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CORSAIR K63 Compact Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Linear Quiet Cherry MX Red
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.7
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/10
Total Reviews
622
Old Reviews
199
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Review Analysis - 348 recent, verified reviews
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Keyboard
164keyboards, keys, corsair, switches, keyboard
+91%
-9%
" ... The keys and indicator LEDs are all completely functional ... The game mode key has a nice tactile bump when pressed, and has an indicator light under the keycap that shines red when it is on. ... The pad-printed letters on the F and J keys are almost as thick as the homing bars. ... Other than that, it may be my new favorite keyboard. ... "
" ... Overall a very comfortable keyboard to game on, small and compact. ... "
" ... Cherry red very clicky. ... If you like RED then this is the keyboard to have. ... Even when I old RGB mechanical keyboard, I like it all red. ... "
" ... There's a nice heft to it that radiates build quality, and also helps the keyboard to stay placed on the desk. ... The keys are great to type on, feel responsive, and have a satisfying clack. ... I would highly recommend this keyboard to anyone looking for a 10key-less mechanical. ... "
" ... The keyboard feels pretty good ... "
" ... Great keyboard for the price! ... "
" ... Do you want cherry red keys with out the cherry red price? ... Well this keyboard. ... It gives me extra room for my oversized keyboard. ... "
" ... Change my cheap 5$ keyboard for this one the best thing I ever did ... "
Comfort
77typing, mechanical, keyboards, key, wrist rest
+86%
-14%
" ... The keycaps are easily swappable so if in a couple of months I decide that I hate them and can't bear to touch them, I can just order some different ones. ... "
" ... Overall a very comfortable keyboard to game on, small and compact. ... The rest of the keys press down smoothly and are mostly consistent. ... "
" ... Feels good so far. ... "
" ... Cherry red very clicky. ... "
" ... The keys are great to type on, feel responsive, and have a satisfying clack. ... "
" ... It is kind of uncomfortable that others can see it directly. ... "
" ... I came back to my office to my membrane keyboard and my fingers vomited all over it. ... "
" ... They keys are a lot squishier than I was hoping for but they all seem to be pretty consistent. ... "
Build Quality
47brushed, aluminum, chassis, caps, build
+83%
-17%
" ... In terms of build quality, the K66 is easily the best. ... It is fairly long, non-braided. ... It works exactly as intended, has a sturdy construction, and is gorgeous. ... "
" ... Like it pretty well build ... "
" ... Feels good so far. ... "
" ... no need to say how good the cherry red switches are, the whole chasis has some weight to it and it feels really solid. ... "
" ... Love the way it feels. ... "
" ... The coard is sturdy, and the body is made of high quality plastic ... "
" ... Everything about this compact is extremely robust in its construction. ... Even the port for the usb cable is durable. ... Everything on the base of the K65 lines up and lays perfectly level while the kick-out stands are both in and out. ... I dropped it on the desk from above my head a few times, and let me tell you, it damaged my desk more than any surface on the K65. ... "
" ... The aluminum construction feels very solid and the smooth key actuation feels nice. ... "
Design
43build quality, build, brushed aluminum, aluminium, size
+93%
-7%
" ... THE SHORT VERSION: It is beautiful and well-built, and it would not look out of place on the desk of any professional in any office anywhere, and for the quality that you are getting the price is remarkably reasonable. ... "
" ... Like it pretty well build ... "
" ... Cherry red very clicky. ... "
" ... Easy to use feels nice ... "
" ... magnificiently beautiful absolutely ... "
" ... no need to say how good the cherry red switches are, the whole chasis has some weight to it and it feels really solid. ... "
" ... Very well made with a great feel. ... "
" ... Love the way it feels. ... "
Controls
41key, switches, tactile, media keys, clack
+83%
-17%
" ... The keys and indicator LEDs are all completely functional ... The game mode key has a nice tactile bump when pressed, and has an indicator light under the keycap that shines red when it is on. ... Media control keys all work perfectly and also have a nice tactile bump. ... "
" ... The rest of the keys press down smoothly and are mostly consistent. ... "
" ... The keys are great to type on, feel responsive, and have a satisfying clack. ... "
" ... Dedicated media keys on a ten-keyless is also a plus for me too. ... "
" ... Handy media controls. ... "
