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CORSAIR K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - USB Passthrough & Media Controls - Fastest & Linear - Cherry MX Speed - RGB LED Backlit

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Compatible Devices PC with 2 USB 2.0 ports
Connectivity Technology USB 2.0 Type-A
Keyboard Description USB
Special Feature Lightweight
Color RGB LED
Number of Keys 104
Keyboard backlighting color support RGB
Style MK1
Material Aluminum

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  • Corsair’s fastest mechanical keyboard, ever. Keyboard Cable Type: Braided
  • 100% anti-ghosting and full key rollover on USB / 100% Cherry MX Speed gaming key switches with ultra-fast 1.2mm actuation and light 45g force
  • Aircraft-grade anodized brushed aluminum frame for superior durability / Advanced lighting control and large font keycaps deliver dynamic, vibrant backlighting
  • CUE support enables advanced macro and lighting programming for virtually unlimited game customization. Compatibility and System Requirements - PC with 2 USB 2.0 ports Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista
  • Detachable soft-touch wrist rest and dedicated multimedia controls / USB pass-through port for easy connections / Textured and contoured FPS/MOBA keycap sets
  • Keyboard Backlighting: RGB; Wired Keyboard with 104 Keys; Connectivity: USB 2.0 Type-A

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    Product Description

    The K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE gaming keyboard has Cherry MX Speed RGB switches backed by a lightweight, durable aluminum frame. Advanced lighting control and large font keycaps deliver dynamic, vibrant multi-color backlighting. Harness the power of CUE for sophisticated macro programming and dramatic lighting effects and animations. 100% anti-ghosting with full key rollover on USB helps ensure accuracy, so every keystroke translates directly into accurate gameplay. The USB pass-through port is positioned for uninterrupted game play and ready for your mouse or wireless headset adapter. Contoured, textured FPS and MOBA key sets keep you in control, and the Cherry MX Speed RGB switches give you linear response and fast actuation.

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    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    1,095 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, comfort, speed and lighting of the keyboard. For example, they mention it's well-constructed, comfortable and ergonomic. Some appreciate the responsiveness, and ease of use. That said, opinions are mixed on performance and sound quality.

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    430 customers mention333 positive97 negative

    Customers like the quality of the keyboard. They say it's well-constructed, has a high quality of key caps, and is the best gaming keyboard on the market. Some customers also mention that it looks really good and shines nice and red.

    "...It looks sharp, has smooth transitions between colors, and the letters on the keys are actually larger than on Corsair's original K70 and K65 RGB...." Read more

    "...The keyboard is heavy - 2.5 lbs and solid. There's a pair of flip up legs in the rear that tilts the keyboard forward, and another pair in the front...." Read more

    "...Overall quality of the keyboard is great, although you do get grease spots here and there. I do not like the grip keys much...." Read more

    "...-CUE is pretty awesomeCons:-The brushed aluminum looks great, but it picks up fingerprints and is a little harder to clean due to..." Read more

    97 customers mention87 positive10 negative

    Customers like the comfort of the keyboard. They say the keys feel amazing, the wrist rest is soft and raised enough to offer some actual support, and the switches feel smooth. They also mention that the metal design gives it a very premium feel.

    "...Media Keys are always helpful to have on these keyboards- Switches feel smooth and are pleasant to type with..." Read more

    "...Mostly gaming oriented. I have to say this one has the greatest feel of all that I've tried (Microsoft, Logitech, Razor)...." Read more

    "...No strain on fingers, great for my carpel tunnel.- Software is easy to use and utilizes low resources-..." Read more

    "...Aside from those two experiences, I've largely enjoyed the feel of the keys...." Read more

    91 customers mention86 positive5 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the speed of the keyboard. They mention that it is very fast and responsive, allowing them to dominate on fps and fast reaction time-required games. They also love the speed switches, mentioning that the gaming performance is incredible.

