Corsair is one of the best developers of PC gaming accessories in the market space, and the keyboards that it designed are nothing short of excellent. So excellent, in fact, that it's hard to say which one is the best definitively. However, after a lot of consideration, we think that the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum is the best due to its incredibly sturdy design, fantastic responsiveness and accuracy, useful features, and advanced RGB lighting.
Best Overall: Corsair K95 RGB Platinum
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If you're looking for a keyboard that can do it all, the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum is perfect for you. The keyboard frame is constructed with aircraft-grade anodized aluminum, which makes it incredibly resistant to scratches and other dings. The keyboard also uses high-quality mechanical switches that are incredibly comfortable and effortless to press, and all of the inputs are very responsive.
In terms of features, the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum has quite a few. The top right area of the keyboard has a suite of multimedia controls that come in handy when watching movies or videos. In contrast, the area to the far left has a column of six different customizable keys that allow you to program some gaming macros. Also, the keyboard comes with a USB port that you can use for your mouse or headset, and also 8MB of onboard storage that can hold up to three different RGB lighting profiles. You can swap between them with the profile button found next to the brightness adjustment and Windows Lock ones at the top of the keyboard.
Speaking of the RGB lighting, you can extensively customize it to your liking using Corsair's iCUE software, right down to individual keys and special accent lights. Lastly, the keyboard comes with a detachable magnetic wrist rest that can be flipped between a smooth surface and a more textured one to suit your preference.
Best Mid-Range: Corsair K68 RGB
The Corsair K68 RGB is your best bet if you're looking for great quality but don't want to injure your wallet. It has the same great mechanical performance that you get with the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum, as well as the same multimedia controls.
However, to make it more affordable, Corsair made sacrifices in other areas. The column of macro keys and accent lights are gone, as is the USB port and the ability to save some RGB profiles on the keyboard. The wrist rest, while still comfortable, doesn't have a textured side, and the materials used to create most of the keyboard have changed from aircraft-grade aluminum to a combination of steel, plastic, and rubber. This design is less durable to physical damage, although it's worth pointing out that it is more resistant to liquids.
Even with these caveats, though, the Corsair K68 RGB is an excellent keyboard, especially when you consider how balanced the price is.
Best Compact: Corsair K65 LUX RGB
If you want a keyboard that's smaller and easier to take with you on-the-go, then you should opt for the Corsair K65 LUX RGB. Corsair removed the number pad keys on this keyboard to cut several inches off of the keyboard's size. It's worth noting that you won't be getting a budget keyboard just because it's smaller; this is a full-fledged option.
In terms of features and performance, the Corsair K65 LUX RGB is mostly like the K68 RGB, although it's worth pointing out that it comes with a USB port, which the K68 lacks. Also, it features an aircraft-grade aluminum design that's like the one found with the K95 RGB Platinum, which is by far the best and most durable design Corsair offers for its keyboards.
Best Wireless: Corsair K63 Wireless
The Corsair K63 Wireless is perfect for cutting the cord and playing games on your PC — or your Xbox One — while chilling on the couch. It features the same high performance seen in all of the other keyboards on this list, and it can wirelessly connect either through Bluetooth or with a USB receiver, giving you a lot of versatility.
Also, it has a detachable cloth lapboard that's perfect for using your mouse on if your game requires one, as well as a built-in wrist rest. Unfortunately, the K63 Wireless trades RGB lights for standard blue ones, so it isn't very customizable. The battery lasts for about 15 hours, which is a great result. Overall, the K63 Wireless is an excellent wireless keyboard.
Bottom line
At the end of the day, all of Corsair's keyboards are awesome, and each one will fulfill a different need or desire. However, when it comes to which one is the best keyboard overall, we think that the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum wins the day simply because it offers peak quality across the board. It's durable, it performs excellently, it looks awesome, and it has a ton of cool features that any keyboard user will love. It may cost a pretty penny, but ultimately, it doesn't get any better than the K95 RGB Platinum, and you get what you pay for.
