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Apex 3

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General

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Series

K701Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20269Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

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

CH-9109410-NA, CH-9109412-NA, CH-9109414-NA, CH-910941A-NA1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

64795, 64796, 64806, 648031Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026SKUs 64795, 64796 and 64806 from the maker. 64803 from the Multitronic listing.4Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/2437848/steelseries-apex-3-gaming-keyboard--whisper-quiet--blackRead 15 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

840006645856, 840006645993, 8400066461125Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

5707119038805, 813682026561, 5707119038829, 813682026578, 5707119039024, 813682026677, 57071190389661Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026EAN and UPC of each regional SKU from the maker's product data.4Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/2437848/steelseries-apex-3-gaming-keyboard--whisper-quiet--blackRead 15 October 2026

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

10 February 20229Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

21 January 20203Press releasesteelseries.com/press/67-steelseries-launches-rival-3-gaming-mouse-apex-3-and-apex-5-gaming-keyboardsRead 15 October 2026Press release dated January 21, 2020 announces the Apex 3 and says it is available now globally. The Spanish spec database geektopia gives the same presentation date.

Status

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Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026

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.

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$49.993Press releasesteelseries.com/press/67-steelseries-launches-rival-3-gaming-mouse-apex-3-and-apex-5-gaming-keyboardsRead 15 October 2026'The Apex 3 is available now globally for $49.99.' US dollar price at launch. Sales tax is not included.

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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€79.998Reviewgameswelt.de/steelseries/test/neue-maus-und-tastaturen-im-test-301137Read 15 October 2026German review dated 5 February 2020 of the Rival 3, Apex 3 and Apex 5: SteelSeries Apex 3 at 79,99 Euro. Germany, VAT included as published. The US maker price is $49.99.9Spec databasegeektopia.es/es/product/steelseries/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Spanish spec database: launch price 79.99 EUR and presentation date 21 January 2020. Matches the German review.

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

US1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 202610Press releaseir.corsair.com/news-releases/news-release-details/play-speed-light-corsair-launches-new-k60-pro-tkl-and-k70-proRead 5 October 2026

Black1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20269Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Listed in the maker's Gaming Keyboards category.

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

Complete8Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Complete1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Sold fully assembled. The box holds the keyboard and the wrist rest.

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-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20269Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

Full size1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Maker page calls Apex 3 a full-fledged gaming keyboard. The product images and reviews show a full-size layout with numpad.

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

ANSI1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

ANSI, ISO1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026US is ANSI. The Nordic layout is ISO with 105 keys per the retailer. BR and SP standards are not stated.4Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/2437848/steelseries-apex-3-gaming-keyboard--whisper-quiet--blackRead 15 October 2026

Regional layouts

English US (QWERTY)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

US English, Brazilian, Spanish, Nordic1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Maker store variants Apex 3 US, Apex 3 BR and Apex 3 SP. Nordic from a Finnish retailer.4Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/2437848/steelseries-apex-3-gaming-keyboard--whisper-quiet--blackRead 15 October 2026

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

1041Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 2026Exact NA table gives 104-key typing/function matrix. Five separate media/mute buttons, three system hotkeys and volume roller are outside this main matrix. Original drawing independently checked. Regional 104 to 108 matrix values are not combined.2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Key legends for

Windows8Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Numpad

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Product images show a numpad.

Function row

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Product images show F1 to F12 above the number row.

Dedicated arrow keys

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Product images show a separate arrow cluster.

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

Full5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Full1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Product images show Ins, Home, Pg Up, Del, End and Pg Dn as separate keys. Game Revolution lists the same six keys.6Reviewgamerevolution.comRead 15 October 2026Review: six keys from Ins to Pg Dn above the arrows.

Key stagger

Row-staggered5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Row-staggered1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Product images show a standard row-staggered layout.

Bottom row

Standard bottom row5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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.

Mechanical1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 202610Press releaseir.corsair.com/news-releases/news-release-details/play-speed-light-corsair-launches-new-k60-pro-tkl-and-k70-proRead 5 October 2026

Membrane1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Product data field switch type is 'membrane'. Maker name for the switch is Whisper-Quiet Switches.5Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/steelseries-apex-3Read 15 October 2026Review calls the switches Whisper-Quiet membrane switches.

