Rating: 9.0.

Corsair has a history of impressing us with its gaming keyboards. The new flagship, the K95 RGB Platinum, features per-key RGB backlighting, a new LightEdge LED bar at the top of the keyboard, as well as an aluminium body and dedicated media keys. There are actually so many features I could not possibly list them all in this introductory paragraph – so let's dive right into the review!

On paper, the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum is a very impressive keyboard and you can bet I was looking forward to get my hands on it for this review. Read on for a complete look at all the new features, the software and the day-to-day experience of using the new flagship from Corsair.

Features

• Aircraft-grade anodized brushed aluminum frame, built to withstand a lifetime of gaming
• 8MB profile storage with hardware macro and lighting playback allow access to up to three stored profiles on the go, independent of external software
• Per-key RGB backlighting and 19-zone LightEdge delivers dynamic and vibrant lighting effects with virtually unlimited customization
• 100% CHERRY MX Speed RGB mechanical key switches with ultra-fast 1.2mm actuation
• 6 programmable G-keys for in-game macros
• USB Pass-through port provides convenient access to an additional USB port for your mouse or headset
• Detachable, dual-sided, soft-touch wrist rest provides two different surfaces for optimal comfort
• Dedicated multimedia and volume controls to adjust your audio without interrupting your game
• 100% anti-ghosting with full key rollover ensures your commands and simultaneous keystrokes always register the way you intended
• CUE support enables sophisticated macro programming and dynamic, multicolour lighting effects
• Windows Key Lock mode ensures interruption-free gaming
• Textured and contoured FPS/MOBA keycap sets provide maximum grip and enhanced feel

Specification

• Key Switches: Cherry MX Speed RGB, mechanical, 45g actuation force, 1.2mm actuation distance, rated at 50M operations, gold cross-point contacts
• Backlight: Individually lit and per key programmable
• LED Colour: RGB
• USB Pass-through: Yes
• Report Rate: Up to 1ms
• Matrix: 100% anti-ghosting with full key rollover on USB
• On-Board Profiles: Yes, Three
• Media keys: Six dedicated multimedia keys, incl. Volume Up/Down roller
• Windows Lock key: Yes
• Wrist rest: Full length, detachable, dual-sided with soft touch finish
• CUE (Software): Enabled
• Cable: Braided Fibre
• Dimensions: (w/out wrist rest) 465(L) x 171(W) x 36(H) mm / 18.3”(L) x 6.7”(W) x 1.40”(H)
  

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