    "...are very comparable to Cherry MX Reds or Blacks, but with a much shorter actuation...." Read more

    "...It also responds much faster - less than 1/8" press is all it takes. For some that's great, but it takes some getting used to...." Read more

    "...Speed VS Brown VS Red:Speed switches was super fast response when playing games like Overwatch and Battleground...." Read more

    "...Performance doesn't seem to be impacted, and it's definitely quieter...." Read more

    85 customers mention61 positive24 negative

    Customers like the lighting of the keyboard. They say it's nice, customizable, and fun. Some say the LEDs are nice, and the software is easy to use. They also mention that the light show application works well and interesting effects can be done.

    "...I also think it improves the lighting by helping light shine through to the user...." Read more

    "...gaming keyboards - they are made better, last longer, and the backlighting is ideal for working in darker rooms and specialized tasks...." Read more

    "...this review is going back to 4 stars because the RGB lighting is cooler than cool, it's ice cold!..." Read more

    "...The lighting customization is really weak...." Read more

    82 customers mention67 positive15 negative

    Customers like the responsiveness of the keyboard. They say the keys are sensitive and responsive, with smooth action. Some say it has the best balance between input smoothness and comfortable clicking.

    "...It was great that it wasn't that sensitive but didn't like the fact that I had to push a bit too much to get it going, especially after experiencing..." Read more

    "...The greens had a satisfying click and it was responsive. Razer software is a NIGHTMARE though so I started shopping around...." Read more

    "...far, so I highly recommend this keyboard to anyone who wants a fast, responsive, Rgb lite keyboard.Pro's:-..." Read more

    "...Keys are so sensitive and responsive you might make a LOT of typos but trust me once you get used to it YOU WON'T GO BACK...." Read more

    77 customers mention54 positive23 negative

    Customers find the keyboard easy to use. They say the software is easy to install and use, it's effortless to play on, and the controls are easy to set up. Some say the keyboard is very helpful for programming, photo applications, and other applications. They also mention the RGB is easy enough to set through Corsair's software. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of use and recommend the product.

    "...It's effortless to play on and it's super fast...." Read more

    "...No strain on fingers, great for my carpel tunnel.- Software is easy to use and utilizes low resources-..." Read more

    "...I just have fat fingers.CUE Software has a bit of a learning curve, but it's the most flexible program I've used for gaming software..." Read more

    "...The Corsair Gaming K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE Mechanical keyboard has extremely complex functions and can do a lot more than I will ever want to manage and..." Read more

    93 customers mention43 positive50 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the keyboard. Some say that it works decently, while others say that the software has compatibility issues and the wire harness to the keyboard became faulty.

    "...It's mostly gimmicky and looks cool but has no practicality for usage in a game/keyboarding." Read more

    "...sensitive for my taste, I find every feature of this keyboard to be very useful...." Read more

    "...review, the connection of the wire harness to the keyboard became faulty and it would not stay connected to the computer...." Read more

    "Keyboard works great, love the style, design, and feel of it...." Read more

    73 customers mention45 positive28 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the keyboard. Some mention that it's not annoyingly loud, making some mechanical sound. They also love the Cherry keys, saying that the clacking noise is soothing. However, others say that the keyboard is significantly louder than all their previous "silent" keyboards, making a high pitched electronic whine. Some customers also mention that the volume adjustment makes a horrible squeal when adjusting volume down.

    "...ideal keyboard for my living and gaming situation is something not annoyingly loud, doesn't feel like it takes forever to bottom out, and doesn't..." Read more

    "...Ducky blues were too loud. I found myself searching reviews on the K70 Rapidfire variant. I was thinking of buying the K95 platinum...." Read more

    "...Performance doesn't seem to be impacted, and it's definitely quieter...." Read more

