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CORSAIR K70 LUX RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard USB Passthrough Media Controls Linear Quiet Cherry MX Red RGB LED Backlit
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
9.3
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Keyboard
463keys, keyboards, mx, cherry, rgb
+96%
-4%
" ... The Rapidfire keys are very crisp and quick. ... The keyboard is easily cleaned and the typography used on the lettering is really neat. ... "
" ... This keyboard is really nice. ... This keyboard is a huge upgrade over non-mechnical keyboards. ... "
" ... I was the one who would buy a cheaper gaming keyboard and be satisfied with it. ... I decided to invest into a keyboard and see what good would come out of it. ... - The cable of the keyboard of braided and it has very nice short and sturdy connector to the keyboard. ... - The buttons of the keyboard are located not in the so called tray, but on the flat surface, making it very easy to clean. ... I would recommend this keyboard and rate it as 5/5. ... "
" ... My previous keyboard was a razer blackwidow chroma, with the razer green switches. ... With my corsair K70 rapidifire equipped with cherry mx silver switches, the linear switches were a new experience when compared to the clickly razer green switches with tactile feedback. ... While this is only my first day of using my new keyboard, I was surprised to see how much my actual performance improved. ... It almost felt strange to see my character response so quickly, and I remembered that the actuation distance and of this keyboard was incredibly shallow. ... While it took me some time to get used to the slightly different keyboard layout, I was playing fine in no time. ... However, this went on for the next 6 games, and that is when I remembered that I just got a new gaming keyboard. ... I am typing with this with my new keyboard right now, but just know that your typos will increase, at least temporarily. ... "
" ... Very customizable for the colors you choose to use to view on the keyboard and it comes with alternate gaming keys. ... "
" ... Absolutely love it and would not move back to any other keyboard. ... "
" ... Overall, this is the best mechanical keyboard I've ever owned. ... It's sturdy build quality combined with it's quality makes it a very good keyboard. ... The thick, braided cable is durable and splits off into two USB cords, but you only need to plug the one with the keyboard logo in if you only want the keyboard. ... The toggleable brightness key is very convenient, and the Windows lock key is quite hand to prevent hitting the key and getting yourself killed in a game. ... Also, the keycap puller and extra textured WASD and QWERDF keys are nice. ... Overall, the Corsair K70 Lux is a great keyboard and another win by Corsair. ... "
" ... Very good gaming keyboard and if you like color combos, this has them too. ... I think the Corsair keyboards are great products. ... "
Comfort
182typing, wrist rest, mechanical, rest, wrist
+91%
-9%
" ... The wrist wrest isn't as soft as I thought it would be, but is really comfortable. ... "
" ... Overall, this is the best mechanical keyboard I've ever owned. ... They're all Cherry MX, so you know they'll be very good. ... He detachable wrist rest is very smooth and surprisingly comfortable. ... Also, the keycap puller and extra textured WASD and QWERDF keys are nice. ... "
" ... This is the greatest keyboard I have ever owned. ... The keys are put together well too. ... "
" ... The brown switches feel really nice and crisp for typing and gaming on. ... "
" ... The wrist rest is great and I feel totally necessary since mechanical keys are typically higher and cause significant wrist strain unless you are one of the few who has mastered the floating method. ... Finally, the wrist rest creates a small ledge that traps dust and hair at the bottom of the keyboard, around the space key. ... However, I highly recommend going somewhere that sells these keyboards and trying them out for yourself. ... "
" ... I just have to be careful to type very quietly at night so I don't annoy the girlfriend with the tactile clickity-clack of the switches. ... "
" ... The keyboard itself feels durable and well constructed. ... The key responsiveness and tactile feel is great. ... "
" ... And they sound of typing with it is like music to the ears. ... "
Controls
119key, media, switches, mx, cherry
+83%
-17%
" ... The Rapidfire keys are very crisp and quick. ... "
" ... - Buttons are easy to remove, special tool is included. ... ( you will have to create a profile, then create an lightning rule for every button or group of buttons you want to light. ... - The buttons emit very nice clicking sound, crispy and clean. ... "
