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CORSAIR K70 CORE RGB

CORSAIRGaming keyboard

K70 CORE RGB

Released October 2023.5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-k70-core-rgbRead 11 October 2026Specs table: release date October 10, 2023, MSRP $99.99. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Form factor
Full size
Switch sensing technology
Mechanical
Connections
USB (wired)
Max polling rate
1,000Hz

72 of 164 fields known.

All specs

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General

Model numbers
CH-910971E-NA, CH-910971E-UK, CH-910971E-DE, CH-910971E-FR, CH-910971E-IT, CH-910971E-ES, CH-910971E-JP, CH-910971E-KR2, CH-910971E-TW, CH-910971E-BR, CH-910971E-CN, CH-910971E-SP, CH-910991E-NA, CH-9109D1E-NA1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026US store SKU CH-910971E-NA is the black model without palm rest. The store variant list adds CH-910991E-NA in Steel Gray and CH-9109D1E-NA, the K70 CORE SE in White with palm rest. Regional black part numbers come from the store's regional SKU list.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$99.992Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k70-core-rgb-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 11 October 2026Launch article price list: United States $99.99.
Launch price (EU)
€99.992Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k70-core-rgb-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 11 October 2026Launch article price list: Europe 99.99 euros. Tax treatment is not stated.
Markets
US, CA, GB, DE, FR, IT, ES, JP, KR, TW, BR, CN, MX1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026
Sold as
Complete1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026

Layout

Form factor
Full size1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026
Regional layouts
NA (North America), UK (UK), DE (Germany), FR (France), IT (Italy), ES (Spain), JP (Japan), KR2 (Korea), TW (Taiwan), BR (Brazil), CN (China), SP (Mexico)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026Maker names the layouts by code: NA is North American Layout.
Keys in regional layout
1041Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026Tech spec Keyboard Matrix: 104 Keys for the NA layout.
Key legends for
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Navigation keys
Full1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026
Key stagger
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Bottom row
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Low profile
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Switches

Switch sensing technology
Mechanical1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026
Actuation force
45gf2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k70-core-rgb-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 11 October 2026MLX Red linear switches, 45 g actuation force.
Bottom-out force
Not available
Tactile bump force
Not available
Actuation point
1.9mm2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k70-core-rgb-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 11 October 20261.9 mm actuation distance.
Adjustable actuation
Not available
Actuation range
Not available
Actuation step
Not available
Per-key actuation
Not available
Rapid trigger
Not available
Minimum rapid trigger movement
Not available
Multi-action keys
Not available
Analog input
Not available
Hot-swap sockets
None3Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-mlx-red-key-switchesRead 11 October 2026At present the MLX Red switches are not hot swappable.
Compatible switches
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Stabilizers
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Factory-lubed stabilizers
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Keycaps

Keycap profile
Not available
Keycap thickness
Not available
Shine-through legends
Yes5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-k70-core-rgbRead 11 October 2026Double-shot ABS keycaps with shine-through legends.

Performance

Polling rate per connection
ConnectionPolling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)1,000
Max polling rate
1,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
1,000Hz
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
Not available
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
Not available
Scan rate
Not available
Input latency (claimed)
Not available
Key rollover per connection
ConnectionRollover
USB (wired)NKRO
Adjustable debounce
Not available
Minimum debounce
Not available

Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)
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Actuation point (measured)
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Total travel (measured)
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Operating force (measured)
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Typing noise (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Connectivity

Wireless technology
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Bluetooth
Not available
Bluetooth device slots
Not available
Devices it can switch between
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Device switching
Not available
Receiver connector
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Receiver storage in keyboard
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Receiver shared with other devices
Not available
Wireless range
Not available

Battery

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Battery type
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Number of batteries
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Battery capacity
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User-replaceable battery
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Battery life per mode (claimed)
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Longest battery life (claimed)
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Battery life, lighting off
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Battery life, lighting on
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Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
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Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
Not available
Charging port
Not available
Full charge time
Not available
Quick charge
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Use while charging
Not available
Solar charging
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Battery indicator
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Build

Plate material
Not available
Mount style
Not available
Flex cuts in PCB
Not available
Typing angles
Not available
Spill resistant
Not available
IP rating
Not available

Lighting

Lighting zones
Not available
Side or underglow lighting
Not available
Lighting sensors
Not available

Controls

Media keys
Fn layer1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026Tech spec Media Keys: FN Shortcuts. A separate programmable button and the rotary dial are described in the quick start guide.
Separate media buttons
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Programmable knob
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Separate macro keys
Not available
Built-in screen
Not available
Touchpad
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Fingerprint reader
Not available
OS mode switch
Not available

Software

Open firmware
Not available
Onboard profiles
51Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026Onboard Storage: save up to five profiles.
Macros stored onboard
Not available
Layers
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Ergonomics

Wrist rest material
Not available
Tenting
Not available
Tenting angles
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Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
Width448Depth153Height35.4mm(17.6 × 6 × 1.4 in)2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k70-core-rgb-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 11 October 2026448(L) x 153(W) x 35.4(H) mm.
Dimensions with wrist rest
Not available
Keyboard weight
934g(2.1 lb)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-keyboards/ch-910971e-na/k70-core-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-910971e-naRead 11 October 2026Tech spec Weight 0.934 with no unit. Tom's Hardware gives 934 g. The cable is permanently attached, so the published weight includes it. No wrist rest.
Weight including wrist rest
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Box dimensions
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Box weight
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Certifications

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Platform certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
Not available
Cables included
Not available
Spare switches
Not available

Warranty

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

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Variants

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Model numberGTINMarketsColoursLayout standardRegional layoutsKeys in regional layoutLegend methodShine-through legendsWrist rest
CH-910971E-NA840006666707US, CABlackANSINA (North America)104DoubleshotYesNone
CH-910971E-UKNot availableGBBlackISOUK (UK)105PrintedNot availableNone
CH-910971E-DENot availableDEBlackISODE (Germany)105PrintedNot availableNone
CH-910971E-FRNot availableFRBlackISOFR (France)105PrintedNot availableNone
CH-910971E-ITNot availableITBlackISOIT (Italy)105PrintedNot availableNone
CH-910971E-ESNot availableESBlackISOES (Spain)105PrintedNot availableNone
CH-910971E-JPNot availableJPBlackJISJP (Japan)108PrintedNot availableNone
CH-910971E-KR2Not availableKRBlackNot availableKR2 (Korea)104PrintedNot availableNone
CH-910971E-TWNot availableTWBlackNot availableTW (Taiwan)104PrintedNot availableNone
CH-910971E-BRNot availableBRBlackABNT2BR (Brazil)106PrintedNot availableNone
CH-910971E-CNNot availableCNBlackNot availableCN (China)104PrintedNot availableNone
CH-910971E-SPNot availableMXBlackNot availableSP (Mexico)104PrintedNot availableNone
CH-910991E-NANot availableUS, CASteel GrayANSINA (North America)104DoubleshotYesNone
CH-9109D1E-NANot availableUS, CAWhiteANSINA (North America)104DoubleshotYesDetachable

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