Brand | Corsair |
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Item model number | CH-9101012-NA |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | Windows 8, Windows 10 |
Item Weight | 2.65 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 18.6 x 8.3 x 3.34 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 18.6 x 8.3 x 3.34 inches |
Color | RGB LED MK1 |
Manufacturer | Corsair |
ASIN | B01ER4B7YM |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 25, 2016 |
Corsair CH-9101012-NA K70 LUX RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - USB Passthrough & Media Controls - Tactile & Quiet - Cherry MX Brown - RGB LED Backlit
Brand | Corsair |
Compatible Devices | PC with 2 USB 2.0 ports |
Connectivity Technology | USB 2.0 Type-A |
Keyboard Description | Gaming |
Special Feature | Lightweight |
Color | RGB LED MK1 |
Number of Keys | 104 |
Keyboard backlighting color support | RGB |
Style | RGB LED MK1 |
Material | Aluminum |
About this item
- Aircraft-grade anodized brushed aluminum frame for superior durability / Advanced lighting control and large font keycaps deliver dynamic, vibrant backlighting
- CUE support enables advanced macro and lighting programming for virtually unlimited game customization / 100% Cherry MX RGB Brown key switches with gold contacts for fast, precise key presses
- 100% anti-ghosting with full key rollover on USB / Detachable soft-touch wrist rest and dedicated multimedia controls
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With virtually unlimited customization directly integrated into Corsair's legendary construction, the LUX line of gaming keyboards is the key to breaking through the competition.
Choose between three unique Cherry MX switches to match your play style, express yourself with programmable advanced lighting control and large font keycaps, and transform your gameplay with on-the-fly macro programming.
Loaded into a rugged aluminum body, Corsair LUX keyboards provide the ultimate experience for every situation.
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K70 LUX RGB Mechanical KeyboardLegendary mechanical gaming keyboard performance. Streamlined for shooters, it’s the keyboard that put us on the map and defined the Corsair era of gaming keyboard domination. |
Cherry MX RGB Brown100% Cherry MX RGB Brown key switches - Fast actuation, light tactile feedback. Actuation Distance: 2mm, Operating Force: 55g. |
Advanced Lighting Control And Large Font KeycapsExperience dynamic, vibrant multi-color backlighting. 100% anti-ghosting with 104 key rollover on USB. Reliably accurate performance, no matter how fast you are. |
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Aircraft-grade anodized brushed aluminum frameWith lightweight and rugged durability you need for a keyboard that’s going to see a lot of action. |
The power of CUESophisticated macro programming and fast, fluid dynamic illumination for an enlightened gaming experience. |
FPS and MOBA keycap setsTextured and contoured keycaps provide maximum grip and enhanced feel. |
Detachable soft-touch wrist restThe comfort you need for marathon gaming sessions. |
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Dedicated multimedia controlsThe control you need to adjust your audio without interrupting your game. |
USB Pass-Through PortPositioned for uninterrupted game play and ready for your mouse or wireless headset adapter. |
Full spectrum colorCUE Link connects your Corsair RGB keyboard, mouse, and headset to deliver the ultimate lighting experience. |
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For gaming | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Durability | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.3 | — |
Quality of material | 3.9 | — | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
Brightness | — | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Ergonomic | — | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | CHERRY AMERICAS |
connectivity tech | USB 2.0 Type-A | wired | HDMI | Lightning | USB-C, USB-A | Mini USB |
number of keys | 104 | 88 | 104 | 104 | 104 | 104 |
hardware interface | usb2.0 | usb | usb | usb | usb | — |
compatible devices | PC with 2 USB 2.0 ports | PC | Gaming Console | Gaming Console | Gaming Console | Laptop |
keyboard description | Gaming | Mechanical Gaming | Mechanical, Gaming | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming |
operating system | Windows 10, Windows 8 | — | Mac OS | Mac OS | Mac OS | — |
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The K70 LUX RGB has Cherry MX RGB Brown switches backed by a lightweight aluminum chassis. CUE enabled advanced lighting control and large font keycaps deliver dynamic, vibrant multi-color backlighting. Compatibility and System Requirements - PC with 2 USB 2.0 ports, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista. An internet connection is required to download the Corsair Utility Engine software. Wired Connectivity = USB 2.0 Type-A.
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Customers like the quality, comfort, and performance of the keyboard. They mention that the keys have a uniform feel and are of high quality. Some are also happy with the performance, and color. However, some customers are mixed on brightness, noise, ease of use, and ease of cleaning.
