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Corsair K95 RGB Platinum Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 6x Programmable Macro Keys - USB Passthrough & Media Controls - Fastest Cherry MX Speed - RGB LED Backlit - Black Finish

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  • Aircraft grade anodized brushed aluminum frame: Built to withstand a lifetime of gaming. Lightweight and rugged durability, necessary for a keyboard that's going to see a lot of action
  • 8MB profile storage with hardware macro and lighting playback: Allow access up to three stored profiles on the go, independent of external software. Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista
  • Dynamic multicolor per key backlighting with light edge: Adjust each key's color and illumination level in addition to 19 zones on the top edge light bar for sophisticated and dramatic animations
  • 100 percentage Cherry MX Speed RGB mechanical key switches: Unleash blistering speed with the 1.2 millimeter actuation and durability of gold contact Cherry MX mechanical key switches
  • 6 programmable G keys for in game macros: Assign single keystrokes or complex multi key combos to any of the 6 dedicated macro keys. Full key (NKRO) with 100 percentage anti-ghosting. HID keyboard report rate: 1000 Hz
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    K95 RGB PLATINUM
    K95 RGB PLATINUM

    COMPETE. DEFEAT. REPEAT.

    K95 RGB PLATINUM takes CORSAIR performance to another level. Unleash unreal performance with CHERRY MX RGB mechanical switches. Store and playback complex macros and lighting effects to any key. Battle on a keyboard that can withstand a lifetime of use.

    K95 RGB PLATINUM
    K95 RGB PLATINUM

    SIX DEDICATED MACRO KEYS

    Programmable with custom macros or key remaps for an in-game advantage.

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    Corsair K95 RGB Platinum features Cherry MX Speed key switches backed by a lightweight aluminum frame. 8MB profile storage with hardware macro and lighting playback enable profile access independent of external software. Utilize the 19 zone Light Edge to add to dramatic animations and effects. Take advantage of the 6 programmable G keys for in game macros.


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    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    5,577 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, comfort, and lighting of the keyboard. For example, they mention that the frame and build feels and looks top quality, the wrist pad is very comfortable, and the lighting effects are great. Some are satisfied with ease of use. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, key placement, value, and noise.

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    1,108 customers mention834 positive274 negative

    Customers like the quality of the keyboard. They say it looks and feels nice, has no complaints on design, ergonomics, lighting, or the keycaps. The frame and build feel and look top quality, and the RGB lights are perfectly balanced at full brightness. Some customers also love the aluminum frame. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

    "...There's also a very nice 'light edge' across the top. In other words, Lighting: god-tier, and beautiful...." Read more

    "...This is a very durable keyboard, it has a full metal plate backing for the top of the keyboard, just like the K70 did...." Read more

    "...extensive lighting options; backlighting is definitely helpful and cool looking, but unnecessary if you don't need to look down at the keys, which..." Read more

    "...few minor things to consider, but overall you are getting a beautiful looking keyboard with some of the best Cherry MX keycaps for gaming and typing...." Read more

    298 customers mention208 positive90 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the keyboard. Some mention that the keys respond at just the right rate, enhancing their typing speed and productivity. They also say that the keyboard is incredibly fast and smooth. However, others say that it's not as fast as the Reds and causes lag on low-end PCs. The actuation is quick, and the switches are very fast. However the software takes a long time to start on boot.

    "...But I'm sure some MMO or MOBA players will enjoy them. They're just as fast, quiet and responsive as the rest of the keys...." Read more

    "...; on the contrary, because of my smaller hands and fingers, my typing is a lot faster in combination with the switch type...." Read more

    "...developed a short where it enters the casing of the keyboard and stopped working, still waiting on RMA under warranty for that one...." Read more

    "...Aside from that, it functions well enough and offers a double sided rubberized padding; one is softer, the other has a little more texture...." Read more

    240 customers mention211 positive29 negative

    Customers like the comfort of the keyboard. They mention that the keyboard feels nice, the switches aren't too loud, and the wrist pad is very comfortable. The keyboard is well-built and has a smooth side for comfort. The feedback and sound is super gratifying, and it has e premium feel.

