Corsair K70 Core

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Corsair K70 Core mechanical keyboard
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The Corsair K70 Core is a 104-key full-size wired gaming keyboard with pre-lubricated Corsair MLX Red linear switches, ABS double-shot keycaps, per-key RGB, and a media dial, with an optional magnetic wrist rest; switches are soldered, not hot-swappable.

Best for: gaming, budget.

Corsair K70 Core specs

Layout full
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap No
Stock switches Corsair MLX Red
Keycaps ABS double-shot
Case aluminum top plate
Mount n/a
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA No
Battery n/a
Typical price $100
Sound (stock) Muted, deeper tone from the pre-lubed MLX Red switches and two internal foam dampening layers, quieter than most stock gaming boards near this price.
Released 2023

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Alternatives to the Corsair K70 Core

Corsair K70 Core TKL TKL · $100 The Corsair K70 Core TKL is an 87-key wired tenkeyless gaming keyboard with pre-lubricated Corsair MLX Red v2 linear switches, two layers of sound-dampening foam, and a multi-function rotary dial, though switches are soldered rather than hot-swappable.
Corsair K60 RGB Pro full · $99 Budget full size wired mechanical keyboard with Cherry Viola switches, per-key RGB lighting, and an aluminum frame offering a lower cost entry into Corsair's mechanical lineup. Compare: Corsair K70 Core vs Corsair K60 RGB Pro
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