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Customers generally like the quality of the keyboard. They say it's a glorious keyboard, well-built, and has responsive keys. Some appreciate the dedicated media keys, which can reduce fatigue when typing. The lighting is gorgeous, and the keys are precise.
"...5. Dedicated media keys. Volume control is a wheel and there is a mute key. You don't have to push "function" to use them.6...." Read more
"...has a really great, sturdy feeling to it, a result of its great build quality. The brushed finish really fits well with any desk setup...." Read more
"...No performance issues or crashes and the keyboard is a joy to type on...." Read more
"...I love the look, I love the feel, the Cherry MX Browns work fabulously, and most of all, its a compact keyboard for having the additional num..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the keyboard. They mention that the keys have a uniform feel throughout the whole keyboard for a more fluid experience, making long gaming sessions very comfortable. The high-quality Cherry MX Brown switches are really nice to type on, and the RGB lighting looks great. The keyboard is made of a soft rubbery plastic and has a smooth finish on the keys. Customers also mention that it has more curvy edges on the key.
"...It's a sort of soft rubbery plastic (if that makes sense), which is nice, but it also gets smudges on it that are hard to get off.2...." Read more
"...Pros:Great build quality.Nice feel to the MX Brown switches...." Read more
"...I love the look, I love the feel, the Cherry MX Browns work fabulously, and most of all, its a compact keyboard for having the additional num..." Read more
"...Brown has a nice typing feel. and I often work in a dark room in the winter and going from mouse to keyboard special keys the lighting is necessary...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the keyboard. They mention that it works well, has a beautiful outlook, and is pretty excellent. Some customers mention that the keys look good and work well for general computer access, but are not great for touch typing. The media controls work just fine, and are exactly right for the job. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and quality of the product.
"First impressions? Wow! This keyboard has a really great, sturdy feeling to it, a result of its great build quality...." Read more
"...No performance issues or crashes and the keyboard is a joy to type on...." Read more
"...Will not work from the main USB plug of the keyboard....quite dumb considering I am using it with USB 3.1 and plenty of power on a single line...." Read more
"...I love the look, I love the feel, the Cherry MX Browns work fabulously, and most of all, its a compact keyboard for having the additional num..." Read more
Customers like the color of the keyboard. They mention that it has full spectrum color customization, beautiful rainbow colors, and multi-color led keys. The RGB settings and light customization is wild, and it's fun to change all the different LED colors for the back lighting. The color changes are quick and seamless, and the RGB software is nice and easy to use. Customers can assign each key a different light.
"...3. You can assign each key a different light. There is also a button to cycle the lights through low, medium, high, and off.4...." Read more
"...Otherwise the color changes are quick and seamless. I have different profiles set up for different programs and haven't had it fail to switch yet...." Read more
"...- but sometimes even after I've logged in and CUE has loaded up, it remains red...." Read more
"...The RGB settings and light customization is wild. I have it set to run white on my gaming keys and red on the rest, with yellow impact glow...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the brightness of the keyboard. Some mention that the lighting is pretty awesome, given how many patterns and colors you are able to choose from, and the tactical keys feel nice and aren't obnoxiously bright. The Cue software and lighting customization options are awesome, and even your baby likes playing with all the light settings. However, others say that the keyboard isn' t terribly bright, the lights are dim, and that the symbols under the numbers are not illuminated. The brightness levels cycle between what they would describe.
"...to any color you want, you can have it flashing, moving, light individual keys up, the possibilities are endless.-..." Read more
"...this offers four different brightness settings, with the brightest offering precise and eye pleasing LEDs...." Read more
"...1. The light flows out from underneath the keys. I liked my old Logitech keyboard where only the letters on the keys lit up...." Read more
"...Enjoy the view when you finish; the lighting is gorgeous, the keys are precise, and the wider spacing of the keys on the keyboard makes this so much..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the noise of the keyboard. Some mention that the buttons emit a very nice clicking sound, while others say that they are really loud and annoying.
"...5. Dedicated media keys. Volume control is a wheel and there is a mute key. You don't have to push "function" to use them.6...." Read more
"...If you get the MX Browns, they are quite loud!The braided USB cable is heavy and not highly flexible...." Read more
"...- The buttons emit very nice clicking sound, crispy and clean. You don't have to push too hard to get the result.Update 6/8/18..." Read more
"Louder than I expected, and I have the blue o-rings to dampen things...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the keyboard. Some mention that it's very easy to use and has no issues getting the keyboard software setup and working. However, others say that the software was disappointing and difficult to use. The light programming software is generally pretty powerful, but you are unable to set wildcards when tying a.
