Corsair k70 rgb rapidfire review (full review)

Technical characteristics Corsair K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE

Unboxing and design

The packaging of the Corsair K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE is very familiar to other keyboards of the brand. On the cover we see an image of the product, the model in large letters and the certificate of the MX-RAPIDFIRE switches . While in the rear area we have all the technical characteristics of the product.

Once we open the box we find:

Corsair K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE keyboard. Instruction manual. Wrist rest with rubber surface. Quick guide. Key removal kit and key replacement for FPS and MOBAs.

The Corsair K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE has measurements of 436 x 165 x 38 mm and a weight of 1.5 kg. What models incorporate these new switches? In addition to the K70 RGB, the K70 and the K65 RGB RAPIDFIRE. And it is already in its “layout” version in Spanish.

The keyboard is built with a premium brushed aluminum surface and a very minimalist design that characterize these Corsair K70 and K95 versions so much.

The keyboard is distributed in 104 keys consisting of the alpha-numeric zone, full numeric keyboard and function keys in the upper zone. Not having specific macro keys, the Corsair application allows us to use any of them as macro keys. We think this is a great advantage, since we can customize the keyboard to our liking.

In the upper right corner we have the brightness keys, which allows adjusting from 25, 50, 75 to 100% brightness. While the second button allows us to block the Windows key.

We can see that on the sides there is no frame that protects the switches, facilitating the cleaning of the keys and the base of the keyboard itself.

This offers us a great advantage, especially when we talk about hygiene and cleanliness on the keyboard.

As you have already seen on the web, there are many types of switches: Cherry: MX Red, MX Brown, MX Blue, MX Silent and now we incorporate the MX-RAPIDFIRE. It comes to satisfy the needs of the most professional users and eSPORT equipment. Why will it benefit me? Mainly because its actuation travel is only 1.2mm and the actuation force is 45G. This gives us a great advantage over MX-RED and MX-Brown switches.

As a good high-end keyboard, it incorporates N-Key Rollover (NKRO) and Anti-Ghosting technology that improve both the gaming and daily experience.

Here we see two cables, one to power the USB HUB and the second to bring the keyboard to life.

The Corsair K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE includes the possibility to change the conventional keys for two sets. The first is for FPS games, that is, the WASD keys. And the second game is for MOBA games with the QWERDF shortcut keys. Obviously it incorporates a small extractor that facilitates the task.

It also incorporates a USB HUB connection and a small “swith” that allows you to switch between 4 profiles that we can customize. Yes, we are facing one of the best keyboards on the market.

In the rear area we have 4 rubber feet that offer two positions, and four other rubber bands that prevent the keyboard from slipping, along with a product identification label. It seems to us a very successful design and we congratulate Corsair for the piece of keyboard they have assembled.

To finish the presentation we show you what this excellent keyboard looks like in our test bench. The design is BRUTAL. Bravo!

Corsair Utility Engine Software

In order to configure the entire keyboard it is necessary to install the configuration software that we can download from the Corsair official website. Specifically we will lower CUE (Corsair Motor Utility). When we install it, they will surely send us a message of a possible firmware update, we will proceed to update and restart the equipment.

The application is divided into 4 sections, as we have already seen in the normal version of the Corsair RAPIDFIRE. As we already mentioned, it is one of the most advanced and complete that we have seen first hand:

Profiles: allows us to assign macros keys, change the keyboard lighting and activate / deactivate keys or functions in the performance section. Actions we can edit any function and create more complex macros again. For example in speed, combinations with the mouse, etc… Lighting: In this section it allows us a more complex and more advanced lighting. Create combinations with wave, curly, solid… That is, combinations that we had never thought of on a keyboard. The last option is "options" that allows us to check and update the firmware, change the language of the software, modify the multimedia keys and be able to contact Corsair European technical support.

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Final words and conclusion about Corsair K70 RGB Rapidfire

Corsair has re-launched a new product with unique characteristics. The Corsair K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE is the first keyboard to incorporate MX-RAPIDFIRE switches with 1.2mm actuation and 45G actuation force.

In addition to going very well games and having a great performance for everyday use, it has an RGB lighting system that eliminates hiccups. It features 16.8 million colors and the ability to upload Hall of Fame profiles.

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We also loved that it features a USB 3.0 HUB that offers excellent read / write rates and the button to lock the Windows key while playing.

In short, if you are looking for the definitive keyboard to play, with a good design, an excellent lighting system, the Corsair K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE is the perfect candidate. Currently it can be found in online stores for a price of about 165 to 180 euros (depends on the version).

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ DESIGN.	- NONE.
+ THE FASTEST KEYBOARD IN THE WORLD.
+ ALUMINUM STRUCTURE
+ INCREDIBLE RGB DESIGN.
+ RUBBER LEGS AND ALLOWS VARIOUS POSITIONS.
+ FIRST CATEGORY SOFTWARE.