Corsair K95 Platinum RGB Mechanical USB Gaming Keyboard (Cherry MX Brown Switches, Per Key Multicolour RGB Backlighting, Dual-Sided Soft Touch Wrist Rest, UK Layout) - Black

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However, I’m not going to fault the keyboard because Corsair isn’t very forthcoming with in-game functionality. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. There isn't a massive adjustment to be made if you're accustomed to mechanical keyboards, but when you're not gaming, those super fast Speed switches seem to lead to more typos. The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of PCMag.

The Corsair K95 Platinum RGB XT has a lot of great items packed into it that make the keyboard an excellent pick for many.CORSAIR K95 RGB PLATINUM features CHERRY® MX Speed keyswitches backed by a lightweight aluminum frame. The units we tested use the same Cherry MX Speed switches, but you can get the K95 with Cherry MX Browns and the K100 with linear optical switches instead. On the other hand, the Razer overall build quality seems a bit more durable and comes with a plushy wrist rest. The SteelSeries features a small OLED screen on the top right corner that can be programmed to display a wide variety of things. Kevin has over eight years of experience in the tech and games publications with previous bylines at Polygon, PC World, and more.

I really like them because it makes it easy to change songs when playing a video game or using any other full-screen application. Plus, the Windows Key Lock mode ensures interruption-free gaming and the textured and contoured FPS/MOBA keycap sets provide maximum grip and enhanced feel. However, thanks to the onboard memory, you can program them on macOS or Windows, and then use them on Linux. This means the keyboard can accommodate virtually any color you can see including the different hues.Six dedicated macro keys, (which can now be used with the popular Elgato Stream Deck software), run down the left side. Using the iCue software, you can change the color of the LEDs using either RGB, hexadecimal code or the color wheel provided. The build quality is great; it offers dedicated macro keys and is also fully RGB-lit, which is great for playing in the dark. One thing I want to note is how the keyboard in the iCue software will change along with your keyboard in real-life. Ultra-reliable German-made CHERRY MX SPEED RGB Silver keyswitches are guaranteed for 100 million keystrokes, with a linear 1.

Last but not least, a dark-horse candidate for most improved feature on the Platinum XT is its new detachable wrist rest. Lighting, of course, has been upgraded significantly with a new 19-zone light bar that runs along the top of the peripheral’s frame. Both keyboards use linear keys, but the Corsair has much less pre-travel before the pre-travel distance. Meanwhile, a reversible and magnetic rubber pad offers a smooth micro-finish on one side and a rougher texture on the other.Still, it's the company's flagship keyboard and packs every bit of technology at Corsair's disposal into an exquisite and comfortable package.

Now, many people will say how they can “type faster” using mechanical keyboards as opposed to others. Today sees the launch of the new flagship model, the K95 RGB Platinum, which showcases virtually everything Corsair has to offer in this market. When we reviewed the original K95, we made a lot of hay about the fact that Corsair sold a variant with Cherry MX Speed Silver switches, a low-profile variant of that company's popular MX Red linear switch.Every key is backlit, including the custom function ones at the top and the top-right set of media controls. The Corsair K95 RGB PLATINUM is an incredible gaming keyboard with dedicated macro keys and MX Speed switches.