"...Select buttons by either dragging with mouse of crtl+click. Very easy)..." Read more
"...And the software was a little confusing, but I eventually figured it out...." Read more
"...The software for this is incredible. Lets face it, you're buying this for the RGB LEDs. And if not, you made a bad choice...." Read more
"...The CUE software has its share of issues. I'd HIGHLY recommend *backing up all of your profiles* as the CUE software will delete profiles randomly...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning the keyboard. Some mention that the design makes it easier to clean since the keys sit above the keyboard, while others say that it's a little hard to clean up, it catches dirt easily. Some say that the keyboard can get dirtier faster compared to a matte black style, and that it was a bit dusty.
"...Combined with the raised keys, it's very easy to clean this keyboard.8...." Read more
"...Wrist rest is awesome quality, I love the texture, but it is a little hard to clean up, it catches dirt easily.*..." Read more
"...not in the so called tray, but on the flat surface, making it very easy to clean. You'd have to remove the keys and just wipe it down.-..." Read more
"...Board is attached to the actual cherry keys making cleaning of the board itself very difficult and if a tear down is performed you have to destroy..." Read more
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Pros:
1. Comes with a removable wrist rest that tilts depending on the incline of the keyboard. It's very easy to snap on and off.
2. Has feet on both the front and the back - so you can tilt the keyboard up, down, or raise the whole thing up a little.
3. You can assign each key a different light. There is also a button to cycle the lights through low, medium, high, and off.
4. Has a button to lock the windows key, which is useful for gaming.
5. Dedicated media keys. Volume control is a wheel and there is a mute key. You don't have to push "function" to use them.
6. Keys are raised (or rather, there's nothing covering them). Some people might not like the look of this, but I actually think it looks better in person than it does in photos.
7. Keys are removable and it comes with the tool to do so. Combined with the raised keys, it's very easy to clean this keyboard.
8. Comes with a couple of extra keys that are grey, textured, and have an exaggerated slope on them. You can see the WASD keys I replaced in my photos.
9. The cord is suuuuuuper thick. I have a photo of the cord next to a normal plastic coated cord to show the difference.
10. Comes with a USB slot on the back.
11. It's sturdy. The top is some sort of metal.
Cons:
1. Wrist guard is textured with tiny circle indents. I spilled some food on it, and I still can't clean it completely. It's a sort of soft rubbery plastic (if that makes sense), which is nice, but it also gets smudges on it that are hard to get off.
2. Only one USP port in the back. I really wanted a headphone socket since the one on my computer case is messed up. However, I was able to just buy an adapter to plug into the keyboard (easier to reach than my case). But it does sort of ruin the "profile" of the keyboard to have that sticking out.
3. The stop, fast forward, reverse, etc. keys are above the number pad. Because the regular keys are raised so high, it can be a little awkward trying to reach them. I personally don't use them often, so it's not a big deal.
4. It takes up two USB slots on your computer. Kind of cancels out the fact that it has one built in.
5. As someone who has never owned a keyboard like this before, it wasn't completely obvious to me at first how to change the lights on the keys. You have to go to the Corsair website to download the software, first. And the software was a little confusing, but I eventually figured it out. If anything, the worst part is trying to be decisive about what colors you want to use.
Other notes:
1. The light flows out from underneath the keys. I liked my old Logitech keyboard where only the letters on the keys lit up. But this style seems pretty common to most back-lit keyboards I've seen. It's a little flashier than I need it to be, but it's not as glaring in person as it looks online - and some people might prefer it this way.
2 It's definitely louder than your "normal office keyboard", but not nearly as bad as most mechanical keyboards I've heard. With my headphones on it's not an issue, but I share a space with someone else. Some people might love the sound of it, but others might find it annoying. I adapted to it pretty quickly, personally.
My cons are pretty minor. My only real complaint is the Amazon product page - I'm still not completely sure what the difference is between each of the keyboards. But I love the one I got!
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2016
Pros:
1. Comes with a removable wrist rest that tilts depending on the incline of the keyboard. It's very easy to snap on and off.
2. Has feet on both the front and the back - so you can tilt the keyboard up, down, or raise the whole thing up a little.
3. You can assign each key a different light. There is also a button to cycle the lights through low, medium, high, and off.
4. Has a button to lock the windows key, which is useful for gaming.
5. Dedicated media keys. Volume control is a wheel and there is a mute key. You don't have to push "function" to use them.
6. Keys are raised (or rather, there's nothing covering them). Some people might not like the look of this, but I actually think it looks better in person than it does in photos.
