1.4.2019

Let me just start by saying WoW! Not the game... the expression! :P This keyboard is really the absolute DEFINITION OF PERFECTION!But before you tell me "you don't know what you are talking about, razer it's better, bla bla bla", let me tell you all the keyboards that I have owned.For starters, I own currently K70 LUX with MX Speeds and STRAFE RGB with MX Silents. In addition to that, I recently was in the look for other keyboards and purchased/tested the Razer Huntsman Elite and the Roccat Vulcan 120 AIMO, but unfortunately both of them didn't meet my expectation so I returned them. Furthermore, at one point I owned a STRAFE with MX Reds and a Razer Ornata Chroma "Mecha-Membrane" Keyboard.Now,don't get me wrong. All keyboards are nice and have their own good things. However, I will focus specifically on the "bad" things compared to this keyboard which make aaaaall the difference, and that is: rattling or wobbling of the keys, the height of keyboard in general and height of the key.The huntsman elite is an absolute joke when it comes to rattling and key height. I also found it tremendously slow to spam for games fast paced games for example, perhaps because of that little tactile clicky bump (similar to blue switches) it has and this made me realize that I much prefer a linear performance on a switch indeed. It has nice colours and a very confortable wrist rest if you buy elite version but other than that, it was just a no go. The K70 MX Speed is just too sensitive in my opinion for some reason, possibly the fact that your hand must be really "curved" when typing on those super high keys. MX Reds and Silent are "meh" in my opinion. They just have nothing in special. The only possible keyboard I would say is a competitor of this one is the Roccat which also has a low profile. However, that keyboard is odd looking, it also has that little bump (in this case not clicky so similar to Cherry MX brown swithces) which again slows me down, and the wobbling of the keys is indeed much greater than the one I found in this one which is virtually ZERO.Regarding this keyboard, I think it has THE absolute best feeling to type or game (for me) when compared to all of the others. And it is true what some people say that original MX Speeds where quite "sensitive" and you were prawn to making mistakes quite easily, but this is not the case with the low profile MX Speeds. They are AN ABSOLUTE DELIGHT TO TYPE ON!!! Trust me...Now, that's not to say that in addition to that, they do have lower travel distances which mean they are even faster both to actuate (1mm), and to bottom out (3.2mm), in case you are the kind of person that usually bottoms out the key when gaming or typing. This immediately gives you faster typing/gaming, and at the same time, it also gives you a better feeling because of the low profile, which is almost like typing in a laptop, but with a very premium feel to it. Moreover, this keyboard produces a more pleasant and quieter sound to the touch which I also think is an improvement since I want to be able to use this keyboard in my office. Finally, I think that the RGBs on this keyboard stand out more beautifully than any of the other keyboards, particularly Razer ones which I think are quite weak, and the only possible competitor again being the Roccat Vulcan 120 because of its fully exposed keycap. The Corsair logo lighting is just perfect, media keys and other extra buttons are delicious, and although I haven't actually programmed any profile, I can imagine the 8M for onboard profile storage coming handy sometime soon.Overall this keyboard is a must try! You won't regret it. Even if this keyboard were to "fail" me somehow, I would return it and buy it again over and over until I get a good unit. And if for some reason it failed me and had to claim Warranty, I would still give it 4 stars at the very least. I understand that QC issues can happen, but when it comes to rating to overall product that Corsair development team envisioned, I give 10 out of 5 stars, really. Just perfect.I hope this is helpful for you and wish you luck with your decision.

