Corsair Gaming K65 RGB

This mechanical, tenkeyless keyboard is a gaming winner for those short on space. Its software lets you assign complex macros and elaborate lighting effects to any key, and gives you supreme control over game-specific profiles, too. It's worth the hefty outlay if you commit to harnessing it.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Corsair Gaming K65 RGB 1

Product details

  • This refurbished product is tested and certified to work properly. The product will have minor blemishes and/or light scratches. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, and may arrive in a generic box.

PROS

+ Corsair Utility Engine excels for heavy-duty key reassignment, macros, and lighting effects.
+ Extreme per-key lighting, paired with mechanical switches.
+ Rugged aluminum frame.
+ Detachable palm rest.
+ Excellent manual.

CONS

- Requires two USB ports if you've got only USB 2.0 ports available.
- No context-sensitive help in Corsair Utility Engine.
- No USB pass-through.
- Not cheap for a tenkeyless board.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on March 09, 2015
This mechanical, tenkeyless keyboard is a gaming winner for those short on space. Its software lets you assign complex macros and elaborate lighting effects to any key, and gives you supreme control over game-specific profiles, too. It's worth the hefty outlay if you commit to harnessing it.
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