Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless vs Corsair K70 Max
The Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless and the Corsair K70 Max are close alternatives. The main differences: the Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless is the cheaper of the two at $150 versus $229; the Corsair K70 Max is hot-swap while the Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless is soldered; the Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless runs wireless where the Corsair K70 Max is wired-only.
- Lower priceCherry MX 3.0S Wireless$150 versus $229
- Easier to modCorsair K70 Maxhot-swap sockets
- More ways to connectCherry MX 3.0S Wireless3 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you want to spend less ($150).
- you need wireless.
Choose the Corsair K70 Max if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you want to swap switches without soldering.
Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless vs Corsair K70 Max, spec by spec
| Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless | Corsair K70 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | full |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz (stronger spec) | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Keycaps | n/a | PBT double-shot |
| Case | aluminum | aluminum top plate |
| Mount | n/a | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 2150 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $150 (stronger spec) | $229 |
| Sound (stock) | Sound depends on the chosen Cherry MX switch (Red, Brown, or Blue); the aluminum housing adds a touch of resonance typical of screwless metal cases. | n/a |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
61% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless; 85% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Corsair K70 Max.
15% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless.
Where to buy the Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless
Where to buy the Corsair K70 Max
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