8.4.2017

So, whilst I'm waiting for Microsoft Office to install on this PC (rebuilt, ugh the pain of reinstalls), I thought I'd do some typing. And tell you about this keyboard. My phone buzzed to tell me that the Outward RDC now has the keyboard I returned to get this (which was a STRAFE RGB, which I'll compare at the end).To put into context, I am a university student who does politics - so there is a lot of typing. Lecture notes are handled by the MacBook Pro but the essays, research and proposals are all done on my (overkill) rig. This K70 forms part of the rig - and probably part of the reason I go over my word counts (last one is a joke). I do a bit of gaming but most of my time is taken up by the degree.Russell Group student woes. But yes... onto the keyboard!It is a PLEASURE to type on. Seriously, Cherry MX Browns are a dream - nice feel to them, satisfying to type on, not like a 1920's typewriter. They feel amazing. If you're like me and type a lot and use the system for some gaming, get this. Apparently the MX Blues are the best for typing but I can't comment on those. This, however, is a dream. Not TOO clicky but has a really nice sound to it - helped along by that metal base you're basically paying a lot for.It's also RGB. Personally, I'm not into RGB all the things - my backlight is set to white and that's it. Essay mode sees me use the mode on CUE where it illuminates keys that are pressed. That looks nice.The keyboard itself is wow. The keys are shaped perfectly for typing - so so comfortable. The textured space bar is a nice feel and (the main reason I returned the STRAFE) the knurled volume control is a joy. I hate FN keys. Hate hate hate.So, I returned a STRAFE RGB to get this. The STRAFE is a good keyboard, but that ANNOYING FN KEY. I literally used the keyboard for a matter of minutes and was so frustrated by that FN key. Partly, it didn't register correctly most of the time but mostly because it was such a pain (first world problems, I know). The K70 has media controls and a volume control. Perfect. The K70 is also metal. And oh boy does that metal feel good. Keyboard feels much stronger, looks better too. Its noticeable between the two. Sure, its around £30 extra at time of writing (Apr 2017) but so worth it. Getting a mechanical keyboard was a bit of an impulse buy - quite literally decided on my way home in 40mins from Central London to East London on the District line. I really do wish I picked the K70 first though. Its better in every other way too - it SOUNDS better. Much more premium sounding (I have no other words for it). The wrist rest is also coated with a soft feeling rubber thingy compared to hard plastic. Feels better. Finally, the cable is braided on the K70. I have a thing for braided cables so yes. So much yes.Oh look, Office has now installed. Time to hammer out the first part of an essay then. If you type for 95% of your life, want a good feeling, good sounding, solid stylish keyboard, this is for you. In Cherry MX Brown. It's true what they say - when you have a mech keyboard, you really do not feel like going back to anything else. It replaced a Microsoft Deskset 3000. I tried using my old keyboard - it felt horrible.REAL MECH OR NOTHING!(Oh, and usual disclaimer: this is a product for me bought by me. No freebie, no review sample, no nothing. My own pounds and pence went on this keyboard, reaching Amazon through the wonders of a debit card - and its worth every penny!).

24.1.2018

Overview: This keyboard is going to be hard to beat. I've tried out similarly priced keyboards (from Razor, steelseries etc) this is definitely the best value for money keyboard you'll find. The quality is unparalled, you couldn't go wrong with this. (Note: The price jump from red backlight to RGB is quite a bit so if you wanted to save some money and aren't bothered about colours the red backlight would be the better option).1. Switches.I got this with Cherry MX Red switches and I do not regret it. I was on the fence whether or not to get the browns or the reds as I play games often, which the browns are suposedly good for, yet I also use my PC for work and need to use Word for several hours at a time.

24.4.2018

"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness" O. WildeIf you look at the HyperX Alloy Elite keyboard, you'll notice how similar it is to this Corsair. And that's just a single example, there are many more to choose this look and features. No wonder, it's just that good.Materials and build are the best that's out there: sturdy aluminium case with nice brushed finish, wrist rest (67mm) with soft touch, dedicated potentiometer for convenient sound level control and media buttons to operate music player without leaving current game or app. All of those placed conveniently and without any risk of misclick. Also on front there is separate Windows lock and lighting buttons,

26.4.2020

So I made a stupid mistake to not check which switch the cherry mx red switches are. Turns out they're the linear switch with no tactile feedback and a low actuation force. This mistake is not why I gave this keyboard 4 stars (instead of 5). I actually decided to try and get used to the red switches and I have done so, and can conclude that they do make for a decent typing and gaming experience. Overall this keyboard feels high quality and it seems to be worth the £80, considering that many other mechanical back-lit keyboards are £100+.I will however be returning this keyboard because I have one major issue, which is the space bar.

18.11.2018

Great keyboard the light system is brilliant and the iCue software works perfectly fine. I didn't find it complicated, there is tons you can do with the software fully customising keys for your requirements or just leave it on the default lighting settings, you can create multiple profiles that all work with each other or specific games and software you choose. If you don't have the software installed it defaults to red keys with WSAD white and arrow keys white.The one thing I will say is I went for this keyboard expecting the keys to be silent or quieter then the norm... they are not... at all! I've purchased some dampener rings which helps, but the loudness is just duller.

6.12.2017

I've not used this keyboard a great deal yet, but the first thing that strikes you about it when you open the box is the pure build quality! This thing feels absolutely sturdy and 'expensive' from the get-go. It looks really sleek and I love the 'bare metal' feel of not having a top cover over the keys. The feel of the keys is also excellent (and very much a personal preference thing). I went for the Brown keys that give you the fast switching but also some small amount of tactile feedback unlike the Cherry Reds.I expected the keys to be louder than they actually are as I'm a heavy typer, but I was pleasantly surprised that they weren't much louder than my previous keyboard with cheap non-Cherry keys.One thing that will take a while to get used to however (why did they do this?)

