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Product B: ProtoArc

XK01 Foldable Keyboard

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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.

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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.

XK01, CP011803, CP012683, CP015407, CP015138, CP015406, CP0126842Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboard.jsonRead 15 October 2026Variant SKUs from the product feed: Black CP011803, Gray CP012683, Silver CP015407, Blue CP015138, Green CP015406, White CP012684. XK01 is the model name used on the manual and on Amazon.

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.

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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.

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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 pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Store page shows In stock at 43.99 USD on the access date. This is the current price and not a launch price.

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.

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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.

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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, 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.

US1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026US store page priced in USD. Amazon.com sells the same model. Other regions are not confirmed for this layout.

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, Gray, Silver, Blue, Green, White1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Color picker: Black, Gray, Silver, Blue, Green, White.

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.

Portable1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Maker sells it as a portable full-size tri-fold travel keyboard.5Reviewcultofmac.comRead 15 October 2026Review treats it as a full-size travel 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-9226765-na/k55-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-ch-9226765-naRead 15 October 2026Sold fully assembled with fixed rubber dome switches.

Complete1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Sold fully assembled. Package contents list only the keyboard, cable and guide.

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 pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Page title: Portable Full-Size Tri-Fold Keyboard. Layout with a number keypad.

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.

ANSI1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Maker product photos show a horizontal Enter, a long left Shift, a backslash key above Enter and US legends (@ on 2, double quote on apostrophe), which is ANSI. The manual's special-character pages show a UK ISO drawing. No UK or other regional model is listed on the US store, so only ANSI is stored.

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.

English US (QWERTY)1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026US legends on the maker photos. The page does not name a 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.

1051Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Page: 105-key layout design with number keypad. Not counted independently.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09TW35H1ZRead 15 October 2026Listing: 105 keys, button quantity 105. Agrees with the maker page.

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.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Photos show dual legends Option/Win and Cmd/Alt on the modifier keys.

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 pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Page: 105-key layout with number keypad.

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 pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Photos show Esc and a row of twelve keys labelled F1 to F12 with shortcut icons.

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 pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Photos show a left, up, down and right arrow cluster next to the right Shift.

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 pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Photos show separate Home, End, PgUp and PgDn keys in the keypad section.

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.

Row-staggered1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Photos show row-staggered keys.

Bottom row

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Low profile

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Yes1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Page: quiet and responsive scissor switches and low-profile keys.

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.

Scissor1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Page: Scissor Key Switch Technology, scissor switches and low-profile keys.5Reviewcultofmac.comRead 15 October 2026Review: scissor mechanism.

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.

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Switch maker

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ProtoArc1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Maker names the switch technology as its own.

Switch models

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ProtoArc Scissor Key Switch Technology1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Technical specifications, Keys: ProtoArc Scissor Key Switch Technology for stable key-press.

Switch stem

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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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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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Rated keystrokes

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Factory-lubed switches

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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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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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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.

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Legend method

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Keycap profile

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Low profile1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Page calls them low-profile keys.

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 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.

BProtoArc XK01 Foldable Keyboard

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Max polling rate

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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Polling rate (wired)

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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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.

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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.

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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.

Bluetooth1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Technical specifications, Connection Type: Bluetooth low energy technology. No receiver is listed.

Wireless technology

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Bluetooth Low Energy1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026System requirements: Bluetooth Low Energy.

Bluetooth

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5.14Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09TW35H1ZRead 15 October 2026Listing title and bullet: Bluetooth 5.1 connects up to three devices. The maker's own page does not give a version.6Reviewtalkofthehouse.com/best-portable-keyboardsRead 15 October 2026XK01 section lists Bluetooth 5.1. Agrees with the Amazon listing.

Bluetooth device slots

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31Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Page: type across up to three connected wireless devices.

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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31Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Page: switch up to 3 devices.

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

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Keys1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Page: with assigned Bluetooth keys you can type across up to three devices. Photos show three keys labelled 1, 2 and 3 at the top of the keypad.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/XK01_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 3 and 4: three Bluetooth connection keys 1, 2 and 3. A short press switches device and a long press of 3 to 5 seconds starts pairing.

Receiver connector

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None1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026No receiver in the package contents.