" ... Rather, there is a very satisfying and deep clack that you can control by hardening or lightening the touch you use while you type. ... "
" ... The B and P keys tend to produce 2 of each when you press them. ... "
" ... Full Sized Keys ... "
Size
26size, desk, smaller, small, space
+100%
" ... If you don't like all the RGB nonsense that costs an arm and a leg, and just want a simple, compact, functional product, you can't go wrong here. ... "
" ... Pretty quiet, nice and compact. ... "
" ... I had never branched out before my purchase of the Corsair K65 compact ... The aluminum top, small size, and slim profile allow ease of carry to anywhere you need it. ... "
" ... Love the compact size and the substantial heft of this one. ... "
" ... Compact 10-Keyless Design ... "
" ... compact and easy ... "
" ... I love how compact and versatile it is. ... "
" ... It looks nice, it's well constructed, and it's compact. ... "
Gaming
23keyboard, typing, games, keyboards, game
+100%
" ... Oh, and I guess if I want to pick up some PC game to play, I'll be very ready for the competition. ... "
" ... Used it for gaming and typing everyday for 7 days and never had a problem with it. ... "
" ... I use it for massive gaming sessions, typing papers, and even occasionally bring it to work to type up a few documents. ... I fully recommend purchase of this unit for every application that could be asked of it, whether it be gaming, home use, school, or work related activities. ... "
" ... I play a lot of video games daily and it works for my uses. ... "
" ... I use it for heavy FPS gaming - Overwatch, CS:GO, etc. ... "
" ... As a University student, I find myself typing on this keyboard far more than I find myself using the WASD keys for playing video games. ... It has a nice feel and works well for typing and gaming alike. ... "
" ... I use my keyboard for gaming as well as for intensive sessions of writing. ... "
" ... I use this keyboard when i take my computer out and want to play games. ... "
Price
22reasonable price, worth every penny, spent, money, keyboard
+100%
" ... Ah, yes, the money. ... The K65 is modestly priced at 75 dollars, and is well worth every penny spent. ... "
" ... Worth every penny and then some. ... "
" ... Would highly recommend, especially on a budget. ... "
" ... Price to quality ratio, can't beat it! ... "
" ... I ultimately chose this one over the other one because I had recently graduated and got some extra money. ... "
" ... Great keyboard for the price point. ... "
" ... Pricing wise, I feel that $80 is about right for what you're getting although still a tad high. ... "
" ... Just what ii was looking for ... "
Cleaning
18clean, keys, cleaning, aluminum, touch
+100%
" ... The finish is nice and does not attract fingerprints. ... "
" ... Not only is it quick to adjust to, the keys have enough space between them to allow easy cleaning. ... "
" ... - one other thing, the key caps sit above the aluminum chassis, which makes cleaning the board very easy. ... "
" ... With k65 it looks much cleaner and the color coordinates with my desk setup. ... "
" ... A few of the keys had popped off during shipping, but that just goes to show how easily they can be removed for cleaning. ... "
" ... the metal body on it cleans nicely doesnt get dirty either. ... "
" ... Each key can be lifted up for easy cleaning and to put o-rings on them. ... "
" ... Also very easy to clean. ... "
Mouse
15mouse, mouse pad, desk, corsair, switches
+93%
-7%
" ... It gives me extra room for my oversized keyboard. ... This thing is perfect for traveling, LAN parties, and if you're like: Limited Desk room, but want to play with a big mouse. ... "
" ... Small and compact for simple gameplay and more room for mouse. ... "
" ... The keys are great and the small size makes it great for a gaming keyboard on a small desk or if you move your keyboard around. ... "
" ... Pairs very well with grey Corsair Extended mouse pad and Logitech G602 Wireless mouse with the grey accents. ... "
" ... The MX Reds take a bit of getting used to, but they work great and it's a lot quieter than the MX Blues I was used to. ... "
" ... I use this keyboard everyday at work, not having the num pad adds so much space to my desk and a lot more comfortable to use. ... "
" ... desk space can be at a premium so why take it up with a full sized keyboard? ... "
" ... The keys have a great feel and the shorter length gives me more room for my mouse. ... "
Storage
15space, textured, extra desk space, desk, compact
+73%
-27%
" ... I really really like the extra desk space I recover since it's tenkeyless (I don't generally use those keys anyway) and it's nice to be able to tap a button that locks out the windows key so that I stop bumping it and interrupting other things. ... "
