Name: Corsair K70 RGB TKL
Brand: Corsair
SKU: 62988bf4b5745b341f22473c
Rating: 4.0 (90 reviews)

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We know some gamers feel the Numpad hanging off the side of a full-size keyboard is just dead weight. If that sounds like you, you'll want to check out the Corsair K70 RGB TKL, which is our pick for the best TKL gaming keyboard. This keyboard is a scaled-down 80% version of the Corsair K70 RGB MK.2. Altogether it feels very well-built, its keys feel stable and well-spaced, and it has thick, doubleshot PBT keycaps.

Its latency is extremely low, and it has a maximum polling rate of 8000Hz, which is much higher than most gaming keyboards and means the keyboard can send electronic reports back to its connected computer more often. Doing so can provide slightly faster response times, but not all gamers will notice a difference with it enabled, and it can eat up a considerable amount of your system resources. Our unit has linear Cherry MX Speed switches, which feel responsive and very light. However, they don't feel completely linear. If you prefer a linear switch, it's also available with Cherry MX Reds.

Unfortunately, it doesn't include a wrist rest, meaning longer gaming sessions may tire out your hands and arms quicker. Also, while it has full RGB backlighting with individually-lit keys, the overall brightness isn't very impressive. That said, this is a very high-performance option for any fans of the TKL form factor.

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 Altogether it feels very well-built, its keys feel stable and well-spaced, and it has thick, doubleshot PBT keycaps.

 This keyboard is a scaled-down 80% version of the Corsair K70 RGB MK.2. Altogether it feels very well-built, its keys feel stable and well-spaced, and it has thick, doubleshot PBT keycaps.

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<div class="md"><p>Just curious as to all the sorts of keyboards people on this sub use. </p>

<p>I mix it up between an original razer huntsman, and a Varmilo tkl.</p>
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What keyboard does everyone use here?

It has everything

With the release of its Champion Series keyboards and mice, Corsair overhauled its iCue configuration app. The new version has a cleaner interface and features a larger, live-reacting visualization of the peripheral you&rsquo;re updating&mdash; in this case, the K70 RGB TKL Champion Series. Now, the keyboard map takes up the upper two-thirds of the screen, while the lower third features a set of controls. If you're accustomed to using the old iCue, the new system may be slightly tricky to follow

The tenkeyless (TKL) keyboard needs a makeover. With more 60 percent keyboards in the spotlight, hardware manufacturers must find a way to make the mid-size keyboard feel like a true middle ground between compact layouts and feature-packed, full-size gaming keyboards. Corsair&rsquo;s K70 RGB TKL, which adds dedicated media and profile keys to a well-crafted TKL, is that middle ground. The $139

The Corsair K70 RGB TKL Champion Series has a real clarity of vision. It&rsquo;s a mid-size keyboard, portable, and has features typically found in larger keyboards. Yes, the 8000Hz polling is gimmicky, but the keyboard shines in every way. At $139

 Yes, the 8000Hz polling is gimmicky, but the keyboard shines in every way. At $139.99, the K70 RGB TKL is a bit expensive for a TKL, but it has more features than the average TKL. For that, the K70 RGB TKL Champion Series soars as an Editors' Choice pick

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the font of the razer keycaps seems very similar to keychron font

i would use the keychron caps for the modifier keys and use the razer keycaps for the other keys (to make it look more uniform)

<div class="md"><p>the font of the razer keycaps seems very similar to keychron font</p>

<p>i would use the keychron caps for the modifier keys and use the razer keycaps for the other keys (to make it look more uniform)</p>
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Keychron K6 w/ Razer PBT Keycap Upgrade Set

Its design might not be for everyone, but construction quality is good here. The K70’s keycaps are made of hard-wearing PBT plastic, and their legends are double-shot, meaning they let each switch’s lighting shine through and will never rub off. Corsair uses a standard keyboard layout, so you shouldn’t have any problems finding replacement keycaps in the right sizes.

The nice thing about buying from an established company like Corsair is that its companion software for configuring the keyboard’s layout and lighting effects is slick and polished. iCue is available for Mac and Windows and offers a truly dizzying amount of control over the K70 RGB TKL. You can remap the keyboard’s keys however you like and get access to a plethora of additional lighting effects. The controls are granular and get complicated fast, so I ended up ignoring them and just controlled the keyboard’s lighting from the board itself

 But if you listen to the typing sample above, you’ll hear that other stabilized keys like Backspace and Enter have more rattle. Ultimately, the overall typing experience on the K70 RGB TKL is only good, never great.

