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General

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Series

K551Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Keyboard Type Size K55.

K701Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026

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

CH-9226765-NA1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026SKU CH-9226765-NA. The Taiwan SKU CH-9226765-TW and the Revival Series refurbished SKU CH-9226765-NA-RV are not part of this record.

CH-910971E-NA, CH-910971E-UK, CH-910971E-DE, CH-910971E-FR, CH-910971E-IT, CH-910971E-ES, CH-910971E-JP, CH-910971E-KR2, CH-910971E-TW, CH-910971E-BR, CH-910971E-CN, CH-910971E-SP, CH-910991E-NA, CH-9109D1E-NA1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026US store SKU CH-910971E-NA is the black model without palm rest. The store variant list adds CH-910991E-NA in Steel Gray and CH-9109D1E-NA, the K70 CORE SE in White with palm rest. Regional black part numbers come from the store's regional SKU list.

GTIN / EAN

84000663179810Retailer pagearsenalpc.com/product/gaming-accessories/keyboards/corsair-k55-rgb-pro-keyboardRead 15 October 2026ArsenalPC listing for the CORSAIR K55 RGB PRO Keyboard shows the code 840006631798 in its description and image name. This is the UPC. eBay listings for CH-9226765-NA show the same number with a leading zero.

8400066667079Retailer pagefleetnetwork.ca/products/corsair-k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-red-linear-switches-ch-910971e-na.htmlRead 11 October 2026Distributor listing for CH-910971E-NA gives UPC 840006666707.

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

31 March 20214Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/start-your-winning-streak-corsair-launches-k55-rgb-pro-and-k55-rgb-pro-xt-gaming-keyboardsRead 15 October 2026Dateline Fremont, CA, March 31st, 2021. 9to5Toys posted the news on March 30, 2021.

10 October 20235Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-k70-core-rgbRead 11 October 2026Release date October 10, 2023 in the specs table. The Corsair launch press release on Business Wire is dated 10 October 2023 and says the keyboard was available immediately.

Status

Available1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026US page shows Current price 69.99 USD and an estimated delivery date on the access date. This is the current price and not the launch price.

Available1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026The Corsair US store lists the black model in stock.

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

$49.995Press article9to5toys.com/2021/03/30/corsair-k55-rgb-pro-xt-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Article of March 30, 2021: the K55 RGB PRO will retail for 49.99 USD (the K55 RGB PRO XT for 69.99 USD). US price. Tax treatment is not stated. US prices are normally listed without sales tax.

$99.992Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k70-core-rgb-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 11 October 2026Launch article price list: United States $99.99.

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.

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€99.992Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k70-core-rgb-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 11 October 2026Launch article price list: Europe 99.99 euros. Tax treatment is not stated.

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

US, CA2Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Corsair Canada page sells the same SKU CH-9226765-NA. The US page covers the US.

US, CA, GB, DE, FR, IT, ES, JP, KR, TW, BR, CN, MX1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Keyboard Color BLACK.

Black, Steel Gray, White1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Listed under Gaming Keyboards, Wired Gaming Keyboards.

Gaming1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026

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

Complete1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Sold fully assembled with fixed rubber dome switches.

Complete1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 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-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Keyboard Form Factor Extended With Macro Keys and Keyboard Matrix 110 Keys. The layout is a full-size 104-key board plus six macro keys.

Full size1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026

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

ANSI3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 1 diagram shows a horizontal Enter, a long left Shift and a backslash key above Enter, which is ANSI.

ANSI, ISO, JIS, ABNT21Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026Standards follow the regional layouts in the variant list. NA is ANSI.

Regional layouts

NA1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Keyboard Layout NA.

NA (North America), UK (UK), DE (Germany), FR (France), IT (Italy), ES (Spain), JP (Japan), KR2 (Korea), TW (Taiwan), BR (Brazil), CN (China), SP (Mexico)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026Maker names the layouts by code: NA is North American Layout.

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-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Keyboard Matrix 110 Keys, with Macro Keys 6. The quick start guide diagram shows 104 typing and function keys plus G1 to G6, which is 110. Stored as 104 because macro keys are excluded. The seven media and volume keys and the M, brightness and Windows lock buttons are separate.3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 1 diagram counted row by row: 104 keys without G1 to G6.