23.6.2020

Ok, so it took a few days to get used to it, I tried the gaming key caps, they were great for gaming, but made any typing at all a complete nightmare... I just had to remove them.. The sharp angles on the gaming key-caps is REALLY not necessary... Add some non slip texture at the most, otherwise it renders the keyboard useless to type on.The keys feel like great quality tbh, I was expecting more wobble in the keys themselves but they feel really rather good... I can feel the pressure increase slightly as I depress more which I was lead to believe wasn't a thing since they are linear...Ok so the kb looks great, fab software but you will need to head to youtube to get some lessons on that...

23.2.2017

This is an excellent keyboard, I purchased this from Amazon and had it shipped here to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and they done a good job on that (I wanted UK layout since I am used to the UK layout, not the US or Arabic layout)I originally wanted the Cherry MX Blues in RGB but it turned out Corsair discontinued the Cherry MX Blues with the RGB lighting, and I really wanted the RGB lighting for my keyboard, and the Cherry MX Browns were the next best alternative, so I went for those instead, and I have not been disappointed :)The keyboard quality is very good, and the RGB lighting is also very good, the keyboard is made from brushed aluminium which matches my Corsair case.

30.5.2018

I have been using this keyboard in a few different styles the past year. From the "Blue" to "Red" switches. This was an upgrade from a very decrepid and almost broken Razer Black widow Stealth 2013.The overall build quality is much better than most mechanical keyboards on the market due to its very resilient back plate and frame less design. Which also makes it much easier to clean than your typical enclosed chassis keyboards. If you have compressed air at hand this process is made ever easier, but if you do not simply remove the key caps and take a vacuum to the surface to remove any crumbs/debris that have been caught while gaming.Since i have two different types of switches my recommendations

19.11.2016

This keyboard is a massive upgrade over my previous keyboard and is my very first mechanical keyboard, my old keyboard was a Microsoft sidewinder X4 which was probably the best rubber dome keyboard available, the corsair K70 build quality is excellent and you can tell as soon as you pick up the box with it's weight being very hefty for a keyboard, the keys are printed very clearly and the red LED effect is very bright and clear, i got the cherry MX blue version as i have always loved the clicky sounds of this type of switch and find it relaxing.You also get a set of gamer keycaps for WASD and QWER buttons desinged for FPS and Moba respectively the keyboard has a very thick quality braided cable

6.10.2018

So I bought this keyboard for around £70 I believe (amazon doesn't show the price I bought it at in the order history), and have been using it for the last 2-3 months.Pros: Looks great, Cherry MX grey switches (which I prefer over reds since I play rhythm games often)Cons:1) Media buttons are annoying to press since it feels like I have to reach over the keys near them to not accidentally press them.2) I wish the textured F key also had a bump since they are useful to find the left-hand positioning quickly during gaming. I switched back to the normal ones.UPDATE:3) The keycaps on this SUCK. They feel cheap and slippery as hell, annoying since they are such a core component of the keyboard.It's obvious why they made it like this,

21.4.2020

This is my first mechanical gaming keyboard, I love the feel of the button presses and it is certainly clicky!The keyboard has a good weight to it and has a metal base which makes it feel really premium! The wrist pad that comes with it is really comfy and has a really good grip on it as well. The keyboard almost feels like it is stuck to the desk when you push against it because of the weight and the rubber pads work really well!The lights are cool, there are some effects I wasn't aware of such as the fire effect where the lights simulate a fire behind the keys which is quite nice and somewhat fitting to the season!The cable is nicely placed, it is a really thick sturdy-feeling cable too with two USBs and an audio jack,

7.1.2020

I absolutely agonised about whether to get the Low Profile Keyboard with White speed keys or Red Keys - In the end I bought both and returned one.I am first and foremost a typist (working as a programmer so speed and accuracy of typing is the most important thing to me). The speed keys are targeted at gamers who need those extra few milliseconds of actuation time. The actuation difference between the two keyboards is 0.2mm. One-fifth of a millimetre, a ridiculously small difference.When it came down to comparing these two keyboards I took several typing tests at thetypingcat.com and compared the results. With the Corsair speed keys I typed 55 WPM with the corsair Red keys I typed at 45 WPM.

10.5.2017

I bought this to use with my ASUS Rog laptop when I'm actually at home (I travel a lot, hence no desktop for the time being).I've got to say the responsiveness of the Cherry Speed MX switches has actually improved my gameplay in Rainbow Six Siege and Battlefield 1.I swapped out the WASD keys for the textured keys that come as extras with the keyboard (key replacement tool is included) and I can still type emails etc as normal on the keyboard with them fitted. The textured keys are also slightly sloped for ease of finger placement. There are also additional textured Q E F R textured keys, of these I only installed the R for those essential speedy reloads.The RGB lighting of the laptop is controlled by Corsairs CUE software.

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