Corsair K65 RGB Mini keyboard review

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Specifications

Technical specifications

“The CORSAIR K65 RGB MINI 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard combines top-level performance with portability. PBT double-shot keycaps deliver exceptional durability with a premium look and feel. With 8,000Hz hyper-polling enabled by AXON hyper-processing technology, CHERRY MX RGB Red mechanical keyswitches, and expansive onboard shortcuts, the K65 RGB MINI offers big performance and functionality in a compact design. Vivid per-key RGB backlighting is fully customizable through CORSAIR iCUE software, alongside key remaps, custom macros, and immersive integration with select games. Save up to 50 profiles to take with you anywhere with 8MB of onboard storage. Full N-key rollover, Windows Key Lock mode, and a detachable braided USB Type-C cable make the K65 RGB MINI a high-performance gaming companion at home and on-the-go, so you can win in any space.”

Key Features:

  • Small Size, Big Features: The K65 RGB MINI delivers big features compressed into a 60% form-factor to easily fit into even the tightest spaces for comfortable gaming.
  • Powered by CORSAIR AXON Hyper-Processing Technology: Transmits your inputs to your PC up to 8x faster than conventional gaming keyboards with 8,000Hz hyper-polling.
  • 100% CHERRY MX RGB Red Mechanical Keyswitches: Offer a linear travel, combined with the minimal spring force, resulting in a silky smooth keypress for performance gaming, registering key presses up to 4x faster than standard mechanical gaming keyboards with CORSAIR AXON, and are guaranteed for 100 million keystrokes.
  • Personalize Your Play: Show off your style with dynamic per-key RGB backlighting as well as an optional included radiant spacebar and CORSAIR logo key, along with a standard bottom row layout so you can swap in your own custom keycaps sets.
  • PBT Double-Shot Keycaps: A precision-moulded keycap set that resists wear, fading, and shine, with 1.5mm thickness for rigid stability.
  • Detachable Braided USB Type-C Cable: This makes the portable K65 RGB MINI easy to take on the go and connect to any system, anywhere.
  • Expansive Onboard Shortcuts: Access a robust set of features, including controls for lighting, profiles, macros, media, volume, and mouse cursor.
  • Powerful CORSAIR iCUE Software: Compatible with both Windows and macOS, enabling dynamic RGB lighting control, key remaps, macro programming, and exclusive integrations with select games that turn your system’s lighting into an extension of the action.
  • 8MB of Onboard Storage: Store up to 50 onboard profiles with custom macros and your own uniquely vibrant RGB lighting effects with up to 20 lighting layers.
  • Full N-Key Rollover (NKRO) and 100% Anti-Ghosting: Ensures that every keypress registers, no matter how fast you play.
  • Windows Key Lock Mode: Prevents accidental Windows and contextual menu key presses to ensure you’ll never interrupt your game at critical moments.

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100% anti-ghosting and full n-key rollover over USB are necessary for gaming nowadays, and the K65 RGB MINI has got you covered.
Another awesome feature is the option to synchronize the lighting effects with any other compatible Corsair RGB gear, like a mouse or a headset (but this has already become the standard with Corsair). By the way the keyboard will become available in three switch types; red, speed en silent.


Form Factor

60%

Keyswitches

CHERRY MX Red, mechanical, 45g actuation force, 2.0mm actuation distance

Backlight

Individually lit and per-key programmable

LED Color

RGB, 16.8 million colors

Keycaps

PBT double-shot, 1.5mm thick, backlight compatible

Connectivity

USB 3.0 Type-A

USB Report Rate

Up to 8,000Hz hyper-polling

Matrix

Full key rollover (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghosting

On-Board Profiles

Yes, up to 50

Media Keys

Yes, FN shortcuts

Brightness Key

Yes, FN shortcut

Windows Lock Key

Yes, FN shortcut

iCUE (Software)

Supported in Windows 10 and macOS 10.15

Cable

1.82 m / 6 ft, USB Type-C to Type-A, detachable, black, braided fiber

Dimensions

294(L) x 105(W) x 44(H) mm / 11.6(L) x 4.14(W) x 1.74(H) in

Weight

0.58 kg / 1.28 lbs

Warranty

Two years

MSRP

USD 129

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