The Corsair K65 Plus is a high-quality wireless gaming keyboard, with a high asking price, so it doesn’t address the average user, but enthusiasts whgo need a compact, tenkeyless keyboard, for their gaming (and not only) sessions. Personally I find it equally pleasing while using it for writting, which is the original purpose of every keyboard.
Review Authors: Erasmia Grigorelli, crmaris
Corsair has developed and manufactured peripherals and PC components for gamers for over 30 years since it was founded in January 1994. It leads the scene regarding trends and has built an indisputable name over the years. Since the brand aims to be on top, it has acquired several companies that will enforce its stability in the market, such as Elgato, Origin, Scuf, Gamer Sensei, and the latest addition, Drop. The company’s latest keyboard is the Corsair K65 Plus Wireless Gaming Keyboard, which I will present in this review. A mechanical keyboard uses mechanical switches instead of membrane ones. This means each key has a switch underneath, which is responsible for registering key presses. The difference with a regular keyboard is that mechanical ones can use specific key switches that provide different levels of resistance and feedback, leading to a better typing experience.
On the other hand, regular keyboards use rubber domes (membrane switches) that collapse under pressure, meaning that the keys are not separate moving parts but act as a pressure pad, which can result in a less responsive typing experience. If you’re looking for a keyboard that will provide a more enjoyable typing experience, a mechanical keyboard with switches matching your needs is the way to go.
- Model Name: K65 Plus Wireless 75% RGB Gaming Keyboard
- Layout: 75% form factor English Layout
- Keyboard Size: Compact
- Keyboard Report Rate: 1000Hz
- Material: Plastic case, Steel plate
- Material Keycaps: Dye-sub PBT single shot
- Colorway: Black/Gray
- Key Assignments: Yes, through Corsair iCUE
- Wrist Rest: Yes (Optional)
- Key Rollover & Anti-ghosting: Full Key (NKRO) with 100% Anti-Ghosting
- Media Keys: FN shortcuts, Rotary Dial
- Cable Length/ Type: 6 ft / 1.8 m, detachable, black, tangle-free rubber
- Software: Yes, CORSAIR iCUE
- On-Board Profiles: 4x
- Switch Type: CORSAIR MLX Red
- Lighting: RGB per-key lighting
- Interface: Build-in USB Type-C to Type-A
- Keyboard Battery Life: Up to 266 hours with LEDs off
- Keyboard Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
- Battery Charging: Charge via USB in 5-6 hours, depending on battery drain and usage
- Battery Capacity: 4200mAh
- Console Compatibility: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4,5
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 320(L) x 136(W) x 35(H) mm
- Weight: 0.918kgs / 2.02 lbs
- Price (excluding VAT): $160
- Warranty: 2-year
