This is also handy to clean the keyboard as elevated caps are prone to collect dust/dirt over time.Īs stated, you'll spot six G-keys on the left, which I like to call the G-Spot, now configurable within the Elgato stream deck software as well. Special features would be 16 multimedia keys (6 programmable), Anti-Ghosting (12-Key-Rollover), FN-Button, and hey now, this puppy is splashproof with an IP42 rating, so if you spill some coffee or thee on it, rinse it off, and you can continue. There's more to it, of course Corsair would not be Corsair if they did not add stuff. By your command, you can configure a very intricate Lighting Multi-colour (RGB) setup you'll spot Keycaps that are level elevated all in a product weighing 940g. But that’s pretty much it in terms of easily distinguishable differences.
Other features include dust and spill resistance, dedicated macro keys, anti-ghosting, and Windows key lock. There’s a minor performance boost in the form of a 12-key rollover as well also, the original K55 had an eight-key rollover. The K55 RGB Pro XT keyboard comes out at a higher price than the previous K55 however, the XT has per-key RGB backlighting. For gamers that means less precision, a softer deeper and press on the key would describe the difference best, less sharp perhaps is the word. Somehow I find them quite pleasant to type on, and they're a bit more silent as well with that rubber membrane. This editor, for example, has been typing 90% of the content you've read on rubber dome-based keyboards.
You haven't heard that for a while, eh? Some gamers will hate it others will love it. It is a truly interesting thing that the keyboard is membrane-based, which means rubber dome-based keyboards. This 69 USD (PRO XT) model also has six G keys that can be configured with the Elgato Stream deck software and, of course, iCUE as well. The interesting thing today, however, is that the keyboard is membrane-based, so no, you will not find mechanical switches here. Add to that more RGB lighting zones than you'll need. The units have overhauled aesthetics and overall a better slash sweet-spot price point. In this review, we check out the new K55 RGB XT PRO series keyboard. This marks the launch of the Corsair K55 RGB Pro and the Corsair K55 RGB XT, their latest feature-stuffed keyboards that are membrane-based.
However, they're still offering some very desirable keyboards in a far more interesting product category in that sub 70 USD space. With the new K55 RGB Pro (XT), Corsair wants to offer a board keyboard series that aesthetically and technically looks like the high-end models, at a far lower and fair price. You know it, Corsair has been dominant with their high-end and flagship gaming keyboards. Tweet Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT Gaming Keyboard review