference. Corsair includes that on most, and I know I can get my own, but I feel like any good gaming keyboard will do what it can to make the gamer more comfortable over an extended period of time. When it comes down to it, the Corsair K70 Core RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard would be a great addition to any desk jockeys setup. After you get beyond iCue, it’s hard to complain about the performance of the keyboard. It performed well in all avenues, takes up less space than most, and has a great look to it.

Note: Before reading too far into this review, this is my first mechanical keyboard. Before using this keyboard, I was using a full-sized wireless logitech keyboard with low-profile keys. I know, yikes. As for my experience with this keyboard, I absolutely love it. The sound, the typing feel, and the high-profile of the keys makes the experience excellent. I'm, personally, not a huge enjoyer of super clicky keyboards, and this keyboard is clicky but not to the point of being super loud and annoying... It's quite pleasant to me, surprisingly! The lights are beautiful, and the knob (in the upper right corner) is perfect for volume adjustment while gaming. I have already used this keyboard a few times for gaming sessions (mine typically last 5-6 hours at a time), and my fingers were not fatigued, and my teammates were not bothered by the sound of the keyboard (they couldn't hear it). Overall, as a new user of a Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, this is an excellent choice!

I intially got a defective product due to buying one of the earliest versions of the keyboard that was having issues with double inputting. After fixing that issue through the wonderful support team, this keyboard is revolutionary and has so many hardware configurations that I can use to make macros on my playstation if I wanted to do. Sleek design and fairly quiet keys.

What a great keyboard! The build is solid and the key strokes are very accurate. Actually, the response to the stroke is at the very top of the press, so even soft button attack is picked up. The keys are also muted and quite enough not to bother your coworkers in the office, yet haptic enough to feel the physical response one needs for the proper feel of a mechanical keyboard. I don't use this for gaming. Its used in my graphic designing work station. That being said, the area is more compact than expected for a full sized keyboard, so I still retail ample space on my desk for the mouse and notes. The light-up feature is not the most important feature on this product for me, but it is useful for spotting keys and for low-key entertainment. ha! Type fast! Be productive. Make money. Buy this keyboard. Its priced great for the quality and brand.

This keyboard feels fantastic to type on, with satisfying key travel and a great sound that makes long sessions enjoyable. The build quality is solid and the keys are responsive for both work and gaming. Love the tactile feedback and overall comfort. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade from standard keyboards.

This keyboard has the best feelings that I have felt than any keyboard I have used before. They are smooth and it feels like butter seriously. The lights aren’t too bright but also not too dim. It’s a good size and responds really well. 10/10. My brother got one recently after I got mine.

I bought this because it had good reviews and the keycaps are double shot illuminated so you won't have labels wearing off, which has been my main gripe about my $50 Logitech keyboards. If this keyboard lasts just twice as long I'll be saving money. This last time the Logitech key labels wore off after just 5 months. I know that won't be the issue with this keyboard. It feels solid and is very comfortable. I hate tiny keyboards with non-standard key locations and sizes. This full-size keyboard with normal key sizes and placement feels comfortable and natural. I don't have to relearn typing to use it effectively. It's a bit on the noisy side, though not as clacky as some mechanical keyboards. Love the dial which I've configured to control the back light illumination. Just works on Windows 11. iCue software was easy to install and configure. I really like the ease of mapping key combinations for different tasks including opening apps, pasting text, etc.

This is the first mechanical keyboard I've ever owned. I'm a decades-long gamer who has always wondered what it would be like to play on an upscale keyboard. The answer is GREAT. The K70 isn't the top of the line keyboard. Keystroke travel and pressure are not configurable, for example. That said, the K70 Core is still a vast improvement over any membrane board I've ever owned. The lack of highest-end features is more than made up for by the sub-$100 price point. Simple macro ability is built into the firmware. The customizing software is both useful and fun. Finally, the click, click, click sound is still making me grin. I'm very pleased.

