Corsair K70 Pro TKL Keyboard Review

Corsair K70 Pro TKL Keyboard Review

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that the Corsair K70 Pro TKL keyboard has become my go-to gaming companion. Coming from a full-sized mechanical keyboard, I was initially skeptical about the reduced size, but after a brief adjustment period, I found myself wondering how I ever managed without it.


TKL (TenKeyLess) keyboards are becoming more popular due to their space-saving design and ease of use, as well as the minimal need for a numerical keypad in modern gaming. This is particularly beneficial when combined with certain hotkeys and gaming mice that facilitate faster custom macro and binding usage. However, TKL keyboards do have some drawbacks. They might be limiting for heavy data entry, difficult to use for those with larger hands, could potentially remove macro features if not paired with additional accessories, and can even be pricier than full-sized keyboards. Nevertheless, the benefits often outweigh the disadvantages for many gamers, and Corsair’s K70 Pro TKL Hall Effect programmable keyboard further amplifies those advantages.

Upon initial observation, Corsair’s K70 Pro TKL keyboard appears to be quite a common tenkeyless (TKL) model. However, beneath its familiar design lies a high-performance gaming keyboard. The compact size allows for expansive mouse movements, making it more portable than a full-sized keyboard. It retains the advantages of a TKL keyboard while enhancing them, but it also maintains the personal drawbacks one should be aware of. The closer key spacing benefits rapid gaming clicks, but users accustomed to larger mechanical keyboards or those with larger hands may encounter an uptick in typos and misclicks until they adjust. In terms of this aspect, the K70 Pro TKL is comparable to any other TKL keyboard, yet its impressive feature set stands out as a unique selling point.

For instance, the Corsair K70 Pro TKL keyboard seamlessly integrates with the iCUE software, allowing users to swiftly sync and start customizing their profiles, adjusting control dial functions, setting key press actions, and reassigning keys. The level of flexibility it provides in terms of standard features is impressive, offering great value for money. Naturally, gamers can also fine-tune the RGB lighting settings as required.

K70 Pro TKL Features

  • Pre-lubed Corsair MGX Hyperdrive magnetic switches with Rapid Trigger
  • Adjustable per-key actuation from 0.4mm to 3.66mm
  • Dual actuation
  • Full N-Key rollover
  • 100% Anti-ghosting
  • Onboard storage: 1 MB, 5 Onboard Profiles
  • 8,000Hz hyper-polling with Corsair Axon
  • Two-layer advanced sound dampening
  • Game Mode feature

Beyond this, the game mode feature offers a significant transformation. The distinction between regular usage, whether for a regular workday or gaming, and game mode is quite apparent. Engaging Game Mode can be as effortless as pressing a key, and it swiftly converts a standard TKL keyboard into a high-performance gaming keyboard.

The quick response mechanism, known as Rapid Triggers, enhances the hyper-polling, ensuring that the keyboard reacts promptly and accurately to every input. This results in smoother, more responsive gameplay, particularly for fast-paced actions such as movement or time-sensitive tasks like those found in games such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, maximizing the benefits of its advanced omni-movement features.

Corsair K70 Pro TKL Keyboard Review

The FlashTap feature on the K70 Pro TKL mechanical keyboard adds a unique touch that sets it apart. By default, it’s deactivated but can be easily enabled with the FNM + Right Shift shortcut. This allows players to optimize evasive maneuvers, counter-strafing, or quick peeks. In essence, FlashTap processes simultaneous key presses more efficiently. Users can choose to prioritize the first, last, or neither input; with the default being A+D and last taking priority. This rapid response ensures that the keyboard reacts swiftly to those critical decisions in a game. Furthermore, the K70 Pro TKL is designed to handle multiple forceful presses and continuous use without any issues.

The K70 Pro TKL features a robust double-rail design, ensuring each keystroke is firm without any wobble, and it’s built to withstand up to 150 million keypresses. Great care has been taken in the construction of its keys, enhancing aesthetic aspects such as key sounds, while maintaining a harmonious blend of style, comfort, and efficiency.

In simpler terms, what makes Corsair’s K70 Pro TKL keyboard stand out is its well-balanced design. It doesn’t have any drawbacks that are inherent to the keyboard itself, but rather these are based on individual preferences. The keyboard excels in all aspects of TenKeyLess (TKL) keyboards, such as saving space, enhancing gaming performance, and providing ample customization options. In terms of a gaming keyboard, it’s hard to find anything better.

The compact version of the Corsair K70 Pro mechanical keyboard can be purchased for $179.99 directly from Corsair’s website. For this review, Game Rant was given a K70 Pro TKL keyboard to test out.

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2024-11-13 06:53