Corsair K70 RGB PRO

The Corsair K70 RGB PRO is an outstanding keyboard for gaming. Its latency is incredibly low, so it's well-suited for competitive games. The pre-travel distance on the linear Cherry MX switches is also low, so keypresses feel light and responsive. It feels very well-built and solid, and it has individually lit keys, meaning you can see your keys in the dark. It has a Tournament Switch at the top, disabling macros and setting the RGB backlighting to a single, static color to reduce distractions. You can set its polling rate to a maximum of 8000Hz, but this feature is only well-suited for high-end systems with lots of processing power. Unfortunately, it's a large keyboard, so it takes up a lot of desk space, especially with the wrist rest attached.

-- As reviewed by Rtings
Corsair K70 RGB PRO 1

Product details

  • The Legend Continues: The K70 RGB PRO retains the iconic elements of the award-winning K70 RGB with a durable aluminum frame, CHERRY MX mechanical keyswitches, and per-key RGB backlighting.
  • Powered by CORSAIR AXON Hyper-Processing Technology: Enables a new level of K70 performance, processing and transmitting your inputs up to 8x faster than conventional gaming keyboards.
  • 100% CHERRY MX RGB Red Mechanical Keyswitches: Have a linear travel with a silky smooth keypress that's ideal for performance gamers, and are guaranteed for 100 million keystrokes.
  • Polycarbonate Keycaps with Standard Bottom Row: Durable polycarbonate plastic keycaps with a standard bottom row layout that supports custom keycap sets.
  • Switch on the Competition: Flip the tournament switch to focus on winning those crucial games, automatically locking to distraction-free static backlighting and disabling accidental macro activations.

PROS

+ Incredibly low latency.
+ 8000Hz maximum polling rate.
+ Individually backlit keys and fully customizable RGB lighting.
+ Feels very well-built.

CONS

- Takes up a lot of desk space with wrist rest attached.

Expert reviews and ratings

By Rtings on March 31, 2022
The Corsair K70 RGB PRO is an outstanding keyboard for gaming. Its latency is incredibly low, so it's well-suited for competitive games. The pre-travel distance on the linear Cherry MX switches is also low, so keypresses feel light and responsive. It feels very well-built and solid, and it has individually lit keys, meaning you can see your keys in the dark. It has a Tournament Switch at the top, disabling macros and setting the RGB backlighting to a single, static color to reduce distractions. You can set its polling rate to a maximum of 8000Hz, but this feature is only well-suited for high-end systems with lots of processing power. Unfortunately, it's a large keyboard, so it takes up a lot of desk space, especially with the wrist rest attached.
93
By Tom's Hardware on February 10, 2022
The Corsair K70 RGB Pro enters rough waters with its $160 price point, but its build quality and high level of customization makes the cost totally worth it.
80
By PCMag on February 11, 2022
The Corsair K70 RGB Pro is a high-end gaming keyboard that offers a variety of mechanical switch options in a solidly built case, making it an excellent choice for deep-pocketed esports gamers seeking a competitive edge.
80
By Tom's Guide on March 21, 2022
The Corsair K70 RGB Pro is a worthy follow-up to its best-in-class predecessor. If you’re in the market for a wired mechanical gaming keyboard, this is the one to get.
100
By PCWorld on April 19, 2022
The K70 RGB Pro makes a play for gamers with lots of expendable cash, but its annoying sound profile and lack of modularity put it behind the competition.
60
By TrustedReviews on March 03, 2022
The Corsair K70 RGB Pro is one of the best all-round gaming keyboards out there. It’s incredibly sturdy and premium-feeling, and features both an immense polling rate and snappy switches. This does all come at a high cost though, so it may not be for every gamer.
80