Corsair K65 RGB Mini 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Cherry MX Speed, White
Personalise Your Play Show off your style with dynamic per-key RGB backlighting and an optional included radiant spacebar, along with a standard bottom row layout so you can swap in your own custom keycap sets. Powered By Axon CORSAIR's most advanced gaming keyboard experience delivers inputs up to 4x faster with native 8,000Hz hyper-polling and 4,000Hz key scanning, while simultaneously driving up to 20-layer lighting effects. Form Meets Function The K65 RGB MINI delivers big features compressed into a 60% form-factor, easily fitting into any setup for comfortable gaming. Expansive Shortcuts Access a robust set of side-printed onboard features, including over 30 unique controls for lighting, profiles, macros, media, volume, and mouse cursor.Onboard macro recording and two function layers allow you to record macros on-the-fly to (FN + any key) or (FN + FN2 + any key) for convenient access to your advanced commands without sacrificing any standard keys.
Personalise Your Play Show off your style with dynamic per-key RGB backlighting and an optional included radiant spacebar, along with a standard bottom row layout so you can swap in your own custom keycap sets. Powered By Axon CORSAIR's most advanced gaming keyboard experience delivers inputs up to 4x faster with native 8,000Hz hyper-polling and 4,000Hz key scanning, while simultaneously driving up to 20-layer lighting effects. Form Meets Function The K65 RGB MINI delivers big features compressed into a 60% form-factor, easily fitting into any setup for comfortable gaming. Expansive Shortcuts Access a robust set of side-printed onboard features, including over 30 unique controls for lighting, profiles, macros, media, volume, and mouse cursor.Onboard macro recording and two function layers allow you to record macros on-the-fly to (FN + any key) or (FN + FN2 + any key) for convenient access to your advanced commands without sacrificing any standard keys.
Personalise Your Play Show off your style with dynamic per-key RGB backlighting and an optional included radiant spacebar, along with a standard bottom row layout so you can swap in your own custom keycap sets. Powered By Axon CORSAIR's most advanced gaming keyboard experience delivers inputs up to 4x faster with native 8,000Hz hyper-polling and 4,000Hz key scanning, while simultaneously driving up to 20-layer lighting effects. Form Meets Function The K65 RGB MINI delivers big features compressed into a 60% form-factor, easily fitting into any setup for comfortable gaming. Expansive Shortcuts Access a robust set of side-printed onboard features, including over 30 unique controls for lighting, profiles, macros, media, volume, and mouse cursor.Onboard macro recording and two function layers allow you to record macros on-the-fly to (FN + any key) or (FN + FN2 + any key) for convenient access to your advanced commands without sacrificing any standard keys.
Personalise Your Play Show off your style with dynamic per-key RGB backlighting and an optional included radiant spacebar, along with a standard bottom row layout so you can swap in your own custom keycap sets. Powered By Axon CORSAIR's most advanced gaming keyboard experience delivers inputs up to 4x faster with native 8,000Hz hyper-polling and 4,000Hz key scanning, while simultaneously driving up to 20-layer lighting effects. Form Meets Function The K65 RGB MINI delivers big features compressed into a 60% form-factor, easily fitting into any setup for comfortable gaming. Expansive Shortcuts Access a robust set of side-printed onboard features, including over 30 unique controls for lighting, profiles, macros, media, volume, and mouse cursor.Onboard macro recording and two function layers allow you to record macros on-the-fly to (FN + any key) or (FN + FN2 + any key) for convenient access to your advanced commands without sacrificing any standard keys.