    "...It also seems to be slightly quieter than my old board...." Read more

    A Beautiful Experience
    5 Stars
    A Beautiful Experience
    Since they combined all the K70 keyboards into one Amazon review page, I thought it'd be best to clarify that I'm reviewing the K70 Speed! :DI have owned in the past-Corsair K70 RGB [Cherry MX Brown]-Corsair K65 RGB [Cherry MX Red]-Razer Black Widow Ultimate [Razer Greens]-Logitech G910 Orion Spark [Romer-G]-Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum [Romer-G]Corsair took their K70 and turned it into something that people like me would love, without the hassle of buying things like "o-ring switch dampeners" to lessen noise and reach the lowest possible actuation point. My ideal keyboard for my living and gaming situation is something not annoyingly loud, doesn't feel like it takes forever to bottom out, and doesn't feel "mushy". I was looking at getting Cherry MX Browns and new several companies used those switches, but Corsair was my answer when I found out how fantastically built their keyboards were compared to the competition. Their Brown switches were pretty ideal for my situation but the actuation point was just not what I wanted, and it still would require o-ring dampeners for what I wanted . Then I saw they made a Rapid Fire Edition for their K70 and I absolutely had to try it, and i'm glad I did.Lighting - Everyone who's owned a Corsair RGB keyboard in the past is already aware how awesome their software is, but how complicated it CAN be. Even if you're unable to comprehend what on Earth you're supposed to do to make the sickest lighting possible for your set up, there are always downloadables from the Corsair Forums that people have shared. Someone like me just doesn't want to take the time to fiddle with programming their own lighting. It's a fun feature to have, but I'm just not THAT into getting into the nitty gritty of it. I simply don't have the patience for it, so it's awesome that there is a community dedicated to creating and sharing their creations for everyone to use. As far as the actual lighting, it's as stunning as can be..even better than the Original K70 and K65 by a small margin. It looks sharp, has smooth transitions between colors, and the letters on the keys are actually larger than on Corsair's original K70 and K65 RGB. I like this because a lot more light can shine through to the user and makes it that much more pleasing to look at, without the size of the letters being too odd looking. It may not seem like much but I directly compared them side by side and the Rapid Fire is a lot nicer to look at with only changing such a small detail. Who woulda thought.Build - No one, and I mean no one, makes a better keyboard than Corsair from what I've experienced. Razer and Logitech feel cheap and their products are made of plastic. Corsair really has outdone themselves building keyboards made of a heavier, sturdy, brushed aluminum. It really makes the keyboard look and feel like it's built to last. It's just a really nice looking piece of hardware to add into anyone's setup. I'm also a huge fan of Corsair building their keyboards in a way that sits the keys above the back board rather than within the keyboard itself, like Razer's older models of RGB keyboards and all of Logitech's current ones. It makes cleaning the keyboard much easier. Hair and dust cannot settle anywhere you cannot reach, you will be able to clean it ALL. I also think it improves the lighting by helping light shine through to the user. Also, Corsair put the Sail Logo on the keyboard and not the silly tattoo looking "gaming" logo.Rapid Fire Switches - This was the most exciting part for me. Having owned previous Corsair keyboards, I knew what to expect when it came to the quality of lighting and build. I got this keyboard FOR these switches because of the "1.2mm" actuation. I play a lot of Counter Strike Global Offensive and want equipment that just feels right for me when I'm trying to, very quickly, strafe left to right between shots. The faster my keys bottom out, the better. I had Logitech's Orion Series keyboards because of their shortened actuation key switches, and they were enjoyable, but the Romer-Gs just don't compare to the Cherry MX switch feel. These Rapid Fire Keys are NOT CLICKY switches like the Razer Greens or Cherry MX Blues, or even MX Browns. The Rapid Fire Switches are very comparable to Cherry MX Reds or Blacks, but with a much shorter actuation. Very smooth and pretty quiet unless you like to really really slam on your keys and bottom them out hard. It'll make a noise when it bottoms out with normal typing, but it's nothing too crazy, again unless you like you slam on your keys. When I owned my Cherry MX Reds and Browns I took time to install those darn o-rings that took forever to put on. Although they helped on my older K70 and K65 with actuation, it took away the true mechanical feel because you were no longer able to bottom out on the backboard. It may seem like a really small thing to worry about, but I really that satisfying "clack" you get at the bottom of the key press against the aluminum backboard. Building a keyboard with a shortened actuation without the need of o-rings really solved my own personal issues I've had with other companies products. Thanks a million Corsair!The keyboard also comes with 2 sets of grey mouse key caps. One of which I have installed as you may be able to see from the pictures. One for FPS, the other for MOBA gamers.Recap- High quality build- Brushed aluminum body- Enlarged letter sizes to enhance lighting effects- Easy to clean- Corsair's sail logo- Comes with wrist rest [rubberized plastic]- Media Keys are always helpful to have on these keyboards- Switches feel smooth and are pleasant to type withI will update as needed if something breaks, stops working, etc.Edit: Corsair..If you happen to come across this review...if you guys make a Rapid Fire Edition with a small additional tactile bump while somehow maintaining a similar actuation....It would be my perfect, flawless, no complaint, love it till I die, keyboard. I hope you guys are working on something like this. Fingers Crossed :)
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2016
    Since they combined all the K70 keyboards into one Amazon review page, I thought it'd be best to clarify that I'm reviewing the K70 Speed! :D

