CORSAIR K70 RGB MK.2 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - USB Passthrough & Media Controls - Tactile & Quiet- Cherry MX Brown - RGB LED Backlit

If you go on r/MechanicalKeyboards youll see corsair keyboards getting a lot of flack for being overpriced for for their quality but honestly I dont really see it, I think the quality is good enough, its no tank but for something that will just sit on your desk the whole time it really doesnt need to be. The mk.2 seems to be sturdy enough, the top is a fairly thick piece of aluminum, about as thick as I would expect a keyboard faceplate to be at least, and the whole thing is fairly ridged overall. The bottom of made of plastic and I see people complain that its too thin but if youre not using your keyboard to bludgeon your enemies then it should hold up just finr. My biggest gripe with this keyboard are the keycaps, theyre light, thin and laser ablated so theyre likely to wear over time. Corsair offers a doubleshot version of these same keycaps, but theyre another $50 so if youre set on getting those then this starts to become a nearly $200 keyboard. That being said, I think that if quality had to be sacrificed somewhere to meet this price point then the keycaps are the most logical option as theyre the only part of the keyboard you can easily modify yourself if you want and I really dont see them as a huge problem until they actually start to wear. This keyboard comes with another set of WASD and QERF keys with a textured surface that wont wear so if you mostly use those its probably not a huge issue. I suppose only time will tell how bad these keys wear. I was looking for several things in a keyboard, I wanted an aluminum top plate, a minimal, clean look, RGB and I wanted it to be mechanical and this keyboard meets all those things. I really like the brushed aluminum, it doesnt take on finger prints, it looks really good and it adds some good heft so full points there. The switches protrude out of the faceplate so there is nowhere for dirt and dust to fall in to and get trapped, this makes it really easy to clean with one of those compressed air cans so if you like to keep things clean then that is a huge plus. This is a really good looking keyboard, it doesnt overdo it by trying to look all gamery and wouldnt look out of place in an office or anything (with the RGB off at least), though you can see the pictures for yourself so whether you like how it looks is really up to you. The RGB is fully customizable on a per key basis but if you want all the fancy effects then you always need to have the corsair iCUE software running in the background which Im not a huge fan of. You can save three RGB profiles onto the keyboards internal memory but the effects are a bit more limited if you chose to rely only on that. You can still set each key to any color you want and you can use some effects, but the effects cant be as elaborate as if you have the software running in the background. This isnt a huge problem for me because I dont really want much more than static back lighting anyway but its something you should be aware of. I guess each key can be readdressed to do whatever you want and you can make macros, but this particular model doesnt have any dedicated macro keys. These arent really features that Ive needed to use and so I dont particularly care about them. I got the version with the cherry mx brown switches because up to now Ive been using a keyboard with blue clones and I wanted to try something different. I miss the clickyness of the blues but I like the feel of the browns well enough, I only wish that they were more tactile because the tactile bump isnt super prominent and isnt very sharp. The browns are a lot less noisy that blues but theyre still nowhere near silent. Most of the sound just comes from the keys bottoming out so it could be made just a little more silent with some o-rings but I dont like the feel of the o-rings as much. I considered returning this key board and getting the version with the blue switches for a little while but Ive grown to like the brown switches, but its all subjective. A lot of hard core mech keyboard enthusiasts dont really like browns but I dont have much experience with other switches so I cant say too much about that. The dedicated media controls are nice to have I suppose, but I only ever find myself using the volume knob. The wrist rest is just solid plastic but it has a soft texture and is definitely a plus, I havent used one up to now but I dont think I could go without one in the future as it makes typing so much more comfortable. The USB passthrough is a nice feature, I use it for my wireless mouse dongle so that its closer and the connection is more reliable but I imagine that it would be really convenient for a wired mouse as well, there are some routing channels on the bottom of the keyboard for the wire to keep things tidy if you do use a wired mouse . I dont think the passthrough wouldnt be ideal for something that you would remove and insert frequently because its on the back of the keyboard which makes it awkward to get to in my opinion. The USB cable is braided and really thick which gives it a pretty premium feel. Its also super long so you shouldnt have much trouble getting it to where you need it to go. Its pretty ridged so if you move the keyboard around a lot on your desk that might be a bit of a problem. This keyboard really needs to be packaged better, Amazon just ships it in the box that the keyboard comes in and there isnt any foam or anything in that box so the only thing between the top of the keyboard and the boxes that will inevitably be dropped or stacked on top of it during shipping is a piece of cardboard. Because of this, my keyboard came with some of the keys knocked out both times, I replaced my first one because I thought it came broken. The first ones volume wheel was really loose compared to the second one I received, I dont know if that was a manufacturing defect or from rough treatment during shipping but it would be nice if Amazon just shipped it in another box with some proper packing material.