Receiver storage in keyboard

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Receiver shared with other devices

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Wireless range

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10m1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Wireless operating distance: 10 m (33 ft).

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.

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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.

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/XK01_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 2, Product Features: TYPE-C charging port.

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.

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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.

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Cable length

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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-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, macOS, iOS, Android1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026System requirements: Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10 or later. macOS 10.15 or later, iOS or Android device.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/XK01_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 5 columns: Windows OS, Android OS, iOS, Mac OS.

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.

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Battery

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Battery type

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Li-Po1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Technical specifications: rechargeable Li-Po (210 mAh) battery.

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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210mAh1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Technical specifications: 210 mAh.

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.

ACORSAIR K55 RGB PRO Gaming Keyboard

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BProtoArc XK01 Foldable Keyboard

Connection	Lighting	Months
Bluetooth	Off	6

Source1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Technical specifications, Battery life: up to 6 months on a single full charge. The feature text calls the same 6 months the maximum standby time. No usage hours, polling or lighting condition is given. The keyboard has no backlight, so the row is stored as lighting off. The manual states a standby time of at least 150 days.

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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6months=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

Charging port

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USB-C1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Page: Type-C charging.

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

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120min3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/XK01_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 8, Product Parameters: Charging Time <2 hours. Stored as 120 minutes. Published as less than 2 hours. Charging current 190 mA.

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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LED3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/XK01_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 2 and page 4: charging indicator and low battery indicator light. It turns red while charging and flashes red when the battery is low.

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.

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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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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.

None5Reviewcultofmac.comRead 15 October 2026Review of the XK01 dated 30 Aug 2024: Backlight none. The XK01 Plus is the separate backlit model.6Reviewtalkofthehouse.com/best-portable-keyboardsRead 15 October 2026XK01 section lists no backlighting.

LED position

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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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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.

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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-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 layer3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/XK01_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 5, Multimedia Function Keys: F-row keys act as brightness, window and application switch, search, previous, play and pause, next, mute and volume keys. Fn+Esc is an Fn lock that switches the keys between F1 to F12 and the multimedia functions.

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.

03Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/XK01_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 5: playback and volume are on the F-row keys through Fn lock. No separate media buttons.

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.

Keys3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/XK01_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 5: mute, volume down and volume up on F10 to F12.

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.

01Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026No knob or roller in the maker photos.

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.

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.

01Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026No macro keys in the maker photos.

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.

None1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026No screen in the maker photos.

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.

No1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026No touchpad. The touchpad model is the separate XK01 TP.

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.

No1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026No fingerprint reader in the maker photos.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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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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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 pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026No wrist rest in the package contents or photos.

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.

Width386.39Depth119.7Height12.35mm(15.2 × 4.7 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Dimensions, expanded: height 15.21 in (386.39 mm), width 4.71 in (119.70 mm), depth 0.49 in (12.35 mm). Stored by size: width 386.39, depth 119.7, height 12.35. Folded: 215.50 x 119.70 x 20.95 mm. The manual gives 386.4 x 119.7 x 12.4 mm unfolded and 215.5 x 119.7 x 20.9 mm folded.

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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297g(10.5 oz)3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/XK01_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 8, Product Parameters: Weight 297 g. The product page gives 10.5 oz (297.72 g).4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09TW35H1ZRead 15 October 2026Item weight 297 g. Agrees with the manual.

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.

XK01 Tri-Fold Bluetooth Keyboard, USB-C cable for recharging, User Guide1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Package contents: XK01 Tri-Fold Bluetooth Keyboard, USB-C cable for recharging, User Guide. The manual's packing list also names a collapsible phone holder and a storage bag, which this page and the Amazon listing do not.

Cables included

ACORSAIR K55 RGB PRO Gaming Keyboard

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BProtoArc XK01 Foldable Keyboard

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USB-C charging cable	1

Source1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Package contents: USB-C cable for recharging.

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.protoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboard1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 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.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/XK01_User_Manual_EN.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/XK01_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026English XK01 User Manual, 11 pages inside a print-layout PDF that also holds the German, French, Italian and Spanish manuals. The EU declaration page in it names the model XK01 TP, which looks like a copy error.

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 pageprotoarc.com/products/xk01-tri-fold-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Warranty info: 2-Year Limited Hardware Warranty (US store).

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