1041Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026Tech spec Keyboard Matrix: 104 Keys for the NA layout.

Key legends for

Windows3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 1 diagram shows a Windows logo key.

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Numpad

Yes3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 1 diagram shows a numpad.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026

Function row

Yes3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 1 diagram shows F1 to F12.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026

Dedicated arrow keys

Yes3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 1 diagram shows an inverted-T arrow cluster.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026

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

Full3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 1 diagram shows Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End and Page Down as separate keys.

Full1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026

Key stagger

Row-staggered3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 1 diagram shows row-staggered keys.

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Bottom row

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Low profile

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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-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Switch Type Rubber Dome and Key Switches Rubber Dome. Stored as membrane.

Mechanical1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026

Switch feel

Tactile1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Page: quiet and responsive keys for comfortable typing with a tactile bump.

Linear1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026

Switch maker

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CORSAIR1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026

Switch models

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CORSAIR MLX Red1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026

Switch stem

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MX cross8Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-k70-core/2Read 11 October 2026Under the keycaps is the typical 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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45gf2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k70-core-rgb-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 11 October 2026MLX Red linear switches, 45 g actuation force.

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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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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1.9mm2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k70-core-rgb-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 11 October 20261.9 mm actuation distance.

Total travel

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4mm2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k70-core-rgb-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 11 October 20264 mm total travel.

Rated keystrokes

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70million2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k70-core-rgb-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 11 October 2026Guaranteed for 70 million keystrokes.

Factory-lubed switches

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Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026Pre-lubricated CORSAIR MLX Red v2 linear switches. The store now names the switch MLX Red v2. The launch article and the MLX article name MLX Red. No difference in specifications is published.

Adjustable actuation

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

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Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

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

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Rapid trigger

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

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Multi-action keys

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SOCD handling

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Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026FlashTap: prioritizes the first, last or neither of two opposing movement keys. Needs the latest firmware through iCUE and is off by default.

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

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

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None3Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-mlx-red-key-switchesRead 11 October 2026At present the MLX Red switches are not hot swappable.

Compatible switches

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Stabilizers

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Factory-lubed stabilizers

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Keycaps

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Keycap material

ABS8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/corsair-k55-rgb-pro-review-just-good-enoughRead 15 October 2026Review of 18 Oct 2024, spec table: Keycaps ABS. The maker does not state the keycap material.

ABS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026Resilient ABS double-shot keycaps.

Legend method

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Doubleshot1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 20267Reviewkitguru.net/peripherals/mat-mynett/corsair-k70-core-keyboard-reviewRead 11 October 2026Specification list: keycaps for the NA layout are ABS double shot and keycaps for non-NA layouts are ABS paint. Stored as printed for the non-NA layouts.

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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Yes5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-k70-core-rgbRead 11 October 2026Double-shot ABS keycaps with shine-through legends.

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 RGB PRO Gaming Keyboard

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

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Keyboard Report Rate 1,000Hz. Wired USB.

BCORSAIR K70 CORE RGB

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

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026Keyboard Report Rate 1,000Hz.

Max polling rate

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

ACORSAIR K55 RGB PRO Gaming Keyboard

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BCORSAIR K70 CORE RGB

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026Key Rollover: Full Key (NKRO). The Corsair article also gives 100% anti-ghosting.

Anti-ghosting

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Key Rollover 12-Key Selective with Anti-Ghosting. The 12-key figure fits no rollover option in the schema, so key_rollover is left out.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k70-core-rgb-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 11 October 2026Full key rollover (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghosting.

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.

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

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

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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.

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Keyboard Connectivity Wired.

USB (wired)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026

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

No3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 1 diagram shows the cable leaving the top edge of the keyboard with the USB connector at its end (J). There is no port on the keyboard.

No5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-k70-core-rgbRead 11 October 2026Review: the K70 Core RGB does not have a detachable cable. It has a fixed six-foot rubber cable.6Reviewpcgamesn.com/corsair/k70-core-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review: the cable is permanently attached. A broken cable effectively means a broken keyboard.

Port on keyboard

None3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same diagram, no port on the keyboard.

None5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-k70-core-rgbRead 11 October 2026Fixed rubber cable. The specs table lists Additional Ports 0.

Cable plug

USB-A1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Wired Connectivity USB 2.0 Type-A.

