Page 3 - Conclusion
After taking the Corsair K70 RGB TKL Champion Series through its paces, it is quite clear that Corsair has pulled out all the stops for their keyboard. Despite its cutdown size, this keyboard does not lack in highly sought-after features. This includes genuine Cherry MX switches, double-shot PBT keycaps, and full RGB backlighting, to name a few. Corsair also has added dedicated media keys and a separate volume wheel. Two more features on this keyboard explain the "Champion Series" moniker. The first is the tournament mode switch, which is a one-stop solution to simplifying your keyboard from macros or distracting backlights. This might be useful for those in competitive gaming situations, but can be handy for everyday users wanting a distraction free mode. The second is the AXON Hyper-Processing Technology to increase the polling rate to 8000Hz. Furthermore, the Corsair K70 RGB TKL Champion Series is built solidly with a sturdy body and no signs of flex. The backlighting is even and vibrant, letting its colors shine brightly through the clean letters of the keycaps. The Cherry MX Speed switches available with this keyboard feel consistent, light, and responsive. Finally, Corsair's iCUE software does well in providing an adequate amount of customization while being easy to use. If there were any areas of improvement, I would have liked to see a wrist rest included out of the box. I also would want to see Corsair make saving profiles more obvious or visible to users in their utility. Even so, these items are really nitpicking an otherwise excellent keyboard. At the time of this review, the keyboard can be found for $140 USD, which I believe is justified when you consider the features it brings and the quality that comes with it. As such, it truly is hard to find a better tenkeyless option than the Corsair K70 RGB TKL Champion Series.
Corsair provided this product to APH Networks for the purpose of evaluation.
APH:Renewal Award | APH Networks Review Focus Summary:
8/10 means Definitely a very good product with drawbacks that are not likely going to matter to the end user.
7/10 means Great product with many advantages and certain insignificant drawbacks, but should be considered before purchasing.
-- Final APH Networks Numeric Rating is 7.8/10
Please note that the APH Networks Numeric Rating system is based off our proprietary guidelines in the Review Focus, and should not be compared to other publications.
The Corsair K70 RGB TKL Champion Series mechanical keyboard brings all the right features in an excellent body to make you feel like a champion, even if you do not game like one.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look - Hardware and Software
3. Conclusion
