Corsair K70 Pro TKL: Two-minute review
Corsair is no stranger to the world of PC peripherals.
Some of my favorite stock gaming keyboards, like theK100 Air, fly Corsair sails.
But not everyone wants to buy and apply all new sets of switches and keycaps.
The K70 Pro TKL is a fantastic option in that regard.
If you prefer the freedom and safety of full customization, this isn’t the board for you.
PBT, which comes with a $10 upcharge, solves those issues.
Unfortunately, I can’t say these silicone layers accomplish a whole lot.
For some people, this won’t matter at all because it’s all about features and efficiency.
This is apparent every time you hit the rattly space bar and it screeches “ping!”
There are a lot of upsides, too.
I love a vertical volume knob, especially one that lets me mute my audio with a tap.
This is also where you’re able to choose your RGB lighting effects to spice up your setup.
These aren’t bad, though I tend to go flat-footed with my keyboards anyway.
Plus, there’s the star of the show: those MGX Hyperdrive magnetic Hall effect switches.
While I don’t think the average gamerneedsthem, they are very fast.
And you’re able to make them even faster by adjusting actuation levels in iCUE.
They also come pre-lubed, which is awesome to see more keyboard companies adopt.
It just makes everything feel that much smoother - and doing it yourself is tedious.
Corsair K70 Pro TKL: Performance
This is where the Corsair K70 Pro TKL shines.
The K70 Pro TKL was solid through and through.
Onto the cool stuff.
With these lightning fast key inputs comes the potential for game winning plays, but also mind numbing mistakes.
It’s disabled by default but can be toggled on with FN + Right Shift.
Should you buy the Corsair K70 Pro TKL?
Performance:
If performance is paramount in your eyes, the K70 Pro TKL is hard to beat.
However, it is not one size fits all.
If you like customizing your keyboard or are shopping on a budget, you should look elsewhere.
4 / 5
Buy it if…
You want peak performance
This keyboard is fast -seriously fast.
You want a solid plug-and-play experience
This keyboard comes with a pretty easy setup.
Plug it in, download iCUE for any configuration work you want to do, and play.
