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General

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Series

K551Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Tech specs: Keyboard Type Size K55.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

CH-9226C65-NA, CH-9226D65-NA1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Black SKU CH-9226C65-NA. The colour selector offers Black and Gray. Regional layout SKUs (DE, ES, UK and others) are not stored.11Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226d65-na/k55-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-gray-ch-9226d65-naRead 23 October 2026Gray SKU CH-9226D65-NA. Tech specs are the same as the Black SKU.

WK3-US2-L60-102, WK3-ISO-L60-1021Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026

GTIN / EAN

840006666547, 8400066666089Retailer pagepbtech.com/au/product/KEYCOR9226C65/Corsair-K55-CORE-RGB-Gaming-Keyboard---BlackRead 23 October 2026PB Tech Australia listing: MPN CH-9226C65-NA, UPC 840006666547.10Retailer pagepbtech.com/product/KEYCOR9002/Corsair-K55-CORE-RGB-Gaming-Keyboard---GrayRead 23 October 2026PB Tech global listing: MPN CH-9226D65-NA, UPC 840006666608.

8721098520400, 87210985204175Retailer pagemechanicalkeyboards.com/products/wooting-60heRead 30 September 20266Retailer pagemaxesport.gg/products/wooting-60-he-iso-fr-black-abs-blackRead 30 September 2026

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

9 January 20245Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-k55-core-the-keyboard-to-start-your-winning-streakRead 23 October 2026Press release dateline January 9, 2024.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Page shows In Stock.

Available1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026Still sold on 2026-09-28 next to its successor, the Wooting 60HE v2 (Founders' campaign from 2025-11-06). Price permanently cut to €169.99 / $154.99

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Wooting 60HE v22Maker product pagewooting.io/post/the-difference-between-the-60he-and-the-60he-v2Read 30 September 2026Wooting's comparison post says the 60HE v2 builds on the 60HE+ and weighs upgrading from it.20Press articlepcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/wooting-60he-v2-reviewRead 23 October 2026PC Gamer's 60HE v2 review calls the 60HE+ the predecessor of the 60HE v2.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$39.996Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/corsair-k55-core-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Review of January 9, 2024: MSRP 39.99. The review does not name the currency. APH Networks and Guru3D round the price to 40 USD at the same time. The corsair.com page now shows an original price of 49.99 USD, which is not the launch figure.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€49.998Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Tastaturen-Hardware-255538/News/Corsair-K55-Core-Budget-Spieler-RGB-Fluessigkeitsschutz-50-Euro-1437837Read 23 October 2026News of January 11, 2024: price 49.99 EUR (UVP) for the German layout in Germany. Tax treatment is not stated and a German UVP normally includes VAT.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, CA1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026The same SKU is sold on the Corsair US and Canada pages.12Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Corsair Canada sells the same SKU CH-9226C65-NA.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Gray1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Page colour selector: Black, Gray.10Retailer pagepbtech.com/product/KEYCOR9002/Corsair-K55-CORE-RGB-Gaming-Keyboard---GrayRead 23 October 2026Corsair US page for CH-9226D65-NA is the Gray K55 CORE RGB with the same tech specs.11Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226d65-na/k55-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-gray-ch-9226d65-naRead 23 October 2026Page title: K55 CORE RGB Gaming Keyboard, Gray.

Black17Maker product pagewooting.io/post/the-difference-between-the-60he-and-the-60he-v2Read 7 October 202660HE+ Case table cell: Plastic (black). Existing prebuilt ANSI and ISO plastic case. No successor aluminium color borrowed.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Listed under Gaming Keyboards, Wired Gaming Keyboards. Title says Gaming Keyboard.

Gaming1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026'Compact Gaming Keyboard'

Sold asiParts fitted when sold. A complete keyboard includes switches and keycaps. Barebones includes neither.

Complete1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Sold fully assembled with fixed rubber dome keys.

Complete1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026

Layout

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Form factoriLayout size or shape. A percentage describes the layout, not the number of keys.

Full size1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Tech specs: Size Full TKL Extended. The title and the press release say full-size. The maker photo shows a full 104-key layout with numpad.