    I have owned in the past
    -Corsair K70 RGB [Cherry MX Brown]
    -Corsair K65 RGB [Cherry MX Red]
    -Razer Black Widow Ultimate [Razer Greens]
    -Logitech G910 Orion Spark [Romer-G]
    -Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum [Romer-G]

    Corsair took their K70 and turned it into something that people like me would love, without the hassle of buying things like "o-ring switch dampeners" to lessen noise and reach the lowest possible actuation point. My ideal keyboard for my living and gaming situation is something not annoyingly loud, doesn't feel like it takes forever to bottom out, and doesn't feel "mushy". I was looking at getting Cherry MX Browns and new several companies used those switches, but Corsair was my answer when I found out how fantastically built their keyboards were compared to the competition. Their Brown switches were pretty ideal for my situation but the actuation point was just not what I wanted, and it still would require o-ring dampeners for what I wanted . Then I saw they made a Rapid Fire Edition for their K70 and I absolutely had to try it, and i'm glad I did.

    Lighting - Everyone who's owned a Corsair RGB keyboard in the past is already aware how awesome their software is, but how complicated it CAN be. Even if you're unable to comprehend what on Earth you're supposed to do to make the sickest lighting possible for your set up, there are always downloadables from the Corsair Forums that people have shared. Someone like me just doesn't want to take the time to fiddle with programming their own lighting. It's a fun feature to have, but I'm just not THAT into getting into the nitty gritty of it. I simply don't have the patience for it, so it's awesome that there is a community dedicated to creating and sharing their creations for everyone to use. As far as the actual lighting, it's as stunning as can be..even better than the Original K70 and K65 by a small margin. It looks sharp, has smooth transitions between colors, and the letters on the keys are actually larger than on Corsair's original K70 and K65 RGB. I like this because a lot more light can shine through to the user and makes it that much more pleasing to look at, without the size of the letters being too odd looking. It may not seem like much but I directly compared them side by side and the Rapid Fire is a lot nicer to look at with only changing such a small detail. Who woulda thought.

    Build - No one, and I mean no one, makes a better keyboard than Corsair from what I've experienced. Razer and Logitech feel cheap and their products are made of plastic. Corsair really has outdone themselves building keyboards made of a heavier, sturdy, brushed aluminum. It really makes the keyboard look and feel like it's built to last. It's just a really nice looking piece of hardware to add into anyone's setup. I'm also a huge fan of Corsair building their keyboards in a way that sits the keys above the back board rather than within the keyboard itself, like Razer's older models of RGB keyboards and all of Logitech's current ones. It makes cleaning the keyboard much easier. Hair and dust cannot settle anywhere you cannot reach, you will be able to clean it ALL. I also think it improves the lighting by helping light shine through to the user. Also, Corsair put the Sail Logo on the keyboard and not the silly tattoo looking "gaming" logo.