USB-A1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026Tech spec Wired Connectivity: USB Type-A.

Cable

Rubber1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Keyboard Cable Material Tangle-free rubber.

Rubber1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026Keyboard Cable Material: tangle-free rubber.

Cable length

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1.8m2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k70-core-rgb-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 11 October 20261.8 m / 6 ft, tangle-free rubber. The same article names the connector non-removable USB 3.0 Type-A and also says Type-C to Type-A. Tom's Hardware and PCGamesN say the cable is permanently attached.

USB passthrough

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No5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-k70-core-rgbRead 11 October 2026Specs table: Additional Ports 0.

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

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Tech specs, Keyboard Compatibility: PC or Mac with a USB 2.0 Type-A port, Windows 10, macOS 10.15 or later.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026PC or Mac with a USB 3.0 or 3.1 Type-A port, Windows 10 or macOS 10.15 or later.

Consoles

Xbox3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 2, Setting up your keyboard: connect to a USB 2.0 or better Type-A port on a Windows PC, Apple Mac or Microsoft Xbox One.

PlayStation, Xbox2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k70-core-rgb-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 11 October 2026Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and 5. The quick start guide describes the PlayStation mode.

Battery

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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

Plastic8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/corsair-k55-rgb-pro-review-just-good-enoughRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Construction Plastic. The review also lists measurements 18.9 x 6.54 x 1.36 inches and weight 1.3 lb, which differ slightly from the retailer figures and from the maker's 0.8.

Aluminium top plate, plastic bottom case2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k70-core-rgb-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 11 October 2026Aluminum top plate and a plastic bottom case.

Plate material

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Mount style

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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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Plate foam, Case foam7Reviewkitguru.net/peripherals/mat-mynett/corsair-k70-core-keyboard-reviewRead 11 October 2026Press-kit specification list in the review: sound absorbing foam EVA and case foam EVA. The Corsair article says two layers of EVA foam, one on either side of the circuit board, one cushioning the switch plate and one filling the bottom of the case.

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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Spill resistant

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Page: IP42 protection guards your keyboard against spill accidents and dust buildup.4Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/start-your-winning-streak-corsair-launches-k55-rgb-pro-and-k55-rgb-pro-xt-gaming-keyboardsRead 15 October 2026Release: IP42-rated to protect against dust and spills.

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IP rating

IP421Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Page: IP42.

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Lighting

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Backlight

RGB zones1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Page: five RGB lighting zones with six onboard effects.

RGB per key1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026

LED position

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North-facing8Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-k70-core/2Read 11 October 2026Reviewer says the keyboard uses north-facing lights that can interfere with Cherry profile keycaps.

Lighting zones

51Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Page: program your own lighting effects across five RGB lighting zones.

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

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54Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-coreRead 11 October 2026Brightness changes by 20 percent per trigger, 5 scales total. The guide does not say whether off is one of the five.

Side or underglow lighting

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Lighting sensors

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Lighting sync

CORSAIR iCUE1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Page: iCUE Enabled Product.

iCUE2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k70-core-rgb-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 11 October 2026Per-key lighting programmable through iCUE.

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-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Media Keys Dedicated Hotkeys. Page: dedicated volume and media keys.

Fn layer1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026Tech spec Media Keys: FN Shortcuts. A separate programmable button and the rotary dial are described in the quick start guide.

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

53Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 1 diagram: four media hotkeys H (stop, previous, play and pause, next) and a group of three volume hotkeys G. The Corsair comparison article lists play and pause, stop, next and last track, mute, volume up and volume down. Mute is a separate button, volume up and down are volume keys. Stored as 5.7Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/skiff-100-vs-skiff-100-plus-vs-k55-core-whats-the-differenceRead 15 October 2026Corsair article: seven dedicated media keys covering play and pause, stop, next and last track, mute, and volume up and down. Also lists a soft rubber palm rest with a textured surface and six dedicated macro keys.

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Volume control

Keys1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Page: dedicated volume and media keys. The quick start guide shows three volume keys.

Knob1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026

Knobs

03Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdfRead 15 October 2026No knob or roller in the page 1 diagram.

11Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026Multi-Function Rotary Dial.

Programmable knob

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Knob press

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Yes4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-coreRead 11 October 2026Dial press mutes or unmutes in volume mode.