" ... Volume scroll wheel and wrist-rest are very convenient. ... "
" ... The keys are put together well too. ... "
" ... I suggest the brown switches for sure. ... "
" ... Lighting is very consistent across the board except the mute button but that's honestly not a big deal. ... "
" ... I love that you can have the red backlighting at a couple of different brightness settings, or off. ... "
" ... Plus, it comes with interchangeable keys and a key remover so I can change out the keys depending on the game I play. ... "
Gaming
98games, fps, gamer, typing, playing games
+99%
-1%
" ... I play mostly shooting games and its great for that. ... "
" ... I was the one who would buy a cheaper gaming keyboard and be satisfied with it. ... "
" ... I needed a good mechanical keyboard for first person shooter games. ... They were fine for typing, but they got way to loud for any gaming sessions. ... For my first two games of overwatch, I thought that I was on my good day, since I was doing so good when compared to other days. ... However, this went on for the next 6 games, and that is when I remembered that I just got a new gaming keyboard. ... "
" ... Best switch for gaming. ... "
" ... He is a big gamer, and seems to really enjoy it. ... "
" ... Not just for gaming, but I love it for typing any the tactical feedback. ... "
" ... I recently got into the gaming pc world so i had the stock keyboard the pc came with and you know it was alright, i thought whats the difference between this 30 dollar keyboard vs a 100 dollar keyboard. ... "
" ... Quick response keys, and a great addition to my gaming experiences. ... "
Build Quality
86build quality, metal, aluminum, keys, construction
+90%
-10%
" ... Pros: Metal backplate makes for sturdy build, quality, bright LED lights (I got the red lighting, but it's all pretty much the same as the RGB version, functionally). ... "
" ... The metal frame is extremely sturdy. ... "
" ... Build quality is good, nice metal finish looks solid. ... "
" ... The aluminum construction makes this keyboard heavy, but quite sturdy. ... "
" ... My first mechanical keyboard so not sure how it compares to others, but solid build quality. ... "
" ... The keyboard itself feels durable and well constructed. ... "
" ... The materials are high quality, and gives off the premium feel. ... The top tray is brushed aluminum, so it gives this keyboard a hefty weight and feel, so it feels as high quality as it looks. ... "
" ... Durable and easy to clean. ... "
Design
84red, rgb, lighting, build quality, aluminum
+100%
" ... Pros: Metal backplate makes for sturdy build, quality, bright LED lights (I got the red lighting, but it's all pretty much the same as the RGB version, functionally). ... "
" ... I still have it and its still fully functional and has nothing wrong with it, I wanted a second one and the idea of being able to customize the lighting appealed to me. ... "
" ... Build quality is good, nice metal finish looks solid. ... "
" ... I settled on the red-LED variant over the RGB because it was a lot cheaper and went well with my black and red build. ... It looks great. ... "
" ... personally, I think it looks cool. ... "
" ... Looks good, feels great, lots of color and effect options. ... "
" ... Strikes a balance between style and functionality without looking tacky. ... The materials are high quality, and gives off the premium feel. ... "
" ... Metal top give this board a really solid feel. ... "
Sound Quality
41keys, loud, clicking, typing, rings
+80%
-20%
" ... - The buttons emit very nice clicking sound, crispy and clean. ... "
" ... Had unique sound ... "
" ... I was set to buy brown, but the sound and feel of the blue called to me. ... "
" ... Great feel and sound. ... "
" ... It’s nice to have the tactile feedback and I have to admit it’s rather a fun sound when I start getting up to the very high typing rates. ... "
" ... The K70 is amazing, and now my coworkers won't hate me for all the noise. ... "
" ... The idea of a 1.2mm actuation and the sales pitch made it sound fantastic but it isn't quite as great in practice. ... "
" ... Having sound / music controls on the keyboard is nice, but haven't gotten into the habit of using them . ... "
Product Reliability
40months, keyboard, weeks, corsair, keyboards
+83%
-18%
" ... Beautiful and types nicely, but broke in less than a year ... "
" ... I have now had this for 3 months and I love it. ... "
" ... Been using mine for about a year now and I've been extremely happy with my purchase. ... "
" ... This keyboard worked great for the first few months. ... "
" ... it will last you a long time. ... "
" ... I just hope that I can get more than a year's worth of usage out of this before the switches go bad. ... "