Switch feel

Linear, Tactile1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 2026Exact maker label is MX RGB Red, linear. One current Red descriptive paragraph incorrectly describes a bump and click. Original exact Red producer sheet explicitly says linear, which agrees with the labelled Red type. No clicky feel is assigned to Red.2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Switch maker

CHERRY, CORSAIR1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026

Switch models

CHERRY MX RGB Red, CHERRY MX RGB Brown, CHERRY MX RGB SPEED Silver, CORSAIR OPX1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 202610Press releaseir.corsair.com/news-releases/news-release-details/play-speed-light-corsair-launches-new-k60-pro-tkl-and-k70-proRead 5 October 2026

SteelSeries Whisper-Quiet Switches1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026

Switch stem

MX cross11Reviewtechporn.ph/corsair-k70-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-reviewRead 5 October 2026Original Brown-switch and removed-keycap photos show MX cross stem shape. Keycap attachment shape only, not a different switch-family compatibility claim.

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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.

55gf5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 2026Explicit switch actuation ratings: MX RGB Red 45 g at 2.0 mm, MX RGB Brown 55 g at 2.0 mm, MX RGB SPEED Silver 45 g at 1.2 mm. These are maker hardware ratings, not measurements. Brown tactile peak and bottom-out force are not inferred from its actuation rating.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 2026Explicit switch actuation ratings: MX RGB Red 45 g at 2.0 mm, MX RGB Brown 55 g at 2.0 mm, MX RGB SPEED Silver 45 g at 1.2 mm. These are maker hardware ratings, not measurements. Brown tactile peak and bottom-out force are not inferred from its actuation rating.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Explicit switch actuation ratings: MX RGB Red 45 g at 2.0 mm, MX RGB Brown 55 g at 2.0 mm, MX RGB SPEED Silver 45 g at 1.2 mm. These are maker hardware ratings, not measurements. Brown tactile peak and bottom-out force are not inferred from its actuation rating.

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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.

2mm4Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 2026Exact OPX section explicitly 1.0 mm actuation and 150 million keystrokes, smooth linear optical travel. No unsupported OPX force, total travel, Cherry dimensions/package weight or 1.82 m cable length transferred. Current table weight 1.107 has unlabelled unit/accessory conditions and is omitted.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 202610Press releaseir.corsair.com/news-releases/news-release-details/play-speed-light-corsair-launches-new-k60-pro-tkl-and-k70-proRead 5 October 2026K70 PRO uses CORSAIR OPX optical switches with 1.0 mm actuation and 150 million-keystroke rating. K60 PRO TKL and K70 PRO MINI specifications elsewhere in this release are not transferred.

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Total travel

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Rated keystrokes

100million1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 202610Press releaseir.corsair.com/news-releases/news-release-details/play-speed-light-corsair-launches-new-k60-pro-tkl-and-k70-proRead 5 October 2026

20million1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Specification: 'Switch Lifetime: 20 Million Keypresses'.

Factory-lubed switches

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Adjustable actuation

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No12Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/steelseries/apex-3Read 21 October 2026Public summary box: Output Type Non-Adjustable, Switch Type Rubber Dome. The measured results behind the membership wall were not used.

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

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 2026Current Cherry SKU pages publish FlashTap, disabled by default. Latest firmware via iCUE required. Fn+Right Shift enables, default A/D pair with last-input priority, with first/last/neither priorities configurable. Not an analog or magnetic-switch feature. OPX exact page does not independently publish this block, so its variant omits the optional field.2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 2026Current exact Cherry page publishes FlashTap with latest-firmware requirement and disabled default. Same A/D last-input default and Fn+Right Shift shortcut as Red.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 2026Current exact Cherry page publishes FlashTap with latest-firmware requirement and disabled default. Same A/D last-input default and Fn+Right Shift shortcut as Red.

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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.

None11Reviewtechporn.ph/corsair-k70-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-reviewRead 5 October 2026Review explicitly plate-mounted, soldered switches. Replacement requires soldering, so hot-swappable none for this exact Brown configuration. PCB-mounted stabilizer wording does not identify snap-in versus screw-in, which remains omitted.

None10Spec databasekeybumps.com/keyboard/steelseries-apex-3.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Hot-Swap No. A Riga retailer spec table says the same. The maker does not state it. The board has membrane switches.11Retailer page4games.pro/en/shop/pcperepherias/keyboards/steelseries-apex-3-usRead 15 October 2026Retailer specification table for SKU 64795: Hot-Swap No.