60 %1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026

Layout standardiPhysical key layout standards sold for this model. Regional language names are listed separately.

ANSI1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Maker photo: horizontal Enter, long left Shift and a backslash key above Enter. That is ANSI.

ANSI, ISO1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026

Regional layouts

NA (North America)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Tech specs: Keyboard Layout NA (North America).

United States, United Kingdom, German, Nordic, French, Spanish1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026

Keys in regional layoutiPhysical typing and function keys in the stated regional layout. Separate media buttons, macro buttons and rotary controls are excluded. A Touch ID or Lock key in a key row counts, as on Apple keyboards.

1041Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Tech specs: Keyboard Matrix 110 Keys. The comparison article says the K55 CORE has four dedicated media keys and two function keys (brightness and Windows lock). 110 less those 6 is 104, and the maker photo shows a standard 104-key full-size layout.

6114Maker product pagehelp.wooting.io/article/151-wooting-60he-vs-two-heRead 7 October 2026Comparison titled Differences Between Wooting 60HE+ and W2HE: 61 keys ANSI, 62 keys ISO. ANSI base reference, ISO override.

Key legends for

Windows1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Maker photo shows a Windows logo key.

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Numpad

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Maker photo shows a numpad.

No18Reviewtest-gear.pl/testy-i-recenzje/klawiatury/wooting-60heplusRead 7 October 2026Exact Plus prebuilt review, Comfort section explicitly states no numeric block, arrows or F1-F12 row. Negative physical numpad inventory, not inferred solely from percentage size.

Function row

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Maker photo shows F1 to F12.

No3Owner's manualwooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-60he/prebuiltRead 30 September 2026Exact 60HE+ physical 60% layout has the numeral row and Fn alternatives, without a separate F1-F12 key row.13Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/cool-gadgets/gaming-keyboard/wooting-60he-plusRead 30 September 2026

Dedicated arrow keys

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Maker photo shows an inverted-T arrow cluster.

No3Owner's manualwooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-60he/prebuiltRead 30 September 2026Quickstart physical layout has no dedicated arrow cluster. Directional functions are on layers.13Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/cool-gadgets/gaming-keyboard/wooting-60he-plusRead 30 September 2026

Navigation keysiAvailability of Home, End, Page Up and Page Down as dedicated keys or through an Fn layer.

Full1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Maker photo shows Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End and Page Down as separate keys.

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Key stagger

Row-staggered1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Maker photo shows row-staggered keys.

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Bottom row

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Low profile

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No16Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/cool-gadgets/gaming-keyboard/wooting-60he-plusRead 7 October 2026Comfort section explicitly calls the exact 60HE+ a standard profile keyboard.

Switches

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Switch sensing technologyiKey sensing technology. Hall effect and TMR are different sensor types. A mixed board is identified explicitly. Magnetic switch housing alone does not identify the sensor.

Membrane1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Tech specs: Key Switches Rubber Dome. Page: membrane switches. Stored as membrane.

Magnetic (Hall effect)1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026

Switch feel

Tactile7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-k55-core/2Read 23 October 2026Review page 2: membrane (rubber dome) with a tactile bump at the start of travel.

Linear5Retailer pagemechanicalkeyboards.com/products/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026

Switch maker

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Wooting, Gateron4Reviewlanoc.org/review/input-devices/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026'Gateron x Lekker Linear 60 switch', manufacturer Gateron

Switch models

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Lekker L60, Lekker L60 V21Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026Plus initially used L60. The current maker comparison names Lekker L60 V2 in 60HE+. Exact production revision is not mapped to a separate SKU.2Maker product pagewooting.io/post/the-difference-between-the-60he-and-the-60he-v2Read 30 September 2026Comparison table specifies 60HE+ with Lekker L60 V2. The basic product page and early batches call it L60.

Switch stem

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MX cross5Retailer pagemechanicalkeyboards.com/products/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026'MX stem'

Actuation forceiForce at the point where a key registers. Initial spring force is not actuation force. Adjustable switches require a stated actuation setting.

