The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of PCMag. The black keys, wrist rest, and just barely gray aluminum top panel restrain the RGB lighting coming through from the switches underneath, but also create strong contrast that makes the colors look especially vibrant.

There are two software programs that you’ll want to install to take full advantage of the Corsair RGB. The units we tested use the same Cherry MX Speed switches, but you can get the K95 with Cherry MX Browns and the K100 with linear optical switches instead. Using Stream Deck software, you can easily program the six dedicated macro keys on the left side of the K95 Platinum XT to perform any number of tasks, from launching common programs and recording clips to performing various chat tasks, changing your in-game voice and so much more. It takes a brave company to look at a product as universally lauded as the K95 RGB and decide that it needs improving, and some very good decisions have been made with the K95 Platinum, improving everywhere without ever diminishing the overall excellence of the main product.The refurbished warranty is our way of demonstrating that we are completely happy with the spec of that product and judge it entirely fit for purpose. Per-key RGB backlighting and a 19-zone LightEdge across the top of the keyboard deliver dynamic and vibrant lighting effects with near-limitless customization. For added comfort, a detachable wrist-rest is also supplied, attaching via clips that are plastic but nonetheless strong enough for day-to-day use. Game for longer with the detachable, dual-sided, soft-touch wrist rest which has two different surfaces providing optimal comfort.

And I know a lot of gamers who would easily throw money at Corsair, especially if they revamped iCue a bit to be more capable of in-game customization.Since then, the blog and Twitch channels have donated several hundred dollars to Extra Life, Geeks of Grandeur and Operation Supply Drop, to name a few. You also get USB passthrough so you can connect an additional USB device directly into the keyboard.

The PBT keycaps are also really nice, it’s cool to see a big brand such as Corsair use such high-quality material.The K95 RGB Platinum follows in the footsteps of Corsair's K70 RGB Rapidfire keyboard in its focus on speed. USB Passthrough: USB passthrough is a lifesaver if you have something you like to plug in without wanting to reach for your PC. Dedicated Macro Keys: If you have a few functions that you do everyday, the dedicated macro keys can make everything faster. 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.

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.Dedicated volume and multimedia controls allow you to adjust your audio without interrupting your game. With a Decksaver GE cover you’ll never miss a battle and keep those little keys, switches and LEDS where they belong! Corsair’s overly complicated software has always been painful to use, but it has gotten better over the last couple years. The Corsair K95 PLATINUM and the Corsair K70 RGB PRO are both wired, mechanical gaming keyboards that perform similarly but have some slight differences. The biggest improvement, though, comes courtesy of Corsair's new(ish) streaming gear subsidiary Elgato: The XT's macro keys are compatible with Elgato's Stream Deck software, allowing you to use the extra keys as a mini six-key video switcher.