The Corsair K65 RGB MINI is a compact 60% mechanical gaming keyboard with dynamic per-key RGB backlighting and an optional radiant spacebar. Its small size makes it easily fit into any setup for comfortable gaming. Customize your play with onboard shortcuts for lighting, profiles, macros, media, volume, and mouse cursor. Access a robust set of side-printed features, including over 30 unique controls. The K65 RGB MINI delivers fast inputs with Corsair's advanced gaming keyboard experience and a standard bottom row layout for custom keycap sets.
The Corsair K65 RGB MINI is a compact 60% mechanical gaming keyboard with dynamic per-key RGB backlighting and an optional radiant spacebar. Its small size makes it easily fit into any setup for comfortable gaming. Customize your play with onboard shortcuts for lighting, profiles, macros, media, volume, and mouse cursor. Access a robust set of side-printed features, including over 30 unique controls. The K65 RGB MINI delivers fast inputs with Corsair's advanced gaming keyboard experience and a standard bottom row layout for custom keycap sets.
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Corsair K65 RGB Mini 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Cherry MX Speed
The Corsair K65 RGB MINI is a compact 60% mechanical gaming keyboard with dynamic per-key RGB backlighting and an optional radiant spacebar. Its small size makes it easily fit into any setup for comfortable gaming. Customize your play with onboard shortcuts for lighting, profiles, macros, media, volume, and mouse cursor. Access a robust set of side-printed features, including over 30 unique controls. The K65 RGB MINI delivers fast inputs with Corsair's advanced gaming keyboard experience and a standard bottom row layout for custom keycap sets.
The Corsair K65 RGB MINI is a compact 60% mechanical gaming keyboard with dynamic per-key RGB backlighting and an optional radiant spacebar. Its small size makes it easily fit into any setup for comfortable gaming. Customize your play with onboard shortcuts for lighting, profiles, macros, media, volume, and mouse cursor. Access a robust set of side-printed features, including over 30 unique controls. The K65 RGB MINI delivers fast inputs with Corsair's advanced gaming keyboard experience and a standard bottom row layout for custom keycap sets.
Last updated at 02/07/2026 06:30:16
Corsair K65 RGB MINI 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Black
Free delivery between 4–15 July
Corsair K65 RGB MINI 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (Cherry MX)
Delivery $9.99
Corsair K65 RGB MINI 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (Cherry MX)
Delivery $10
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Usually don't spend crazy amounts for a keyboard ( $70 is a little crazy for me.. or was) but this thing was great in stores, so I gave it a shot. Response: Silver switches are very fluid and not too obnoxiously loud. Key presses could be a little better but some may like the feeling. I like blue, green, or yellow switches, so that's just me, probably. RGB: Lights are cool. They give you a lot of choices with the Corsair software. Even better if you get all Corsair gear but mine is mixed and matched, but the software is still great. This is probably the best keyboard I have used but unfortunately, for me it was a little small. Also, the hotkeys will take some getting used to if you've never used mini-boards. Buy it if you have small hands and don't mind using ... MoreUsually don't spend crazy amounts for a keyboard ( $70 is a little crazy for me.. or was) but this thing was great in stores, so I gave it a shot. Response: Silver switches are very fluid and not too obnoxiously loud. Key presses could be a little better but some may like the feeling. I like blue, green, or yellow switches, so that's just me, probably. RGB: Lights are cool. They give you a lot of choices with the Corsair software. Even better if you get all Corsair gear but mine is mixed and matched, but the software is still great. This is probably the best keyboard I have used but unfortunately, for me it was a little small. Also, the hotkeys will take some getting used to if you've never used mini-boards. Buy it if you have small hands and don't mind using hotkeys. Don't buy it if you program or need arrow keys or traditional num keys for other reasons.
