Setting Up the Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 Keyboard: What to Expect

Getting started with the Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 Keyboard is straightforward — but there are a few things worth knowing before you open the box. Here's what to expect.

What We Think, Straight Up

The K70 is built like a tank, feels excellent to type on, and the RGB is well-implemented. If you want a mechanical keyboard that lasts, this is it.

If you've been on the fence, here's how we'd frame it: the Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 Keyboard is designed for typists and programmers who want a proper mechanical feel with premium build quality. If that's you, it's very likely the right choice. If it's not, there's probably a better fit at a lower price point.

The Performance

We ran the Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 Keyboard through daily use across several weeks. The things that impressed us most are the ones listed below — not the marketing claims, the actual experience of using it regularly.

There's a difference between products that sound good in spec sheets and ones that feel right in practice. The Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 Keyboard is in the second group.

What We Love

• Aircraft-grade aluminium frame — genuinely solid
• Cherry MX switches (Red, Brown, Blue available)
• Per-key RGB with good software
• USB passthrough port on the keyboard
• Detachable wrist rest included

Room for Improvement

• Wired only
• iCUE software is heavy on resources
• Big and heavy — not portable

Who Should Buy It

This is for typists and programmers who want a proper mechanical feel with premium build quality. If that's you — buy it. The Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 Keyboard is one of those products where you'll look back and wonder why you waited.

If you're on the fence because of price, consider how often you'll use it. Most quality purchases amortise down to almost nothing over their lifespan.

The Value Question

At $109.99, the Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 Keyboard sits at the higher end of the category. Our take: it's priced correctly for what it is. There are cheaper options. They are cheaper for a reason.

We've tested the alternatives. The Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 Keyboard is the one we kept.

Our Verdict

The short answer: yes. The Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 Keyboard is our recommended pick for typists and programmers who want a proper mechanical feel with premium build quality. It's well-built, performs as advertised, and we haven't found anything at this price point that beats it.

Buy it. Use it. You'll stop second-guessing the purchase within a week.