    "...Still, for me, it's a very comfortable keyboard. Aircraft aluminum body just does not bend. There is no flex in this keyboard...." Read more

    "...The feeling of the keys is really good, its quite a comfortable keyboard to use, and the illumination helps me to see the keys in the dark...." Read more

    "...The keyboard feels very well built, and the switches feel nice...." Read more

    "...It's very comfortable to type on and the keys are the perfect sensitivity for my gaming pleasures (yours may differ)...." Read more

    233 customers mention173 positive60 negative

    Customers like the lighting on the keyboard. They say the RGB lighting effects are great, and the illumination helps them to see the keys in the dark. They also say the green backlighting is perfect for working at night. Customers are able to save lighting effects to the keyboard, and can load them from the profile switch button. They mention that the keyboard is built like a tank, and lights up like 'a Christmas tree'. However, some customers feel the RGB is not so bright as to be distracting, and that the light strip on the top is nice, but it does not shine as well as other models.

    "...These LED's are BRIGHT! Like Razer, the switch body is clear, which allows the light to be diffused through the body of the switch, and there is one..." Read more

    "...good, its quite a comfortable keyboard to use, and the illumination helps me to see the keys in the dark...." Read more

    "...live without the RGB and extensive lighting options; backlighting is definitely helpful and cool looking, but unnecessary if you don't need to look..." Read more

    "...The lighting is uneven and you can tell where there LEDs are placed and the space between them because of the dark zones here and there...." Read more

    196 customers mention173 positive23 negative

    Customers find the software very user friendly and intuitive to program macros. They also say the programmable buttons are easy to make macros for. Overall, customers say the keyboard is a delight to use and easy to read.

    "...if you want a keyboard that has all the bells and whistles, and is a joy to use, the Corsair K95 Platinum is the keyboard you were looking for. *..." Read more

    "...The K95 Platinum also has more keys, there are 6-programmable macro keys on the left side, which are primarily intended for use in gaming...." Read more

    "...so the brown switches, by nature, are a lot softer and require less force to actuate...." Read more

    "...rest to the rest of the keyboard seem a little flimsy but they snap into place, don't move, and have no exposure so I don't see any issues happening..." Read more

    310 customers mention109 positive201 negative

    Customers are mixed about the key placement. Some mention that the macro keys are nice to have, and there are options for remapping any keys on the board. They also say that the G keys are configurable for anything, and the keystrokes are registered perfectly. However, others say that 8 keys had come off, the key spacing is different from their last keyboard, and that the keycaps have become loose and will fall off at random during standard use.

    "...the macro keys when reaching for tilde and ESC, the surfaces of the keycaps are narrower, at least on top...." Read more

    "...The K95 has a textured bottom with quality rubber feet, and it does not move around at all...." Read more

    "...because in fact, it's quite the opposite but because the key spacing is different from my last keyboard as this is a bigger keyboard than most and..." Read more

    "...itself as if the keyboard is moved around or picked up it looks like it will fall off and hangs down from the edge of the keyboard...." Read more

    213 customers mention111 positive102 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the keyboard. Some mention that it's well worth the money, while others say that it is a tad pricey.

    "...This thing was worth the money. I will likely stick with Corsair for keyboards for a while; I bled Logitech for 18 years but they have gotten lazy." Read more

    "...The keycap puller is a very cheap standard plastic puller, so I would suggest care in removing keys, as this sort of puller can damage the sides of..." Read more

    "...For the price, this keyboard is worth it for every dollar spent.The keystrokes are registered so perfectly, it's like Apple magic...." Read more

    "...This is a bit pricey but I never go cheap on my peripherals as I use them everyday for hours on end...." Read more

    194 customers mention96 positive98 negative

    Customers are mixed about the noise of the keyboard. Some mention it's much quieter than other mechanical keyboards they've used, making a pleasant, soft sound. The feedback and sound is super gratifying. However, others say that it'll be a little noisy and the sound of it is a lot louder than the other keys. Some customers also mention that the volume wheel makes a tiny clicky noise when you turn it.

