Friday, November 10th 2023
CORSAIR Launches K70 CORE SE Gaming Keyboard
CORSAIR, a world leader in high-performance gear for gamers and content creators, today announced a vibrant addition to the K70 CORE gaming keyboard lineup: the K70 CORE SE. Touting CORSAIR MLX Red linear mechanical switches, the K70 CORE SE delivers the same performance as the acclaimed K70 CORE, winner of 33 industry awards, in an eye-catching white-silver-yellow color palette.
K70 CORE SE comes equipped with CORSAIR MLX Red linear mechanical switches, which offer a finely-tuned typing experience reviewers describe as "absolutely sublime."* These pre-lubricated switches ensure silky smooth key travel, and are tightly constructed to reduce stem wobble. The result is reliable, satisfying actuation for up to an astounding 70 million keystrokes. Two layers of sound dampening foam eliminate annoying clacks, echoes, and pings as well, instead delivering softened, subdued acoustics that pleasantly surprise you every time you type.
The K70 CORE SE is built to be sustainable too - both for the planet and for your setup. The keyboard's sturdy bottom case is constructed with 85% post-consumer recycled materials, making it the most eco-friendly gaming keyboard CORSAIR has ever produced. The durable aluminium top plate and tough PBT dye-sublimated keycaps ensure the K70 CORE SE will withstand years of gaming without wearing down.
The same premium features that made CORSAIR K70 keyboards world famous are found in the K70 CORE SE. The multi-function dial can be set to adjust volume, RGB brightness, zoom, and more with just a quick turn, and the programmable media button makes it easy to instantly control your music and video. These buttons, as well as RGB lighting, are easily set in CORSAIR iCUE software, with the option to save your custom settings on up to five on-board profiles to always have at the ready, wherever your games take you.
A trio of limited-edition keycap and mouse pad bundles also launches today exclusively from the CORSAIR webstore. These bundles include a specially designed MM350 PRO Extended XL 930x400 mm mouse pad with spill-proof stain-resistant micro weave, and PBT dye-sublimated keycaps, in three inspired designs: White Cherry Blossom, Steel Azure, and Steel Crimson.
Availability, Warranty, and Pricing
The CORSAIR K70 CORE SE gaming keyboard is available immediately from the CORSAIR webstore and the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized online retailers and distributors.
The CORSAIR K70 CORE SE gaming keyboard is backed by a two-year warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.
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K70 CORE SE comes equipped with CORSAIR MLX Red linear mechanical switches, which offer a finely-tuned typing experience reviewers describe as "absolutely sublime."* These pre-lubricated switches ensure silky smooth key travel, and are tightly constructed to reduce stem wobble. The result is reliable, satisfying actuation for up to an astounding 70 million keystrokes. Two layers of sound dampening foam eliminate annoying clacks, echoes, and pings as well, instead delivering softened, subdued acoustics that pleasantly surprise you every time you type.
The same premium features that made CORSAIR K70 keyboards world famous are found in the K70 CORE SE. The multi-function dial can be set to adjust volume, RGB brightness, zoom, and more with just a quick turn, and the programmable media button makes it easy to instantly control your music and video. These buttons, as well as RGB lighting, are easily set in CORSAIR iCUE software, with the option to save your custom settings on up to five on-board profiles to always have at the ready, wherever your games take you.
A trio of limited-edition keycap and mouse pad bundles also launches today exclusively from the CORSAIR webstore. These bundles include a specially designed MM350 PRO Extended XL 930x400 mm mouse pad with spill-proof stain-resistant micro weave, and PBT dye-sublimated keycaps, in three inspired designs: White Cherry Blossom, Steel Azure, and Steel Crimson.
The CORSAIR K70 CORE SE gaming keyboard is available immediately from the CORSAIR webstore and the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized online retailers and distributors.
The CORSAIR K70 CORE SE gaming keyboard is backed by a two-year warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.
17 Comments on CORSAIR Launches K70 CORE SE Gaming Keyboard
Didn't they launch this a few months ago for $99, and now they're launching it again for more, just in time to milk the Thanksgiving/Christmas market for suckers....Nevermind, VSG reviewed the K70 Core last month at $99.
This is the SE. Which, as far as I can tell, is identical apart from PBT keycaps instead of ABS - actually something worth paying an extra $10 for!
It would be nice if Corsair could have just said "it's a K70 Core with upgraded keycaps", rather that me having to wade through several paragraphs of irritating marketing-twaddle and cross-reference both products to play an unnecessary game of "spot the difference".
To be honest, it doesn't look all that bad, but its not a theme I would choose since I prefer darker or black. I'll leave it to those with upscale offices & those who go for this sort of thing. More of a niche product imo.
I'll let ya'll do the math, hehehe :D
Mainstream, overpriced, mediocre quality, unimaginative brands who typically play it boringly-safe with peripherals. Neither company has been what I'd call good for a long time now, but at the same time, you're generally getting a decent product with either that will at least work the way you expect it to and they have wide global availability and ironclad support/warranty procedures.
These products dont ever make sense for the price at least initially but it just came out , is/will be available at your local B&M store , and theres brand loyalty so many will still buy it.
Loving the aesthetics of this keyboard, at least the default!
I have personally never had an issue with iCue and it's more lightweight than it used to be. But then again, I have a bunch of Corsair products so I only needed the one piece of software to control everything.