Corsair K95

usability, price

92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Plush wrist rest finally matches Logitech and Razer’s pack-ins More durable PBT keycaps Integrates Elgato’s streaming software controls

So. Damn. Expensive. Most “upgrades” probably aren’t worth it to the average user PBT keycaps aren’t as backlight-friendly as the old ABS

Corsair’s K95 Platinum XT remains a pricey and ostentatious option aimed at a select few, but new Elgato integration, PBT keycaps, and a plush wrist rest make it better than ever.

Same great K95 Platinum design and features. Elgato Stream Deck support. More onboard profiles. New and improved wrist rest. PBT doubleshot keycaps.

Not an enormous upgrade over the previous K95 Platinum.

With a modest update, Corsair's K95 RGB Platinum XT turns one of the best gaming keyboards into an obvious go-to for video streamers.

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...

Mechanical keyboard with customizable per-key backlighting. Stylish aluminum design. Detachable wrist rest. Dozens of programmable options. Customizable lighting modes.

High price. No USB pass-through connection.

Conclusion With the switch to individual-key backlighting and an expanded selection of macro controls, the Corsair K95 RGB offers a significant improvement on what was already one of the best keyboards available. The attractive design is enhanced by...

Dedicated media controls. Smooth, responsive keys. Attractive brushed aluminum finish. Easy-to-use customization utility.

Expensive. No audio jack.

Bottom Line: The Corsair K95 RGB Platinum is a pricey gaming keyboard with an ideal blend of aesthetics and functionality that leaves little room for improvement.

The designer did not stop on the hardware but is trying to address all criticism on the software side as well. Corsair used to be very proud of their Corsair Utility Engine (CUE) software, as it was one of the most advanced and versatile software...

With the new K95 RGB PLATINUM XT keyboard CORSAIR has checked literally every box I can think of, creating as close to a perfect, out-of-the-box mechanical keyboard as I’ve experienced. The choice in CHERRY MX key switches, double-shot PBT keycaps, USB...

Excellent driver support from iCUE and Stream Deck Elgato Stream Deck features integrated in the G-keys Hardware playback allows for five profiles to be saved onboard Great build quality and very good stock keycaps Full programmability and software...

Expensive at MSRP Aftermarket keycap-set compatibility is still low

For those who do not see the need for Stream Deck support, this is a harder buy, but there is so much on offer here that I am happy to recommend it.

With the MSRP at $199.99, we do feel there will be plenty of sticker shock, but once you look deeper into what the K95 RGB Platinum XT Gaming Mechanical Keyboard delivers, and the shock will subside. As it stands, we honestly cannot come up with a...

No double shot PBT keycaps & no Cherry MX Blue switch option. ; No audio passthrough. ; USB passthrough is USB 2.0 instead of USB 3.0. ; iCUE software needs a better design.