Corsair K55 RGB Pro XT

Bold and vibrant RBG lighting ; Extensive lighting and customization options ; Comfortable typing experience ; Affordably priced ; Attractive design

Rubberized cable is cumbersome ; Plastic construction flexes easily

The Corsair K55 RGB Pro XT delivers the same premium experience as the company’s higher-end gaming keyboards at a much more affordable price.

Highly customizable ; Dedicated macro buttons

Membrane doesn't last as long as mechanical switches ; Clip in palm rest

The Corsair K55 RGB Pro XT is one of gaming keyboards in our lineup due to its price and performance. This unit offers highly customizable features and dedicated macro buttons. Its affordability doesn't compromise functionality, making it a...

Extensive lighting options ; Programmable macro keys ; Excellent media controls

Unsatisfying keys ; Inefficient design ; Pricier than competing models

This Corsair keyboard is arguably a good place to start in the world of PC gaming peripherals, but there’s a whole lot more to see if you can afford to spend just a little more.

IP42 rating.

Plasticky build.

At £75 this keyboard offers membrane keys, 12-key rollover and lacklustre build quality – a price of around £40-50 would be more acceptable. At £75 there are plenty of mechanical keyboards around at the same price, including Corsair’s own K60 RGB PRO...

+ Vibrant per-key RGB lighting (XT model only) + Dedicated macro keys + Easy on-the-fly macro recording. + Solid Construction + iCUE software that meaningfully expands functionality + 12-key rollover around the important WASD zone + No clearly...

- Membrane keyboard/rubber-dome switches - Media keys not illuminated - No onboard-profiles - Premium price for a membrane keyboard, particularly in the UK/EU

We spent about a week with the K55 RGB PRO XT as a primary keyboard for work and gaming, and after every session came back to one central question: “Do you like rubber dome switches?”. Any assessment of the design is dominated by that point, to the...