Customer Ratings & Reviews

I've owned a significant number of gaming keyboards from various manufacturers over the years, and gradually moved on from them whether because the keycaps wore out, newer better technology came along, or I just liked the look or feel of something different. Because of that I was eager to get my hands on the Corsair K70 RGB Pro with the MX Speed switches. To start with, the packaging is a no frills cardboard box, it's well packaged, the keyboard itself and included wrist rest is wrapped in plastic and it has the cable. The cable is interesting though, as it's the first keyboard I've owned (that isn't wireless) that has a detachable cable. More than that, it's a USB-C to A cable, with the interface on the keyboard itself being type-c. It always makes me a little bit happy to see companies switching to type-c interfaces, so while it's not terribly critical on a wired keyboard, it's good to see it implemented across Corsair's more recent gaming accessory lineup (my recent purchase of the Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro also has a type-c interface). Now for installation and usage. Plugging it in, it just 'works' as any keyboard should. It has some built in lighting that cycles until you hit a button on the keyboard or load up the iCUE software to manage it (more on that in a minute). With each keyboard I move to, there's always a bit of time that it takes to adapt to what is different about the keyboard, whether using full size or chiclet keys, membrane, mechanical switches, type of switches and even size of the keyboard. I do have to say, moving from the slim mechanical gaming keyboard I had before this, to this keyboard has not been a smooth transition. The travel distance of the keys on this keyboard is noticeably further and takes more force to actuate than my previous keyboard. In addition, since these are linear CherryMX Speed Silver, there is no tactile bump when you actuate. Now, this isn't my first or even second keyboard with Cherry MX switches, but this switch is new to me. The keyboard has a muted thudding sound with each keystrike rather than the well know click of most mechanical keyboards, almost reminiscent of the old IBM AT keyboards that many people used back in the day (even before ps/2 for those of you that remember). Those keyboards were built to take a beating and were also mechanical because that's all they used back then. This keyboard has an equally solid build and really does feel like it'll take on the most punishing gaming sessions. Any issues I have with it currently really come down to user preference and again just that adaptation phase that any new keyboard takes, especially moving between a slim keyboard to a more full-size form factor. On the note of form factor, as I mentioned, this is a standard keyboard and it comes with the previously mentioned wrist rest. Now this wrist rest is different than any I've used in the past. First, I think this keyboard may rise off my desk a bit more than any keyboard (save for that AT keyboard I talked about), the wrist rest is really quite beefy and I needed it to feel comfortable with using the keyboard. If you rest your wristed on the desk when you type, you'll need it as well. But back to the design... It attaches to the keyboard with some very strong magnets. First I've seen of this type of design. It's build is equal to that of the keyboard itself rather than an afterthought like most wrist rests are, with a soft rubberized finish and definitely enough support. I really like it. The keys themselves are heavily textured, but it gives a good amount of traction to ensure your fingers are on the keys correctly every time. In gaming, the keyboard is responsive as expected. I've raided in WoW with it, played some Apex Legends and a bit of Overwatch, and I have found it to be precise and sensitive, though again I still am becoming accustomed to the difference from my previous keyboard. It touts itself has having 1000hz polling rate out of the box, with up to 8000hz configurable in software. I've gone ahead and cranked it to that 8000hz, and while I'm not sure if I can tell the difference between the 1000 and the 8000, it's there, so why not use it? Now for the software... The iCUE software has definitely been improved over my last experience with it, which is welcome, taking it from just a lighting management software to a fully fleshed out profile, gaming and accessory configuration management tool for all Corsair lighting and gaming devices. Here is where you'll configure your polling rate, even increase the debounce interval on the keyboard, and configure the lighting to your heart's desire. So what's not to like? Honestly? If I HAD to nitpick something, my only complaint is that the LED behind the Corsair sails at the top of the keyboard has a slightly different hue than the rest of the keyboard itself, but honestly, is that something to complain about? Really? It's not often I find a device as well built, customizable and thoughtfully laid out as this keyboard, from theCherry MX Speed Silver switches, type-c removable cable and magnetically attached wrist rest, to the crazy 8000hz polling rate, there's not much to complain about here. I would easily recommend this to anyone in the market for a truly elite gaming keyboard experience.

