computershopper.com Updated:
2017-02-08 03:52:34
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Back in the 1960s, there was a Broadway musical, Anyone Can Whistle, set in a company town that was permanently depressed—because the company made one thing everybody needed, and it never wore out.Be happy Corsair or Cherry isn't based in your burg.Mecha...
Handsome, sturdy design, Excellent configuration utility, Per-key RGB lighting, and new edge lighting, Great macro creation, Volume roller, Choice of Cherry MX Speed or Brown switches...
Pricey, Only six dedicated macro keys, A few counterintuitive layout choices...
The Platinum version of the iconic K95 mechanical gaming keyboard makes a great thing better and adds snazzy edge lighting, though some gamers will bemoan its reduced array of macro keys. Read More...
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First announced back at CES 2013, Corsair's flagship Vengeance K95 was designed to be the company's most advanced Vengeance mechanical gaming keyboard, touting a brushed black anodized aluminium chassis, luminous white LED lighting inside each key and Che...
Improved lighting and media controls over K95 RGB, detachable/reversible/magnetic wrist rest, strong aluminum frame, USB passthrough, 1.2mm switch actuation, 8MB storageARM Cortex inside...
Expensive at $200, but not unreasonably so for its features. Relatively short twoyear warranty when offbrand boards offer three to five years...
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This year at CES Corsair introduced their new K95 Platinum RGB. Some of you may remember that the original K95 from Corsairs first line of RGB keyboards. It was based on the K90 that I reviewed all the way back in 2012 as part of the launch of their Venge...
So after spending a little time with the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum, and taking a closer look at its features and software lets break down everything and see where it lands in the market. It's no surprise really that one of the big features is the backlig...
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Corsair has let another flagship product roll off the assembly line, the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum mechanical keyboard. Corsair knows flagship products as well as, if not better than, any company out there. When Corsair trots out a flagship it's loaded wit...
32Bit Arm Cortex Processor, 8MB Profile Storage, Aircraft Grade Aluminum, RBG, Comfortable Wrist Rest, Multimedia Keys, G Keys, CUE Compatibility, Cherry MX Speed Switches, 1.2mm Key Actuation Distance, AntiGhosting, MOBA and RPG Keys Included, 32Bit Arm...
No Audio Passthrough, Price, No Audio Passthrough, Price...
There's little about the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum Mechanical Keyboard we weren't impressed with. The most impressive things we saw were the onboard 32-bit ARM Cortex processor and 8 MB profile with hardware macro and lighting playback. The price of $199.9...
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Corsair is not a new name to the PC DIY industry, having started with memory to then expand to cover almost everything one needs for a full PC build. Thanks to some partnerships and exclusives, especially with Cherry, PC enthusiasts around the world now...
Full programming and lighting options, Two-year warranty, Good QC of Cherry MX switches, CUE is extremely capable as a software driver, Reversible wrist rest with cable management for USB pass-through port...
Expensive, CUE user experience has improved tremendously, but can still be challenging to new users, Rare macro-execution errors prevent a flawless launch, Keycaps need to be better for a $200 product...
The Corsair K95 Platinum has a listed MSRP of US$199.99. Full programming and lighting options Two-year warranty Good QC of Cherry MX switches CUE is extremely capable as a software driver Reversible wrist rest with cable management for USB pass-throu...
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Release day is upon us! Corsair's much-anticipated K95 Platinum is finally available today. Last time we looked at a Corsair board was the K65 Rapid Fire back in May of last year. The K95 Platinum is jam-packed with features inside and out to take you to...
The K95 Platinum is everything we expected and more. From brilliant lighting effects to intense game play manipulation. It's hard to say no to such a masterful peripheral...
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Corsair Gaming K95 RGB PLATINUM Going full circle with Corsair's finest keyboardCorsair has released the K95 RGB Platinum edition mechanical keyboard with optional Cherry MX Brown or speed switches. Combined with updated CUE software and a nice RGB overha...
It is time to wrap it up. The Corsair Gaming K95 RGB Platinum indeed is a flagship keyboard. Honestly, it is impressive to work with, feels great, comes with extra tactile feel WASD keys and is available optionally with Cherry MX Brown or the new MX Spee...
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benchmarkreviews.com Updated:
2017-02-16 02:26:40
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Full Disclosure: The product sample used in this article has been provided by Corsair.Corsair has revamped their K95 series with a new Platinum edition. The K95 RGB Platinum is a gaming mechanical keyboard featuring 100% cherry browns or cherry “speed” sw...
Comes in Cherry brown switches, Braided nylon cord, USB Pass-through, 6 programmable “G” keys, RGB LED lighting, Aluminum frame, 8MB onboard profile storage, Detachable, dual sided wrist rest...
Cherry “Speed” switches bottom out easily, hard to adjust, CUE software a little overly complicated, Lack of switch options (need it in Cherry Blues), Braided, attached cord is very thick and not very flexible, High price...
In terms of performance, the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum performed at my expectations. It is, after all, a Corsair product, and one would be hard pressed to find a Corsair product that didn't please. Would you use this for your regular, every day keyboard? W...
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Today we will be showing you guys the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum Gaming Keyboard. I am super excited to show off the new K95 from Corsair. This thing is loaded with features and has a slew aesthetically pleasing aspects. When you see the word Platinum attac...
