Final words and conclusion

Final words and conclusion

I enjoyed using the new K70 RGB TKL. This is a good execution of the tenkeyless format in a popular series. It’s a nice choice for gamers, even on a competitive level. This keyboard (together with the Sabre Pro mouse) are the first mouse and keyboard launching under the label Champion series. One of the features that makes it unique is the tournament mode switch, which automatically swaps to distraction-free static backlighting and disables accidental macro activations. You can’t forget about the CORSAIR AXON Hyper-Processing Technology, which allows transmission of inputs to your PC up to 8x faster than in conventional gaming keyboards with 8,000 Hz hyper-polling. There’s also a detachable USB Type-C cable, so that makes it a bit more, let’s say, versatile (easier to transport in a rucksack). You also can’t miss the media keys and my beloved volume roller, which I use frequently. The Corsair K70 RGB TKL uses Cherry MX Reds, so it’s a safe choice for mech-keyboard newbies. The reviewed keyboard comes with PBT keycaps (that’s good, they’re more reliable), but there is no palm rest (not really a drawback as TKL boards seldom have one). Yeah, there’s also iCUE compatibility as usual (how would that be a surprise for a Corsair product?). Speaking of this software suite, the keyboard has dynamic per-key RGB backlighting. The quality is excellent, so no reasons to complain here, as the frame is sturdy and made of aluminium. The feet are rubbery, so the K70 RGB TKL stays in place as it’s supposed to, and you can adjust the height to match it to your preferences.

Aesthetics

The K70 RGB TKL uses the tenkeyless format, which we already saw in some other Corsair keyboards. But the implementation here is really good, and the media keys, etc. don’t make it any less appealing, but actually much more practical. The LED lighting system does its job very well (vivid and crisp colors). If you want to, you can individually adjust each key to your preference. Even anti-RGB guys should be satisfied, because you can make the backlighting e.g., all-white, or use it only on some of the keys.

Final words 

The mechanical keyboards market is packed and full of diverse products, Corsair clearly wants to create something new. Granted, the TKL format is nothing new (also for Corsair), but here, you get a tenkeyless-form-factor keyboard with pleasant Cherry MX Red switches, PBT keycaps, 8,000 Hz polling rate, full NKRO, and 100% anti-ghosting. That's damn premium. Overall a good package. This (Champion) series is targeted even at the pro gamer segment, as it allows you to automatically swap to distraction-free static backlighting and disable accidental macro activations in the so-called tournament mode. This makes it really good for gamers, but not only them, because this keyboard also has dedicated media keys and a volume roller (I just love them), which makes it a great ‘daily driver’. The quality is really great, and the keyboard is rigid thanks to the aluminium frame (and very stable with those rubbery feet), while iCUE works really well (there’s been a re-design recently) and allows synchronization with other Corsair stuff, as well as per-key lighting adjustment. MX Red switches work well are very pleasant to use, but that’s not surprising at all, and they’re also a safe choice. A range of other switch options is available (MX Cherry Silent Red and MX Cherry Speed), so potential buyers should find their match easily. For everything that it offers, the K70 RGB TKL deserves the “Recommended” award, although the price is quite steep (as it's 149.99 USD).

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