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CORSAIR K95 RGB Platinum XT

Mechanical Keyboard
CORSAIR K95 RGB Platinum XT
CORSAIR K95 RGB Platinum XT
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RankOlder modelBest Mechanical Keyboards
Ranking Net Score+68+68 from reviews0 from votes
Sources13TG28 positive · 8 negative
Priced at$199.99

Released Jan 2020

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Older model in Best Mechanical Keyboards
Priced at$199.99

Released Jan 2020

Shop on AmazonShop on Google
+68Ranking net score+68 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScoreTG13 sources

The Corsair K95 RGB Platinum XT is a mechanical gaming keyboard with Cherry MX Speed switches, RGB backlighting, and dedicated macro keys, released in January 2020 as an update to the K95 RGB Platinum.

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Total +68 pts

Net positive 6

Net negative 1

Sentiment
Format
741TG1
13 sources
RTINGSreview

rtings.com

  • Typing Feel & Switches0 pts

    Overall: Con: Heavy operating force.

  • Sound-1 pts

    the Cherry MX Blue switches are too loud and may bother your coworkers.

  • Responsiveness & Key Reliability+1 pts

    it has extremely low click latency.

  • Build, Keycaps & Support+1 pts

    overall the keyboard has an excellent build quality.

  • Software & Customization+1 pts

    There are six dedicated programmable macro keys on the left side

  • Layout & Comfort+1 pts

    This keyboard also has acceptable ergonomics, and it comes with a comfortable wrist rest.

  • Design, Lighting & Controls+1 pts

    the RGB backlighting is amazing for gaming in the dark.

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Overall: Con: Heavy operating force. the Cherry MX Blue switches are too loud and may bother your coworkers. it has extremely low click latency. overall the keyboard has an excellent build quality. There are six dedicated programmable macro keys on the left side This keyboard also has acceptable ergonomics, and it comes with a comfortable wrist rest. the RGB backlighting is amazing for gaming in the dark.
Redditdiscussion

Keyboard Corsair K95 Rgb Platinum Xt Mechanical

  • Typing Feel & Switches-1 pts

    They are extremely sensitive.

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They are extremely sensitive.
Redditdiscussion

Keyboard Corsair K95 Rgb Platinum Xt Mechanical

  • Typing Feel & Switches-1 pts

    I find the speed switches unbearable.

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I find the speed switches unbearable.
YouTube
  • Design, Lighting & Controls+5 pts

    this scroll is amongst the best and most satisfying scrolls in the entire world

  • Build, Keycaps & Support+5 pts

    one piece of solid aluminium as well that it's been machined from that perfect really there's no need to update on that because it is really perfection

  • Sound-5 pts

    the spacebar is a bit noisy

  • Software & Customization+5 pts

    iq software has customization on a level that very few manufacturers can provide right now

  • Layout & Comfort+5 pts

    the new wrist rest is much more comfortable

the spacebar is a bit noisy one piece of solid aluminium as well that it's been machined from that perfect really there's no need to update on that because it is really perfection iq software has customization on a level that very few manufacturers can provide right now the new wrist rest is much more comfortable this scroll is amongst the best and most satisfying scrolls in the entire world
YouTube
  • Build, Keycaps & Support+5 pts

    the fact that the keycaps are of thick pbt plastic makes the keyboard much more durable and clean to use

  • Design, Lighting & Controls+5 pts

    the legends are also very clear and readable with the rgb present

the fact that the keycaps are of thick pbt plastic makes the keyboard much more durable and clean to use the legends are also very clear and readable with the rgb present
Redditdiscussion

Bring Back Corsair K95 Rgb Platinum Xt

  • Software & Customization+1 pts

    the macro keys were just right

  • Layout & Comfort+1 pts

    the wrist rest was far better in my opinion than the thick leather or rubber ones that most keyboards come with nowadays.

  • Design, Lighting & Controls+1 pts

    The LED strip behind the keyboard was beautiful

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the macro keys were just right the wrist rest was far better in my opinion than the thick leather or rubber ones that most keyboards come with nowadays. The LED strip behind the keyboard was beautiful
YouTube
  • Software & Customization+5 pts

    it comes with powerful IQ software to inser the keyboard and get updated and it's so simple to install in your computer

  • Design, Lighting & Controls+5 pts

    the colors I love colors that may me focus on what I'm doing is fully customizer and pretty easy to do

it comes with powerful IQ software to inser the keyboard and get updated and it's so simple to install in your computer the colors I love colors that may me focus on what I'm doing is fully customizer and pretty easy to do
YouTube
  • Build, Keycaps & Support+5 pts

    of keycaps which are made out of a solid

  • Typing Feel & Switches+5 pts

    the action on these speed switches is very smooth and requires very little travel distance to register a key press

the action on these speed switches is very smooth and requires very little travel distance to register a key press of keycaps which are made out of a solid
Redditdiscussion

Keyboard Corsair K95 Rgb Platinum Xt Mechanical

  • Sound-1 pts

    Metallic ping

  • Build, Keycaps & Support+1 pts

    Nice feeling/looking brushed aluminum build

  • Design, Lighting & Controls+1 pts

    Great RGB

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Metallic ping Nice feeling/looking brushed aluminum build Great RGB
YouTube
  • Build, Keycaps & Support+5 pts

    the xt is super well built

  • Sound-5 pts

    now going back to the cherry mx browns they're pretty loud

  • Design, Lighting & Controls+5 pts

    i love having a mute button on the board because i can quickly turn off the sound

now going back to the cherry mx browns they're pretty loud the xt is super well built i love having a mute button on the board because i can quickly turn off the sound
YouTube
  • Build, Keycaps & Support+5 pts

    in terms of overall build quality k95 has always been of course there's a flagship lineup of mechanical keyboards and this is certainly no exception

  • Layout & Comfort+5 pts

    it has foam cushioning and it's a soft overall finish but still firm enough to give you adequate wrist support

  • Design, Lighting & Controls-5 pts

    after seven years of usage one of the biggest concerns that i've had is the backlight system on the led side most of the leds have now pretty much gone out

in terms of overall build quality k95 has always been of course there's a flagship lineup of mechanical keyboards and this is certainly no exception it has foam cushioning and it's a soft overall finish but still firm enough to give you adequate wrist support after seven years of usage one of the biggest concerns that i've had is the backlight system on the led side most of the leds have now pretty much gone out
YouTube
  • Layout & Comfort+5 pts

    this is super spongy and comfortable

  • Design, Lighting & Controls+5 pts

    now these are super bright and really give off a great range of colors I think they look awesome

  • Build, Keycaps & Support-5 pts

    G & S key caps are not ultra durable pbt caps and they scratch super easily

  • Software & Customization0 pts

    you cannot create folders in the stream deck software so only six options are available

G & S key caps are not ultra durable pbt caps and they scratch super easily you cannot create folders in the stream deck software so only six options are available this is super spongy and comfortable now these are super bright and really give off a great range of colors I think they look awesome
TGTom's Guidereview

tomsguide.com

  • Software & Customization0 pts

    it's still both incredibly robust and just a little difficult to use.

  • Layout & Comfort+1 pts

    it's actually one of the most comfortable wrist rests I've used with any keyboard.

  • Design, Lighting & Controls+1 pts

    Overall: Pro: Gorgeous RGB lighting

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it's still both incredibly robust and just a little difficult to use. it's actually one of the most comfortable wrist rests I've used with any keyboard. Overall: Pro: Gorgeous RGB lighting

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Net negative 1

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