7. Keys are removable and it comes with the tool to do so. Combined with the raised keys, it's very easy to clean this keyboard.
8. Comes with a couple of extra keys that are grey, textured, and have an exaggerated slope on them. You can see the WASD keys I replaced in my photos.
9. The cord is suuuuuuper thick. I have a photo of the cord next to a normal plastic coated cord to show the difference.
10. Comes with a USB slot on the back.
11. It's sturdy. The top is some sort of metal.
Cons:
1. Wrist guard is textured with tiny circle indents. I spilled some food on it, and I still can't clean it completely. It's a sort of soft rubbery plastic (if that makes sense), which is nice, but it also gets smudges on it that are hard to get off.
2. Only one USP port in the back. I really wanted a headphone socket since the one on my computer case is messed up. However, I was able to just buy an adapter to plug into the keyboard (easier to reach than my case). But it does sort of ruin the "profile" of the keyboard to have that sticking out.
3. The stop, fast forward, reverse, etc. keys are above the number pad. Because the regular keys are raised so high, it can be a little awkward trying to reach them. I personally don't use them often, so it's not a big deal.
4. It takes up two USB slots on your computer. Kind of cancels out the fact that it has one built in.
5. As someone who has never owned a keyboard like this before, it wasn't completely obvious to me at first how to change the lights on the keys. You have to go to the Corsair website to download the software, first. And the software was a little confusing, but I eventually figured it out. If anything, the worst part is trying to be decisive about what colors you want to use.
Other notes:
1. The light flows out from underneath the keys. I liked my old Logitech keyboard where only the letters on the keys lit up. But this style seems pretty common to most back-lit keyboards I've seen. It's a little flashier than I need it to be, but it's not as glaring in person as it looks online - and some people might prefer it this way.
2 It's definitely louder than your "normal office keyboard", but not nearly as bad as most mechanical keyboards I've heard. With my headphones on it's not an issue, but I share a space with someone else. Some people might love the sound of it, but others might find it annoying. I adapted to it pretty quickly, personally.
My cons are pretty minor. My only real complaint is the Amazon product page - I'm still not completely sure what the difference is between each of the keyboards. But I love the one I got!
Pros:
Great build quality.
Nice feel to the MX Brown switches.
LED lighting is bright and highly customizable (Watch some tutorials first! The CUE software can be a bit much).
It's heavy, and sits firmly on the desk. The rubber feet ensure that it doesn't wobble or slide.
Detachable wrist rest has a really nice finish to it.
Decently priced.
Things that might bother some people:
If you get the MX Browns, they are quite loud!
The braided USB cable is heavy and not highly flexible. Feels like a rope you could tow a truck with!
Coming from a laptop keyboard with a low profile, the jump to this mechanical keyboard takes some getting used to.
The volume wheel sits slightly lower than the adjacent mute button - it's minor but noticeable when looking at it.
Things that bother me:
The lower edge of the spacebar is quite sharp and squared, and since the keyboard sits so high up on the desk, my thumb rests on this sharp edge rather than on the top of the spacebar, which gets uncomfortable after a while.
The CUE software has its share of issues. I'd HIGHLY recommend *backing up all of your profiles* as the CUE software will delete profiles randomly. It's not an every day occurrence, but every few weeks, I'll boot up my computer just to have half of my profiles corrupted and deleted. If they're backed up it's not a huge problem, but the first few times I was caught off guard, and it was a real bummer.
You can reassign any key with the CUE software. You can't however reassign a Modifier+Key though. So I can't assign Ctrl+K to an action for example. This is annoying, and seems like it should definitely be something that needs to be implemented in a later version of the software.
Other thoughts:
You can store a static color to the keyboard's memory, allowing you to keep some of the keyboard's appearance even without the CUE software running.
The keyboard's lighting turns off when the computer is in sleep mode, and pressing a key will still wake the computer.
The F5 key on my keyboard has a slight chip in the black paint, which lets a little light through where it shouldn't be.
There is a slight defect on the Rewind key, but it can't be seen unless looking closely.
I'd definitely recommend this product to others. I'm not one bit regretful that I purchased this.
Pros:
Great build quality.
Nice feel to the MX Brown switches.
LED lighting is bright and highly customizable (Watch some tutorials first! The CUE software can be a bit much).
It's heavy, and sits firmly on the desk. The rubber feet ensure that it doesn't wobble or slide.
Detachable wrist rest has a really nice finish to it.
Decently priced.
Things that might bother some people:
If you get the MX Browns, they are quite loud!
The braided USB cable is heavy and not highly flexible. Feels like a rope you could tow a truck with!