" ... Last one lasted a long time. ... "
" ... Although I'm sure part of it was due to 12 years of use, the Microsoft was mushy and not engaging or very nice to type on or play games with. ... "
Ease of Use
38easy to use, easy to clean, key, intuitive, getting used
+87%
-13%
" ... - Buttons are easy to remove, special tool is included. ... - Software is very easy to use. ... "
" ... I only wish the interface for the lights and downloading different light settings was easier. ... "
" ... Easy to clean thanks to the open sides. ... "
" ... Durable and easy to clean. ... "
" ... the software wasnt totally intuitive but after watching a few tutorials on youtube it was pretty easy to navigate. ... "
" ... Very EZ to clean and the software is about as simple as it gets. ... "
" ... Works great and easy to clean. ... "
" ... The software to program the keyboard is easy to use. ... "
Color
37color, rgb, red, lighting, bright
+92%
-8%
" ... I love the colors, there is so much customization. ... "
" ... It only has 3 settings which are off, super bright and bright. ... "
" ... I love that you can have the red backlighting at a couple of different brightness settings, or off. ... "
" ... The software makes it so I can change the pattern and colors of the backlit LEDs depending on how I feel! ... "
" ... The colors that come out is entertaining and sometimes distracting. ... Eventually I’m sure I’ll turn the colors off, but for now it’s fun! ... "
" ... The colors are even and bright, with dim button for easy access to brightness. ... "
" ... RGB settings are great. ... "
" ... I'm a sucker for RGB too so the colors and settings are awesome! ... "
Features
34lighting, red, brown switches, rgb, effects
+100%
" ... Nice customization with light shows and effects ... "
" ... I'm not sure if it justifys the price though I mean it has a lot of features that I love and actually use all the time the volume scroll wheel thing in particular is awesome, I just have a hard time justifying the price but for the amount of use I'm going to get out of it, and for how much better it feels than other keyboards maybe that makes it okay. ... "
" ... I love that you can have the red backlighting at a couple of different brightness settings, or off. ... "
" ... Pros: MX Cherry Red switches. ... "
" ... The light show application works well, and interesting effects can be done. ... "
" ... Many LED options you can set based on your setup comes with free corsair utility to set it up accordingly to how you want it to pulse/color etc. ... "
" ... Make it rain LED. ... "
" ... The back light is so cool! ... "
Price
32worth the price, well worth, pay, cost, worth the money
+94%
-6%
" ... though the price tag for this keyboard might be more, it's well worth the investment. ... "
" ... Really good keyboard and a well-deserved price. ... "
" ... Worth every penny! ... "
" ... It's worth the cost. ... "
" ... The cost of RGBs. ... "
" ... Great keyboard for the money. ... "
" ... Money well spent! ... "
" ... I am really glad I spent the money for this. ... "
Ports
30keyboard, port, usb 3 0, hub, pass
+90%
-10%
" ... Everything is perfect except the keyboard drive and USB wires. ... Secondly, two USB ports and thick wire occupy a lot of space. ... "
" ... AND the USB pass through, big bonus with it's own separate supply cable? ... "
" ... Nice that it has a USB pass through also ... "
" ... the huge cable makes it super durable and the extra usb port is awesome because I plug my headset into it. ... "
" ... I love the pass-through feature so I can stick my usb mouse right into the keyboard, and it actually frees- up a usb spot on my pc. ... "
" ... Has pass thru for your USB plug in. ... "
" ... usb passthrough and lighting are great. ... "
" ... It uses 2 USB slots, so you need to take that into account in your configuration planning. ... "
Volume
26volume wheel, volume, really like, mechanical, louder
+69%
-31%
" ... I just have to be careful to type very quietly at night so I don't annoy the girlfriend with the tactile clickity-clack of the switches. ... "
" ... Love the volume wheel for quick volume up and down ... "
" ... * The keys are really loud (Yes I know thats one of the side effects of mechanical keyboards) If you have people in the house that don't mind the ... "
" ... I really enjoy the dedicated buttons to change music, and the roller to increase and decrease volume. ... "
" ... The keys are extremely responsive and they are not excessively loud. ... "
" ... the volume wheel is an awesome feature and very useful. ... "
" ... Volume wheel is really handy to have, and the wristrest is just right without being excessively large. ... "
" ... Not too loud but still give great feedback ... "
Apps