 Corsair tells me this brings down median latency to under a quarter of a millisecond, compared to 2 milliseconds and up with a 1,000Hz keyboard. You enable the 8,000Hz polling rate from within Corsair’s software. It’ll warn you that the higher polling rate uses more system resources, but I didn’t notice any impact on performance on my Ryzen 5 3600-equipped gaming PC, and Corsair tells me this should be the same for anyone using a gaming machine built in the last three years.

Great for gamers, good for everyone else

I have the corsair k70 (full size) and it works perfectly.  Even the audio scroller is detected no problem.

I am searching for a good mechanical keyboard which will work with linux (manjaro / arch). Does anyone have experiance with machanical keyboards? What about the Corsair K70 RGB TKL?

<div class="md"><p>I am searching for a good mechanical keyboard which will work with linux (manjaro / arch). Does anyone have experiance with machanical keyboards? What about the Corsair K70 RGB TKL?</p>

<p>&#x200B;</p>

<p>EDIT: I bought a Ducky One 2 TKL RGB. Very cool Keyboard. Works like a charm. Thanks to every one!</p>
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 As far as these keycaps you're, seeing they're also double shot pbt. The exact same, if you all, saw the corsair pbt keycap video i did. These are made the exact same very thick and durable nice shine through pbt keycaps. Now talking about putting some of the replacement keycaps on there

 Whenever i'm gaming heck, even working talking about that, does the shorter actuation affect your work like as far as basic typing on the speed silvers? No, it really doesn't. I'Ve used some soft, very light switches, a lot of optical switches and those will affect my type and i'll get a lot of typos accidental presses like just tapping it. I do not get that with speed silvers, you know what i mean. So i'd put it this way

 I do have one right here with the red keycaps and i just love this because again you got the black bass back there. The red keycaps and i put a white led the rgb in the background on static, and it just looks so cool, but even just like this, i mean it just looks awesome and again. The quality of the replacement keycaps are the exact same quality as the one on there. So don't think you're gon na downgrade swapping them out or if you get one set heck you can, you know, interchange them and do black and red or black and blue whatever color variation you want, but all in all i love this setup right here now

 Your media controls your profile. I hit the lock button, so my window's disabled, i'm in tournament mode bam, i'm locked into my game and straight up going. You know you all have whacked that windows button or accidentally hit a shortcut macro or something in game. So again i pretty much leave it right there, it disables the software bam

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 If you are getting this, make sure you are above average precise and will benefit from a keyboard that recognizes your every move.

Careful deciding on the Cherry switches

New to the fancy keyboard scene i just game with a Corsair k70 looking for a nice sleek 100% for work and also taking suggestions for a new video game board

I just received a Tofu60 from kbdfans, in layout 5 (gk64 layout). As i was trying to flash it into qnk toolbox, i realised that after i selected dz60 for the 'keyboard from qmk' area, I couldn't locate the place to select which layout of the dz60 i want, which would be the gk64 layout. So at first, i didn't think much about it; however, after i flashed the hex file, and i started to test the keys, i couldnt access some keys on the right side, meaning that my keyboard, is stuck to the standard ansi layout.


Tl:dr  i need help configuring my tofu60 (i ran into a problem)

<div class="md"><p>I just received a Tofu60 from kbdfans, in layout 5 (gk64 layout). As i was trying to flash it into qnk toolbox, i realised that after i selected dz60 for the &#39;keyboard from qmk&#39; area, I couldn&#39;t locate the place to select which layout of the dz60 i want, which would be the gk64 layout. So at first, i didn&#39;t think much about it; however, after i flashed the hex file, and i started to test the keys, i couldnt access some keys on the right side, meaning that my keyboard, is stuck to the standard ansi layout.</p>

<p>Tl:dr  i need help configuring my tofu60 (i ran into a problem)</p>
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Varmilo va87m or drop ctrl? I like the look of both of them and money is not much of an issue... but if it’s not worth the extra hundred bucks obviously I’d rather not spend it. Also am I correct in thinking that the drop ctrl is hot swappable? I know the barebones one without switches or key caps is but wasn’t sure if the complete kit was. Thank you guys in advance!