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I owned a original K70 with red switches for 5 years. I loved it, but decided to take it to work for typing so for home I purchased a K99. I later ended up selling that K70 due to workplace change. The K95 had speed switches and they were just too shallow and easy to press. I had too many fat-finger incidents and my typing was hampered. I like the brown switches more than the reds. They can be a little loud but I am fine with that. They are pleasure to type on. To any one considering the K95 or speed switches, please get this instead. It smashes the speed switches both in feeling and functionality.

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Definitely one of the best mechanical gaming keyboards around from a great pc gaming hardware/accessory company. I am giving it 5 stars overall but I do a couple of cons about it. Dont worry, they are just little things that can be improved upon eventually. The wrist support pad that comes with it is just awful, at least in my opinion. I suffer from a number of things so something that cost $100 should come with a better wrist support instead of hard plastic at a weird angle. Again this is just my opinion and this could be nothing for a lot of users. I already had a memory foam padded wrist support for keyboard use. I just removed the one that comes with it and use my own. The cost of RGBs. Now I originally wanted the K70 RGB version but it is pretty pricey. The price difference from RGBs to just the standard red LED is pretty steep for just a color difference and I think the switches are slightly downgraded but you can always select the correct switch type if needed. Now this is nothing for a lot of people as well but I do hope that RGB versions of this model become less costly instead of how they are now. Other than those two small things. This keyboard is 100% worth the cost. Great construction, very durable, feels very nice. Has pass thru for your USB plug in. Free software to customize macros, keybindings, performance, etc. I would definitely recommend this to any avid PC gamer. Another thing to make this even better if you would like or have a need for it. Add O-Rings to dampen sound of clicks and even provide some more comfort of the keystrokes. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSMB96R/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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So I do play games but I am also a writer and multimedia professional. I bought this because I was sick of typing on the new, super silent, flat and unresponsive keyboards. Ive dropped about $300 on keyboards in the last couple years just trying to get something that didnt infuriate me while I typed. A while back my ex-had complained that I typed really loud so I got rid of what used to be my favorite keyboard. Hence the deluge of crappy silent keyboards. Well, shes gone and this clickity clackity beauty is hands down my new favorite keyboard for writing. It may be my favorite keyboard of all time. When I was a kid (early 80s) I had an old ribbon style typewriter that I loved, I eventually upgraded to a word processor and after that a PC. When I got my first PC the keyboards were basically mechanical and they felt nice to type on. This feels like a cross between an old Typewriter and an old PC keyboard. The keys are lightweight but they click audibly and there is a nice feel to each depression. Everything feels quick and responsive. To top it off, the keys are backlit with adjustable light levels so typing in the dark is not an issue. The keyboard base is made of aluminum and the keys are made of plastic. they are concaved and the keyboard has a slight incline, even without the feet down. After a little research, I got the brown switches since it seemed to have a combination of what I like in a keyboard; quick, responsive keys and a nice audible click with tactile feedback. I havent had it for long so I cant speak to its durability or ease of cleaning but i do know that what I primarily look for is feel and ease of use. This is a winner. the rolling audio wheel is a really nice touch as well. Great buy.

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I collect keyboards and mice as a hobby, and I gotta say, this is one durable keyboard. I bought this back in May 2017 to replace a broken Razer Blackwidow Chroma, and this thing is still kicking! Its dirty, but it works! With that said, this keyboard gives you quite a bit of features for the price. However Ive noticed the Cherry MX Brown version (The one I have here) is around $120 just for the red LED version, which I think is overpriced. Moving on, the features you get with this keyboard are amazing. You get full N-Key rollover with 100% anti-ghosting, extra keycaps, keycap puller, BIOS/polling rate switch, media keys, wrist rest, Cherry MX switches and much more. My favorite features are the USB pass through which is really handy. And the media keys, very useful for when Im in iTunes and have to change the volume quickly. The key switches are 100% genuine Cherry MX switches. You can choose from: Cherry MX Blue, Brown, Red or Speed. No silent switches available on this one. If you want the MX Silent switch, you must get one of the Strafe models or the K70 RGB MK.2. The switch implementation is pretty good, not as good as Cooler Master but its still very solid. Unfortunately, the Cherry style stabilizers arent implemented very well AT ALL. They feel mushy and not very tactile. Cooler Master uses the same stabilizers and they were able to get it as smooth as a Costar stabilizer, so that is something Corsair can improve on. The lighting is very limited as this is the red LED version, but I like the color so it doesnt bother me. You do have some preset lighting effects to choose from in the software or you can even create your own, though since its just the color red I wouldnt really bother with it. This keyboard can be used with Corsairs iCue software. In this software you can create lighting effects, create profiles and even reprogram every single button! But if you dont care to reprogram keys or make profiles I wouldnt recommend the software as like I said the lighting is limited. So if you want a good no thrills mechanical keyboard, I would highly recommend this!