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Corsair K65 Mini as advertised is 60% form factor keyboard intended for travel purchase or minimizing desk space and its not targeted for everyday use unless you are used to not using arrow keys and other important keys. It does take less space on your desk and comes with detachable USB C to USB A cable. Unboxing and What’s included: In the box, keyboard, braided USB 3.0 cable (Type C to A), Corsair Logo imprinted ABS ESC keycap, Radiant ABS space bar, plastic ring style keycap puller and user manual. Keyboard’s minimalistic design is good and measures 11.6 x 4.14 x 1.74 inches and weighs around 1.28 pounds. Detachable cable is 6 ft black braided fiber USB Type-C to Type- A. This detachable cable option makes its portable for travel and is easy on the go and connect ... MoreCorsair K65 Mini as advertised is 60% form factor keyboard intended for travel purchase or minimizing desk space and its not targeted for everyday use unless you are used to not using arrow keys and other important keys. It does take less space on your desk and comes with detachable USB C to USB A cable. Unboxing and What’s included: In the box, keyboard, braided USB 3.0 cable (Type C to A), Corsair Logo imprinted ABS ESC keycap, Radiant ABS space bar, plastic ring style keycap puller and user manual. Keyboard’s minimalistic design is good and measures 11.6 x 4.14 x 1.74 inches and weighs around 1.28 pounds. Detachable cable is 6 ft black braided fiber USB Type-C to Type- A. This detachable cable option makes its portable for travel and is easy on the go and connect to any system. This Keyboard does not have all the keys from the full-size Keyboards. I have posted pictures with my Corsair K95 full size keyboard for comparison on the size. No volume wheel, no dedicated mute button or the dedicated profile switch. Logo is not seen anywhere on the front of the keyboard and is on the back right side. Very clean design. Space bar attached is the radiant ABS and comes with PBT keycap that can be easily switched if you need a plain look. Personally, like the printed ABS spacebar for its look. This keyboard has no height or elevation adjustment feet tabs at the back and sits flat on the desk. Also, this one has no wrist pad like K95 and the cable management at back so it took few hours to get used to it. It does have a four rubber pads on each corner to avoid the keyboard from sliding when typing. As always RGB lighting on this keyboard is very good and looks premium. Backlight is individually lit and per-key programmable. Keycaps are PBT double-shot keycap set and is 15mm thick. Keyboard has lot of shortcuts and for those who are not comfortable with mini or laptop keyboard will definitely find this keyboard annoying at first as you will need to use shortcuts for most functionality like arrow keys, delete, media control keys. You will need to use the function key quite often if you need to use any of the shortcuts. For ex: if you need increase volume then you need to hold the FN key and press the corresponding shortcut key O. It does take time to get used to this keyboard for the most part, I still have trouble with the arrow keys placement and the function key. Shortcuts for lighting, profiles, macros, mouse cursor, media controls are allowed. Like other corsair keyboards, this mini also runs on the iCUE software. You will need to download the software iCUE 4 from the website. iCUE software is compatible with both windows and macOS, and is required to change RGB lighting control, key remaps, macro programming and to achieve the full customization of this keyboard. This keyboard has 8MB of onboard storage that allows to store up to 50 profiles with custom macros including 20 lighting layers. You can operate this keyboard in two operating modes – Hardware mode & Software mode. When you connect this device to a system that doesn’t have iCUE software then its on hardware mode and the onboard stored profiles and lighting effects can be used. To change the lighting effect, you can use shortcut by pressing the FN key and C and for changing profile its FN+Z. iCUE software has been updated and it’s recommended to download the latest version directly from the website. It’s recommended to update the firmware, by selecting the device settings. I had to update the firmware from v.0.12.26 to v.0.14.28. This new software has updated options to start programming and its very intuitive. It has various options for key assignments, hardware key assignments, lighting effects, hardware lighting, performance and device settings. Overall, it’s a good value for 60%form factor mini keyboard that is great for travel. Takes less desk space and looks great and powerful with its 8000Hz polling rate with Corsair AXON hyper-processing.
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I really wanted to love this keyboard, but two things prevent me from giving it a good review. It all has to do with the arrow keys. One: the arrow keys have been remapped to the u-h-j-k keys, which means in order to use them, you have to use your right pinky to engage the Fn key and then shift your other fingers one space over to the left (if you want to use the arrow keys similarly to how you normally would). Contrast this with the Razer Huntsman Mini 60% keyboard, where the arrow keys have been remapped to the i-j-k-l keys, so that your fingers can stay where they naturally rest on the keyboard while your pinky engages the Fn key. It's a subtle difference but it makes the Razer WAY more usable for fast typing, whereas this Corsair is more of an inconvenience. ... MoreI really wanted to love this keyboard, but two things prevent me from giving it a good review. It all has to do with the arrow keys. One: the arrow keys have been remapped to the u-h-j-k keys, which means in order to use them, you have to use your right pinky to engage the Fn key and then shift your other fingers one space over to the left (if you want to use the arrow keys similarly to how you normally would). Contrast this with the Razer Huntsman Mini 60% keyboard, where the arrow keys have been remapped to the i-j-k-l keys, so that your fingers can stay where they naturally rest on the keyboard while your pinky engages the Fn key. It's a subtle difference but it makes the Razer WAY more usable for fast typing, whereas this Corsair is more of an inconvenience. Two: the windows key becomes a "lock" key when you hit Fn + Windows key at the same time. This locks the Fn functions of the whole keyboard. This is probably not an issue on Windows, but on Mac OS, this prevents you from being able to use Cmd+Shift+Arrow keys to select blocks of text. Since you have to engage the Fn key to use the arrow keys, and the Windows key becomes Cmd on Mac, this creates a conflict between the key mapping of the OS and the specific function of that key with this keyboard. These might be extremely niche use cases, but for anyone who does a lot of fast typing and uses keyboard shortcuts to select blocks of text on Mac OS, you'll likely feel the burn of those missing functions. I tried really hard to figure out a button remapping solution that would help, to no avail. You might say "well it's a 60% keyboard with no arrow keys, what did you expect," but like I said, the equivalent keyboard from Razer does not have this problem. Corsair made a bad design decision, and it limits the capabilities of this keyboard.
