CORSAIR Launches K70 RGB TKL Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

[btarunr]

CORSAIR, a world leader in high-performance gear for gamers and content creators, today unveiled a new optical-mechanical version of the award-winning K70 RGB TKL CHAMPION SERIES Gaming Keyboard. Featuring the acclaimed K70 RGB TKL tournament-ready tenkeyless design and stylish aluminium build, while adding hyper-fast CORSAIR OPX optical-mechanical keyswitches to its arsenal, the K70 RGB TKL Optical-Mechanical sets the bar higher still for esports-caliber gaming keyboards. Previously announced and launched in North America, the K70 RGB TKL Optical-Mechanical is now available worldwide.

A new addition to the CHAMPION SERIES, CORSAIR OPX optical-mechanical keyswitches boast an incredibly short 1.0 mm actuation distance to swiftly register inputs. Their smooth linear motion is apt for high-level competitive gaming, and each switch is guaranteed for an extraordinary 150 million keystrokes. These premier keyswitches are housed in the iconic K70 aluminium frame renowned for its durability and portability, thanks to a compact tenkeyless profile and a detachable USB Type-C cable that makes it a snap to take on-the-go and connect to any system. Sturdy PBT double-shot keycaps, precision-molded to resist wear and fading, keep your keys looking and feeling like new even after years of use.



The K70 RGB TKL Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard epitomizes competition-level keyboard performance. CORSAIR AXON Hyper-Processing enables 8,000 Hz hyper-polling, transmitting keystrokes up to 8x faster than standard gaming keyboards, so your commands register and reach your PC faster than ever before. To adhere with strict tournament guidelines, the innovative tournament switch located on the back of the keyboard instantly locks backlighting to a static color and disables macros to ensure your keyboard is prepped for battle.

Everything that makes the K70 RGB TKL a hit with competitive gamers is present in the new optical-mechanical version, including per-key RGB backlighting vastly customizable via CORSAIR iCUE software, dedicated media keys with a solid aluminium volume roller, and onboard storage for saving up to 50 profiles to take on the go. With CORSAIR OPX keyswitches sending inputs to your PC quickly and reliably, the K70 RGB TKL Optical-Mechanical keyboard is built for champions like you.

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[bug]

I still don't understand why 90% of the keyboards released are full height. Why does a key have to be 1cm tall if it only needs to travel 3mm or less? It's so much more comfortable to type on slim keys...

 

[TheLostSwede]

I still don't understand why 90% of the keyboards released are full height. Why does a key have to be 1cm tall if it only needs to travel 3mm or less? It's so much more comfortable to type on slim keys...

Their LP keyboards are a lot nicer imho. Unfortunately the one I had for a short while had the speed switches, which are impossible to type on, as I ended up with a lot of typos because the keys were way too sensitive. Oh and it was ANSI, not ISO layout, so a bit useless for me.

 

[CrAsHnBuRnXp]

I still don't understand why 90% of the keyboards released are full height. Why does a key have to be 1cm tall if it only needs to travel 3mm or less? It's so much more comfortable to type on slim keys...

I disagree. I hate low profile keys.

 

[bug]

I disagree. I hate low profile keys.

Because you like more tension in your wrists, right?
Sarcasm aside, I'm sure some prefer full height, but since biologically our wrists sit more naturally on low profile keys, I would have expected most keyboards to be low profile by now.

 

[PapaTaipei]

I wonder if 1mm actuation is not too short even for gaming.

 

[Hxx]

$150 for a non hotswap keeb with trash stabs that depends on software to operate properly? Why Corsair ?

 

[CrAsHnBuRnXp]

Because you like more tension in your wrists, right?
Sarcasm aside, I'm sure some prefer full height, but since biologically our wrists sit more naturally on low profile keys, I would have expected most keyboards to be low profile by now.

I have 0, thanks. I sit back in my chair which removes that normal tension one would get if they sat upright in a computer chair.

 

[BlackSwan]

I disagree. I hate low profile keys.

I love low profile keys. I bought a keychron K7 (which has optical switches with 1mm actuation) and is hot swap and, IIRC, cost me about £70. I love it, the low profile gives me a much better wrist angle. Each to their own. I do wonder if the difference in actuation point is negligible compared to the lag in different electronic systems/software though.

 

[PapaTaipei]

I love low profile keys. I bought a keychron K7 (which has optical switches with 1mm actuation) and is hot swap and, IIRC, cost me about £70. I love it, the low profile gives me a much better wrist angle. Each to their own. I do wonder if the difference in actuation point is negligible compared to the lag in different electronic systems/software though.

Do you also prefer low profile kb for gaming?

 

[BlackSwan]

Do you also prefer low profile kb for gaming?

Yes, I do. It gives for a straighter wrist which is more comfortable. With a low profile kb i don't need a wrist rest or anything to be comfortable for long periods.

 

[PapaTaipei]

I wonder then why gaming gear companies don't make low profile.

 

[BlackSwan]

I wonder then why gaming gear companies don't make low profile.

They do, corsair, logitech and coolermaster make LP keyboards for gaming. It's still pretty niche at the moment but, like the tkl / 60% keyboard movement, it's growing.