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

PBT1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Legend method

Doubleshot1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Keycap profile

OEM11Reviewtechporn.ph/corsair-k70-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-reviewRead 5 October 2026Review explicitly identifies OEM keycap profile. Maker PBT double-shot specification remains independently sourced. Maker PBT names outer keycap material. Review also describes an ABS inner mold. This does not replace the maker outer-material classification.

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Keycap thickness

1.5mm1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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 K70 RGB PRO

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	8,000

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 2026Maker and original manual publish up to 8000 Hz USB, adjustable through iCUE. Only documented ceiling mode retained. USB 3.0 or better host connection required by manual. No unproved default, lower selectable rate or required CPU class invented.2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

BSteelSeries Apex 3

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

Source4Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/2437848/steelseries-apex-3-gaming-keyboard--whisper-quiet--blackRead 15 October 2026Retailer specification: 'Polling rate 1000 Hz'. The maker does not publish it. Reviews say the rate is set in SteelSeries Engine.5Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/steelseries-apex-3Read 15 October 2026Review: the polling rate can be edited in SteelSeries Engine. The 1000 Hz value comes from the retailer specification.

Max polling rate

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (wired)

8,000Hz=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.

4,000Hz1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 2026AXON section explicitly states 4000 Hz key scanning, distinct from 8000 Hz USB reporting. No inverse-rate claim is stored as input latency.2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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 K70 RGB PRO

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

BSteelSeries Apex 3

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Specification: 'N-Key Roll Over: 24 Keys'. Wired connection only. Stored as nkro because the maker uses the N-key name.4Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/2437848/steelseries-apex-3-gaming-keyboard--whisper-quiet--blackRead 15 October 2026

Anti-ghosting

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Specification: 'Anti-ghosting: Gaming Grade'.

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-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB (wired)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Product data field connectivity is 'Wired'.

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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None2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wired USB plug only. Package contents list the keyboard and the wrist rest, with no receiver.

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

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

No4Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/2437848/steelseries-apex-3-gaming-keyboard--whisper-quiet--blackRead 15 October 20266Reviewgamerevolution.comRead 15 October 2026Review: no detachable cable. The cable routes left, middle or right under the board.

Port on keyboard

USB-C5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

None6Reviewgamerevolution.comRead 15 October 2026Attached cable, so the keyboard has no port.

Cable plug

USB-A5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB-A4Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/2437848/steelseries-apex-3-gaming-keyboard--whisper-quiet--blackRead 15 October 2026Retailer specification: 'Device interface USB Type-A'.

Cable

Braided5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Cable length

1.82m5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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USB passthrough

No1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

No5Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/steelseries-apex-3Read 15 October 2026Review cons list: no USB passthrough.

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

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Windows, macOS, ChromeOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Specification: 'Windows, Mac OS X, Chromebook (ChromeOS), Xbox, and PlayStation. USB port required'.2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Platform compatibility: PC, Mac, Xbox One, PS4. Maker page adds ChromeOS.

Consoles

Xbox1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026Native wired setup explicitly Windows PC, Apple Mac or Microsoft Xbox with USB 3.0 or better Type-A. Maker exact page explicitly Xbox One. No unsupported PlayStation/Switch console or mobile platform added.

PlayStation, Xbox1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Same specification line: Xbox and PlayStation.2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Platform compatibility: Xbox One and PS4.

Battery

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Battery type

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

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Battery capacity

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User-replaceable battery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Charging port

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

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Quick charge

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Use while charging

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Solar charging

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Battery indicator

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Build

4 of 8 differ

Case material

Brushed aluminium frame and plate with a molded plastic underside5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 2026Producer labels aluminium, black-anodized brushed frame. This does not establish an all-metal enclosure or a particular plastic base material.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 2026Producer labels aluminium, black-anodized brushed frame. This does not establish an all-metal enclosure or a particular plastic base material.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Producer labels aluminium, black-anodized brushed frame. This does not establish an all-metal enclosure or a particular plastic base material.11Reviewtechporn.ph/corsair-k70-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-reviewRead 5 October 2026

High Quality Polymer Frame1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Specification: 'Top Material: High Quality Polymer Frame'.