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Corsair K65 RGB MINI 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Black
Free delivery between 4–15 July
Corsair K65 RGB MINI 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (Cherry MX)
Delivery $9.99
Corsair K65 RGB MINI 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (Cherry MX)
Delivery $10
Usually don't spend crazy amounts for a keyboard ( $70 is a little crazy for me.. or was) but this thing was great in stores, so I gave it a shot. Response: Silver switches are very fluid and not too obnoxiously loud. Key presses could be a little better but some may like the feeling. I like blue, green, or yellow switches, so that's just me, probably. RGB: Lights are cool. They give you a lot of choices with the Corsair software. Even better if you get all Corsair gear but mine is mixed and matched, but the software is still great. This is probably the best keyboard I have used but unfortunately, for me it was a little small. Also, the hotkeys will take some getting used to if you've never used mini-boards. Buy it if you have small hands and don't mind using ... MoreUsually don't spend crazy amounts for a keyboard ( $70 is a little crazy for me.. or was) but this thing was great in stores, so I gave it a shot. Response: Silver switches are very fluid and not too obnoxiously loud. Key presses could be a little better but some may like the feeling. I like blue, green, or yellow switches, so that's just me, probably. RGB: Lights are cool. They give you a lot of choices with the Corsair software. Even better if you get all Corsair gear but mine is mixed and matched, but the software is still great. This is probably the best keyboard I have used but unfortunately, for me it was a little small. Also, the hotkeys will take some getting used to if you've never used mini-boards. Buy it if you have small hands and don't mind using hotkeys. Don't buy it if you program or need arrow keys or traditional num keys for other reasons.
Corsair K65 Mini as advertised is 60% form factor keyboard intended for travel purchase or minimizing desk space and its not targeted for everyday use unless you are used to not using arrow keys and other important keys. It does take less space on your desk and comes with detachable USB C to USB A cable. Unboxing and What’s included: In the box, keyboard, braided USB 3.0 cable (Type C to A), Corsair Logo imprinted ABS ESC keycap, Radiant ABS space bar, plastic ring style keycap puller and user manual. Keyboard’s minimalistic design is good and measures 11.6 x 4.14 x 1.74 inches and weighs around 1.28 pounds. Detachable cable is 6 ft black braided fiber USB Type-C to Type- A. This detachable cable option makes its portable for travel and is easy on the go and connect ... MoreCorsair K65 Mini as advertised is 60% form factor keyboard intended for travel purchase or minimizing desk space and its not targeted for everyday use unless you are used to not using arrow keys and other important keys. It does take less space on your desk and comes with detachable USB C to USB A cable. Unboxing and What’s included: In the box, keyboard, braided USB 3.0 cable (Type C to A), Corsair Logo imprinted ABS ESC keycap, Radiant ABS space bar, plastic ring style keycap puller and user manual. Keyboard’s minimalistic design is good and measures 11.6 x 4.14 x 1.74 inches and weighs around 1.28 pounds. Detachable cable is 6 ft black braided fiber USB Type-C to Type- A. This detachable cable option makes its portable for travel and is easy on the go and connect to any system. This Keyboard does not have all the keys from the full-size Keyboards. I have posted pictures with my Corsair K95 full size keyboard for comparison on the size. No volume wheel, no dedicated mute button or the dedicated profile switch. Logo is not seen anywhere on the front of the keyboard and is on the back right side. Very clean design. Space bar attached is the radiant ABS and comes with PBT keycap that can be easily switched if you need a plain look. Personally, like the printed ABS spacebar for its look. This keyboard has no height or elevation adjustment feet tabs at the back and sits flat on the desk. Also, this one has no wrist pad like K95 and the cable management at back so it took few hours to get used to it. It does have a four rubber pads on each corner to avoid the keyboard from sliding when typing. As always RGB lighting on this keyboard is very good and looks premium. Backlight is individually lit and per-key programmable. Keycaps are PBT double-shot keycap set and is 15mm thick. Keyboard has lot of shortcuts and for those who are not comfortable with mini or laptop keyboard will definitely find this keyboard annoying at first as you will need to use shortcuts for most functionality like arrow keys, delete, media control keys. You will need to use the function key quite often if you need to use any of the shortcuts. For ex: if you need increase volume then you need to hold the FN key and press the corresponding shortcut key O. It does take time to get used to this keyboard for the most part, I still have trouble with the arrow keys placement and the function key. Shortcuts for lighting, profiles, macros, mouse cursor, media controls are allowed. Like other corsair keyboards, this mini also runs on the iCUE software. You will need to download the software iCUE 4 from the website. iCUE software is compatible with both windows and macOS, and is required to change RGB lighting control, key remaps, macro programming and to achieve the full customization of this keyboard. This keyboard has 8MB of onboard storage that allows to store up to 50 profiles with custom macros including 20 lighting layers. You can operate this keyboard in two operating modes – Hardware mode & Software mode. When you connect this device to a system that doesn’t have iCUE software then its on hardware mode and the onboard stored profiles and lighting effects can be used. To change the lighting effect, you can use shortcut by pressing the FN key and C and for changing profile its FN+Z. iCUE software has been updated and it’s recommended to download the latest version directly from the website. It’s recommended to update the firmware, by selecting the device settings. I had to update the firmware from v.0.12.26 to v.0.14.28. This new software has updated options to start programming and its very intuitive. It has various options for key assignments, hardware key assignments, lighting effects, hardware lighting, performance and device settings. Overall, it’s a good value for 60%form factor mini keyboard that is great for travel. Takes less desk space and looks great and powerful with its 8000Hz polling rate with Corsair AXON hyper-processing.