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Bottom-out forceiForce at the end of the switch travel. It is not the initial spring force or the tactile peak.

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60gf5Retailer pagemechanicalkeyboards.com/products/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026Published as '60 g bottom out force'11Maker product pagewooting.io/product/lekker-switch-l60-v2Read 30 September 2026Current L60 V2 end force 60 gf, not the initial 40 gf.

Tactile bump forceiPeak force of the tactile bump. It is not the force at initial movement or at bottom-out.

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Actuation pointiDistance before a key registers. For adjustable boards, the default profile or setting is stated in the source note.

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Total travel

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4mm5Retailer pagemechanicalkeyboards.com/products/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026Adjustable actuation point from 0.1-4.0 mm11Maker product pagewooting.io/product/lekker-switch-l60-v2Read 30 September 2026Current L60 V2 total travel 4 mm. Earlier L60 shared 4 mm.

Rated keystrokes

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100million5Retailer pagemechanicalkeyboards.com/products/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026'100 million keypress lifetime'

Factory-lubed switches

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Yes15Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 7 October 2026Public cached maker paragraph Smooth typing experience explicitly describes pre-lubed Lekker switches. Current redesigned direct page no longer contains it. Independently readable exact Plus prebuilt test-gear review explicitly states L60 are factory lubricated. Current stock L60 V2 maker page also explicitly says Linear, Lubed.18Reviewtest-gear.pl/testy-i-recenzje/klawiatury/wooting-60heplusRead 7 October 2026Exact prebuilt 60HE+ reviewed with original L60 V1. Quality section explicitly states L60 are factory lubricated. Later V2 lubrication is separately maker-backed. No standalone module or user modification inferred.19Maker product pagewooting.io/product/lekker-switch-l60-v2Read 7 October 2026Current actual L60 V2 Technical Specifications Switch type: Linear, Lubed. Maker 60HE+ versus v2 comparison confirms current prebuilt Plus includes L60 V2. Original L60 V1 independently factory-lubed in exact Plus review.

Adjustable actuation

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Yes1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026

Actuation rangeiSelectable actuation distances. These are settings, not a measured usable travel range.

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Min0.1Max4mm1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026Actuation point can be set to 0.1, 0.5, 1, 2, 3 or 4 mm

Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

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0.1mm1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026'0.1 mm precision'

Per-key actuationiActuation can be configured individually for supported keys. The source note identifies any excluded keys.

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Yes1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026'Fine-tune each key's actuation point'

Rapid trigger

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Yes1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026

Minimum rapid trigger movementiSmallest selectable movement used to reset or reactivate a key. This is a setting, not measured accuracy.

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0.1mm7Maker product pagewooting.io/rapid-triggerRead 30 September 2026'You can customize Rapid trigger to be as sensitive as 0.1 mm' (all Wooting HE keyboards)

Multi-action keys

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Yes1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026DKS (Dynamic Keystroke) and Mod Tap

SOCD handling

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Yes1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026Rappy Snappy and Snappy Tappy (SOCD)

Analog inputiCan send variable gamepad or joystick input. Magnetic sensing or adjustable actuation alone does not establish analog output.

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Yes1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026Controller Input

Hot-swap socketsiSwitches can be replaced without soldering. Magnetic compatibility must be checked separately.

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Magnetic10Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/wooting/60heRead 30 September 2026Hot-Swappable Switches: Yes (magnetic Lekker sockets)13Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/cool-gadgets/gaming-keyboard/wooting-60he-plusRead 30 September 2026Exact Plus review Hardware Options confirms fully hot-swappable switches.

Compatible switches

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Wooting Lekker L60 and L45 magnetic switches. This is a documented compatible subset, not an exhaustive current list.14Maker product pagehelp.wooting.io/article/151-wooting-60he-vs-two-heRead 7 October 2026Switches row names stock L60 and compatible L45. No claim that this old documented subset exhausts firmware-supported switches.

