Corsair K70 RGB RapidFire

The Corsair K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE has dazzling RGB lighting is a very capable gaming keyboard with slick media controls, but its RAPIDFIRE switches were too sensitive for my tastes, so I'd actually prefer the regular, or Lux version with its longer actuation distance. Also, though I liked the aluminum body and found it to be sturdy, the plastic feet and wrist rest were not. The buggy and unintuitive CUE software was also a pain to use.

Aside from the slick new switches then there’s not really anything else new to the K70 Rapidfire recipe, but if it ain’t broke – and is generally outstanding – then why fix it? If you’re looking for a new mechanical switch board, and like the idea of your fingers leading a lighting-quick, blurry foxtrot across the keys, then the K70 Rapidfire is a great option. Especially without the extra expense, or aesthetic bloating, of all that RGB nonsense.

One of the best keyboards to ever come from CORSAIR and certainly the most enthusiast-focused offering of the lot.

Sure, it does not have dedicated macro keys, no in-game dynamic backlighting support, no headphone jacks – but if they are not important for you, then there is nothing else to stop you from grabbing this awesome keyboard. With only some months left before the end of the year, Corsair K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE can definitely be the best mechanical gaming keyboard in 2016.

The new fast/speed MX switches do make a difference, as silly as it that riser being cut from 2mm to just 1.2mm does give this mechanical keyboard a quicker feel, that's the honest truth. Much like any mechanical keyboard, please do give yourself a few...

Circling back a bit, you may recall that we sounded a sour note about RGB lighting on the first page, suggesting that it was a fad whose time shall soon pass. But after spending some time with the K70 RGB Rapidfire, we've come to appreciate its finer...

The Corsair K70 RGB RAPID FIRE is currently retailing for just under $170 on the Corsair website. Exclusive Cherry MX Speed switches work as intended, particularly while gaming The CUE software is excellent, with a seemingly endless amount of features...

The bottom line is, if you want to gain an edge in your gaming, these new RAPIDFIRE switches just might be what you need, as they are noticeably faster than just a normal Red switch. But there is more to this keyboard than just a fancy, high performing new switch technology. This theme continues to the rest of the keyboard, from the RGB lighting, to the premium wrist rest, or the rugged-looking knurled aluminum volume knob. This is the keyboard that truly has it all.