Corsair
Corsair K70 PRO TKL Wired Gaming Keyboard
The best wired gaming keyboard — 8000Hz polling rate, per-key RGB, and Corsair's tournament-proven build quality.
Our Review
The Corsair K70 PRO TKL is built for competitive gaming. Its 8000Hz polling rate (8x faster than standard) means your keystrokes register in 0.125ms — imperceptible to humans but measurably faster in competitive scenarios. The TKL (tenkeyless) layout gives you more desk space for mouse movement, and the detachable USB-C cable makes it tournament-portable. Per-key RGB backlighting is fully customizable through iCUE software, and the PBT double-shot keycaps won't develop shine. The aluminum top plate adds rigidity and premium feel. Corsair has been a trusted name in competitive peripherals for over a decade.
✅ What We Like
- Fastest polling rate for competitive advantage
- PBT keycaps won't develop shine
- Detachable cable for portability
- Corsair iCUE is powerful and mature
⚠️ Worth Noting
- Wired only — no wireless option
- iCUE software is resource-heavy
- $140 for a wired TKL is premium
- No hot-swap — switches are soldered
Key Features
- 8000Hz polling rate — fastest available
- TKL layout for maximum desk space
- Detachable USB-C cable
- Per-key RGB with iCUE software
- PBT double-shot keycaps
Specifications
| backlight | Per-key RGB |
|---|---|
| battery_mah | 0 |
| connectivity | USB-C wired (detachable) |
| keycaps | PBT double-shot |
| layout | TKL (87 keys) |
| polling_rate_hz | 8000 |
| switches | Cherry MX (soldered) |
| warranty_years | 2 |
| weight_g | 820 |
Best For
- Gaming
- Esports
- Competitive