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CORSAIR K65 RGB Mini 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard -Customizable Per-Key RGB Backlighting -Cherry MX SPEEDMechanical Keyswitches -Detachable USB
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Corsair - K65 RGB Mini Wired 60% Mechanical, CH-9194114-NA, Cherry MX Speed Linear Switch Gaming Keyboard With PBT Double-Shot Keycaps - White
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Corsair K65 RGB MINI 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard White
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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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Good gaming keyboard, if you don't need to change keys.If you need to reprogram the keys, eg. for a Dvorak, Colemak or the like, or move location of things like Arrows, you will need to use what Corsair calls Key Assignments. Assignments don't 'repeat' or retain their held down state. So they're useless for Gaming or scrolling through web pages/documents.Also there seems to be a limited number of assignments per Profile (layer). Somewhere around the 33 assignments per profile.And the only way to add a new layer (profile) is through the iCue software. You cannot add a new Profile to the keyboard without using iCue.Summary. Good for unmodified gaming. Bad for Key Macros.
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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 ... 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 -Customizable Per-Key RGB Backlighting -Cherry MX SPEEDMechanical Keyswitches -Detachable USB
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Corsair - K65 RGB Mini Wired 60% Mechanical, CH-9194114-NA, Cherry MX Speed Linear Switch Gaming Keyboard With PBT Double-Shot Keycaps - White
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Corsair K65 RGB MINI 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard White
Free delivery between 4–15 July
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.
Good gaming keyboard, if you don't need to change keys.If you need to reprogram the keys, eg. for a Dvorak, Colemak or the like, or move location of things like Arrows, you will need to use what Corsair calls Key Assignments. Assignments don't 'repeat' or retain their held down state. So they're useless for Gaming or scrolling through web pages/documents.Also there seems to be a limited number of assignments per Profile (layer). Somewhere around the 33 assignments per profile.And the only way to add a new layer (profile) is through the iCue software. You cannot add a new Profile to the keyboard without using iCue.Summary. Good for unmodified gaming. Bad for Key Macros.
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 ... 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 have tested many different keyboards over my time. So when the CORSAIR - K65 RGB MINI was in my hands I was welcomed to a big surprise. The Cherry MX Speed Key switches in a mini form factor was a first.I was not disappointed- rather I was pleasantly surprised on how smooth and fast everything reacted to my inputs. It didn't feel to small due to its reduced size. It actually has no risers but the thickness was just right that when i was playing Apex and COD i was able to enjoy long sessions without any noticeable impact. During those gaming sessions the switches were super responsive and felt amazing accurate. Albeit you are missing a few keys since this is a 60% keyboard I had to just map some of my usual buttons to my corsair gaming mouse but you can remap on ... MoreI have tested many different keyboards over my time. So when the CORSAIR - K65 RGB MINI was in my hands I was welcomed to a big surprise. The Cherry MX Speed Key switches in a mini form factor was a first.I was not disappointed- rather I was pleasantly surprised on how smooth and fast everything reacted to my inputs. It didn't feel to small due to its reduced size. It actually has no risers but the thickness was just right that when i was playing Apex and COD i was able to enjoy long sessions without any noticeable impact. During those gaming sessions the switches were super responsive and felt amazing accurate. Albeit you are missing a few keys since this is a 60% keyboard I had to just map some of my usual buttons to my corsair gaming mouse but you can remap on the keyboard as well. You can also save up to 50 profiles to take with you anywhere with 8MB of onboard storage! The keyboard also sports a full N-key rollover and Windows Key Lock modeAs for other features you have the RGB features which is powered by iCUE software. Which if you have all used the previous software versions then you know that it was tricky, well thanks to version 4 now things run a lot smoother and sync a lot better but still ran into some issue with the software that was fixable by a simple restart.In closing I will say this was a great gaming keyboard built just for that. I would recommend this to gamers and enthusiasts.