The Corsair K70 RGB Pro Keyboard is a very well-made, capable gaming keyboard. When you first take this keyboard out of the box, the first thing you’ll notice is the heft. This thing is like a brick, which is always a nice first impression for gaming keyboards. That typically means it will be a nice sturdy keyboard that will stand up to some abuse and not move around much on your desk. The keyboard comes with a detachable USB-C cable, although it is not wireless, and a magnetic wrist rest. Setup is relatively simple. You just plug it in and you’re good to go. However, if you want to actually take advantage of the gaming features, you’ll need to install the Corsair iCue software. The software itself is relatively easy to use, and it even has many presets for color patterns in case you’re like me and don’t care to mess around too much with that stuff. If, however, you do like to customize your keyboard, the iCue software gives you lots of control. You can of course customize the lighting colors and patterns to your liking, but you can also create custom key assignments, custom profiles and a handful of other settings. It’s all very nice to have the option, but also you can just ignore it if you don’t care too much about all that. When it comes to performance, it is a very capable keyboard. The keys have a nice tactile press, while not being too clicky. And it is very responsive. I rarely had mis-presses or unregistered presses. One thing I will mention, especially if you plan on doing a lot of typing, is that there is a slight, but noticeable “ting” sound when typing. It’s definitely more noticeable the faster and harder you type. It reminds me of old keyboards from the 80s and 90s. I get that it’s a mechanical keyboard, and this is likely why, but I have used other mechanical keyboards that don’t have this issue. I won’t be doing a ton of typing on it, so it’s not enough to bother me, but if I were a writer or would otherwise be typing on it a lot, I think it would bother me too much and I’d eventually use a different keyboard. Other than that one little issue, it is a very nice keyboard, and one I would recommend if you are in the market for a gaming keyboard.

The K70 RGB Pro is by far my favorite keyboard! The double shot keycaps and speed silver keys are an excellent combination. The RGB settings in iCUE are endless, and the customization options are far beyond what you could imagine. I really like the wrist rest on this one, feels very nice! My favorite feature however is the balance between noise level and being a mechanical keyboard. It is not super loud like other switches! There are also tons of programmable features that work great for MMO's and other games.

HATED this Keyboard. Returned it and bought from a Competitor.

My first mechanical KB was a Corsair K60 Pro, the original all red version. That's the KB that made me fall in love with mechanical switches. I've owned three more Corsair keyboards (and a few form other companies) before I arrived here at the K70 RGB Pro. Corsair has stuck with the the nearly same design since the original K60 days and I'm not going to complain because I like the look. Corsair also aways had the best looking RGB lighting on their boards. The colors are rich and bright and the iCue software gives you the opportunity to be as creative as you want with your keyboard. You can make anything from a simple solid color board to sparkly twinkles that shoot across the keyboard. I don't think I've seen any software that allows what iCue does for keyboards. Corsair is using a new switch on this model. Mine is a Speed Silver so it has no clicky noise, but you will hear the cap clack against the body on a full press. With these switches you dont have to go all the way down to activate the key. Just a little under half a press and the key is registered. I just need to use it more for the muscle memory to not waste time with a full press. iCue lets you set up macros for repetative functions and they can switch based on game or app. This is pretty much needed since there aren't dedicated macro keys, I prefer not having dedicated keys. Corsair doesn't disappoint with the newest keyboard. The only thing I miss is USB passthrough. I usually plug my mouse's receiver in the KB. The trade off is USB C to allow for the extra power for the faster repsonse rate. So since there's a function reason, I'm all for it. My final opion - this keyboard feels amazing under my fingertips and is definitely one of the top keyboards on my list.

The rgb lights are too clunky and don’t work. Do not buy.

The most exciting keyboard I have ever owned. First off, the keys feel good when pressing. They make a little bit of noise but not too loud. I would prefer a more clicky metallic feel. I got this mainly for the RGB colors. It is a great addition if you already own some of their other RGB products. I have the towers and mouse and they all sync in color together through the iCUE software. With this software you have different 13 different color scenes to choose. My favorite is the spiral rainbow. It is like a disco party in here. You can also assign many things to profiles. If you want you can reassign key values to any button. You can assign mouse functions to any key and even tilt motions with a capable mouse. You can assign media functions like play, pause and stop. Even launch apps with a single button. If you need to which could come in handy you can disable keys that get in the way when playing games. You can even record macros that includes the mouse, so if you have something you type often, you can just press a key to do it for you. The latest addition for creativity is the ability to assign keys to the Voicemod app which is very cool. This is just a great keyboard to own and play around with!