    Rapid Fire Switches - This was the most exciting part for me. Having owned previous Corsair keyboards, I knew what to expect when it came to the quality of lighting and build. I got this keyboard FOR these switches because of the "1.2mm" actuation. I play a lot of Counter Strike Global Offensive and want equipment that just feels right for me when I'm trying to, very quickly, strafe left to right between shots. The faster my keys bottom out, the better. I had Logitech's Orion Series keyboards because of their shortened actuation key switches, and they were enjoyable, but the Romer-Gs just don't compare to the Cherry MX switch feel. These Rapid Fire Keys are NOT CLICKY switches like the Razer Greens or Cherry MX Blues, or even MX Browns. The Rapid Fire Switches are very comparable to Cherry MX Reds or Blacks, but with a much shorter actuation. Very smooth and pretty quiet unless you like to really really slam on your keys and bottom them out hard. It'll make a noise when it bottoms out with normal typing, but it's nothing too crazy, again unless you like you slam on your keys. When I owned my Cherry MX Reds and Browns I took time to install those darn o-rings that took forever to put on. Although they helped on my older K70 and K65 with actuation, it took away the true mechanical feel because you were no longer able to bottom out on the backboard. It may seem like a really small thing to worry about, but I really that satisfying "clack" you get at the bottom of the key press against the aluminum backboard. Building a keyboard with a shortened actuation without the need of o-rings really solved my own personal issues I've had with other companies products. Thanks a million Corsair!

    The keyboard also comes with 2 sets of grey mouse key caps. One of which I have installed as you may be able to see from the pictures. One for FPS, the other for MOBA gamers.

    Recap
    - High quality build
    - Brushed aluminum body
    - Enlarged letter sizes to enhance lighting effects
    - Easy to clean
    - Corsair's sail logo
    - Comes with wrist rest [rubberized plastic]
    - Media Keys are always helpful to have on these keyboards
    - Switches feel smooth and are pleasant to type with

    I will update as needed if something breaks, stops working, etc.

    Edit: Corsair..If you happen to come across this review...if you guys make a Rapid Fire Edition with a small additional tactile bump while somehow maintaining a similar actuation....It would be my perfect, flawless, no complaint, love it till I die, keyboard. I hope you guys are working on something like this. Fingers Crossed :)
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Experience
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2016
    Since they combined all the K70 keyboards into one Amazon review page, I thought it'd be best to clarify that I'm reviewing the K70 Speed! :D

    I have owned in the past
    -Corsair K70 RGB [Cherry MX Brown]
    -Corsair K65 RGB [Cherry MX Red]
    -Razer Black Widow Ultimate [Razer Greens]
    -Logitech G910 Orion Spark [Romer-G]
    -Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum [Romer-G]

    Corsair took their K70 and turned it into something that people like me would love, without the hassle of buying things like "o-ring switch dampeners" to lessen noise and reach the lowest possible actuation point. My ideal keyboard for my living and gaming situation is something not annoyingly loud, doesn't feel like it takes forever to bottom out, and doesn't feel "mushy". I was looking at getting Cherry MX Browns and new several companies used those switches, but Corsair was my answer when I found out how fantastically built their keyboards were compared to the competition. Their Brown switches were pretty ideal for my situation but the actuation point was just not what I wanted, and it still would require o-ring dampeners for what I wanted . Then I saw they made a Rapid Fire Edition for their K70 and I absolutely had to try it, and i'm glad I did.

    Lighting - Everyone who's owned a Corsair RGB keyboard in the past is already aware how awesome their software is, but how complicated it CAN be. Even if you're unable to comprehend what on Earth you're supposed to do to make the sickest lighting possible for your set up, there are always downloadables from the Corsair Forums that people have shared. Someone like me just doesn't want to take the time to fiddle with programming their own lighting. It's a fun feature to have, but I'm just not THAT into getting into the nitty gritty of it. I simply don't have the patience for it, so it's awesome that there is a community dedicated to creating and sharing their creations for everyone to use. As far as the actual lighting, it's as stunning as can be..even better than the Original K70 and K65 by a small margin. It looks sharp, has smooth transitions between colors, and the letters on the keys are actually larger than on Corsair's original K70 and K65 RGB. I like this because a lot more light can shine through to the user and makes it that much more pleasing to look at, without the size of the letters being too odd looking. It may not seem like much but I directly compared them side by side and the Rapid Fire is a lot nicer to look at with only changing such a small detail. Who woulda thought.