Best keyboard I've had yet definitely recommended all types of customized lighting settings or set it to go with your screen display very fast response time and the click sound is amazing

I’ve been using this Corsair K70 Core RGB keyboard for a while now and it’s been one of the best upgrades I’ve made to my setup. The typing feel is really smooth and the switches have a satisfying response without being overly loud. I use my PC for both gaming and work, so I needed something comfortable for long typing sessions and responsive for fast gameplay. This keyboard hits both perfectly. The RGB lighting looks clean and not overly flashy. I like being able to change the colors and effects depending on my mood or the game I’m playing. The software makes it easy to customize without feeling complicated. The build quality feels solid as well. The frame doesn’t flex, the keys feel stable, and nothing rattles or feels cheap. One thing I appreciate is how comfortable it is for longer sessions. The spacing of the keys feels natural, and I don’t get hand fatigue the way I did with some other mechanical keyboards. The keycaps have a nice texture too and don’t get slippery. Gaming on it feels great. The response time is fast and consistent, and it handles quick inputs without missing anything. I’ve noticed a difference especially in shooters and rhythm games where timing actually matters. Overall, this keyboard is a solid choice if you want something that looks good, feels premium, and performs well for both gaming and everyday use. It’s definitely worth it if you spend a lot of time at your computer like I do.

What a great keyboard! After purchasing a PC, we were told by the Best Buy advisor that purchasing this keyboard would be a great addition to the computer. I guess the other keyboard that came with the product wasn’t as nice. We tested both after getting home and this one blew the other keyboard out of the water! The product is built very well, the keys feel nice and it’s super easy to set up and go. Would definitely recommend!

This keyboard is the best i have ever felt, sound is like no other. It sounds like bubbles popping with every key press. And the RGB is nuts too. The only drawback is the price.

Wonderful keyboard, the volume control is great. Quiet keys and the colors are amazing.

Yes, it's a gaming keyboard, but I didn't buy it to play games. It's been decades since I've played computer games. I bought it because it's the closest thing to one of those old IBM clicker style keyboards I could find. Almost ever keyboard you see these days are those tiny, short stroke, membrane style keyboards, where the F keys are all jammed next to each other (whereas traditional keyboards have a gap between every 4 F keys). Not to mention, everything else is jammed together as well. Thankfully the K70 is laid out like a "traditional" keyboard, and being I learned to touch type, I find I NEED a keyboard like this, otherwise I'm always hitting the wrong keys, because I don't look at the keyboard when I'm typing. I also like the fact that the keyboard is backlit, so that in situations where I find I do need to look at the keyboard for a special purpose, it's easy to see in lower light situations. The fact that the lighting is colorful and you have random patterns is nice too, because it's just simply "cool". I like having a volume control on the keyboard too. That way I don't have to reach of the volume on my right side speaker, or click on the volume icon on the screen. I like the deep strokes and positive feel on the keys, along with the nice "clicking" noise that lets me know I'm actually typing. One minor quip is that the keyboard is super sensitive, and sometimes I wind up generating multiple characters with a single touch. I haven't dived deeply into the settings for the keyboard. This may be adjustable. I don't know. I'm an old dog. Not learning a lot of new tricks these days!

Love this keyboard. The keys are buttery with just the right amount of feedback. The volume knob is way more convenient than any other volume control I've found on a keyboard. The lights are easy to cycle styles and not too distracting.

This is the best mechanical keyboard I have ever tried. Something about these silky smooth red switches are pressed gives you a super sattisfying feeling. Keyboard looks solid and not cheap. Keys are very comfortable and the backlight is awesome!

Quiet, affordable, sleek yet sturdy. The lights are pretty bright and have multiple options to chose from once you use the software. Not a big fan of the software or how to obtain it.

I very much liked this keyboard. I had it for a very short period of time when the dog ran through the wire and broke the USB jack. It is full-sized, and of very high quality build. Good customization options, though the software was a bit confusing to me (probably more than I needed, and probably standard stuff for the build). I did replace this with another Corsair keyboard because of the quality.

This is a great up board to upgrade to. Easy to use, lights changes, and volume control are worth it.

Love the keyboard! It has great sounds and beautiful lights!