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 ... 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 keyboard has everything you love and expect in a gaming keyboard. Great switches, RGB, and application support with plenty more features. I think it's a great keyboard but it's too late of an addition from Corsair.The main reason why I got this was that it was local and in stock, I didn't want to wait for delivery from another retailer so I selected curbside pickup. The 60% keyboard that I've owned for years recently started giving me problems (caps key stopped working, RGB stopped working, etc), and rather than wait, and essentially not have a keyboard, I got this.Also, I'd like to point out that the software that powers the keyboard, iCUE, is very confusing. I have never spent so much time trying to understand UI before (and I am a UI designer/developer!) ... MoreThis keyboard has everything you love and expect in a gaming keyboard. Great switches, RGB, and application support with plenty more features. I think it's a great keyboard but it's too late of an addition from Corsair.The main reason why I got this was that it was local and in stock, I didn't want to wait for delivery from another retailer so I selected curbside pickup. The 60% keyboard that I've owned for years recently started giving me problems (caps key stopped working, RGB stopped working, etc), and rather than wait, and essentially not have a keyboard, I got this.Also, I'd like to point out that the software that powers the keyboard, iCUE, is very confusing. I have never spent so much time trying to understand UI before (and I am a UI designer/developer!) and I really wasn't interested in watching 20-minute tutorials on YouTube. It should be easy to understand right out of the box. There was definitely a learning curve, and I feel like I haven't even unlocked a quarter of its capabilities.Typing feels great and I feel like my keystrokes are initialized sooner compared to my old keyboard. Sometimes my old keyboard would register a keystroke 1s-3s late. Although it's been mentioned by other YouTubers that its response time is overkill and the iCUE software can ramp up your computer, I personally have not noticed.I'm also not too much of a fan of their font choice, for some of the keys I actually swapped them out with my old keyboard. But I will admit, even with my last keyboard some of the letters were questionable given their font choice also. I definitely like Corsair's design on the spacebar. They give you a spare spacebar in case you do not like it but I personally love it.When compared to my last keyboard these keys are raised higher, meaning you get more light bleeding out. It's something I'm undecided about, but if you want a brighter keyboard than most, maybe this one is for you.Don't get me wrong it's a great 60% keyboard however, there are many on the market that came five or more years before the K65 that have built a fanbase behind their brands. They are cheaper, usually a lot cheaper. And their software tends to be better.The K65 is great but late.
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 ... 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.
Some thoughts on the:CORSAIR - K65 RGB MINI 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Backlit RGB LED, CHERRY MX SPEED Keyswitches - BlackIt has a tiny footprint - which is great.USB-C - the way to be!Very responsive - key clicks have no delay whatsoever.The missing keys with this being a 60%er are given a new life on other keys via the Function key and alternate key bindings. As I had never looked at that before apparently it's pretty common.So, if you’re missing the Up, Left, Down, Right buttons, you can press U/H/J/K while holding the Function (FN) key on the right side of the keyboard next to Alt and get them back (in a way).A few misses.The “home row” bumps are smaller than normal - makes it harder to get centered during a game.The alternate key ... MoreSome thoughts on the:CORSAIR - K65 RGB MINI 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Backlit RGB LED, CHERRY MX SPEED Keyswitches - BlackIt has a tiny footprint - which is great.USB-C - the way to be!Very responsive - key clicks have no delay whatsoever.The missing keys with this being a 60%er are given a new life on other keys via the Function key and alternate key bindings. As I had never looked at that before apparently it's pretty common.So, if you’re missing the Up, Left, Down, Right buttons, you can press U/H/J/K while holding the Function (FN) key on the right side of the keyboard next to Alt and get them back (in a way).A few misses.The “home row” bumps are smaller than normal - makes it harder to get centered during a game.The alternate key bindings aren’t part of keys lights - so you can’t see what things are in the dark.LEDs - great range & options with the iCue softwareCool space bar design that’s reactive like the keys are.I found the hollow sounding clicks interesting; much different than other linear / red switches which sound more dense. The keys themselves have a nice feel to them; they aren’t slippery / glossy like other keyboards, these are more matte and have a slight resistance to them when sliding your fingers down the keys.The USB-C cable is pretty solid - it’s a weaved cable that appears to be pretty rigid and looks like it’ll have a decent amount of longevity.Overall, I like this keyboard and think it’ll be my daily-gamer for a while to come.
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!
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.
| General | |
| Device Type | Keyboard |
| Backlit | RGB |
| Interface | USB |
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