Coming from a laptop keyboard with a low profile, the jump to this mechanical keyboard takes some getting used to.
The volume wheel sits slightly lower than the adjacent mute button - it's minor but noticeable when looking at it.
Things that bother me:
The lower edge of the spacebar is quite sharp and squared, and since the keyboard sits so high up on the desk, my thumb rests on this sharp edge rather than on the top of the spacebar, which gets uncomfortable after a while.
The CUE software has its share of issues. I'd HIGHLY recommend *backing up all of your profiles* as the CUE software will delete profiles randomly. It's not an every day occurrence, but every few weeks, I'll boot up my computer just to have half of my profiles corrupted and deleted. If they're backed up it's not a huge problem, but the first few times I was caught off guard, and it was a real bummer.
You can reassign any key with the CUE software. You can't however reassign a Modifier+Key though. So I can't assign Ctrl+K to an action for example. This is annoying, and seems like it should definitely be something that needs to be implemented in a later version of the software.
Other thoughts:
You can store a static color to the keyboard's memory, allowing you to keep some of the keyboard's appearance even without the CUE software running.
The keyboard's lighting turns off when the computer is in sleep mode, and pressing a key will still wake the computer.
The F5 key on my keyboard has a slight chip in the black paint, which lets a little light through where it shouldn't be.
There is a slight defect on the Rewind key, but it can't be seen unless looking closely.
I'd definitely recommend this product to others. I'm not one bit regretful that I purchased this.
Despite some reviews I read claiming the keyboard isn't terribly bright, I found it to be exceptionally bright. So much so that it leaves a red reflection on the bottom of my monitor (I use mostly red keys).
The software takes some getting used to, but isn't actually that complicated once you get the hang of it. It would be nice if the "actions" section had some sort of tutorial or helpfile you could easily access explaining what each action does. I understand the software is ever expanding and this may be coming in the future.
Otherwise the color changes are quick and seamless. I have different profiles set up for different programs and haven't had it fail to switch yet. No performance issues or crashes and the keyboard is a joy to type on. I do a lot of typing as well as gaming, so I went with the brown switches and have loved them. I sometimes wonder if I wouldn't have been happier with the quieter red, but I have no regrets perse.
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Addendum: 2 years on and the keyboard still works flawlessly, but I've had 4 keycaps break. I don't think I am a particularly heavy user, it's just that the keycaps sit high on the swtichmaking it suceptible to torsional and bending force. Keycap replacement sets go from $30 to $70 depending on the quality, and it really makes you think if you should buy a new keyboard instead.
Pros:
- CUE software is more powerful, more customizable than logitech's gaming software
- The switches are clear allowing the RGB coloring to shine up on through the bottoms, leading to a super nice glassy effect
- The perfect amount of noise vs tactile feel. These feel like Romer-G switches with a more firm bottoming and less squishy feel
- Thick braided cables
- USB passthrough
- feels solid without being TOO heavy
- Has raisable feet for the front AND the back. Tried raising them and it feels kinda weird to have the front of the keyboard raised for me.
- Keys are raised from the surface without a surrounding shell making it easy to clean and looks really cool.
- Metal volume scroll feels great, though I dont use it cause I have an external DAC
- Big font for the keys!!
Cons
- Priiiiiiiiiiicy. double the cost of the competition
- Lighting brightness is much more muted than romer-g switches on the tops of the keys (kinda makes up for it with the brightness of the underswitch though)
- Cant change the color of the numlock, caps, and scroll lock indicator (minor issue really)
- Keys have a slight side to side wobble that the Romer-G switches dont have. Very slight and not a big deal though
- Color switching can be weird due to a bug in the software that prevents the full spectrum from being available, so not quite the full 16.7million colors, closer to 256. It's not really that noticeable, just mainly in slow transitions.
Other thoughts:
It's a real tossup between this and the Logitech Orion Spectrum/atlas spectrum keyboards with their romer-g switches. The logitech board is much less expensive, but doesnt have the backlighting these have. The logitech board does have much much brighter key lighting though.This board does feel a bit more "premium" than the logitech competition, but to be honest im not sure if it's like "double the price" difference kinda thing. This board also like never goes on sale while the spectrums go on sale for like 60-120$ pretty regularly.
Overall, happy with my purchase and ill be keeping this one. It's very very very satisfying to type on, I think a bit moreso than the spectrums, due to the harder landing of this keyboard. I do live alone though so the noise isnt an issue. If noise was an issue I'd probably go with the much more muted spectrum keyboards with their Romer-G keys.