By: Jadon Lee
October 3, 2025
About a week ago, my friends and I went to the Final Fantasy Orchestra, and I had a surprisingly good time for quite literally being made to go. I originally did not intend to go, as I had very little interest given I had only played a few Final Fantasy games. I thought I would not know much about what was played. In some regards, I was right, but when a song I did know started playing, it was slightly surreal. The familiarity mixed with anticipation created an experience that I had never really felt before. Just the thought of, "I really hope X song is played" or having a song you did not expect but loved to be played was amazing. It was a trip now memory lane filled with good memories and excitement. On that note, I did think it was really good, but I do not think I would go to another event like this despite it being a great experience. I find that this is how I am with custom keyboards as well, as I personally believe I have found my endgame and do not want to tamper with the hobby again until now. Today, we have the MAKR 75, a custom keyboard made by Corsair. Will the MAKR 75 remind me of the joys of building keyboards again? Keep reading to find out!
Our review unit of the Corsair MAKR 75 came alongside several of its other components. The box was shipped to us here in Calgary, Alberta from Taoyuan City, Taiwan via DHL Express Worldwide. The shipping process was quite good, with minimal marks on the edges of the retail box. I was not worried about the condition of the product itself, as there was no noticeable damage.
The Corsair MAKR 75’s box design is aesthetically pleasing, using a nice large black box with some simple white text. The front displays the Corsair logo alongside a slogan for the MAKR 75, “Meet your MAKR”. As this is the packaging for all of the components, there is no extra information on the box. The MAKR is a customizable keyboard with many potential options to pick from. This is a straightforward retail box design that offers very minimal information. Personally, I do not mind this, as I appreciate the lack of clutter and simplicity.
In terms of each box, I found that all of them shared the Corsair identity having the black, white, and yellow design and featuring the product on the center, Corsair logo on the top left, MAKR logo on the top right, and product name on the bottom left. There is also additional information on the back of the box and the side of the MAKR 75 barebones kit box as well. We were also sent over a cable by DROP, a company Corsair has acquired, which features a black-and-white design with the logo on the top left, product name on the bottom right, and the cable itself in the center behind a layer of plastic. We will take a closer look at the components on the next page.
Before we continue, here are the specifications for the Corsair MAKR 75, as specified by the manufacturer’s manual:
Barebones Keyboard Kit Version
Form Factor: 75%
Top Cover: Full Aluminum
Bottom: Full Aluminum
Colorway: Carbon, Silver
Sound Absorbing Foam (Top to Bottom): Plate Foam, Plate Foam PET backing, Switch Foam, PET Film, Socket Foam, Pad Foam, Pad Foam PET Backing, Rubber Pad
Switch Plate: Polycarbonate (with silicone gasket)
Backlighting: Individually LED lit and per-key programmable
LED Color: RGB
Connectivity: USB 3.0 Type-A
Matrix: Full key rollover (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghosting
USB Report Rate: Wired up to 8000Hz, Wireless up to 1000Hz
On-board Profiles: 1, can be up to 5 profiles
Media Control: FN shortcuts/Rotary dial
FlashTap (SOCD): FN + Right Shift, iCUE UI, CORSAIR Web Hub
Brightness Control: FN shortcuts/Rotary dial
Adjustable Height: Yes
Plug and Play Operation: Yes
Console Compatibility: Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4/5
Cable: 1.8m/6ft, USB Type-C to Type-A, detachable, black for black barebones/White for barebones, tangle-free rubber
Dimensions: 331.49 (L) x 145.15 (W) x 52.19 (H) mm
Weight: 916.2g
Warranty: Two years - Local country regulations are applicable
Wireless Module
Dimensions: 188.8 (L) x 90.7 (W) x 11.9 (H) mm
Weight: 111.9g
Warranty: Two years - Local country regulations are applicable
Type: Built-in lithium-ion polymer, rechargeable
Battery Life: Up to 172 hrs with Bluetooth with no lighting + Dial module (without LCD) and 37-39 hrs with 2.4GHz default lighting with LCD
Charging: Charges via USB around 5 hrs, depending on battery drain and usage
Configuration: 1S1P
Quantity: 1
Cells: 1
Model#: 2670155
Capacity: 4170mAh
Weight: 71g
Lithium Content: 1.251g
HAZMAT UN #: UN3481
HAZMAT Description: PI967- Contained in equipment
LCD Module
Size: 1.3 inch
Resolution: 240x240 resolution
33.77 (L) x 36.26 (W) x 15.8 (H) mm
Weight: 13.5g
Warranty: Two years- Local country regulations are applicable
FR4 Switch Plate
Dimensions: 315.53 (L) x 132.56 (W) x 8.5 (H) mm
Weight: 62g
Warranty: Two years - Local country regulations are applicable
MLX Plasma Switches
Actuation Force: 45g
Actuation Point: 2.0mm
Total Travel: 4.0mm
Keystroke Lifespan: 80 million
Pre-lubricated: Yes
Bottom Housing: 3-pin
Warranty: Two years - Local country regulations are applicable
MLX Fusion Switches
Actuation Force: 40g
Actuation Point: 2.0mm
Total Travel: 3.4mm
Keystroke Lifespan: 80 million
Pre-lubricated: Yes
Bottom Housing: 3-pin
Tactile Force: 50g
Tactile Point: 0.5mm
Warranty: Two years - Local country regulations are applicable
MLX Quantum Switches
Actuation Force: 45g
Actuation Point: 1.2mm
Total Travel: 3.4mm
Keystroke Lifespan: 80 million
Pre-lubricated: Yes
Bottom Housing: 3-pin
Warranty: Two years - Local country regulations are applicable
MLX Pulse Switches
Actuation Force: 45g
Actuation Point: 2.0
Total Travel: 3.6
Keystroke Lifespan: 80 million
Pre-lubricated: Yes
Bottom Housing: 5-pin
Warranty: Two years - Local country regulations are applicable
Keycaps
Eclipse: PBT Double-shot OEM profile
Silver Sun: PBT Double-shot OEM profile
Black: ABS Double-shot DCX profile
White: ABS Double-shot DCX profile
Celestial: Dye-sublimated PBT Cherry profile
Cherry Blossom: Dye-sublimated PBT Cherry profile
Dark Cherry: Dye-sublimated PBT Cherry profile
Dreamscape: Dye-sublimated PBT Cherry profile
Tigerstripe Red: Dye-sublimated PBT Cherry profile
Sci-Fi Dark: Dye-sublimated PBT Cherry profile
Sea Breeze: Dye-sublimated PBT Cherry profile
Electric Ice: Dye-sublimated PBT Cherry profile
Sunset Sonata: Dye-sublimated PBT Cherry profile
Bubblegum: Dye-sublimated PBT Cherry profile
Out of the box, you will receive the Corsair MAKR 75 itself in a barebones or assembled form based on what you have decided when ordering. Other items include a cable, switch puller, extra gaskets, extra screws, tools, and a user manual. Because this is a customizable keyboard, what you receive will vary based on your order, but ours came with an FR4 plate, Wireless Module, LCD Module, Case, and a large variety of switches. The keyboard is wrapped in a non-woven polypropylene bag, while its accessories were placed in cardboard. I was satisfied when it came to the packaging. The quality of the packaging is quite standard for many other manufacturers.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look - Assembly and Internals
3. A Closer Look - Hardware and Software
4. A Closer Look - Configurations
5. Conclusion