Plate material

Aluminium11Reviewtechporn.ph/corsair-k70-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-reviewRead 5 October 2026Review explicitly aluminium frame/plate and molded plastic underside. This does not resolve a PCB mounting style for stabilizers.

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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

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Maker page: rated water and dust resistant. The 2020 press release says IP32 water resistant to prevent damage from accidental spills.3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/67-steelseries-launches-rival-3-gaming-mouse-apex-3-and-apex-5-gaming-keyboardsRead 15 October 2026'IP32 water resistant to prevent damage from accidental spills.'

IP rating

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IP321Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026IP32 stated on the maker page and in the press release.

Lighting

5 of 7 differ

Backlight

RGB per key8Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

RGB zones1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Specification: '10-Zone RGB Illumination'.

LED position

North-facing11Reviewtechporn.ph/corsair-k70-rgb-pro-gaming-keyboard-reviewRead 5 October 2026Review explicitly north-facing LEDs. Original removed-cap Brown photographs corroborate.

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Lighting zones

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101Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Specification: '10-Zone RGB Illumination'.

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

68Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026Brightness button changes brightness in 20% decrements, giving 100/80/60/40/20/0. Six selectable positions including off. RGB effect speed and ten built-in lighting effects are not brightness levels.

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Side or underglow lighting

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Lighting sensors

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Lighting sync

CORSAIR iCUE8Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

SteelSeries Prism14Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/4995636454285-Apex-3-RGB-configurationRead 21 October 2026Maker support article: in GG open the Engine tab, then PRISM, then choose Apex 3 to set zone colours, effects and brightness.

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.

Dedicated5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 2026Five dedicated physical media/mute buttons: play/pause, stop, next, previous, mute. Volume roller separate. Profile/brightness/Windows-lock controls are system hotkeys. No dedicated macro keys. Shared Windows-lock long-press macro recording does not create a separate macro button.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 2026Five dedicated physical media/mute buttons: play/pause, stop, next, previous, mute. Volume roller separate. Profile/brightness/Windows-lock controls are system hotkeys. No dedicated macro keys. Shared Windows-lock long-press macro recording does not create a separate macro button.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Five dedicated physical media/mute buttons: play/pause, stop, next, previous, mute. Volume roller separate. Profile/brightness/Windows-lock controls are system hotkeys. No dedicated macro keys. Shared Windows-lock long-press macro recording does not create a separate macro button.8Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Dedicated1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Page copy: a clickable metal roller and media keys for rewind, skip and pause.2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview items 01 and 02: volume roller and multimedia button.

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

55Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

11Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026One Multimedia Button per the product information guide. The roller is counted as volume control.2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview item 02: Multimedia Button. Play and pause with one press, skip with two, previous with three.

Volume control

Roller5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Roller1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Clickable metal roller.2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview item 01: Multimedia Volume Roller. Scroll for volume, press to mute.

Knobs

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02Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview item 01 is the multimedia volume roller. The overview lists no knob.

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.

05Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

012Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/steelseries/apex-3Read 21 October 2026Verdict: any key can take a macro, but there are no dedicated macro keys.

Built-in screen

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None12Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/steelseries/apex-3Read 21 October 2026Public Apex 5 comparison text: the Apex 5 has an OLED screen, a feature the Apex 3 lacks. GamesRadar also says there is no OLED display on the Apex 3.13Reviewgamesradar.com/steelseries-apex-3-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review of the full-size Apex 3: there is no tiny OLED display like the Apex 5 has.

Touchpad

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No2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product overview page lists eight controls: volume roller, multimedia button, SteelSeries function key, USB plug, profile switching key, macro recording key and two brightness keys. No touchpad.

Fingerprint reader

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No2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same overview of eight controls. No fingerprint reader.

OS mode switch

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None2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview lists no OS switch. The only combination key is the SteelSeries function key.

Windows key lock

Yes8Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026Dedicated Windows-lock hotkey disables Windows key, can be configured to disable other contextual keys. Holding 2 seconds starts macro recording. Rear Tournament switch separately disables custom actions/macros and profile switching while keeping media, brightness and Windows lock functional.

No7Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/steelseries-apex-3Read 15 October 2026Review: the Apex 3 does not offer a game mode that disables the Windows key and similar commands.

Software

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Software

CORSAIR iCUE1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

SteelSeries Engine1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Specification: 'SteelSeries Engine 3.15+ for Windows (7 or newer) and Mac OS X (10.11 or newer)'. The same page shows this line marked 'coming soon'.