Stabilizers

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Plate-mounted1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026'Plate-mount stabilisers (screw-in supported)'

Factory-lubed stabilizers

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Yes15Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 7 October 2026Public cached maker Smooth typing experience paragraph explicitly states greased stabilizers for prebuilt 60HE+. Current direct source has changed. Independent exact Plus prebuilt test-gear quality section physically describes heavily lubricated stabilizers under long keys.18Reviewtest-gear.pl/testy-i-recenzje/klawiatury/wooting-60heplusRead 7 October 2026Exact original prebuilt Plus review, Quality section, longer space/shift/backspace/enter keys: stabilizers are heavily lubricated. Stock component inspection, corroborating original maker greased-stabilizer sentence.

Keycaps

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Keycap material

ABS7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-k55-core/2Read 23 October 2026Review page 2: low-profile ABS plastic keycaps, not PBT.

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Legend method

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Keycap profile

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Keycap thickness

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Shine-through legendsiLight passes through the legends. Translucent keycap sides alone do not count.

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Performance

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Polling rate per connectioniDocumented report rates for each connection. Required receivers or optional adapters are identified in the row and source note.

ACORSAIR K55 CORE RGB Gaming Keyboard

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	1,000

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Tech specs: Keyboard Report Rate 1000Hz. Wired USB.

BWooting 60HE+

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	1,000

Source2Maker product pagewooting.io/post/the-difference-between-the-60he-and-the-60he-v2Read 30 September 2026'1k Hz polling' (60HE+ vs 8k Hz on the 60HE v2)

Max polling rate

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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Polling rate (wired)

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

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Polling rate (Bluetooth)

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Scan rateiHow often the keyboard reads its switches. A USB report rate does not establish a scan rate.

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Input latency (claimed)iMaker-published input or response latency with conditions in the source note. Do not calculate this from polling rate.

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1ms14Maker product pagehelp.wooting.io/article/151-wooting-60he-vs-two-heRead 7 October 2026Latency row: 2 ms, 1 ms with Tachyon mode. Maker claim, not a measurement or a calculation from report rate. Older product marketing says <1 ms without a method. This explicit support table gives the stored value and mode.

Key rollover per connectioniKeys registered simultaneously over the stated connection. Connection is omitted if the source does not specify it.

ACORSAIR K55 CORE RGB Gaming Keyboard

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BWooting 60HE+

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

Source9Maker product pagehelp.wooting.io/article/106-how-to-use-your-wooting-keyboard-with-playstation-xbox-or-pc-bios-nkro-offRead 30 September 2026NKRO can be toggled off in Wootility for consoles and BIOS

Anti-ghosting

Yes8Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Tastaturen-Hardware-255538/News/Corsair-K55-Core-Budget-Spieler-RGB-Fluessigkeitsschutz-50-Euro-1437837Read 23 October 2026News lists 12-key rollover anti-ghosting as a feature.

Yes14Maker product pagehelp.wooting.io/article/151-wooting-60he-vs-two-heRead 7 October 2026NKRO / Anti-ghosting row checked for 60HE+.

Adjustable debounce

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Minimum debounce

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Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)iReviewer measurements for one tested setup per row. Settings and test method are stated in the source note. Missing conditions are not inferred.

ACORSAIR K55 CORE RGB Gaming Keyboard

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BWooting 60HE+

Connection	Setting	Single key (ms)
USB (wired)	Reviewed setup. Actuation, Rapid Trigger and Tachyon settings not stated for latency.	2

Source13Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/cool-gadgets/gaming-keyboard/wooting-60he-plusRead 30 September 2026Performance section: reviewer single-key latency 2 ms. Slow-motion latency test. Multi-key wording describes added delay up to 7 ms, so no absolute multi-key value is stored.

Actuation point (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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1.12mm13Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/cool-gadgets/gaming-keyboard/wooting-60he-plusRead 30 September 2026Type Experience section: tested default operating point 1.12 mm in the force-displacement test. This is not a maker default-setting claim.

Total travel (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Operating force (measured)iReviewer-measured force at actuation. The switch and actuation setting are stated in the source note.

