We have more full-size options in our dedicated best full-size mechanical keyboards article too!īest 65 percent mechanical keyboard: Fnatic Streak 65 This is a strong option in the here-and-now, and will become even better value when Corsair's typically aggressive pricing strategy brings it to a ~£150 price point. Overall, the K70 Max is a reliable choice that ticks all the boxes in terms of gaming features while improving the typing experience over its predecessors. I dig the low profile metal chassis though, which is newly inscribed with a hexagonal motif seen on other recent Corsair releases - though boutique keyboard makers offer more visually interesting designs, it has to be said. The K70 may not be the best choice for FPS gaming, as its full-size layout (complete with volume roller, media keys and tournament mode toggle) doesn't leave much space alongside for low-DPI mice to be flicked around. These type of switches were brought to gaming keyboards initially by Wooting and have since adopted by Razer and SteelSeries, amongst others. However, full analogue control of the type that Wooting offer, which allows keys to be used to mimic analogue sticks or triggers, isn't included, and a promised rapid trigger mode (which actuates the key after any downwards movement rather than at a set point) hasn't arrived via firmware update yet. *Hall effect switches essentially use a magnet to detect precisely how far down a key has been pressed, allowing you to do things like have a half-press and a full-press trigger different actions, or set up the keyboard to respond right at the very top of a key press for fast-paced games or right at the very bottom to avoid typos. This, combined with the high-quality PBT keycaps, produces a very comfortable typing experience that's a noticeable step up from earlier Corsair K70 models - although these options remain solid for gaming and cost significantly less than the Max. The £210/ $215 Corsair K70 Max is their latest flagship-grade option, with the standout feature being Hall Effect Corsair MGX mechanical switches*, an 8000Hz polling rate and added layers of sound-dampening foam. When it comes to gaming-focused mechanical keyboards, few can match Corsair's high-end models for pure depth of features. Watch the latest DF Weekly, where Digital Foundry staff discuss the hottest gaming technology news.īest full-size mechanical keyboard: Corsair K70 Max Image credit: Corsair/Digital Foundry
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