    "...These are by far, better switches because they're quiet, fast, responsive (some would say too responsive)...." Read more

    "...Don't get me wrong though, these do definitely produce noise, but not as much noise as other mechanical switches that I have seen, or in this case,..." Read more

    "...feel about the same in the switches, same quick actuation, and the same quietness. However, the K95 uses stronger keys...." Read more

    "...But the sound of it is a lot louder than the other keys and I don't think the stabilizers were made properly or something...." Read more

    Best Quality Gaming Keyboard You Can Buy! Now Affordable!
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    Best Quality Gaming Keyboard You Can Buy! Now Affordable!
    I've owned many keyboards in the past 29-years, most of them membrane keyboards, but a few mechanicals as well. My first mechanical keyboard was from the Aukey brand and it lasted 6-months until the key switches started failing. Because of that experience, I decided that it was best to upgrade to a higher quality brand, so I chose Corsair and went with the Vengeance K70 RGB Rapidfire. I owned the Corsair K70 for a year, and then the cable developed a short where it enters the casing of the keyboard and stopped working, still waiting on RMA under warranty for that one. While waiting already a week now for an RMA authorization for the K70, I decided to buy the K95 Platinum keyboard.The K95 Platinum is Corsair's top of the line keyboard, it is fully featured, with all the bells and whistles. If you've used the K70 before, then you will recognize the same stout cable on the K95 with the twin plugs, one for the keyboard, and the other for the USB pass-through port. Unlike the K70 which has a very smooth bottom, which can cause it to slide around easily. The K95 has a textured bottom with quality rubber feet, and it does not move around at all. I primarily use my keyboard from the couch, and it won't slide down my legs. Additionally, this keyboard has slots on the bottom of it to allow you to rout a headphone cable, to keep things nice and neat.The K70 Rapidfire and the K95 Platinum have pretty much the same kind of Cherry MX switches. They feel about the same in the switches, same quick actuation, and the same quietness. However, the K95 uses stronger keys. When I tapped on the keys for the K70, they had a tendency to move around a bit besides just pressing straight down. When I press down on the keys for the K95, they push straight down, which basically tells me that the keys have more structural rigidness.The K95 Platinum also has more keys, there are 6-programmable macro keys on the left side, which are primarily intended for use in gaming. The K70 did not have any dedicated macro keys. Just like with all Corsair gaming keyboards, this one is fully illuminated. And just like the old K70, the K95 has full RGB color pallet, which means there are a million shades of color that you can choose from. The beauty with these keyboards, is that you can set each individual keys to whatever color you want. Also high end Corsair keyboards can use special effects, such as the default spiral rainbow effect.All the color effects, key bindings, and programmable macro keys, are administrated by the CUE software, if you are on Windows. However, if you are on Linux, you will not be able to install and use the CUE software. In order to utilize the keyboard on Linux, you have to install the Corsair keyboard drivers for Linux, then you need to install CKB-Next. After restarting your computer to insure the CKB daemon is running, the software will detect your keyboard, and then you can administrate your keyboard from there. When I used this software with the K70, I was able to save the settings to the keyboard, so that after a restart, its still the same.However, the K95, according to the developer of CKB-Next, says the K95 uses a different file system, which is why CKB cannot save the settings to the hardware. Which means as soon as I restart the computer, the keyboard is back to its default rainbow spiraling, until the OS loads up and loads the CKB daemon, then my settings return, well, mostly. Unlike the K70, which has no fancy lighting bar on the top of the keyboard, the K95 has one. After the CKB daemon loads up, all my settings return except for the top light bar, its like it has a memory malfunction where it knows to make the light bar blue, to what I set it too, except a couple of zones are in rainbow mode. So I have to go in and change the color back and fourth to reset it. Its a slight pain for sure, but not a big deal, easy fix.What I love however, is the flexibility of options that are available for the K95. There is just so many settings that you can choose to administrate this keyboard. If there is something you don't like, just change it! An advanced feature that I've been enjoying, is activating RGB for the Num, Caps, and Scroll lock keys. When the lock keys are off, they are blue like most of the keys. But when the locks are turned on, I've set them to be a brighter blue, so its just basically another level of indicator when the locks are on is all, but very cool. Another example of this is I set the media mute button to be a dark red when off. When I hit the mute button to mute my sound, the button turns into a brighter red as a clear indicator, incase I forget its on later and I need to turn it back off.I also noticed that I had a tendency to hit the MACRO G-keys with my pinkie finger, because I am used to keyboards which don't have them, and thinking I am hitting the CTRL, SHIFT, CAPS, and TAB keys. So I chose to make the G-keys GREEN to more easily distinguish them, it no longer has been a problem. ;) I've also set my media keys to GREEN as well for the same reason, so they are easier to spot when I need to use them quickly. Its nice that they illuminated the Corsair logo, they did not do that on the K70. If you don't like the logo being illuminated though, you can turn it off, it uses the center top bar zone.If you've used the old K70, then you know how smooth the volume wheel was, I use it quite a bit. Its just nice being able to adjust my computer volume from the keyboard. The volume wheel on the K95 is considerably smoother in its movement, so thats yet another improvement that Corsair made. The feeling of the keys is really good, its quite a comfortable keyboard to use, and the illumination helps me to see the keys in the dark. I am also a gamer, so I really appreciate this feature. I haven't set and utilized the MACRO keys yet, but if I need to set some MACRO's, I will.This is a very durable keyboard, it has a full metal plate backing for the top of the keyboard, just like the K70 did. But this keyboard weighs more then the K70 by a little bit, the keyboard is wider afterall. If you are upgrading from the old K70, this keyboard will take a few days to get used to, cause it is a little different. All in all, this is probably going to be one of the best keyboards you could buy. I only hope that Corsair learned from their past mistakes with the old K70, and have improved the K95 Platinum enough to where it will hold up for more then a year. I of course will give everybody an update on this keyboard a year later. 4.8 out of 5 Stars!NOTE: Pictures were taken before I changed the color of the G-keys, and setup RGB lock indicators, and mute indication.
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    I've owned many keyboards in the past 29-years, most of them membrane keyboards, but a few mechanicals as well. My first mechanical keyboard was from the Aukey brand and it lasted 6-months until the key switches started failing. Because of that experience, I decided that it was best to upgrade to a higher quality brand, so I chose Corsair and went with the Vengeance K70 RGB Rapidfire. I owned the Corsair K70 for a year, and then the cable developed a short where it enters the casing of the keyboard and stopped working, still waiting on RMA under warranty for that one. While waiting already a week now for an RMA authorization for the K70, I decided to buy the K95 Platinum keyboard.