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36.06gf13Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/cool-gadgets/gaming-keyboard/wooting-60he-plusRead 30 September 2026Force-displacement machine on tested Lekker L60 on the 60HE+. Reviewer reports 36.06 gf at its default operating point 1.12 mm.

Typing noise (measured)iReviewer-measured A-weighted typing sound level. Measurement distance and conditions are stated in the source note.

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43dB(A)13Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/cool-gadgets/gaming-keyboard/wooting-60he-plusRead 30 September 2026Typing Noise section: average keystroke 43 dB(A), meter 2 feet(0.6096 m) away, tested stock keyboard.

Battery life (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iReviewer-measured keyboard weight without cable or wrist rest. The tested configuration is stated in the source note.

752g(1.7 lb)7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-k55-core/2Read 23 October 2026The reviewer weighed the unit and says 752 g seems correct. Cable included, no wrist rest. The scale and method are not named.

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Tech specs: Keyboard Connectivity Wired.

USB (wired)10Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/wooting/60heRead 30 September 2026Connectivity: Wired. Measured values on this page are behind a paywall and were not used13Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/cool-gadgets/gaming-keyboard/wooting-60he-plusRead 30 September 2026Exact 60HE+ review tests the wired keyboard.

Wireless technology

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Bluetooth

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Bluetooth device slots

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Devices it can switch betweeniDistinct device connections available for switching. Do not infer this by adding wireless modes or paired Bluetooth slots.

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Device switchingiControl used to switch between paired device hosts. Connection-mode and OS switches are described separately.

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Receiver connector

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Receiver storage in keyboard

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Receiver shared with other devices

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Wireless range

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Detachable cable

No1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Tech specs: wired USB 2.0 Type-A with a tangle-free rubber cable. Maker photo shows the cable leaving the top edge and no port on the keyboard.

Yes4Reviewlanoc.org/review/input-devices/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026'Detachable USB-A to USB-C'

Port on keyboard

None1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Maker photo shows no port on the keyboard.

USB-C4Reviewlanoc.org/review/input-devices/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026USB-C on the keyboard

Cable plug

USB-A1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Tech specs: Wired Connectivity USB 2.0 Type-A.

USB-A1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026

Cable

Rubber1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Tech specs: Keyboard Cable Material Tangle-free rubber.

Braided1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026

Cable length

1.82m2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k55-core-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026Technical specifications table: Cable 1.82 m / 6 ft, black, tangle-free rubber.

2m1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026'2.0 meter USB-C to A nylon braided cable'

USB passthrough

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Works withiSystems on which the keyboard works. Configuration software may have narrower system support.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Tech specs, Keyboard Compatibility: PC with a USB 2.0 Type-A port, Windows 10 or macOS 10.15, internet connection for iCUE download.

Windows, macOS, Linux18Reviewtest-gear.pl/testy-i-recenzje/klawiatury/wooting-60heplusRead 7 October 2026Exact Plus prebuilt Specifications text explicitly says keyboard compatible with Windows 7 and higher, Mac OS and Linux. Basic keyboard hardware support, separate from Wootility downloads. Version minima stay in note.

Consoles

PlayStation, Xbox3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k55-coreRead 23 October 2026Setting up your keyboard: works on Windows PC, Apple Mac, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S (compatible out of the box) and PlayStation 4 and 5 (through a shortcut mode). The 2026 comparison article says the K55 CORE is limited to PC and Mac. The guide is stored because a manual wins over an article.

PlayStation, Xbox9Maker product pagehelp.wooting.io/article/106-how-to-use-your-wooting-keyboard-with-playstation-xbox-or-pc-bios-nkro-offRead 30 September 2026Works with PlayStation and Xbox with NKRO turned off

Battery

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Battery type

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Number of batteriesiNumber of replaceable AA or AAA cells required. Internal rechargeable battery packs are not counted here.

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Battery capacity

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User-replaceable battery

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Battery life per mode (claimed)iMaker estimates. Store one published native duration unit per row: hours, days or months. Days and months describe calendar use including idle time, not continuous runtime. Do not convert calendar estimates into hours. Connection, lighting and polling rate are included only when published. Brightness, workload, screen status, sleep settings and up-to qualifiers go in the source note.

