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Corsair K70 Core RGB
A full-size linear keyboard with sound dampening, a media dial and smooth MLX Red switches at a mainstream price.
- Full-size
- Mechanical
- USB
- 1,000 Hz
PCPR score
7.9
Good
Best price we’ve seen
$79.99Nov 9
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The short version
The K70 Core RGB is a wired full-size keyboard with Corsair MLX Red linear switches, sound-dampening foam and a multifunction media dial. Tom's Hardware gave it an Editor's Choice award for its smoothness and lack of case ping, and PC Gamer liked its feel, while each noted limits such as a fixed rubber cable, a rough dial and complex iCUE software. Double-shot ABS keycaps and no hot-swapping or adjustable actuation keep it a straightforward mainstream pick.
Pros
- Smooth MLX Red linear switches with very little case ping
- Sound-dampening foam keeps typing quiet
- Multifunction media dial and full-size layout
- 1000 Hz polling with per-key RGB and iCUE support
Cons
- Fixed rubber USB cable
- Double-shot ABS keycaps rather than PBT
- No hot-swapping or adjustable actuation
- iCUE software is complex, per PC Gamer
Best for
- Buyers who want a quiet, smooth full-size gaming keyboard on a budget
- Mainstream PC users who still want a numpad
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Full specifications
Core
- Layout
- Full-size
- Switch type
- Mechanical
- Stock switches
- Corsair MLX Red (linear)
Features
- Hot-swappable
- No
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Backlight
- RGB
Connectivity
- Connection
- USB
Performance
- Polling rate
- 1,000 Hz
Physical
- Keycaps
- ABS
- Weight
- 934 g
- Color
- Black
Compatibility notes
- Connects over USB Type-A only
- The black SKU reviewed here does not include a wrist rest; Corsair sells a separate version with a magnetic soft-touch palm rest
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
PositiveGave it Editor's Choice for very smooth switches, effective dampening that removes case ping and double-shot keycaps at its price, with complaints about the fixed rubber cable and wrist rest comfort.
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PositiveRegards it as a capable midrange board with refined sound and key travel, while knocking the coarse dial, minimal adjustability and a complicated iCUE app.
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Common questions
Is the K70 Core hot-swappable?
No. PC Gamer's specification list shows the K70 Core is not hot-swappable, and the keyboard has no adjustable actuation system.
Does the K70 Core include a wrist rest?
It depends on the SKU. Corsair lists no wrist rest for the standard black model, while a separate model comes bundled with a magnetic palm rest.
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