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Corsair K95 Platinum RGB Mechanical USB Gaming Keyboard (Cherry MX Brown Switches, Per Key Multicolour RGB Backlighting, Dual-Sided Soft Touch Wrist Rest, UK Layout) - Black

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One useful feature I like about the K95 RGB Platinum keyboard is the USB passthrough on the backside near the cable of the unit.

A profile selection area in the top-right gives you access to the trio of hardware-based profiles and as many software-based ones as you like. Per-key RGB lighting has been a feature of high-end Corsair mechanical keyboards for some time now, and once again it's here in force. If you have a flash drive or other USB device you need plugged in, you can do so from the keyboard itself. The K95 RGB Platinum XT features, like its predecessor, Cherry MX Brown or Cherry MX Speed switches, but it also offers the choice of Cherry MX Blue.It's also only available with MX Speed or Brown switches, which doesn't offer as much variety as other options on the market. Corsair's old wrist rest, which has come with many a keyboard over the last few years, was a flimsy piece of hard plastic that just barely did the job. It has a nice wheel to control volume, and a dedicated Windows lock key to make sure your game doesn't accidentally minimize when playing. Still, it's the company's flagship keyboard and packs every bit of technology at Corsair's disposal into an exquisite and comfortable package.

I was able to figure it out in less than a minute without looking up anything in Google or reading the manual. The SteelSeries features a small OLED screen on the top right corner that can be programmed to display a wide variety of things. Nevertheless, the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum is one of the best gaming keyboards we've reviewed so far. You'll need to link and give Stream Deck permission to access platforms on first use, so it can do things like start a stream or send a tweet announcing that you're about to go live.In addition to being fully mappable with whatever keyboard function or macro you choose, they can now sync up with the software for Elgato's Stream Deck video mixers, effectively turning your keyboard into a mini Stream Deck, which is a huge boon for livestreamers. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Corsair Utility Engine (CUE) now offers plenty of templates to have colors pulse, wave and rain across the keys. Frankly, most keyboard on-screen interfaces are just a step above the worst inventory management screen you can find in a role-playing game, but the CUE system is definitely one of the more user-friendly setups. If you’re looking for a keyboard that’s packed full of utility and don’t plan on typing a ton, the Corsair K95 Platinum XT could be a good choice for you.

The typing experience is great, but the short travel distance before actuation might be too sensitive for some, especially that it makes typos more frequent. Assuming you're okay with a light switch, they have a very nice action that doesn't fatigue your fingers and helps the keyboard feel responsive, although you may find yourself using more force than necessary and bottoming out until you get used to the lightness. The combination of macros, lighting, and media controls offer what is easily one of the most comprehensive packages for gaming keyboards.There isn't a massive adjustment to be made if you're accustomed to mechanical keyboards, but when you're not gaming, those super fast Speed switches seem to lead to more typos. Now that we think about it, Corsair could just be responsible for bringing RGB keyboards into the mainstream, and now its best keyboard to date, the K95 Platinum, elevates gaming keyboards to a new level with an integrated light bar. Just the simple act of running around in Battlefield 1 even felt better and finding my way back to the WASD keys without glancing down was pleasantly simple. For other options, check out our recommendations for the best gaming keyboards, the best mechanical keyboards, and the best RGB keyboards. It also comes with a detachable wrist rest that has a reversible texture, and it offers two different options.

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