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Longest battery life (claimed)iLongest maker estimate published in hours across the listed modes. Rows published in days or months do not contribute. Conditions can differ between products.

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Battery life, lighting offiLongest maker estimate published in hours with lighting off. Calendar-day and calendar-month estimates are not converted and do not contribute.

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Battery life, lighting oniLongest maker estimate published in hours with lighting enabled. Calendar-day and calendar-month estimates are not converted and do not contribute. Brightness and display conditions are stated in the source note.

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Battery life, backlight on (claimed)iLongest maker up-to estimate published in calendar days with backlighting enabled. Includes idle time and the source-defined usage pattern, not continuous runtime. Brightness, workload, connection and sleep conditions remain in the table and source note. Hours and months are not converted.

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Battery life, backlight off (claimed)iLongest maker up-to estimate published in calendar months with backlighting off. Includes idle time and the source-defined usage pattern, not continuous runtime. Workload, connection and sleep conditions remain in the table and source note. Hours and days are not converted.

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Charging port

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Full charge timeiPublished time for a full charge. Approximate times remain qualified in the source note.

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Quick charge

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Use while charging

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Solar charging

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Battery indicator

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Build

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Case material

Plastic7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-k55-core/2Read 23 October 2026Review page 2: plastic frame and backplate.

ABS1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026

Plate material

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Steel1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026

Mount style

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Tray2Maker product pagewooting.io/post/the-difference-between-the-60he-and-the-60he-v2Read 30 September 2026'Tray mount (screw-in)'

Flex cuts in PCB

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Sound dampeningiDampening layers the maker or a review names. Foam whose position in the stack is not stated is foam. Films, pads and silicone parts that fit no other option are other.

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Case foam, Plate foam2Maker product pagewooting.io/post/the-difference-between-the-60he-and-the-60he-v2Read 30 September 2026Poron sandwich pad (between plate and PCB) and EPDM foam bottom dampening

Typing anglesiKeyboard slope for each supported foot position, starting with the lowest. An adjustable-foot count does not establish angles. When the maker publishes only the angle with the feet out, that angle is stored alone.

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6°1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026'6 degree'

Spill resistant

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Page: 300ml spill resistance. K55 CORE withstands spills and water attacks.2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k55-core-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026Article: resistance to spills up to 300ml.4Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/skiff-100-vs-skiff-100-plus-vs-k55-core-whats-the-differenceRead 23 October 2026Comparison table: 300mL spill resistance for K55 CORE. It is a volume claim and not a certified IP rating.

Yes14Maker product pagehelp.wooting.io/article/151-wooting-60he-vs-two-heRead 7 October 2026Spill resistant PCB row checked. This is coating protection, not an IP rating or waterproof claim.

IP rating

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Lighting

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Backlight

RGB zones1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Page: fully customizable ten-zone RGB backlighting.

RGB per key4Reviewlanoc.org/review/input-devices/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026'a RGB for each key'

LED position

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Lighting zones

101Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Page: ten-zone RGB.2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k55-core-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026Table: Backlighting 10-Zone lit and per-zone programmable.4Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/skiff-100-vs-skiff-100-plus-vs-k55-core-whats-the-differenceRead 23 October 2026Comparison table: K55 CORE has 10-Zone RGB.

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Brightness levelsiSelectable onboard brightness steps. The source note states whether the off position is included.

57Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-k55-core/2Read 23 October 2026Review page 2: the backlight can be turned off or set across five brightness steps with the brightness button. The off position is not counted in the 5.

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Side or underglow lighting

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Lighting sensors

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Lighting sync

CORSAIR iCUE5Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-k55-core-the-keyboard-to-start-your-winning-streakRead 23 October 2026Release: lighting syncs with other gaming gear through iCUE.

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Controls

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Media keysiPlayback controlled by separate buttons, an Fn layer or a multifunction knob/rocker. Volume controls are listed separately, and knob presses are excluded from the separate media-button count.