" ... The open space under the space bar that is visible when you pull the space bar (something I did to put o-rings on the switch) indicates this would not be a good keyboard to spill a drink on. ... "
" ... However, by eliminating the numpad, in exchange you reclaim a fair amount of desk space. ... "
" ... Textured space bar. ... The size and spacing are EXACTLY the same as the Filco. ... "
" ... Little bit wide, since it has some space for the media keys on the top. ... "
" ... Because it is tenkey, space distribution is good, too. ... "
" ... Build quality is solid and top shelf. ... "
" ... Compact for those users who are limited to desk space. ... "
Sound Quality
14loud, mx, k63, blues, bit
+57%
-43%
" ... I highly recommend installing o-rings for improved feel and reduced noise. ... "
" ... It is a lot more quiet than Cherry MX Blues or something like that, they only really make a lot of noise if you bottom out really hard on the keys. ... "
" ... The look, feel, sound, everything is perfect. ... "
" ... I just loved that feel, and sound. ... "
" ... Too loud for them, but sounds great to me. ... "
" ... All i know is it looks cool and i like the clackety sound! ... "
" ... If you type lightly then it can be totally silent. ... "
Features
14cherry red switches, scroll lock, red, caps, tenkeyless
+93%
-7%
" ... The game mode key has a nice tactile bump when pressed, and has an indicator light under the keycap that shines red when it is on. ... "
" ... Cherry Red switches are awesome. ... "
" ... no need to say how good the cherry red switches are, the whole chasis has some weight to it and it feels really solid. ... "
" ... But if you like red switch it is a good one for the price I got it. ... "
" ... I like having a model without all the flashing LEDs ... "
" ... I initially disliked the key color feature, but now like the option that highlights each key after it is hit for a second or two. ... "
" ... I researched a bit, learned a few things about switches and their types, and the Brown switches seemed to be right for me. ... "
" ... It works just fine without it, so my guess is it's for keyboards with RGB or other features. ... "
Ease of Use
11keys, k63, easy to clean, compact, white
+91%
-9%
" ... Easy to use feels nice ... "
" ... compact and easy ... "
" ... it so easy to use. ... "
" ... CUE works about as well as can be expected, although there's a bit of a learning curve if you want to configure something advanced. ... Since the K63 only has a red backlight and no RGB, the lighting effects are fairly straightforward. ... "
" ... Keys are very nice and light and a joy to use. ... "
" ... Simple and simple ... "
" ... It's not backlit, but the white lettering on the keys is bright and easy to see. ... "
Device Compatibility
11type, smaller, keyboard, tired, size
+73%
-27%
" ... This is designed mainly for windows. ... "
" ... Replacing my k70 with something smaller when I'm working on a Wacom-type tablet. ... "
" ... It also works perfectly with my Samsung Chromebook Pro (connected via type-c hub). ... "
" ... Works perfectly with my MacBook. ... "
" ... good on both mac & windows (boot camp). ... "
" ... This won't matter if, like me, you have ports on your monitor or plenty on your system. ... "
" ... It's the same size as my smaller laptop! ... "
" ... I can even replace the cable with a longer one if I want to use it while sitting on my couch with my multimedia pc by the TV. ... "
Product Reliability
10keys stopped working, 3 months, years ago, keys, kb
+50%
-50%
" ... One had sticky keys and another had random LED's start to fail, one every few months. ... "
" ... It does not have the above problems. ... "
" ... I gave it a few days to see if I got used to it, but the issue still persisted. ... "
" ... One of the keys stopped working after a month. ... "
" ... Bottom row of keys stopped working after <6 months. ... "
Cables
10cable, usb, removable, usb passthrough, routing
+90%
-10%
" ... It is fairly long, non-braided. ... "
" ... Has a nice braided cord but I wish it was longer. ... So far almost a year with it and no problems with functionality Besides the cord being short I had no problems with this keyboard. ... "
" ... Even the port for the usb cable is durable. ... "
" ... The USB cord has a nice and simple means to ensure it stays plugged into the unit (something I hated about the BW-T was how easy it was to unplug). ... "
" ... The cord is pretty lengthy, and the build quality seemed as good as the K70. ... "
" ... The braided cord is sturdy and is secured in a way that it won’t sag as it exits the keyboard. ... "
" ... USB cable is detachable, makes it easy to pack. ... "
" ... Also OMG removable cable! ... I love the removable cable. ... I can even replace the cable with a longer one if I want to use it while sitting on my couch with my multimedia pc by the TV. ... "
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