I really wanted to love this keyboard, but two things prevent me from giving it a good review. It all has to do with the arrow keys. One: the arrow keys have been remapped to the u-h-j-k keys, which means in order to use them, you have to use your right pinky to engage the Fn key and then shift your other fingers one space over to the left (if you want to use the arrow keys similarly to how you normally would). Contrast this with the Razer Huntsman Mini 60% keyboard, where the arrow keys have been remapped to the i-j-k-l keys, so that your fingers can stay where they naturally rest on the keyboard while your pinky engages the Fn key. It's a subtle difference but it makes the Razer WAY more usable for fast typing, whereas this Corsair is more of an inconvenience. ... MoreI really wanted to love this keyboard, but two things prevent me from giving it a good review. It all has to do with the arrow keys. One: the arrow keys have been remapped to the u-h-j-k keys, which means in order to use them, you have to use your right pinky to engage the Fn key and then shift your other fingers one space over to the left (if you want to use the arrow keys similarly to how you normally would). Contrast this with the Razer Huntsman Mini 60% keyboard, where the arrow keys have been remapped to the i-j-k-l keys, so that your fingers can stay where they naturally rest on the keyboard while your pinky engages the Fn key. It's a subtle difference but it makes the Razer WAY more usable for fast typing, whereas this Corsair is more of an inconvenience. Two: the windows key becomes a "lock" key when you hit Fn + Windows key at the same time. This locks the Fn functions of the whole keyboard. This is probably not an issue on Windows, but on Mac OS, this prevents you from being able to use Cmd+Shift+Arrow keys to select blocks of text. Since you have to engage the Fn key to use the arrow keys, and the Windows key becomes Cmd on Mac, this creates a conflict between the key mapping of the OS and the specific function of that key with this keyboard. These might be extremely niche use cases, but for anyone who does a lot of fast typing and uses keyboard shortcuts to select blocks of text on Mac OS, you'll likely feel the burn of those missing functions. I tried really hard to figure out a button remapping solution that would help, to no avail. You might say "well it's a 60% keyboard with no arrow keys, what did you expect," but like I said, the equivalent keyboard from Razer does not have this problem. Corsair made a bad design decision, and it limits the capabilities of this keyboard.
I bought this keyboard for my first mechanical keyboard. I don't love the size of 100% keyboards, so I thought 60% would be a good pick. The typing on the keyboard was a nice experience, however, I found the space bar a touch too sensitive. This is apparently a common problem in many/all cherry switch keyboards. Typing felt clunky, however, this may be due to me switching from a low profile keyboard. The key clicks felt stable and had nice feedback. Overall, the typing was nice despite these minor issues. As this keyboard is a 60% keyboard, it is missing vital keys, such as the function keys and the arrow keys. I thought I'd be able to deal with not having these keys but I found it to be an inconvenience. Although you can toggle on function keys and arrow keys using ... MoreI bought this keyboard for my first mechanical keyboard. I don't love the size of 100% keyboards, so I thought 60% would be a good pick. The typing on the keyboard was a nice experience, however, I found the space bar a touch too sensitive. This is apparently a common problem in many/all cherry switch keyboards. Typing felt clunky, however, this may be due to me switching from a low profile keyboard. The key clicks felt stable and had nice feedback. Overall, the typing was nice despite these minor issues. As this keyboard is a 60% keyboard, it is missing vital keys, such as the function keys and the arrow keys. I thought I'd be able to deal with not having these keys but I found it to be an inconvenience. Although you can toggle on function keys and arrow keys using (I think) ALT, I also found this inconvenient as it isn't just a simple press of a key. I have found that where most 60% keyboards do not include the function keys, they do at least include arrow keys. Additionally, I don't love that there isn't an option to toggle to keyboard from Mac settings to Window settings, however, this is just a case of relearning the keyboard shortcuts for a Mac. This is just a minor inconvenience, however it would have been a nice touch (especially considering other keyboards at the same price point include this feature). Despite this, the keyboard does work well on Mac. I ended up returning this keyboard as I don't think it was the right fit for me. Overall, the actual keyboard wasn't too bad. If you like high profile keys, can deal with not having function keys/arrow keys, and don't require a Mac keyboard setting, the keyboard itself isn't too bad. If you believe these would be an inconvenience, there are plenty of keyboards on the market for the same price (or lower) that include these features.