<div class="md"><p>Varmilo va87m or drop ctrl? I like the look of both of them and money is not much of an issue... but if it’s not worth the extra hundred bucks obviously I’d rather not spend it. Also am I correct in thinking that the drop ctrl is hot swappable? I know the barebones one without switches or key caps is but wasn’t sure if the complete kit was. Thank you guys in advance!</p>
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I want to buy a new keyboard, I was thinking about Razer Huntsman because I've read that I can buy any keycap set and it will fit, but my question is are there keyboards that are better than razer huntsman and in the same price? I want to have that keyboard in a week, I don't have time to wait for a Ducky keyboard that is sold out everywhere.

<div class="md"><p>I want to buy a new keyboard, I was thinking about Razer Huntsman because I&#39;ve read that I can buy any keycap set and it will fit, but my question is are there keyboards that are better than razer huntsman and in the same price? I want to have that keyboard in a week, I don&#39;t have time to wait for a Ducky keyboard that is sold out everywhere.</p>
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Can you tell me which keyboard should i choose from

1. Redgear MK881 invador Professional Mechanical keyboard 
2. TVS -e Gold Bharat Wired Mechanical Keyboard

Or any other suggestion under 4k rupees.

<div class="md"><p>Can you tell me which keyboard should i choose from</p>

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<li>Redgear MK881 invador Professional Mechanical keyboard </li>
<li>TVS -e Gold Bharat Wired Mechanical Keyboard</li>
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<p>Or any other suggestion under 4k rupees.</p>
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Hey guys. I currently have a razer cynosa chroma which is a membrane keyboard. I was considering selling it and buying the anne pro 2. Do you think it's worth it?

<div class="md"><p>Hey guys. I currently have a razer cynosa chroma which is a membrane keyboard. I was considering selling it and buying the anne pro 2. Do you think it&#39;s worth it?</p>
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Looking to buy a new keyboard and was looking at the Ducky MIYA pro and Varmilo VA87M. Can I get someone’s opinion on either? I’m stuck on which one to get

<div class="md"><p>Looking to buy a new keyboard and was looking at the Ducky MIYA pro and Varmilo VA87M. Can I get someone’s opinion on either? I’m stuck on which one to get</p>
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Hey guys this is a super subjective question lol but I was wondering what cable color combinations would look nice with my board (black tofu with KAT milkshake keycaps). Also which company I should buy that cable from. Any help would be greatly appreaciated:)

<div class="md"><p>Hey guys this is a super subjective question lol but I was wondering what cable color combinations would look nice with my board (black tofu with KAT milkshake keycaps). Also which company I should buy that cable from. Any help would be greatly appreaciated:)</p>
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Gaming Switches

Besides creams, are there any other popular switches for gaming? Low actuation would probably be the first thing you’re looking at if I had to guess

<div class="md"><p>Gaming Switches</p>

<p>Besides creams, are there any other popular switches for gaming? Low actuation would probably be the first thing you’re looking at if I had to guess</p>
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I bought a Red Dragon K556 RGB recently and I really don't care for the keycaps.  Can I have some recommendations for keys that I can replace on this particular keyboard.  I don't know much about how to check fitment or quality or even best place to buy them.  Thanks!

<div class="md"><p>I bought a Red Dragon K556 RGB recently and I really don&#39;t care for the keycaps.  Can I have some recommendations for keys that I can replace on this particular keyboard.  I don&#39;t know much about how to check fitment or quality or even best place to buy them.  Thanks!</p>
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What would be the better choice? GK68XS or Keychron 6?

I'm looking for a black case 68 key with backlighting, and these 2 seem to be the best bang for my buck. It SEEMS like the GK68 is best due to being able to remap on multiple layers and having better PBT keycaps, but the GK68 has a weird backspace alignment which is throwing me off. the K6 on the other hand looks great but has no keybind remapping, and a dedicated light button which I don't like at all. people claim that the K6 is getting a software to change that but i'm not sure. They're both in stock and both within budget. What should I get?

<div class="md"><p>What would be the better choice? GK68XS or Keychron 6?</p>

<p>I&#39;m looking for a black case 68 key with backlighting, and these 2 seem to be the best bang for my buck. It SEEMS like the GK68 is best due to being able to remap on multiple layers and having better PBT keycaps, but the GK68 has a weird backspace alignment which is throwing me off. the K6 on the other hand looks great but has no keybind remapping, and a dedicated light button which I don&#39;t like at all. people claim that the K6 is getting a software to change that but i&#39;m not sure. They&#39;re both in stock and both within budget. What should I get?</p>
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Looking for a hot swap 60/65% keyboard. Can be just the pcb and case, or can be the full keyboard. Looking to make a list of a bunch of compare.