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

61Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Macro Keys 6. Page: six dedicated macro keys.

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Built-in screen

None3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdfRead 15 October 2026No screen in the page 1 diagram.

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Touchpad

No3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdfRead 15 October 2026No touchpad in the page 1 diagram.

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Fingerprint reader

No3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdfRead 15 October 2026No fingerprint reader in the page 1 diagram.

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OS mode switch

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Windows key lock

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: WIN Lock Dedicated Hotkey.3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 3, Windows lock mode: press the Windows lock hotkey to disable the Windows key.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026Tech spec WIN Lock: FN Shortcut.

Software

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Software

iCUE1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Keyboard CUE Software, Supported in iCUE.

iCUE1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026

Software runs on

Windows, macOS3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 2: install iCUE on a Windows PC or Apple Mac.

Windows, macOS4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-coreRead 11 October 2026Download iCUE and install it on a Windows PC or Apple Mac.

Open firmware

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Onboard memory

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: On Board Memory Yes.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026

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

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51Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026Onboard Storage: save up to five profiles.

Macros

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Page: record macros onboard or program more complex macros through iCUE.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 20264Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-coreRead 11 October 2026iCUE gives complete control from lighting to powerful macros.5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-k70-core-rgbRead 11 October 2026iCUE records macros.

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

Yes3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 4: in hardware mode macros are recorded to onboard storage.6Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/how-to-customize-onboard-lighting-and-macros-on-the-k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Corsair guide: in hardware mode macros are recorded to the G-keys, up to 50 keystrokes.

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Key remapping

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Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 20264Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-coreRead 11 October 2026Keys and the media button can be customized in iCUE. Tom's Hardware says iCUE remaps keys.5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-k70-core-rgbRead 11 October 2026iCUE remaps keys, adjusts lighting and records macros.

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

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User firmware updates

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Yes4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-coreRead 11 October 2026Update to the latest firmware version using CORSAIR iCUE.

Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

Detachable1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Wrist Rest Included Yes. Page: detachable palm rest.

None1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026Black model: Wrist Rest Included No. The K70 CORE SE is sold with a detachable magnetic soft-touch palm rest.

Wrist rest material

Soft rubber, textured surface1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Page: soft rubber palm rest. The Corsair guide calls it a soft rubber palm rest with a textured surface.6Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/how-to-customize-onboard-lighting-and-macros-on-the-k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Corsair comparison article: soft rubber palm rest with a textured surface.

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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.

Width481Depth167Height36mm(18.9 × 6.6 × 1.4 in)9Retailer pageavadirect.com/K55-RGB-PRO-RGB-Wired-Black-Membrane-Gaming-Keyboard/Product/14013932Read 15 October 2026Listing gives 481mm x 167mm x 36mm without labels. Mapped by size: width 481, depth 167, height 36. The depth fits the keyboard without the palm rest. Tom's Guide gives 18.9 x 6.54 x 1.36 inches, which is 480.1 x 166.1 x 34.5 mm. The maker publishes no dimensions.

Width448Depth153Height35.4mm(17.6 × 6 × 1.4 in)2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k70-core-rgb-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 11 October 2026448(L) x 153(W) x 35.4(H) mm.

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.

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934g(2.1 lb)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026Tech spec Weight 0.934 with no unit. Tom's Hardware gives 934 g. The cable is permanently attached, so the published weight includes it. No wrist rest.

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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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 RGB PRO Gaming Keyboard, Quick start guide, Safety leaflet, Warranty card1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Package Contents: K55 RGB PRO Gaming Keyboard, Quick start guide, Safety leaflet, Warranty card. The palm rest is listed in the specs as included and is not named separately.

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Cables included

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Spare switches

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Links

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Product page

www.corsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-na1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026

www.corsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-na1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

assets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdf3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002202_AA_AP_K55_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web.pdfRead 15 October 2026English quick start guide, pages 1 to 4 of the PDF text, copyright 2021. It covers setup, hardware and software mode, hardware lighting, macro recording and Windows lock mode.

www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-coreRead 11 October 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-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Keyboard Warranty 2 Year (US page). The March 2021 launch release says a limited lifetime warranty. The Revival Series page says 90 days.

2years1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k70-core-rgb-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 11 October 2026Two years. Local country regulations are applicable.

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