Initial impressions were impressive. Out of the box there’s a very solid feeling keyboard. You get this comfortable palm rest that magnetically connects to the keyboard. And I love Corsair’s cables. There’s a bit of stippling on each end of the connectors that helps with grip on removal and who doesn’t love a braided cable? I really like the size and weight of this keyboard. The profile from top to bottom is thin and the left and right is just wide enough to fit a standard layout for a fullsized keyboard. There’s a bit of heft to the keyboard along with some large rubber pads on the bottom to help hold it in place. I really like this about the design because I’ll often set a laptop up in my living room on a food tray and the keyboard in my lap for gaming. It’s not ideal for typing but it’s very comfortable for gaming. The fact that it uses USB-C means I can easily use one cable for most of my devices. I now have mouse, headset, game controller and keyboard that all use USBC. This is my first experience with cherry mechanical switches. I’ve used other mechanical designs but I opted for the silver speed switches which is surprising how sensitive it is to the touch. I’m finding that it takes just a light touch to type and I tend to rest my fingers on keys hard enough sometimes to actuate the key. After a few days of typing and gaming I’ve gotten a bit better and if anything, a little faster. The keys sound nice but don’t have that “clicky” sound if that’s something your used to in mechanical keyboards. I prefer a quieter keyboard since I’m often gaming near my wife who usually watches TV next to me and it can be very distracting. I wouldn’t confuse this with them being quiet, they still have that mechanical keyboard sound, but this could likely be countered with a lighter touch, which wouldn’t be a problem at all for this keyboard since it takes so little to acuate the keys. The brightness of RGB is very satisfying. I think Corsair is one of the best in this category as their RGB seems to really glow through the key cap and the switch housings. All the hotkeys light up and are customizable. The iCue software allows for full customization of what seems like literally everything. You can control each key individually and you can set up layers and blend different colors and effects. Corsair is also featuring what they’re calling Corsair Axion hyper-processing technology. This is what helps them offer 8,000 hz hyper-polling and onboard profiles. To add to the customization, you can set hardware profiles that can be used in the event that you connect it to another computer and it does not support iCue software. I’m not sure if this difference can be measured with human senses, but I can tell you it doesn’t take much at all to press a key and have it registered on the PC. There seems to be a ton of onboard processing to help support hardware profiles, lighting layers, and hardware macros. Finally, probably my favorite feature and it seems easily overlooked, is how easy it is to assign macro’s on the keyboard. You can assign them straight from the keyboard and the function keys (F1-F12) have been left open to assign the secondary FN key for macros (FN+F3 for example). You hold the lock key for 2 seconds, type your keyboard combo or key input, then press the lock button again, then assign it to a key or FN+key, then press the lock button again to save the macro. Instead of stretching to reach for a key combo or if you use ALT+ key combos to access a menu bar feature, you can assign a macro instead and reduce the amount of key presses. For example, I constantly have to input my email to sign into programs, so I assigned a macro for that input. Some honorable mentions are the included wrist rest. The magnetic latching means it’s easy to pick up, detach, and throw in a backpack if you use a mobile setup. The magnetic bond could be a tad bit stronger because when I do lift up and move, if I’m too fast, it just falls off. The tournament switch on the back feels like a very niche feature but I’m sure those that use it will greatly appreciate it. iCUE software continues to improve with every update. What was once a very sluggish software has vastly improved, provides tons of features, integrations with other corsair products, and a dashboard for monitoring your PC. TL;DR – Tons of RGB customization, hardware profiles, superb performance, macros straight from the keyboard, premium design and feel, cherry switches feel great.

I bought this to replace and failed Corsair keyboard that was 10 years old. I was very surprised to find the new one better than my old. Very light touch and clicky. I absolutely love it.

This Corsair keyboard is perfect, I personally love how smooth the keys are and simple to use it is, It feels that it was built with the user in mind, the volume control scroll is perfect, and also the remainder of thing can be controlled with the app. change the colors to your liking and make patterns also. The wrist set connects with magnets to it will not separate from the actual keyboard. Overall thei keyboard is perfect.

I love the Corsair K70 Pro keyboard with RGB. I've used the older model to this one, and this is the same but better. Comfortable typing, and the RGB is very customizable. Nice volume scroll wheel too. USB C cable to USB A for connecting it to a PC. The icue software needs some help. When selecting the color schemes, it tends to forget what I've setup unless it's saved. Its a little confusing to use.