<div class="md"><p>Looking for a hot swap 60/65% keyboard. Can be just the pcb and case, or can be the full keyboard. Looking to make a list of a bunch of compare.</p>
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Just opened up my Ducky One 2 SF and plugged it in, lights up just fine but windows cannot recognize the USB. I've tried both my computers and my laptop and its the same thing.

Tried to do the firmware update but nothing happens when I follow the instructions, tells me to hold D and plug it in but nothing happens.

I feel like I have a faulty board and am probably just going to return to mechanicalkeyboards.com but if anyone has any other idea I could I try I'm all ears cuz I'm pretty bummed about it not working.

Thanks

<div class="md"><p>Just opened up my Ducky One 2 SF and plugged it in, lights up just fine but windows cannot recognize the USB. I&#39;ve tried both my computers and my laptop and its the same thing.</p>

<p>Tried to do the firmware update but nothing happens when I follow the instructions, tells me to hold D and plug it in but nothing happens.</p>

<p>I feel like I have a faulty board and am probably just going to return to mechanicalkeyboards.com but if anyone has any other idea I could I try I&#39;m all ears cuz I&#39;m pretty bummed about it not working.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>
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Is the mass drop alt worth it? What other boards are 65%, hot swappable, with a fairly standard layout sub 200$?

For reference I am really contemplating a Keychron K6.  I love the idea of Bluetooth as I swap between my gaming PC and work laptop at the same desk.

<div class="md"><p>Is the mass drop alt worth it? What other boards are 65%, hot swappable, with a fairly standard layout sub 200$?</p>

<p>For reference I am really contemplating a Keychron K6.  I love the idea of Bluetooth as I swap between my gaming PC and work laptop at the same desk.</p>
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Any recommendations for a 65%-60% keyboard with arrow keys, low case height/profile, brown like keys, backlit.

<div class="md"><p>Any recommendations for a 65%-60% keyboard with arrow keys, low case height/profile, brown like keys, backlit.</p>
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Hey guys,I'm looking for a hot swap keyboard (or barebone)with 5 pin

<div class="md"><p>Hey guys,I&#39;m looking for a hot swap keyboard (or barebone)with 5 pin</p>
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Short and sweet, I'm looking for a keyboard.  

These are the must-have's:  

- **Full-sized** or **tenkeyless**.  
- **Cherry MX Clear/Brown switches**. Has to be non-clicky tactile, so that alone narrows down Cherry switches to Brown and Clear. Only mechanical keyboard I've touched had Razer Green switches and I'd say I'd like that much actuation force or slightly higher (so probably 55-65g). Clears are a bitch to find as it is so I'm content with Browns and if I really want Clears I'll switch them myself in the future.  

And with these I'll at least consider other options.  

- **ANSI layout**. I do prefer the big Enter, but the left Shift is so much more comfortable for gaming.  
- **Programmable RGB**. Backlit doesn't matter as much since it won't matter if I do switch the Browns for Clears.  
- *Programmable macros**. I like the idea of being able to make macros, but mainly it's because I like the freedom to rebind keys without having to resort to programs like AutoHotKey that I'd need to setup on every computer I use it on, especially since the second thing I lose by choosing ANSI is the ISO exclusive keys, since there's around 2 or 3 that are used frequently enough to make me want that.  
- Detachable cable.  
- Budget of **100-150€**, but I'll still at least take a look until 200€.  

Keyboards I've looked at are the [Ducky Shine 7](https://www.duckychannel.com.tw/en/Ducky-Shine7), [Ducky One 2](https://www.duckychannel.com.tw/en/Ducky-One2-RGB)/[One](https://www.duckychannel.com.tw/en/Ducky-One-RGB), [Cooler Master CK552](https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/peripheral/keyboards/ck552/#image-Item2), [Corsair K70](https://www.corsair.com/pt/en/Categories/Products/Gaming-Keyboards/RGB-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboards/K70-RGB-MK-2/p/CH-9109012-PT)/[K95](https://www.corsair.com/pt/en/Categories/Products/Gaming-Keyboards/RGB-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboards/k95-rgb-platinum-config-na/p/CH-9127012-UK) and [HyperX Alloy Elite RGB](https://www.hyperxgaming.com/us/keyboards/alloy-elite-mechanical-gaming-keyboard?partnum=HX-KB2BR2-US/R1), which gives off a good idea in regards to the kind of keyboard look and frame I'm looking for (aluminum, aluminum brushed, steel, that kind of thing). Honestly I'm in love with that Shine 7, especially because of the Zodiac spacebar but shipping, even within europe (me being in Portugal), is half the keyboard's worth and anything I find nationally is only the gunmetal version (not blackout), the keycaps are always ABS and layout is always ISO. We have a caseking store here and they sell wares from stores abroad, so an option would be doing just that, but the problem is that I can't find any ANSI Shine 7's in any of their stores.

