To say which high-end mechanical keyboard image is the most deeply rooted in the hearts of players, but can not say how many versions of it, then the Us Corsair K70 series mechanical keyboard must be on the list, no matter which version of K70 has a cool appearance, lighting effects and a good control experience. In the first half of last year, Corsair released the small and powerful K70 RGB TKL, with a return rate of 8000Hz, which is very interesting in configuration. Now, Corsair has finally released the standard sequel of the K70 series, K70 RGB PRO, and then take you to see what new highlights this keyboard has.
Specifications
Transmission mode: wired
Keyboard standard: 104 keys
Shaft type: Cherry RGB red shaft
Backlight type: RGB
Keycap material: PBT keycap
USB return: 8000Hz
Size and weight: 444mm×164mm×40mm, 1.15kg
Reference price: 1199 yuan
The shape has been slightly changed, and the details have been more perfected
The overall design of corsair K70 RGBPRO continues the familiar tough style of the K70 series, still using a textured black anodized aluminum alloy brushed panel with a suspension shaft design. Perhaps with an improvement in the panel process, the K70 RGB PRO is 100g lighter than its predecessor in size, while retaining the rugged properties of aluminum alloys. The edge of the panel is very rounded, there is no burr, there will be no feeling of cutting hands, and the top cover and the bottom case fit closely, maintaining the K70 series keyboard has always maintained a high level of workmanship quality.
From the front, the iconic forehead area at the top is where the appearance changes the most. It is also the layout of the ribbon, RGB Logo panel and volume control area, but it is different from the K70 RGB MK.2. The main difference is that the shape of the button has changed from a three-dimensional arc to a square flat button, and the conductive adhesive switch below has also been replaced by a micro-movement, and the sound of the keys is relatively crisp, close to the feel of the mouse button. The area of the embedded RGB Logo panel in the middle is increased, and 6 indicator lights including mute, Win lock, case, SCROLL LOCK, etc. are integrated in this panel, which will only be displayed when lit, and it will look more like a real "screen". Interestingly, the above design elements are from the more high-end K100 series, which shows that the ship's owner is still very attentive to this once flagship model.
The keyboard uses a two-color injection molding process of PBT keycaps, the keycap walls are thick and durable, and deliberately enhance the touch of the frosted particles on the surface of the keys, anti-slip, sweat-proof effect is excellent. The keycaps feature high-quality closed-mouth characters with a wide and clear font. It is worth mentioning that the space bar did not use the previous deepening texture design, at first glance and the texture of the ordinary keycap is no different, but when the thumb touches it, it is found that the space bar is rougher than the surface of other keys, and the friction provided is also greater, after all, the space bar is almost the key that usually contacts the finger the most, and the durable and stable feel performance is very important.
The K70 RGB PRO is the third keyboard launched by Corsair with a key-wire separation design, while eliminating the traditional USB expansion port of the K70 series, and the thick and hard "steel whip" is replaced by a relatively thin Type-C braided connection cable, which can more easily organize the wire. The keyboard outlet has added the same "Competitive Mode" switch as the K70 RGB TKL, which can be switched to competitive mode by flicking the switch outward, at which time all the macro functions and macro keys of the keyboard will be disabled to ensure the fairness of offline and online competitions. Originally thought to be a feature unique to the Champions Series, it now appears that Corsair is ready to add it as a universal feature to later high-end keyboards.
The back of the keyboard has changed little, and the practical six-guide trunking design makes it easy to organize and hide excess wire from the desktop. At the same time, it is equipped with 4 trapezoidal non-slip feet with a large area, which can provide sufficient anti-slip effect when used, and the lateral opening and closing of the one-stage foot support provides two heights. In addition, the K70 RGB PRO comes standard with a wrist rest, although slightly different from the previous version, from a curved surface to a simple plane with an inclined angle, which is not covered with sponge/silicone. The magnetic wrist rest is connected by connecting the snap on the keyboard, which is still very stable after the fit, the palm is relatively dry on the top, and the keycap with the OEM height can obtain a solid typing feel.
On top of the classic, the performance is enhanced
You may think that this keyboard is just a regular change in appearance to meet the development trend, but in fact, it has been "epic" enhanced internally. First of all, the K70 RGB PRO has a 32-bit ARM Cortex processor built-in, and has 8MB of memory in the dynamic profile system, which can store up to 50 sets of profiles. Secondly equipped with the latest CORSAIR AXON super-processing technology, through the iCUE drive, it can "overclock" to 8000Hz return rate, which is 8 times faster than the response of the traditional 1000Hz keyboard, and the theory can make the signal delay of this keyboard from the key trigger to the computer only 0.125ms, effectively reducing the delay in actual use.
As one of the most classic "fever reduction" combinations of the K70 series, cherry RGB red axis feels smooth, the rebound feedback is clear, the big key uses the improved satellite axis design, the pressure is stable and there is no shaking sound, but the slight difference in the feel can still be felt by tapping the big button alone. When we disassemble the spacebar, we can see that the two sides of the button are equipped with two on-board complementary LED beads, ensuring that the long spacebar also has a uniform light performance.
In the two common interfaces of key function customization and light setting, users can set each key and FN key combination function by themselves, or record macro operations. Corsair's best lighting effects naturally also provide a very rich set of options, in addition to a wealth of preset lighting effects, each key supports independent dynamic backlighting, in the hardware lighting effect can be set up to 20 layers of lighting effect superposition, playability is very high, and all of the above settings support the adjustment scheme freely selected to save to the computer or keyboard onboard storage. The brightness performance of the transparent RGB shaft body plus the suspension shaft design is excellent, the light transmittance of the keycap characters is excellent, and the RGB light effect transition is smooth, which can provide a good sense of atmosphere on the desktop.
In terms of actual experience, the K70 RGB PRO's key input is accurate and fast, and in the Battlefield 2042 game, whether it is the vehicle driving that requires multiple buttons or the cutting operation after the main weapon has finished shooting bullets, it is comfortable, without any key conflicts and delays. However, the game level of ordinary people still can't feel the real performance of 8000Hz, but this does not affect the strength of the K70 RGB PRO as the first echelon of mechanical keyboard performance. In addition, the rolling damping of the aluminum volume roller this time is very small, which can adjust the volume more quickly, and it is also a decompression gadget, which I personally like.
Summary: A new benchmark for "fever reduction" polished with heart
As the existence of ballast stone in the keyboard of Corsair, the update frequency and update amplitude of the K70 series have always been relatively stable, and the update after three years not only brings the long-awaited K70 RGB TKL of old players, but also the most classic standard matching version. This K70 RGB PRO is the strength of the same door, on the top can find other shipyard new product design elements, such as key line separation, the new version of the forehead design, "competitive mode" switch, etc., from these places can be seen that the manufacturer has carefully understood the needs of players, and the improvement is constantly integrated into the new products. If you want to get a K70 keyboard, or want to update the old K70 that has been in service for many years, the new K70 RGB PRO should not be missed.