Aluminum Frame, USB Pass-through, Detachable Dual Sided Wrist Rest, Anti-Ghosting, CUE Software Controlled, FPS and MOBA Keycap sets...
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Well what more can we say, the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum Gaming Keyboard is the top of the line. You should expect a lot out of a keyboard that hovers around 200 dollars in price and with the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum Gaming Keyboard you wont have any buyer...
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The keyboard has been for the longest time, one of the most overlooked pieces of computer equipment at the time of a build. This has much to do with the fact that while other components have evolved over time and gotten progressively more powerful, the si...
High build quality (Aluminum top plate), Minimalist and elegant design philosophy, Various RGB lightning options, Complex macro capability, Excellent typing and gaming capability...
No onthefly macro recording, Not a lot of bells and whistles, Premium price tag...
At the end of the write-up I would like to say that this is a very solid entry into the high end keyboard market and while it does not feature a lot of bells and whistles, it more than makes up for it in terms of build quality and elegance. It is currentl...
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RGB illuminated gaming peripherals have taken the market by storm not only because they look quite impressive but also because they usually pack all the features gamers are looking for. Of course much like everything else in the market there are currently...
Excellent Build Quality, Cherry RGB MX Speed Mechanical Switches (50 Million Actuations), Full RGB Key Illumination (Custom Effects/Individual Key Color), 19 Zone LightEdge Feature, Built In Memory (3 Profiles), 6 Dedicated Macro Keys, USB Passthrou...
Price (For Some), 6 Macro Keys Instead Of 18 (Unlike The Previous K95 Models), CUE Software Design...
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Corsair's K70 keyboard has been reviewed on TR three separate times in three different configurations, and it's won two TR Editor's Choice awards. If there's a TR keyboard all-star list, the K70 is definitely on it. The K70's bigger brother, the K95, has...
Every time I set out to write a Corsair keyboard review, I know I'm going to be working with a high-quality product. That quality usually comes with quite the hefty price tag attached. The question, then, is whether the features of the keyboard are worth...
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We're frequently told that we can't have it all, but just as frequently, that's a lie. You can't work hard enough to attain a reasonable standard of living and still have a fulfilling life outside. You can't have jelly on your spaghetti. You have to choos...
Well made, Full...
High price, USB 2.0 passthrough, Slightly overkill...
If you're looking for a top-of-the-line finger plank...
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It's been a while since we've taken an in-depth look at one of Corsair's keyboards, but the K95 RGB Platinum is a great reason to return. It is the luxury sedan of keyboards, dominating any desk it graces, both in sheer size and an impressive light-show t...
Slimmed down from the old K90, Cherry MX Speed switches are as fast as Corsair claims, Top-tier RGB lighting...
Extremely expensive, Still an enormous keyboard, Blocky typeface used on each key...
Regardless, the K95 RGB Platinum is a beautiful keyboard with excellent switches, top-tier lighting, and what I still consider the industry standard for media keys. Seriously: A volume roller is indispensable now that I've used one. So much more convenien...
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I don't think there is a brand that has taken over the PC and gaming market quite like Corsair did. If you didn't know Corsair started our mainly making memory. Now they are one of the top brands for PC cases, power supplies, all-in-one liquid CPU coolers...
Solid design, no flex at all, 6 dedicated “G” keys, Great RGB backligting, Corsair CUE software is one of the better out there, Extra USB port, Large wrist rest...
Not available in all Cherry MX flavors, $199 is a lot to spend on a keyboard...
So I've been using the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum for the past month. The biggest thing for me was getting used to it. I primarily use keyboards with Cherry MX Blue switches so moving to the new Speed switches was a little different. While they are very muc...
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The K95 Platinum ($199.99) fills the void left by the decommissioned K95 Vengeance as Corsair's flagship gaming keyboard. This version of the K95 boasts new Cherry MX Speed Silver switches, which have a reduced actuation point and travel distance from the...
Dedicated media controls, Smooth, responsive keys, Attractive brushed aluminum finish, Easy-to-use customization utility...
Expensive, No audio jack...
The Corsair K95 RGB Platinum is a pricey gaming keyboard with an ideal blend of aesthetics and functionality that leaves little room for improvement...
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So I know this guy, his name is Pascal. Some of you may be wondering why I'm starting out a keyboard review writing about a guy I know but go with it. You see, Pascal is my Corsair rep. Why am I talking about my Corsair contact? Well for a couple of years...
Rock solid Corsair build quality, Amazing feel, Excellent macro capabilities...
Font is a bit ugly, CUE software is still not great...
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pcper.com Updated:
2018-04-23 10:19:25
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The K95 RGB Platinum comes in nice packaging in the standard Corsair black and yellow. We have a nice profile shot of the keyboard on the front and the features highlighted on the back. It's also one of the few cases where the marketing shots really under...
I've used the K95 RGB Platinum since early January. In that time, I've reviewed half a dozen other RGB keyboards but always return to this one. Why? Even without the PBT set, it's one of the best looking, fully featured gaming keyboards on the market toda...
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California-based Corsair is one of the most well known manufacturers of components and peripherals for the PC enthusiast market. Corsair and Legit Reviews have been working together for over fifteen years, but surprisingly, none of our staff had made a vi...
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