This is my first Corsair mechanical keyboard and my first 60% keyboard. Quality is good, there is very little flex in the chassis at all and uses high quality Cherry MX switches. It would have been nice to see a more premium material used for the chassis instead of plastic, but since rigidity isn't a concern that's more of an observation than anything. These switches are quite clicky, and are overall nice to type with. Not recommended for those that don't want a loud mechanical keyboard, this is definitely OG IBM level. Adapting to the 60% design hasn't been too terrible most of the default shortcuts for missing keys are intuitive and the compact design keeps everything in reach. Ideal for gaming as it allows me to position my keyboard in a way that feels natural to ... MoreThis is my first Corsair mechanical keyboard and my first 60% keyboard. Quality is good, there is very little flex in the chassis at all and uses high quality Cherry MX switches. It would have been nice to see a more premium material used for the chassis instead of plastic, but since rigidity isn't a concern that's more of an observation than anything. These switches are quite clicky, and are overall nice to type with. Not recommended for those that don't want a loud mechanical keyboard, this is definitely OG IBM level. Adapting to the 60% design hasn't been too terrible most of the default shortcuts for missing keys are intuitive and the compact design keeps everything in reach. Ideal for gaming as it allows me to position my keyboard in a way that feels natural to me without slamming my mouse into it during quick movements. Not a huge fan of the ICUE software. When installed it ended up taking over the RGB control on my motherboard as well, but wont control the GSKILL TridentZ ram I have installed. I dont see a way to change this so I will eventually uninstall and just use it with the baked in hardware settings and shortcuts, but something to be mindful of for those that are more dependent on custom macros and making new/different shortcuts. Now my ram just glows Blue for some reason and doesn't follow the rest of the system. If you used a lot of Corsair parts for your build however the ICUE software is easy to work with and easy to get everything synced up doing the same thing. Overall I would recommend this keyboard, just make sure you understand exactly what your going to get with a 60% keyboard. Great for gamers, stay away if you are more focused on productivity.
I was looking for a small mechanical keyboard to use on a lap desk while playing PC games on my TV (desk has my Mac on it and my gaming PC is a laptop). For some reason I thought this was a wireless keyboard and when I first received it and plugged it in via the USB-A to C cable, I wondered where the charge indicator was located. Silly me, I misread the description. Despite that, I REALLY like the feel of this keyboard and I'm keeping it, though I did have to go out and get a longer cable to run from the computer (which is up by the TV) to my couch. I've been hit or miss (mostly miss) with mechanical keyboards over the last several years, but this is the first one that out of the box, felt good without a wrist rest or any other thing to make it more comfortable to ... MoreI was looking for a small mechanical keyboard to use on a lap desk while playing PC games on my TV (desk has my Mac on it and my gaming PC is a laptop). For some reason I thought this was a wireless keyboard and when I first received it and plugged it in via the USB-A to C cable, I wondered where the charge indicator was located. Silly me, I misread the description. Despite that, I REALLY like the feel of this keyboard and I'm keeping it, though I did have to go out and get a longer cable to run from the computer (which is up by the TV) to my couch. I've been hit or miss (mostly miss) with mechanical keyboards over the last several years, but this is the first one that out of the box, felt good without a wrist rest or any other thing to make it more comfortable to use. My day-to-day keyboard is a Mac so I'm used to a very slim keyboard and most mechanicals cause my wrists to have to be bent back too far and make gaming for any real stretch of time very hard. The Corsair K65 RGB Mini isn't a thin keyboard by any means but the compact size makes everything so reachable. This keeps me from having to reposition my hands/wrists and everything just kinda flows. I also really enjoy these smaller keycaps. I am making a lot less 'fat-finger' mistakes, which seems counter-intuitive but I actually have rather slender and long fingers and I would miss keys because of the angle and large keycaps, while now, everything seems to be in place for me. My biggest complaint is that there are no arrow keys. Didn't realize how much I would miss dedicated arrow keys until I started using this keyboard. Mostly I'm playing MMOs/adventure games and my main controller is an Xbox controller with a keybind program. So most of my input is done through the controller but I was finding that I needed to type more and more and there were other times that the keyboard was the best option (or only option if I couldn't properly bind a command to the game controller). While there are 'Fn' shortcuts to emulate all the keys of a full sized keyboard, when in the heat of a game with a quick response needed, it can sometimes be hard to remember the combo in time. Corsair makes it a bit easier by having the 'Fn' shortcuts printed on the front of the keys so that is nice, but again, I often don't have time to hunt for them. This will get better as I develop some muscle memory with the keyboard, but like I said earlier, I didn't realize how much I would miss some of these keys until they were gone. Bottom-Line: The K65 RGB Mini is an outstanding small-form mechanical keyboard. For me, it is the most comfortable mechanical keyboard I have ever used. However, the missing dedicated keys are more of a hassle than I thought they would be. Really I give this keyboard 4.5 stars but I can't do half stars for the review so I have to knock one off. Other than that, I'm pretty happy with this keyboard.