25corsair, cue, customize, youtube, rgb
+64%
-36%
" ... The software is adequate without being intrusive. ... "
" ... The CUE 2 software is powerful and after some getting used to, I've developed several useful macros for my drafting software. ... "
" ... The software is a huge improvement over others I've used . ... "
" ... The primary Con is definitely Corsair's own utility software. ... "
" ... the software wasnt totally intuitive but after watching a few tutorials on youtube it was pretty easy to navigate. ... "
" ... The RGB can be programmed with corsair software. ... "
" ... Free software to customize macros, keybindings, performance, etc. ... "
" ... The good news is the software can be deleted after you program the board. ... "
Software Platform
24cue, corsair utility engine, corsair, figure, easy to use
+54%
-46%
" ... - Software is very easy to use. ... "
" ... The software is adequate without being intrusive. ... "
" ... The primary Con is definitely Corsair's own utility software. ... "
" ... the software wasnt totally intuitive but after watching a few tutorials on youtube it was pretty easy to navigate. ... "
" ... Easy to use customization software ... "
" ... RGB cue software is robust and can do anything you want. ... "
" ... The fact that there aren't any drivers or software you need to install is really convenient. ... "
" ... Oh and advanced mode hardly changes anything in the interface. ... "
Cleaning
24keyboard, keys, clean, dust, compressed air
+92%
-8%
" ... - The buttons of the keyboard are located not in the so called tray, but on the flat surface, making it very easy to clean. ... "
" ... I have a cat and get fur all over the place, removing the keys and cleaning this product is super simple. ... "
" ... Easy to blow clean. ... "
" ... Finally, the wrist rest creates a small ledge that traps dust and hair at the bottom of the keyboard, around the space key. ... It is easy to clean with a can of air. ... "
" ... Easy to clean thanks to the open sides. ... "
" ... Durable and easy to clean. ... "
" ... * If you have pets that shed alot of hair, good luck to you keeping below the keys cleaned, I can't manage it. ... "
" ... Very EZ to clean and the software is about as simple as it gets. ... "
As Gift
18bought, loves, christmas, son, husband
+100%
" ... This was a gift for my son. ... "
" ... I got this as a gift, and liked it so much I bought one for my wife on our anniversary. ... "
" ... I bought this for my husband for Christmas. ... He absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... Bought this for my husband's birthday, he loves it! ... "
" ... Got this for my fiance for Christmas and he loves it. ... "
" ... My son loved his birthday present. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift, its owner loves it dearly ... "
" ... Bought as Gift for my fiance that loves to game on his PC. ... "
Overall performance
17speed, rgb, k70, fast, switches
+100%
" ... Does it 's job. ... "
" ... Good job corsair! ... "
" ... Overall great quality and great performance. ... "
" ... Ultra responsive, and looks great. ... "
" ... Works and feels great! ... "
" ... Works great, Quality is up to par with my expectations. ... "
" ... i didn't notice that different with the speed clicks but i still like it ... "
" ... This Corsair is fairly quiet, and extremely quick. ... "
Cables
16usb, keyboard, braided, thick, heavy
+75%
-25%
" ... The keyboard itself is very high quality and the cable wrapping is likely to last for a very long time based on my experience with it so far. ... "
" ... Everything is perfect except the keyboard drive and USB wires. ... Secondly, two USB ports and thick wire occupy a lot of space. ... "
" ... The cable braiding is excellent. ... "
" ... AND the USB pass through, big bonus with it's own separate supply cable? ... "
" ... the huge cable makes it super durable and the extra usb port is awesome because I plug my headset into it. ... "
" ... This is an aluminum build keyboard, braided cord, mechanical switches with that sweet sound and feel most enthusiasts look for. ... "
" ... Aesthetically pleasing and durable braided cable is wonderful. ... "
" ... As usual, the cloth covered USB cord is substantial and high quality. ... "
Mouse
15keyboard, corsair, usb pass, usb, m65
+100%
" ... I game heavier than I did when I bought the Logitech keyboard and I'm in love. ... "
" ... I recommend this it's not loud it has usb port for the mouse and the price is great ... "
" ... I love the pass-through feature so I can stick my usb mouse right into the keyboard, and it actually frees- up a usb spot on my pc. ... "
" ... I already had a memory foam padded wrist support for keyboard use. ... "