<div class="md"><p>Short and sweet, I&#39;m looking for a keyboard.  </p>

<p>These are the must-have&#39;s:  </p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Full-sized</strong> or <strong>tenkeyless</strong>.<br/></li>
<li><strong>Cherry MX Clear/Brown switches</strong>. Has to be non-clicky tactile, so that alone narrows down Cherry switches to Brown and Clear. Only mechanical keyboard I&#39;ve touched had Razer Green switches and I&#39;d say I&#39;d like that much actuation force or slightly higher (so probably 55-65g). Clears are a bitch to find as it is so I&#39;m content with Browns and if I really want Clears I&#39;ll switch them myself in the future.<br/></li>
</ul>

<p>And with these I&#39;ll at least consider other options.  </p>

<ul>
<li><strong>ANSI layout</strong>. I do prefer the big Enter, but the left Shift is so much more comfortable for gaming.<br/></li>
<li><strong>Programmable RGB</strong>. Backlit doesn&#39;t matter as much since it won&#39;t matter if I do switch the Browns for Clears.<br/></li>
<li><em>Programmable macros</em>*. I like the idea of being able to make macros, but mainly it&#39;s because I like the freedom to rebind keys without having to resort to programs like AutoHotKey that I&#39;d need to setup on every computer I use it on, especially since the second thing I lose by choosing ANSI is the ISO exclusive keys, since there&#39;s around 2 or 3 that are used frequently enough to make me want that.<br/></li>
<li>Detachable cable.<br/></li>
<li>Budget of <strong>100-150€</strong>, but I&#39;ll still at least take a look until 200€.<br/></li>
</ul>

<p>Keyboards I&#39;ve looked at are the <a href="https://www.duckychannel.com.tw/en/Ducky-Shine7">Ducky Shine 7</a>, <a href="https://www.duckychannel.com.tw/en/Ducky-One2-RGB">Ducky One 2</a>/<a href="https://www.duckychannel.com.tw/en/Ducky-One-RGB">One</a>, <a href="https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/peripheral/keyboards/ck552/#image-Item2">Cooler Master CK552</a>, <a href="https://www.corsair.com/pt/en/Categories/Products/Gaming-Keyboards/RGB-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboards/K70-RGB-MK-2/p/CH-9109012-PT">Corsair K70</a>/<a href="https://www.corsair.com/pt/en/Categories/Products/Gaming-Keyboards/RGB-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboards/k95-rgb-platinum-config-na/p/CH-9127012-UK">K95</a> and <a href="https://www.hyperxgaming.com/us/keyboards/alloy-elite-mechanical-gaming-keyboard?partnum=HX-KB2BR2-US/R1">HyperX Alloy Elite RGB</a>, which gives off a good idea in regards to the kind of keyboard look and frame I&#39;m looking for (aluminum, aluminum brushed, steel, that kind of thing). Honestly I&#39;m in love with that Shine 7, especially because of the Zodiac spacebar but shipping, even within europe (me being in Portugal), is half the keyboard&#39;s worth and anything I find nationally is only the gunmetal version (not blackout), the keycaps are always ABS and layout is always ISO. We have a caseking store here and they sell wares from stores abroad, so an option would be doing just that, but the problem is that I can&#39;t find any ANSI Shine 7&#39;s in any of their stores.</p>
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Ask ANY question, get an answer.

But *before* you do please consider running a search on the subreddit or looking at the /r/MechanicalKeyboards wiki [located here](http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/wiki_navigation)!  If you are NEW to Reddit [check out this handy Reddit /r/MechanicalKeyboards Noob Guide](http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/redditnoob_tips).

 [And say thanks to those that help you](http://i.imgur.com/XsDye33.gif)!

<div class="md"><p>Ask ANY question, get an answer.</p>

<p>But <em>before</em> you do please consider running a search on the subreddit or looking at the <a href="/r/MechanicalKeyboards">/r/MechanicalKeyboards</a> wiki <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/wiki_navigation">located here</a>!  If you are NEW to Reddit <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/redditnoob_tips">check out this handy Reddit /r/MechanicalKeyboards Noob Guide</a>.</p>

<p><a href="http://i.imgur.com/XsDye33.gif">And say thanks to those that help you</a>!</p>
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