Ive been primarily using the K65 RGB Mini for several weeks now. And while I wont say it can replace my full size K95 keyboard, it does have some big benefits and is enjoyable to use. That said, I think these 60% sized keyboards have a niche, which caters to minimalists and maybe people that travel. Its pint size makes it easy to throw in a bag and go, and the detachable USB-C cable makes it convenient to disconnect from your desk and just carry a spare cable in your travel bag. But, outside of those scenarios, I would not recommend the K65, or any 60% keyboard, to anyone else. It simply sacrifices too much function for form. So, if you are in the market for a 60% keyboard, I dont think you need to look any further. You will not find another keyboard with better ... MoreIve been primarily using the K65 RGB Mini for several weeks now. And while I wont say it can replace my full size K95 keyboard, it does have some big benefits and is enjoyable to use. That said, I think these 60% sized keyboards have a niche, which caters to minimalists and maybe people that travel. Its pint size makes it easy to throw in a bag and go, and the detachable USB-C cable makes it convenient to disconnect from your desk and just carry a spare cable in your travel bag. But, outside of those scenarios, I would not recommend the K65, or any 60% keyboard, to anyone else. It simply sacrifices too much function for form. So, if you are in the market for a 60% keyboard, I dont think you need to look any further. You will not find another keyboard with better build quality or more baked-in features than what Corsair is offering with the K65 RGB Mini. Thanks to Newegg.com and Corsair for providing the review sample. If you found my product review helpful in your search, please check Yes below. Thanks!
I've been tempted to get a TKL (tenkeyless) keyboard for awhile for my gaming rig to help with some of the aches and pains of having my arms spread apart so wide during long gaming sessions, so I was excited to see Corsair was taking it to the next level by not only making a TKL keyboard, but also creating a keyboard that was even more compact down to 60%. They were able to accomplish this additional downsize by removing the F-keys at the top, removing the arrow keys and home/end cluster. The functionality is not gone however, as they've cleverly used a FN key to allow you to combo with existing keys to get your F-key functionality along with a host of other commands at the press of 2 keys rather than 1. One of the best features of the K65 Mini is that it requires ... MoreI've been tempted to get a TKL (tenkeyless) keyboard for awhile for my gaming rig to help with some of the aches and pains of having my arms spread apart so wide during long gaming sessions, so I was excited to see Corsair was taking it to the next level by not only making a TKL keyboard, but also creating a keyboard that was even more compact down to 60%. They were able to accomplish this additional downsize by removing the F-keys at the top, removing the arrow keys and home/end cluster. The functionality is not gone however, as they've cleverly used a FN key to allow you to combo with existing keys to get your F-key functionality along with a host of other commands at the press of 2 keys rather than 1. One of the best features of the K65 Mini is that it requires no additional software to get most of its functionality since all of the FN key macros and even the LED controls are already stored onboard. There's a number of basic lighting profiles that you can cycle through and you can also change the speed and direction of the LED effects. The keys themselves are Cherry MX Speed switches which are designed for maximum performance and responsiveness. To me, they feel like a mix between Red and Brown switches, a little bit more tiresome typing than some of the Reds I've used in the past and a little bit louder when typing compared to Red, Black and Brown switches. The key tops also feel a bit smaller to me, so this leads to more missed strokes at first but I am getting more accurate even as I am typing this review with the Mini. Overall the keys are fast and responsive, however the larger keys around the edges like shift, enter, backspace and control seem to be a bit stiffer. This may change as the switches break-in. Also while writing this review, I realize how much I miss physical arrow keys to move around text blocks and edit. I am sure I will miss them too when navigating game menus or inventories. It would've also been nice if the FN keys on the front of the keycaps were laser etched out and illuminated as well, but over time muscle memory should take over if I want to use the arrow keys a lot. Other tech Corsair has included is their AXON gaming tech which is probably more important for their gaming mice since it can register up to 8K inputs, not sure how much good that does for a gaming keyboard since typing speeds and actions per minute are probably nowhere close to needing that. The keyboard also features some expected gaming requirements like non-ghosting and blocking. In terms of gaming responsiveness it performed as expected, fast in FPS and RTS games. You can also record Macros still if you want help reperforming some mundane tasks in your favorite MMO. Overall the size and weight of the keyboard are impressive, its actually no wider than my work laptop and it is indeed 60% maybe even 55% the size of my gaming keyboard. This actually works out great since during Covid, I move my laptop and Gaming keyboard back and forth so this K65 Mini makes it much easier to share space. It would also be great for those who are transitioning back into the office and home and want to bring their keyboard with them. Just be mindful this keyboard is not super quiet in an office environment. In terms of some negatives that should be mentioned: -The keyboard is small in terms of total footprint, but it is actually kind of tall from bottom to top. There's no legs to allow you to adjust and the normal height is probably a bit higher and more angled than most keyboards with their legs out. It also makes it a little bit uncomfortable when resting your wrists on a table, so make sure to get a good gel wrist rest. -I verified the keyboard works with a USB-C to USB-C cable, but it would've been nice if Corsair included either a USB-C to USB-C cable, or a cable that was USB-C to USB-C with a USB-A to C adapter instead of the A to C cable. -The keyboard switches sit in an overall well, which means over time gunk will get in that well. Overall I prefer keyboards including a few offered by Corsair that have their key posts flush on top of the keyboard so they can be easily cleaned with a can of air. Overall this is a great concept keyboard that will take some time to get used to, but I would still probably look to a TKL keyboard for some of the features I've mentioned mainly the arrow keys to navigate text bodies or menus/inventories in game quickly.