    The K95 Platinum is Corsair's top of the line keyboard, it is fully featured, with all the bells and whistles. If you've used the K70 before, then you will recognize the same stout cable on the K95 with the twin plugs, one for the keyboard, and the other for the USB pass-through port. Unlike the K70 which has a very smooth bottom, which can cause it to slide around easily. The K95 has a textured bottom with quality rubber feet, and it does not move around at all. I primarily use my keyboard from the couch, and it won't slide down my legs. Additionally, this keyboard has slots on the bottom of it to allow you to rout a headphone cable, to keep things nice and neat.

    The K70 Rapidfire and the K95 Platinum have pretty much the same kind of Cherry MX switches. They feel about the same in the switches, same quick actuation, and the same quietness. However, the K95 uses stronger keys. When I tapped on the keys for the K70, they had a tendency to move around a bit besides just pressing straight down. When I press down on the keys for the K95, they push straight down, which basically tells me that the keys have more structural rigidness.

    The K95 Platinum also has more keys, there are 6-programmable macro keys on the left side, which are primarily intended for use in gaming. The K70 did not have any dedicated macro keys. Just like with all Corsair gaming keyboards, this one is fully illuminated. And just like the old K70, the K95 has full RGB color pallet, which means there are a million shades of color that you can choose from. The beauty with these keyboards, is that you can set each individual keys to whatever color you want. Also high end Corsair keyboards can use special effects, such as the default spiral rainbow effect.

    All the color effects, key bindings, and programmable macro keys, are administrated by the CUE software, if you are on Windows. However, if you are on Linux, you will not be able to install and use the CUE software. In order to utilize the keyboard on Linux, you have to install the Corsair keyboard drivers for Linux, then you need to install CKB-Next. After restarting your computer to insure the CKB daemon is running, the software will detect your keyboard, and then you can administrate your keyboard from there. When I used this software with the K70, I was able to save the settings to the keyboard, so that after a restart, its still the same.

    However, the K95, according to the developer of CKB-Next, says the K95 uses a different file system, which is why CKB cannot save the settings to the hardware. Which means as soon as I restart the computer, the keyboard is back to its default rainbow spiraling, until the OS loads up and loads the CKB daemon, then my settings return, well, mostly. Unlike the K70, which has no fancy lighting bar on the top of the keyboard, the K95 has one. After the CKB daemon loads up, all my settings return except for the top light bar, its like it has a memory malfunction where it knows to make the light bar blue, to what I set it too, except a couple of zones are in rainbow mode. So I have to go in and change the color back and fourth to reset it. Its a slight pain for sure, but not a big deal, easy fix.