Dedicated1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Tech specs: Media Keys Dedicated Hotkeys.

Fn layer3Owner's manualwooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-60he/prebuiltRead 30 September 2026Media keys and arrow keys on the Fn layer

Separate media buttonsiSeparate physical buttons for playback or mute, counted once each. Fn shortcuts, macro buttons, knob presses and roller presses are excluded.

41Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Page: four dedicated media buttons control video, music and livestreams.4Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/skiff-100-vs-skiff-100-plus-vs-k55-core-whats-the-differenceRead 23 October 2026Text: K55 CORE uses four dedicated media keys and two function keys.

016Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/cool-gadgets/gaming-keyboard/wooting-60he-plusRead 7 October 2026Comparison table lists Media Keys Through Function (Fn), rather than separate media buttons. No dedicated media controls.

Volume control

Keys1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Page and photo: volume up, volume down and mute buttons in the media cluster.

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Knobs

01Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026No knob or roller in the maker photo.

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Programmable knob

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Knob press

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Separate macro keysiSeparate physical keys or buttons intended for macros. Excludes ordinary remappable keys, media buttons and a dedicated software-launch button.

04Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/skiff-100-vs-skiff-100-plus-vs-k55-core-whats-the-differenceRead 23 October 2026Comparison table: G-Keys None for K55 CORE. Text: neither SKIFF 100 nor K55 CORE has dedicated macro keys. The maker's own tech spec table says Macro Keys 6, which contradicts this article, the maker photo and the reviews.

016Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/cool-gadgets/gaming-keyboard/wooting-60he-plusRead 7 October 2026Comparison table, exact 60HE+ column: Dedicated Macro Keys No.

Built-in screen

None1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026No screen in the maker photo.

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Touchpad

No1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026No touchpad in the maker photo.

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Fingerprint reader

No1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026No fingerprint reader in the maker photo.

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OS mode switch

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Windows key lock

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Tech specs: WIN Lock Dedicated Hotkey.

Yes3Owner's manualwooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-60he/prebuiltRead 30 September 2026Disable Windows-key shortcut on the Fn layer

Software

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Software

iCUE1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Tech specs: Keyboard CUE Software Supported in iCUE.

Wootility1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026

Software runs on

Windows, macOS3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k55-coreRead 23 October 2026Software mode: install iCUE on a Windows PC or Apple Mac.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web8Maker product pagewooting.io/wootilityRead 30 September 2026Web version in Chrome-based browsers. Download for Windows 10/11, macOS and Linux

Open firmware

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Onboard memory

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Tech specs: On Board Memory Yes.3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k55-coreRead 23 October 2026Hardware mode uses profiles and settings saved to onboard storage. Holding ESC for two seconds erases the onboard memory profiles.

Yes1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026

Onboard profilesiProfiles stored on the keyboard, including fixed defaults when the maker counts them. Software-only profiles are excluded.

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41Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026'Up to four onboard profiles'

Macros

Yes3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k55-coreRead 23 October 2026Macro recording: macros can be recorded in iCUE software.5Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-k55-core-the-keyboard-to-start-your-winning-streakRead 23 October 2026Release: iCUE offers macro programming.

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Macros stored onboardiRecorded command sequences run from keyboard storage without the configuration app. Onboard lighting or remapping alone does not establish this.

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Key remapping

Yes5Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-k55-core-the-keyboard-to-start-your-winning-streakRead 23 October 2026Release: iCUE offers key remapping.

Yes13Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/cool-gadgets/gaming-keyboard/wooting-60he-plusRead 30 September 2026

LayersiTotal key mapping layers including the base layer. Lighting effect layers and profile slots are excluded.

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33Owner's manualwooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-60he/prebuiltRead 30 September 2026Base layer plus 2 function layers (Fn 1, Fn 2)

User firmware updates

Yes3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k55-coreRead 23 October 2026Setting up: update to the latest firmware version using CORSAIR iCUE.