PROS: - Corsair finally has a 60% keyboard! - Cherry MX Speed switches - 8000Hz polling rate - Stabilizers are excellent - Sturdy/well-built - USB cable (USB-C to USB-A) is very long - Customizable macros - Customizable RGB CONS: - Can't adjust elevation - No USB passthrough for mouse == Setup == Setting up the K65 is super easy, regardless of the OS you're using. To take full advantage of what you can do with this keyboard, I would recommend using Windows. While it works just fine connected to my Linux laptop, you're going to want to use Corsair's iCue software. While you can just plug in the K65 and use the on-board storage to map macros and adjust the RGB, I find it easier to do through iCue. From here you can do just about anything you could imagine for macros ... MorePROS: - Corsair finally has a 60% keyboard! - Cherry MX Speed switches - 8000Hz polling rate - Stabilizers are excellent - Sturdy/well-built - USB cable (USB-C to USB-A) is very long - Customizable macros - Customizable RGB CONS: - Can't adjust elevation - No USB passthrough for mouse == Setup == Setting up the K65 is super easy, regardless of the OS you're using. To take full advantage of what you can do with this keyboard, I would recommend using Windows. While it works just fine connected to my Linux laptop, you're going to want to use Corsair's iCue software. While you can just plug in the K65 and use the on-board storage to map macros and adjust the RGB, I find it easier to do through iCue. From here you can do just about anything you could imagine for macros and lighting effects. You can even have different macros/colors for multiple profiles. Using iCue is also the only way you're going to be able to toggle the polling frequency (up to 8KHz). == Daily Use == If you've never used a 60% keyboard before (like me), it's going to take some time to get used to taking advantage of the function shortcuts. Anything that you could do on a full-sized keyboard, you can do on the K65. While I don't use it all the time, I still think it's cool that I can use the function shortcuts to control the mouse cursor. Since working from home, I love how much desk space has been freed up by going with a 60% keyboard. Since the K65 is so small, you can even have a full-sized ergo keyboard for work and still keep the K65 on your desk for gaming in the evening, without feeling like your desk is cluttered. == Performance == While I can't say that the K65 has turned me into a better player, I absolutely enjoy using an actual mechanical keyboard for gaming over using my ergo keyboard (shocking, I know). If you like to angle your keyboard for FPS games, having a small keyboard makes all the difference for comfortable playing. Having such a small footprint really lets you position your arms to whatever angle/reach is the most comfortable for you, even if you don't have a very large desk. The accuracy of the K65 is amazing! I never felt like there were any missed keypresses, there were no duplicate hits, and everything was lightning quick. Cranking up the polling rate really does make a difference. == Minor Complaints == Honestly, I really love this keyboard, it's perfect what I need for balancing work and play. I can have my full-sized ergo keyboard for work and switch to the K65 for when I want play. However, it's not a perfect keyboard. I really wish that you could adjust the angle/elevation of the keyboard, but Corsair did not include tilt legs under the keyboard chassis. It may not be an issue for some people, but it would have been nice to have the option. There's no USB passthrough, something that's common on many of Corsair's other mechanical gaming keyboards. While I can live without it, it would have been nice to have. == OVERALL == I'm sure I'm not the only person who's been waiting a long time for Corsair to make their own 60% keyboard, so it's great to finally have the K65 on my desk. This is a fantastic gaming keyboard without taking up a lot of space. If you're thinking about getting a smaller keyboard, I would HIGHLY recommend going to your local Best Buy and try out the K65 in person. It performs great and has a very satisfying sound and feel when typing.