    What I love however, is the flexibility of options that are available for the K95. There is just so many settings that you can choose to administrate this keyboard. If there is something you don't like, just change it! An advanced feature that I've been enjoying, is activating RGB for the Num, Caps, and Scroll lock keys. When the lock keys are off, they are blue like most of the keys. But when the locks are turned on, I've set them to be a brighter blue, so its just basically another level of indicator when the locks are on is all, but very cool. Another example of this is I set the media mute button to be a dark red when off. When I hit the mute button to mute my sound, the button turns into a brighter red as a clear indicator, incase I forget its on later and I need to turn it back off.

    I also noticed that I had a tendency to hit the MACRO G-keys with my pinkie finger, because I am used to keyboards which don't have them, and thinking I am hitting the CTRL, SHIFT, CAPS, and TAB keys. So I chose to make the G-keys GREEN to more easily distinguish them, it no longer has been a problem. ;) I've also set my media keys to GREEN as well for the same reason, so they are easier to spot when I need to use them quickly. Its nice that they illuminated the Corsair logo, they did not do that on the K70. If you don't like the logo being illuminated though, you can turn it off, it uses the center top bar zone.

    If you've used the old K70, then you know how smooth the volume wheel was, I use it quite a bit. Its just nice being able to adjust my computer volume from the keyboard. The volume wheel on the K95 is considerably smoother in its movement, so thats yet another improvement that Corsair made. The feeling of the keys is really good, its quite a comfortable keyboard to use, and the illumination helps me to see the keys in the dark. I am also a gamer, so I really appreciate this feature. I haven't set and utilized the MACRO keys yet, but if I need to set some MACRO's, I will.

    This is a very durable keyboard, it has a full metal plate backing for the top of the keyboard, just like the K70 did. But this keyboard weighs more then the K70 by a little bit, the keyboard is wider afterall. If you are upgrading from the old K70, this keyboard will take a few days to get used to, cause it is a little different. All in all, this is probably going to be one of the best keyboards you could buy. I only hope that Corsair learned from their past mistakes with the old K70, and have improved the K95 Platinum enough to where it will hold up for more then a year. I of course will give everybody an update on this keyboard a year later. 4.8 out of 5 Stars!

    NOTE: Pictures were taken before I changed the color of the G-keys, and setup RGB lock indicators, and mute indication.
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    gingerman28
    5.0 out of 5 stars Keyboard USA
    Reviewed in Italy on May 6, 2022
    Style: MX SpeedPattern: KeyboardColor: BlackVerified Purchase
    Lançon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Clavier Mécanique !!!
    Reviewed in France on September 27, 2021
    Style: MX SpeedPattern: KeyboardColor: BlackVerified Purchase
    JUGAL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality. Superb RGB. Great keys.
    Reviewed in India on September 15, 2021
    Style: MX BrownPattern: KeyboardColor: BlackVerified Purchase
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    JUGAL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality. Superb RGB. Great keys.
    Reviewed in India on September 15, 2021
    This keyboard seems like a tank. Great sturdiness and chassis. Palm rest also feels planted when clipped with the board. Coming to the keys, I went for brown switches and damn it feels quality under hand. Perfect balance between silver speed and blue switches was all I wanted. It is Tactile, comfortable and fast enough.If you are a developer you surely will enjoy this. I feel the price is a mind blower for a lot out there but If you can afford it, you gonna feel the justification few years down the line and also I at my time of purchase k70 mk.2 was pretty close to this one, hence I got this. It's a flagship product, hence you'll get all glory of RGB and customisation. I hope corsair's service is also as nice as this keyboard is.

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    It started showing chattering issue after 3 months. Didn't expected this with a flagship keyboard from Corsair. After 5 months the replaced one started showing issue of autotyping. Hence one more replacement has been done. So it has been replaced twice. I strongly recommend not to purchase this product
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    adriano
    5.0 out of 5 stars Teclado gaming platium corsair k95 rgb preto
    Reviewed in Brazil on August 15, 2020
    Style: MX SpeedPattern: KeyboardColor: BlackVerified Purchase