    Build - No one, and I mean no one, makes a better keyboard than Corsair from what I've experienced. Razer and Logitech feel cheap and their products are made of plastic. Corsair really has outdone themselves building keyboards made of a heavier, sturdy, brushed aluminum. It really makes the keyboard look and feel like it's built to last. It's just a really nice looking piece of hardware to add into anyone's setup. I'm also a huge fan of Corsair building their keyboards in a way that sits the keys above the back board rather than within the keyboard itself, like Razer's older models of RGB keyboards and all of Logitech's current ones. It makes cleaning the keyboard much easier. Hair and dust cannot settle anywhere you cannot reach, you will be able to clean it ALL. I also think it improves the lighting by helping light shine through to the user. Also, Corsair put the Sail Logo on the keyboard and not the silly tattoo looking "gaming" logo.

    Rapid Fire Switches - This was the most exciting part for me. Having owned previous Corsair keyboards, I knew what to expect when it came to the quality of lighting and build. I got this keyboard FOR these switches because of the "1.2mm" actuation. I play a lot of Counter Strike Global Offensive and want equipment that just feels right for me when I'm trying to, very quickly, strafe left to right between shots. The faster my keys bottom out, the better. I had Logitech's Orion Series keyboards because of their shortened actuation key switches, and they were enjoyable, but the Romer-Gs just don't compare to the Cherry MX switch feel. These Rapid Fire Keys are NOT CLICKY switches like the Razer Greens or Cherry MX Blues, or even MX Browns. The Rapid Fire Switches are very comparable to Cherry MX Reds or Blacks, but with a much shorter actuation. Very smooth and pretty quiet unless you like to really really slam on your keys and bottom them out hard. It'll make a noise when it bottoms out with normal typing, but it's nothing too crazy, again unless you like you slam on your keys. When I owned my Cherry MX Reds and Browns I took time to install those darn o-rings that took forever to put on. Although they helped on my older K70 and K65 with actuation, it took away the true mechanical feel because you were no longer able to bottom out on the backboard. It may seem like a really small thing to worry about, but I really that satisfying "clack" you get at the bottom of the key press against the aluminum backboard. Building a keyboard with a shortened actuation without the need of o-rings really solved my own personal issues I've had with other companies products. Thanks a million Corsair!

    The keyboard also comes with 2 sets of grey mouse key caps. One of which I have installed as you may be able to see from the pictures. One for FPS, the other for MOBA gamers.

    Recap
    - High quality build
    - Brushed aluminum body
    - Enlarged letter sizes to enhance lighting effects
    - Easy to clean
    - Corsair's sail logo
    - Comes with wrist rest [rubberized plastic]
    - Media Keys are always helpful to have on these keyboards
    - Switches feel smooth and are pleasant to type with

    I will update as needed if something breaks, stops working, etc.

    Edit: Corsair..If you happen to come across this review...if you guys make a Rapid Fire Edition with a small additional tactile bump while somehow maintaining a similar actuation....It would be my perfect, flawless, no complaint, love it till I die, keyboard. I hope you guys are working on something like this. Fingers Crossed :)
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2016
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    I've used a lot of keyboards and prefer gaming keyboards - they are made better, last longer, and the backlighting is ideal for working in darker rooms and specialized tasks. I'll color code the keys depending on my software - video editing, gaming, etc.

    The keyboard is heavy - 2.5 lbs and solid. There's a pair of flip up legs in the rear that tilts the keyboard forward, and another pair in the front. If you use both sets, the keyboard is raised up. One problem - the front legs don't have any rubber pads - just plastic. So if you use the front legs, the keyboard slides around.

    If you are used to a "clicky" keyboard, this one will feel a little "mushy" at first. It also responds much faster - less than 1/8" press is all it takes. For some that's great, but it takes some getting used to. Just typing this I found I was making at least a dozen typos a minute - my old keyboard ignored light key presses and I'm used to that. I can't rest my fingers on the keys like I used to and need to put more weight on my wrists. The included wrist rest is slightly textured and rubberized (arrgh - 9 more typos.)