Keys feel smooth, and it does everything as advertised. If its like my last k70 it will last the next 5-10 years no problem. Only complaints i can come up with - price feels just a bit to high (gaming markup) - icue is a historically annoying & unstable software at best - pourus wrist rests that corsair always give you can and will get dirty, and its a pain to clean inside all the bumps

What's not to love about this keyboard? The MX Speed Silver switches a joy to use, and I prefer them to reds. My favorite overall switch has historically been brown switches, I like the tactile bump for touch typing. However, these Speed Silvers have changed my mind about linear switches. For some reason I can type much more accurately on these than red switches. Gaming performance is superb, and all settings are adjusted through the iCue software like most other Corsair products. I do also enjoy that Corsair is a USA based company. Their products might cost a few more dollars than some competitors, but I've never had a low quality product from Corsair. The lighting on this keyboard is excellent and customizable. The media controls ands knurled volume wheel are perfect. I have played handful of games with this board so far and it has not disappointed. FPS games are smooth and fast, adventure/single player games are a joy. The key shape and spacing works well for my preferred finger placement. Overall I highly recommend this keyboard.

The K70 RGB Pro is a pretty solid keyboard, as gaming keyboards go. There are a lot of features packed in, some which I don't really use but have definite use cases. For example, there's a tournament switch which changes the backlighting and stops macros - I don't really play competitively, but if I did that would be a nice thing to have. There are some other features I definitely do use, however - I highly appreciate having dedicated media keys instead of that thing where the media keys are all stacked onto the F keys and a function key is needed to use one or the other. The palmrest on the bottom is nice to have and aesthetically pleasing, as well as practical - the fact that it's magnetic means it's very easy to take off and put away if you need to. In fact, the whole keyboard is easy to disassemble for travel - the keyboard wire is actually a USB C cable that can be disconnected at both ends so you store it without breaking something. The fact that the keyboard has onboard memory seems kind of weird at first, but I do appreciate the fact that it means my lighting and macro profiles can be used without being logged into an account, *especially* when trying to play games when the internet connection is down. Hardcore gamers may like the fact that the polling rate can be adjusted, to make keypresses register as fast as possible. Again, as I don't play anything competitive, this doesn't really matter to me; however, the option is there if you need it, and is simple to access and adjust. If that's not something you're interested in, there's no need to worry about the setup process being a pain - it just kind of works out of the box. The hardest configuration I saw was actually setting up my RGB color scheme with iCUE, and that was mostly because I'm indecisive. However, it should be noted that iCUE can scale weirdly with some 4K screens. The good thing is, unlike other software that just runs off the screen, iCUE at least includes a scroll bar to be able to move through the window and see every configuration option without horrendous amounts of finagling with compatibility and DPI settings. There are some other fun little features as well. There's a Windows lock key, which while toggled disables the Windows key so accidental keypresses don't send to you to the start menu and disrupt your game. There's a profile key to cycle through your saved profiles, which is great if you connect the keyboard to a system without iCUE installed (such as a friend's computer or an Xbox). Holding the Windows lock key starts a macro recording process. The keys themselves feel very nice and seem to be high quality, and the keyboard body looks extremely good. One complaint I do have is that while the keyboard says it and iCUE are compatible with Mac, no Apple keycaps for the function keys are included and I'm not even sure if they sell them. While that may seem like a shallow complaint, I do game on a Mac from time to time and that would really be something nice to have. Additionally, considering that this is definitely a "premium" keyboard, it would be really nice if it was modular to allow the key switches to be replaced, but unless I'm missing something in the manual it doesn't appear to be. This is slightly disappointing, but not a dealbreaker. Overall, I feel like the K70 RGB Pro is definitely a solid keyboard that I would recommend, with most of the shortcomings being nitpicking.

This keyboard is great it has no problems the keys feel good and it has great lighting.

Very loud for a linear switch keyboard. There doesn't seem to be any sound-dampening layers. The iCUE software is a disaster. Unintuitive. I just wanted to make the backlighting a solid blue, and it took way longer than it should have. While I am on the subject, who wants a light show on their keyboard? It seems to be built fairly well. It is not better than ReDragon linear keyboards in any way, shape, or form. ReDragon isn't great either. Wish I had bought another(kid spilled a lot of liquid on it) instead of this.

I bought it for my grandson . He is playing a lot of games and he absolutely love this keyboard. He said that the keys are very responsive, providing an amazing gaming experience. That was a great purchase :)

Love this keyboard. Got it on sale and I can see myself having using this for a very long time. It’s comfortable and sturdy. Clacky but not too much.

Bought the previous version of this model with the silver volume dongle back in 2019. It's been a solid device and only today on 08/28/2023 did my A key start to fail me. It is not responsive at times when gaming and I am way passed the warranty period. I got this one a massive sale back then so its been an awesome device. Time to replace it with this new model and hopefully it lasts as long as this old one.

My favorite gaming keyboard now . Great feel , quality and response