Corsair has just launched Corsair Gaming, a new division with a new logo that seeks to dominate the world of high-end PC peripherals. Judging from their new line-up they're well on their way- after spending the last month with them we simply can't imagine going back to anything else.
Today we take a look at their K70 RGB keyboard, which is amazing at first sight with its anodized, brushed aluminum chassis. This is a tough-looking piece of hardware.
I currently can't see its exterior because I’m writing this review in the dark, though. Illuminated keyboards are nothing new at this point, but there’s never been one like this before. Each individual key on the K70 RGB can be programmed with a different color, one that encompasses the entire palate of 16.8 million colors. My keyboard’s letters are a different color from the numbers, which are a different color than the arrow keys, and the rest.
Most high-end keyboards offer some sort of illumination at this point but none offers this level of customization. Aspiring designers will appreciate that you can save your keyboard's color profiles and share them online, and people are already coming up with incredibly intricate layouts. What’s more- the keyboards include build-in storage that allows you to take all your settings with you, whether to a LAN party or a tournament or while taking it home from work (ahem).
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To help you out with this Corsair offers their Corsair Utility Engine (CUE), which lets you easily design your own patterns. It's as simple as clicking on a key and then clicking a color for it, although if you really get into it you can program waves and ripples that allow for all sorts of animations and designs.
The keyboard also comes with a detachable wristpad that feels remarkably soft and rubbery and will likely always stay attached to our unit. Sadly, unlike the standard K70, this doesn't come with a key removal tool or the extra replacement keys for WASD and the numbers. There are also no USB ports on the keyboard itself, which might be a downer for some.
The only thing that may stop you? The price. These are serious keyboards for serious gamers. Here's what they'll cost you for each-
K95 RGB: $189.99 MSRP
K70 RGB: $169.99 MSRP
K65 RGB: $149.99 MSRP (available exclusively from Best Buy in the US, and other retailers worldwide)
In our opinion they’re totally worth it. This are heavy duty keyboards that will last you your entire life if you treat them well, and they easily stand out among its competitors.
An incredibly strong opening salvo from Corsair Gaming.