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This is my first mechanical keyboard since the 80s and I love it. I did not realize how much I was missing out on using membrane keyboards all this time! The Brown switches are exactly what I wanted--slightly tactile and not super clacky. The construction of this keyboard is top notch. I love the alluminum body and the open sides mean that debris is less likely to build up under the keys. I didnt think I would use the volume wheel as much as I do but it is excellent. The long cord covered in nylon weave is perfect. The only thing I regrew about this is the single color (red) rather than RGB lighting, but that is not a failing of this product and for the price I doubt youll find a better keyboard. Two design issues I have: One: I type with the keyboard on my lap. With the cheap membrane keyboards I had been using this was not an issue--they are light and not hard to keep in place. But this keyboard is HEFTY since the body is aluminum and the bottom is smooth, so it slips off my legs easy. Easy enough to remedy by attaching thin rubber to the bottom. Two: I really wish these keyboards with extra USB ports on them would function as a hub rather than an extension. This means theres more cable, and two USB connectors on the end of it. I do like having my wireless mouse dongle on the keyboard and near my mouse.

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Hello, I recommend this keyboard. Its built really well, RGB is excellent especially with the Icue software options. Provided wrist rest is really comfortable, feels nice for just being plastic. Has replacement caps for your gaming keys with extra groves, I use and like them. The extra caps are slanted in around S so its actually useful for me. I like the brown keys, give you a little feedback when they activate the key stroke but its not much, wont interfere with any action. Media controls are nice and useful especially the volume bar. One thing I dont like is that yes the keyboard has an extra USB input for a mouse BUT you do need to use the 2 output cables from the keyboard into the computer if you intend to use that extra KB USB slot. So its not saving you a connection spot (I thought you could have the mouse go into the KB and then just 1 USB into ur computer or in my case a laptop, not the case). So you may want to get a USB hub to manage your devices with this. (I have 2 anyways). I just dont see how the extra USB input helps. Also I use a Corsair Glaive mouse (also excellent, so smooth) and Im disappointed the RGB doesnt stream together with both Corsair devices using Icue software, to take advantage of the USB input on KB, maybe Im missing something there. But the quality and ease of use make up for the 2 shortfalls in my eyes. I use the KB for gaming everyday/night for a few months without any issues.

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The keyboard has a nice design and seems sturdy enough even though one of the keys popped off just taking it out of the box. The software is a bit confusing as I was having trouble learning how to customize it however that couldve been due to the fact that my first one was a dud. It lasted 4 or 5hrs and now repeatedly locks up and becomes unresponsive until I unplug and reconnect it. Then it lasts a few minutes until lockup again. Ive reordered another unit and will report back with results on that one but in the meantime Im quite disappointed with this purchase. Edit: Changed my review to 5 stars. So the first keyboard was a dud but the second one works great so far. Finally figured out how to customize it and played for hours with no problems. So far the keyboard is solid, has a nice design and I like the size of it. As long as it keeps on working Im 5 star happy with it.

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This keyboard is perfect. Having owned it for nearly 2 years now, I feel I can provide an accurate review of its qualities. I am a doctoral student (thus a lot of writing) and also game in my free time. Pros: - Nice tactile feel to the keys that helps improve accuracy of typing. This is also nice for when you are gaming, as it improves the "feel" you have for your in-game character (I play a lot of 1st person RPGs, where this is important). - They provide a,w,e,r,a,s,d,f, keys that are gray. They have a different feel to help you know where you are on the keyboard for gaming needs. - Not too loud. - I LOVE the multimedia keys and volume knob. Very nifty if you listen to a lot of music. - Reliable. In nearly two years of owning this keyboard, I have had zero issues. - Although it is not RGB, you can "program" the keys to display a variety of patterns/pulses/etc. - Price. - Removable keys (helps if you have cats like me and get a lot of hair under the keys.) Cons: - The software used to "program" the lighting is a bit clunky and it isnt the easiest to switch between pre-saved settings without setting a custom hotkey.

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This is an absolutely amazing keyboard. First, let me say that I am not a gamer, but rather a physician who types a lot. The RGB version is really overkill for me, but back-lighting was a must, so I went with it. After researching the various types of switches, I decided on the MX Browns. Typing on this is a pleasure, and a distinct and markedly improved experience from the standard "membrane" keyboards that I have always used. It isnt quite as "clicky" as the original IBM PC keyboards from the early 80s, but tactile & responsive. Probably the best endorsement of this keyboard came from my wife who, after using it for the first time (to print out an Amazon return label for a different product) stated she wished she had more typing to do because it was "awesome". In terms of form factor, the brushed aluminum is solid, and well constructed. Not heavy, but definitely more substantial than most. The USB corrections are braided, adding to the aesthetics. RGB lighting allows for customization at the "key" level. Really wonderful product. Definitely worth the price of admission.

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