    The LED's are individually programmable for color and effects, so you can have certain keys pulse a different color, while others are solid. There's an entire community where you can swap keyboard profiles. If you have a Corsair gaming mouse, the same software controls both - so your mouse and keyboard can share themes. The software for the keyboard is amazing. You can program groups of keys, all keys, and individual keys.Color, effects, assignments, macros and more. You can save profiles for lighting and macros. You could spend a day in the software customizing the keyboard colors, or download some from the community.

    There's a switch on the rear of the keyboard marked "BIOS" - and it's not mentioned anywhere. It's for compatibility with computer BIOS that may not recognize the keyboard, especially if you need to hit "DEL" , etc. to modify a PC's BIOS when booting.

    Oddities/misses: no rubber on the front feet. The sound mute button does not change color when pressed, but the Windows lock key does. This can be changed in programming, but it's funny it's setup this way. No documentation for the BIOS switch. Only the primary function of a key lights up. Example - for the 9( key, the 9 lights up, the ( does not.

    Overall: The quality is undeniable and the software is amazing. I've used LED gaming keyboards when I need customers to enter data - the instructions can tell them to use the "green keys to navigate", "red" key to go back and "white" keys to enter data. I have to get used to the minimal key-press. For rapid pressing it's FAST. If you're a sloppy typist, it's a nightmare. Just brushing against a key will not activate it, but it's close. If you need rapid key response, this is 100% the keyboard for you. If you are used to resting your fingers on keys, or are used to pressing hard, you'll have learning curve. The volume scroll wheel is cool - that and the BIOS switch are the only keys you can't reprogram. Accurate, fast keyboarders and gamers will love this keyboard from the start. I've only used it for a short while and am still getting used to the minimal keypress.
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    Asagrim Reaper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Would recommend this keyboard.
    Reviewed in India on August 6, 2019
    Good build quality , buy the K90 to get 6 additional macro keys . Durable , good software for using profiles , can't save lighting profiles on the on-board memory though.
    janK
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    Reviewed in Germany on May 30, 2017
    Ich kann das Keyboard nur weiterempfehlen. Es ist bis jetzt sehr stabil was die Tasten angeht und ich finds positiv, dass die nicht so laut 'klackern' wie meine vorherige Razer. Zusaetzlich ist der gut erreichbare Lautstaerkeregler als Drehknopf eine wirklich sehr praktische Sache, viel besser als eine Tastenkombination wo man eigentlich immer beide Haende braucht um die Lautstaerke zu aendern.
    Sehr praktische auch die freiliegenden Tasten da man schnell mal zwischendurch wischen kann mit q-tips oder auch die Tasten zur Not schnell ab bekommt wenns mal viel Dreck oder Fluessigkeit drauf gab.
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    Ich werd nur noch Corsair keyboards kaufen.
    BKnight35
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this keyboard
    Reviewed in Canada on June 3, 2016
    So far, I love this keyboard. For me, the keys are perfectly weighted and reactive to the touch. The colors are amazing and make it very easy to see the bold lettering. Very comfortable as well, especially with the wrist wrest attached. The texturing is top notch. The replaceable FPS keys are are also comfortable/textured. Media keys do what they're supposed to. The padded feet beneath the keyboard keep it in place and are so good that I have to life the keyboard slightly to adjust the position on my desk.

    The con is that the CUE program that you download to use with this keyboard can be a little overwhelming to use, especially to one who is not used to it. I felt like having programming skills were needed in order to get this working the way one wants, but thankfully, once I tried a few settings out, it was doable, if not altogether intuitive. Also thankfully, there are MANY user-made profiles that can be downloaded so one does not have to program their own. Makes life easier.

    All in all, this still gets a 5 star for me because it's not only flashy, but more importantly, just a solid product all around.
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    Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Looks all perfect. Great to use!
    Reviewed in India on November 24, 2018
    Looks all perfect. Great to use!
    Fabrizio B.
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    Reviewed in Italy on May 16, 2017
    Il top che dire spettacolare...di tastiere ne ho avute tante ma questa secondo me è la migliore sul mercato sotto tutti gli aspetti per il gaming è eccezionale