Corsair K95 Platinum XT

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Corsair K95 Platinum XT mechanical keyboard
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Full size wired mechanical keyboard with dedicated macro keys, Cherry MX switches, per-key RGB, a detachable wrist rest, and an aluminum frame aimed at gaming and streaming setups.

Best for: gaming, enthusiast, office.

Corsair K95 Platinum XT specs

Layout full
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap No
Stock switches Cherry MX Speed Silver, Cherry MX Brown
Keycaps PBT double-shot
Case aluminum top frame
Mount Tray
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA No
Battery n/a
Typical price $199
Sound (stock) n/a
Released 2020

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Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Stock switches in the database

The Corsair K95 Platinum XT is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

Cherry MX Speed Silver linear · 45g actuation The Cherry MX Speed Silver is Cherry's fast-actuation 45g linear, cutting pre-travel to 1.2mm and total travel to 3.4mm for quicker inputs in games. Cherry MX Brown tactile · 55g actuation The Cherry MX Brown is the classic light 55g tactile that defined the "quiet office switch" category, with a subtle bump that enthusiasts either rely on or mod away.

Where to buy

No verified retailer link right now (the Corsair K95 Platinum XT typically sells for around $199). Check Corsair directly or your usual mechanical-keyboard retailers.

Alternatives to the Corsair K95 Platinum XT

Corsair K100 RGB full · $229 Full size wired mechanical keyboard with Corsair OPX optical-mechanical or Cherry MX switches, per-key RGB, an iCUE control wheel, and aluminum frame construction aimed at high end gaming setups. Compare: Corsair K95 Platinum XT vs Corsair K100 RGB
Corsair K70 Pro full · $170 The Corsair K70 Pro is a full-size aluminum-frame gaming keyboard with per-key RGB and Cherry or Corsair OPX switch options, a mainstay of the mainstream gaming peripheral market.

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