Software runs on

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Windows and Mac OS X per the same specification line.

Open firmware

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Onboard memory

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

No12Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/steelseries/apex-3Read 21 October 2026Public Apex 5 comparison text: onboard memory is a feature the Apex 3 lacks.

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

501Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 2026Up to 50 keybinding/macro/settings profiles within 8 MB, depending on complexity. Up to 20 RGB effect layers are not key mapping layers or extra profile slots. Color/switch modes do not create additional host connections.2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 2026Up to 50 profiles within 8 MB. Actual count depends on complexity. Hardware lighting layers are separate.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 2026Up to 50 profiles within 8 MB. Actual count depends on complexity. Hardware lighting layers are separate.4Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 2026Up to 50 profiles within 8 MB. Actual count depends on complexity. Hardware lighting layers are separate.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026Memory 8 MB with profile count dependent on complexity. Maker up to 50 retained in base, not guaranteed 50 fully complex profiles. Tournament mode is standard operation without custom profiles, not an extra saved profile.

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Macros

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026On-the-fly macro recording with the SteelSeries Function Key and the macro recording key. Needs SteelSeries Engine.7Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/steelseries-apex-3Read 15 October 2026

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

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hardware mode when iCUE is absent uses profiles/settings stored onboard. Original explicitly permits recording macros to onboard storage and running them in hardware mode. Standard keys or Fn+key destinations. Hardware recording cannot overwrite the separate hotkeys. Software-mode macros are stored in iCUE profile, not silently claimed onboard.

No2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026SteelSeries Engine is required for on-the-fly macro recording. RTINGS says the Apex 3 has no onboard memory.12Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/steelseries/apex-3Read 21 October 2026Public comparison text says the Apex 3 has no onboard memory, so macros are not stored on the keyboard.

Key remapping

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes7Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/steelseries-apex-3Read 15 October 2026Review: SteelSeries Engine 3 can adjust lighting, program macros and remap almost every key.

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

28Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026Standard key destinations plus Fn+key destinations for secondary shortcuts and macro assignments. Two supported key mapping layers. Up to 20 RGB effect layers are excluded from this field.

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User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 2026

Yes7Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/steelseries-apex-3Read 15 October 2026Review says the multimedia button did not respond even after updating the keyboard firmware, so a user firmware update exists.

Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

Detachable1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Detachable1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Premium magnetic wrist rest in the box.

Wrist rest material

Patterned soft-touch surface5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Soft touch finish1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Page copy: 'durable soft touch finish'.

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.

Width444Depth166Height40mm(17.5 × 6.5 × 1.6 in)5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published 444 x 166 x 40 mm without palm rest, mapped long left-right edge to width. Foot position not explicitly labelled. OPX dimensions are not transferred without exact documentation. Sheet weight 1.15 kg without rest differs from current mechanical page 1.13 with no labelled unit/cable condition. Optional keyboard weight is omitted.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published 444 x 166 x 40 mm without palm rest, mapped long left-right edge to width. Foot position not explicitly labelled. OPX dimensions are not transferred without exact documentation. Sheet weight 1.15 kg without rest differs from current mechanical page 1.13 with no labelled unit/cable condition. Optional keyboard weight is omitted.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published 444 x 166 x 40 mm without palm rest, mapped long left-right edge to width. Foot position not explicitly labelled. OPX dimensions are not transferred without exact documentation. Sheet weight 1.15 kg without rest differs from current mechanical page 1.13 with no labelled unit/cable condition. Optional keyboard weight is omitted.

Width444.7Depth151.62Height39.69mm(17.5 × 6 × 1.6 in)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Specification: Width 444.7 mm, Depth 151.62 mm, Height 39.69 mm. Feet state and wrist rest are not stated. The depth fits the keyboard alone, without the wrist rest.

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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816.4g(1.8 lb)4Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/2437848/steelseries-apex-3-gaming-keyboard--whisper-quiet--blackRead 15 October 2026Retailer specification: 'Keyboard weight 816.4 g'. The maker publishes 1.8 lbs. The two agree. The maker does not say if the wrist rest is included.

