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Corsair's latest addition to the K70 family has arrived, but is the new K70 RGB Pro model as ‘Pro' as the name would suggest? We discuss whether the new keyboard offers anything new over its predecessors and if it is worth upgrading to if you already have a K70 model.
Timestamps
00:00 Video start
00:15 Introduction
01:08 Unboxing and first impressions
02:36 Design overview and the Tournament Switch
04:34 Media keys and profile
05:54 The PBT Keycaps
06:44 Mechanical switches
07:27 Keyboard sound-test
09:04 RGB showcase
10:41 AXON and the 8000Hz polling rate
13:47 iCUE software
15:37 Closing thoughts
Specifications:
- Form factor: Full size with numpad
- Chassis: Aluminium, black anodized, brushed finish
- Cherry MX RGB Mechanical (Available with Red, Blue, Brown, Silent Red and Speed Silver)
- On board macro recording
- Pre key programmable backlighting
- 16.8 million RGB colours
- USB 3.0 Type A (with USB C on the keyboard)
- PBT double-shot keycap set
- 8000Hz hyper polling via USB
- 4000Hz keyscan
- 8MB on board storage
- 5 dedicated media keys
- Adjustable height
- Works with Windows PC, Mac OS, Xbox One and Series X/S
- Includes 1.8m braided USB C to USB A cable
- Magnetic wrist rest included
- Weight: 1.15kg (without rest)
The Corsair K70 RGB PRO retail price was announced at £169.99. It will be available from the likes of Overclockers UK.
Pros
- Low input latency.
- Dedicated media keys.
- Great RGB lighting options.
- PBT double-shot keycaps.
- Comfortable typing experience for gaming + work.
- iCUE software offers a tonne of flexibility to really personalise the board.
- Large full-size keyboard with numeric pad.
- Dedicated profile switching button.
Cons
- Keyscan (4000Hz) is not as fast as USB polling rate (8000Hz).
- Loud ping is audible from my sample when typing.
- Expensive.
- The mute indicator doesn’t work as it should and needs to be manually reset.
- No USB passthrough.
KitGuru says: The K70 RGB PRO certainly adds a few new features to the K70 board, though considering the price tag that is to be expected. There's room for improvement, but it's overall a solid offering.