" ... Keyboard works wonderfully for its price and I happened to get the package deal with mouse. ... "
" ... Love the USB pass thru for the mouse. ... "
" ... My old iBuyPower mesh keyboard gives me a twisting feeling in my chest whenever I try to use it, and the keyboards I have to use in school are even worse. ... "
" ... Perfect with M65 mouse and Corsair link ... "
USB
15port, passthrough, usb 3 0, plug, pass
+87%
-13%
" ... Nice that it has a USB pass through also ... "
" ... I recommend this it's not loud it has usb port for the mouse and the price is great ... "
" ... Has pass thru for your USB plug in. ... "
" ... Thirdly, it has a USB pass through on the key board so it is easy to insert a Flash drive for quick backups without have to reach for the CPU. ... "
" ... usb passthrough and lighting are great. ... "
" ... There are 2 usb cables, 1 for the keyboard detection and operation the other is for passthrough. ... "
" ... can't do this over bluetooth so you are wired but that has a plus as well, (usb passthrough) ... "
" ... Usb on back is a nice touch. ... "
For Kids
14loves, bought, got, christmas, absolutely
+100%
" ... Son loves it and I have an older model which is still going strong for 3 years. ... "
" ... Got this for my son. ... "
" ... He absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... Got this for the SO and she totally loves it! ... "
" ... Purchased second K70 for kids' computer and they love using for games and homework. ... "
" ... Son likes it. ... "
" ... Exactly what my son wanted for Christmas 2016! ... "
" ... Bought for my gamer son. ... "
Marketplace
14expected, another, box, thank, shipping
+100%
" ... Amazon with best delivery options. ... "
" ... So nice and high quality thanks 😍 ... "
" ... Thank you so much. ... "
" ... pre-built/OEM . ... "
" ... Just what i expected. ... "
" ... Better than expected ... "
" ... All the functions work flawlessly as described ... "
" ... It's what I expected. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
12nice, typing, light, usb, slightest
+100%
" ... I think it is a very nice and thoughtful touch. ... "
" ... Like with all of those things, they are not essential, but add a nice touch ... "
" ... The metal base is a nice touch. ... "
" ... Very smooth keys that register with a very light touch. ... "
" ... It does pick up on the slightest touch. ... "
" ... Touch typing is amazing! ... "
" ... Usb on back is a nice touch. ... "
" ... nice touch every keystroke ... "
Delivery
11came, delivery, box, amazon, shipped
+91%
-9%
" ... Amazon with best delivery options. ... "
" ... It's was a great deal and also satisfied with fast shipping! ... "
" ... Came in good condition. ... "
" ... It just arrived today and I really like typing on it much better so far. ... "
" ... Amazon shipping is very pleased to ship well without shattering box included. ... "
" ... The only downside is that the box came all beat up and almost open but everything inside was fine. ... "
" ... It was shipped in perfect condition and works wonderfully! ... "
" ... It was a good product as I thought and received without any abnormality. ... "
Display Clarity
11backlight, rgb, lighting, visible, lights
+91%
-9%
" ... Backlight is adjustable, which means it's easy to use in all lighting conditions. ... "
" ... The RGB customisation is crazy and the lighting is nice and bright. ... "
" ... +The backlight is quite bright ... "
" ... But the software allow you to do some pretty cool displays. ... "
" ... The backlighting is bright and even. ... "
" ... The lights do not flicker and are nice and bright. ... "
" ... It's got really bright RGB backlights. ... "
" ... The RGB backlight is awesome. ... "
Device Compatibility
11windows, software, rgb, mac, keyboards
+55%
-45%
" ... like a lot of HP laptops) . ... "
" ... The addition of a USB hub, media controls and a Windows key lock is really nice on this keyboard. ... "
" ... Paired with a M65 PRO RGB Corsair Mouse makes this even better! ... "
" ... Works well on an old laptop. ... "
" ... I hate going to work and using the cheap keyboards on workstations, and it makes me enjoy using my home PC a lot more. ... "
" ... I love having the ability to turn the Windows key on and off and will. ... "
Size
10work, smaller, small, desk, carry
+80%
-20%
" ... Nice and compact. ... "
" ... One for work, one for home, one for travel. ... "
" ... For casuals, I would recommend something more smaller. ... "
" ... The keys simply carry you. ... "
" ... A nice weight to it, so it stays in place. ... "
" ... Great keyboard and size is ideal for smaller desks. ... "
" ... Better than the previous models and lighter travel makes your typing more efficient. ... "
" ... Good to put on your desk. ... "
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