Corsair has managed to build a keyboard that is both the smallest and the biggest I have ever seen. While the K65 Mini has a miniscule footprint, its nearly two inches of height makes for a somewhat imposing presence on your desk. And I absolutely love it. Despite the plastic shell it is a remarkably sturdy piece of gear with absolutely no deck flex, a satisfyingly smooth (though not at all tactile) typing experience, and all the top tier features you'd expect from a premium keyboard from Corsair. It is over the top, showy, and absolutely glorious. For those who haven't tried mechanical "gaming" keyboards before, I should probably explain that they are one relatively few examples of gaming specific gear that actually does have a measurable impact on your gaming ... MoreCorsair has managed to build a keyboard that is both the smallest and the biggest I have ever seen. While the K65 Mini has a miniscule footprint, its nearly two inches of height makes for a somewhat imposing presence on your desk. And I absolutely love it. Despite the plastic shell it is a remarkably sturdy piece of gear with absolutely no deck flex, a satisfyingly smooth (though not at all tactile) typing experience, and all the top tier features you'd expect from a premium keyboard from Corsair. It is over the top, showy, and absolutely glorious. For those who haven't tried mechanical "gaming" keyboards before, I should probably explain that they are one relatively few examples of gaming specific gear that actually does have a measurable impact on your gaming performance. Standard membrane keyboards register a keypress only when you bottom out a key - and generally struggle to accurately register keypresses when you hit several keys simultaneously or in close succession. Standard mechanical keyboards use individual switches for each key. These switches can be designed to trigger (aka: actuate) with much less travel, so you don't need to bottom out the key before the computer registers you've pressed it. Good ones also feature microcontrollers that can better track keypresses as they occur, providing full n-key rollover (registering multiple keyboard presses) and eliminating ghosting (when a keyboard fails to register a keypress because it happened too close to one that was already being processed.) Gamers love them because the more responsive and reliable control inputs improve reaction times and make it easier to use complex keyboard commands or combos. They've also proven to be quite popular among particularly fast typists, who can sometimes have issues with random typos appearing as a result of ghosting when they're going at full tilt. Corsair, in their typical fashion, has decided to fully embrace overkill with the introduction of their AXON microcontroller. AXON is able to check for new keypresses 8000 times every second. This is far, FAR more than any human should ever be able to take full advantage of, but on the flip side that also means that there's even less time spent waiting between the moment you press the key and the moment it gets sent to your CPU. And as if this weren't enough they also built this particular board with Cherry MX Speed switches (also known as Cherry MX Silver, depending on who you ask.) These actuate after just 1.2mm of travel and require 25% less force to use than the standard clicky blue switches that have been the defacto standard for the last few years, making the keyboard even more twitchy. They're also linear switches, meaning they don't have the tactile "bump" to let you know when the switch has fired and make significantly less noise as a result. Having used both I can tell you that typists will likely not find linear switches to be nearly as satisfying as tactile ones, since being able to feel each keypress land can greatly assist with overall accuracy, but for any kind of twitch gaming you're going to be hard pressed to find much better than these speed switches paired with the AXON Controller. And it doesn't hurt that the keyboard looks great either. Corsair's iCue software has come a long way since it first released and allows you to set up all manner of complex lighting effects and animations if you want, and the diffusion plate installed beneath the keys means that the entire thing glows with a softer and more pleasant effect than you get with most per-key lighting. It's particularly stunning with the optional "radiant" spacebar installed, though sadly this and the optional Corsair escape key are both painted single shot keys rather than the more durable molded double shot keys that the rest of the keyboard uses, which you can definitely tell if you look close enough as the surface finish doesn't quite match. As far as my actual usage experience goes, the only issues I really ran into come down to the fact that I'm just not used to using a 60% keyboard, which is really just a matter of practice. These keyboards are basically what you get when you decide that the already diminutive tenkeyless designs are just too big for your liking. 60% keyboards have no dedicated arrow, function, or navigation keys, requiring you to use function key combos for all of them. Corsair, to their credit, packed in a lot of these key combos. In addition to the usual arrow keys and function keys there's a virtual mouse (which is just as clumsy as you'd expect trying to replace a mouse with a keyboard would be, but really nice to have if you ever find you actually need it,) media keys, macro keys, lighting controls, and the ability to lock the Windows key to prevent you from accidentally minimizing a game while you're playing it. There is a definite learning curve required to get good at these, and it feels a bit clumsy if you've gotten used to having a full keyboard available, but some will no doubt find it worthwhile to reclaim the desk space. In my case, for example, I'm planning to mount the keyboard in a VR simpit I've built for games like Elite Dangerous or Microsoft Flight Simulator. The fact that I can attach it to a miniscule tray that I can swing out of the way without worrying that I'll accidentally smash something in the process because I can't see out the VR headset more than makes up for having to hold FN-K to scroll to the right. I'd primarily recommend this to any gamers looking for a way to save space without compromising on quality or comfort who also don't anticipate doing a ton of word processing.
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| Device Type | Keyboard |
| Backlit | RGB |
| Interface | USB |
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