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

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Box dimensions

Width462Height65Depth191mm(18.2 × 2.6 × 7.5 in)5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 2026Single retail shipping 462 x 191 x 65 mm and 1.72 kg including contents. Master Pack 479 x 288 x 221 mm, 7.47 kg and 4 units excluded. No conversion from rounded inches is needed.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 2026Single retail shipping 462 x 191 x 65 mm and 1.72 kg including contents. Master Pack 479 x 288 x 221 mm, 7.47 kg and 4 units excluded. No conversion from rounded inches is needed.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Single retail shipping 462 x 191 x 65 mm and 1.72 kg including contents. Master Pack 479 x 288 x 221 mm, 7.47 kg and 4 units excluded. No conversion from rounded inches is needed.

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

1,720g(3.8 lb)5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Certifications

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Platform certifications

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Other certifications

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FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Class B, EU Declaration of Conformity, UK Declaration of Conformity, KC R-R-SS4-KB-00014, VCCI Class B, Customs Union compliance, ACMA compliance2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Regulatory pages: EU and UK declarations of conformity, FCC Part 15 Class B, Canadian ICES-003 Class B, Korea KC certificate R-R-SS4-KB-00014, VCCI Class B for Japan, Custom Union and ACMA compliance marks. Regulatory model KB-00014, rated 5 V and 400 mA.

In the box

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In the box

K70 RGB PRO keyboard, Detachable braided USB-C to USB-A cable, Magnetic soft-touch palm rest, Safety information leaflet, Warranty card1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 2026Maker table says wrist rest included and main feature identifies magnetic palm rest. Current Package Contents omits it, but original exact SKU sheets and manual explicitly supply it. The omission is not interpreted as an accessory removal.2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 2026Keyboard, detachable braided USB-C to USB-A cable, magnetic soft-touch palm rest, safety information and warranty card. Cable 1.82 m. No optional accessories. OPX box inventory is separately confirmed by exact maker page and AF manual.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 2026Keyboard, detachable braided USB-C to USB-A cable, magnetic soft-touch palm rest, safety information and warranty card. Cable 1.82 m. No optional accessories. OPX box inventory is separately confirmed by exact maker page and AF manual.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Keyboard, detachable braided USB-C to USB-A cable, magnetic soft-touch palm rest, safety information and warranty card. Cable 1.82 m. No optional accessories. OPX box inventory is separately confirmed by exact maker page and AF manual.8Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original inventory explicitly includes detachable magnetic palm rest and USB-C to USB-A cable for both named mechanical/optical models.

Apex 3 Gaming Keyboard, Magnetic Wrist Rest, Product Information Guide1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026

Cables included

ACORSAIR K70 RGB PRO

Type	Count
Braided USB-C to USB-A cable	1

Source5Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026

BSteelSeries Apex 3

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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-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-na2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 2026Exact physical reference is Black NA CH-9109412-NA Brown, matched to original 104-key ANSI Brown review. Current maker page, original exact Brown producer SKU sheet and original shared AF manual independently checked.

steelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdf6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original producer four-page Brown SKU sheet, hosted by distributor. All four pages read, specification and NA barcode rows rendered. Red/Speed January 20, 2022 revision, Brown November 22, 2021 revision. Earlier January 4 embargo in Brown draft is not actual sale proof. Release uses maker February 10 sales-started statement.

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Manual

assets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdf8Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/49_002449_AF_WW_K70_RGB_PRO_QSG_Web_F.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original producer 21-page AF multilingual quick guide, May 2022 metadata. Cover explicitly names both K70 RGB PRO mechanical and K70 PRO RGB optical-mechanical. English logical pages 1 to 4 fully read and original control/recording diagrams rendered. No generated instructions substituted.

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdf2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 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-9109410-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-red-ch-9109410-naRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109412-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9109412-naRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109414-na/k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-cherry-mx-speed-ch-9109414-naRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-910941a-na/k70-pro-rgb-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-ch-910941a-naRead 5 October 20265Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109410-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt---mx-red-sku-sheet1.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.compupuebla.com/product_images/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA/TecladoCORSAIRCH9109412NA_CH9109412NA.pdfRead 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.b-cdn.net/Brochures/ch-9109414-xx-corsair-k70-rgb-pro-pbt----mx-speed-silver-sku-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20269Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-k70-rgb-pro-mechanical-gaming-keyboardRead 5 October 2026Original maker release explicitly two-year warranty. Regional service terms remain applicable.

1year1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Product data: SteelSeries Limited Warranty, 12 months. US store.

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