Yes3Owner's manualwooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-60he/prebuiltRead 30 September 2026

Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

None4Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/skiff-100-vs-skiff-100-plus-vs-k55-core-whats-the-differenceRead 23 October 2026Comparison table: Wrist Rest None for K55 CORE. Text: it does not include a wrist rest at all.

None1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026Not in the box. Sold separately13Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/cool-gadgets/gaming-keyboard/wooting-60he-plusRead 30 September 2026Comparison table says no palm rest included.

Wrist rest material

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Tenting

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Tenting angles

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiKeyboard body dimensions with fitted keycaps, without wrist rest and with feet folded. Any different measurement condition is stated in the source note. Width is the longest side, depth runs front to back and height is the thickness. Map by size when the maker's labels differ.

Width451.35Depth141.15Height35mm(17.8 × 5.6 × 1.4 in)2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k55-core-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026Technical specifications table: Dimensions 451.35*141.15*35 mm. The order is width, depth and height by size. The measurement conditions are not stated.7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-k55-core/2Read 23 October 2026Review: 451 mm wide, 141 mm deep and 35 mm high. This matches the maker figures.

Width302Depth116mm(11.9 × 4.6 in)1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026Maker body width 302 mm and depth 116 mm retained for shared plastic housing. Shared 38 mm height including fitted caps removed because ISO is supplied without caps and dimension field is not variant-enabled. No inferred ISO height.

Dimensions with wrist rest

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Keyboard weightiKeyboard without cable or wrist rest. Weights that include accessories cannot be stored here. A cable that cannot be removed is included. Replaceable batteries are included, as built-in batteries are.

752g(1.7 lb)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Tech specs: Weight 0.752. The unit is not printed. The K55 CORE blog states 0.752 kgs, so 752 g. Older listings showed 1.035 which looks like a package figure.2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k55-core-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026Technical specifications table: Weight 0.752 kgs.

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Weight including wrist restiKeyboard plus supplied wrist rest, excluding packaging. The source note identifies any included cable.

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Box dimensions

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Box weightiOne retail package including its contents. A multi-unit shipping carton weight is excluded.

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1,100g(2.4 lb)14Maker product pagehelp.wooting.io/article/151-wooting-60he-vs-two-heRead 7 October 2026Box dimensions and weight row: 1.1 kg. Retail package including contents. Does not replace body weight.

Certifications

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Platform certifications

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

K55 CORE RGB Gaming Keyboard, Safety Leaflet, Warranty Card1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Package Contents: K55 CORE RGB Gaming Keyboard, Safety Leaflet, Warranty Card. The quick start guide is a web guide.

1 x Wooting 60HE+, 1 x Wooting Switch and Keycap puller, 2x Spare Lekker L60s Switches, 1 x Wooting strap, 1 x USB-C to USB-A 2.0 cable 2 meter (black/yellow), 2 x Spare PCBA screws (M2 x 4mm), 1 x Postcard, 1 x Plastic Blister (dust cover)1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026Pre-built version

Cables included

ACORSAIR K55 CORE RGB Gaming Keyboard

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BWooting 60HE+

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-A 2.0, 2 m, braided	1

Source1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026

Spare switches

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21Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026

Links

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Product page

www.corsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-na1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026US store page, Black, SKU CH-9226C65-NA. The page shows In Stock and a Best Seller tag on the access date at a current price of 34.99 USD (original price 49.99 USD). Neither price is stored as the launch price.

wooting.io/wooting-60he1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k55-core3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k55-coreRead 23 October 2026K55 CORE Quick Start Guide on corsair.com Explorer, 2024 copyright. It covers setup, factory reset, PlayStation mode, software mode, hardware mode and macro recording.

wooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-60he/prebuilt3Owner's manualwooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-60he/prebuiltRead 30 September 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226c65-na/k55-core-rgb-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-9226c65-naRead 23 October 2026Tech specs: Keyboard Warranty 2 Year.5Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-k55-core-the-keyboard-to-start-your-winning-streakRead 23 October 2026Release: two-year warranty.

4years1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60heRead 30 September 2026Wooting store: '4 Year warranty excluding LED'. LEDs have 2 years

Both are also in the API. Back to all keyboards.