Testseek.com have collected 76 expert reviews of the Corsair Gaming K95 RGB Platinum XT and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Corsair Gaming K95 RGB Platinum XT.
January 2020
(88%)
76 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(94%)
477 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Fantastic Cherry MX Speed Silver Switches
Lots of RGB Lighting
Fast and Very Responsive
Added Streaming Functionality
Upgraded Wrist Rest and Keycaps
Excellent Build Quality
Premium build
CORSAIR style
New CHERRY MX switches with 100 million keystrokes warranty
Revised palm rest for more comfort
Great RGB lighting effects
Accompanied by the extra LightEdge
PBT doubleshot keycaps from the factory
Extra keycaps for diffe
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 pr
Cherry RGB MX Mechanical Switches (50 / 100 Million Actuations)
Full RGB Key Illumination (Custom Effects / Per Key Color)
19 Zone LightEdge LED Bar
Built In Memory (5 Profiles)
6 Dedicated Macro / Streaming Keys
USB 2.0 Pass
Highquality keyboard
Durable
Includes volume roller
And quick toggles for Win key and RGB brightness
Tons of flexibility in software
Especially with the new Stream Deck functions
Comfortable wrist rest that doesn't cause extra sweating during long g
Same great K95 Platinum design and features
Elgato Stream Deck support
More onboard profiles
New and improved wrist rest
PBT doubleshot keycaps
Authentic Cherry MX switches
Gorgeous RGB lighting
Elgato streaming functionality
Comfortable wrist rest
Plush wrist rest finally matches Logitech and Razer's pack-ins
More durable PBT keycaps
Integrates Elgato's streaming software controls
PBT double-shot keycaps
G-keys now work in Elgato Stream Deck software
Aluminum construction
Cherry MX mechanical key switches
ICUE software works great
Exceptionally well built
Feeling comfortable
Sturdy and very responsive in the longest of sessions
A stunning keyboard that combines the minimalism of the build with the beauty of extensive RGB options
Replacement textured keycaps for specific keys ar
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Complicated Setup
Since our preferred driver is the K70 RGB MK.2 Low Profile keyboard with MX Speed switches
We felt right at home with the K95 RGB PLATINUM XT so no extra training period was necessary. MX Speed is great for competitive gaming titles since it can deliver
Expensive at MSRP
Aftermarket keycap-set compatibility is still low
Price (For Some)
Only 4 Changes / Upgrades
Pricey
At $199 USD
Requires two USB ports (but tries to make up for it with a USB 2.0 port on the keyboard itself)
Not an enormous upgrade over the previous K95 Platinum
Complicated software
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
No real reason to upgrade to this keyboard if you already have the K95 RGB Platinum
Published: 2020-12-14, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: If you're a gamer, you probably take your choice of gaming keyboard very seriously. And you should.When your keyboard doubles as your game controller, it's more than just a tool for typing. It is to you what the katana is to a samurai (or to a cyborg ninj...
Published: 2020-12-14, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: Maybe your trusty old keyboard has typed its last letter or trapped its last bagel crumb. Perhaps your gaming ambitions have outstripped the mushy, mediocre typer that came with your PC. Or maybe your hands are simply shouting: Hey, cut me some slack here...
Published: 2020-06-29, Author: Paolo , review by: monitornerds.com
Fantastic Cherry MX Speed Silver Switches, Lots of RGB Lighting, Fast and Very Responsive, Added Streaming Functionality, Upgraded Wrist Rest and Keycaps, Excellent Build Quality,
Expensive, Complicated Setup
The Corsair K95 RGB Platinum XT is an expensive keyboard, but its got one hell of a line up when it comes to features and aesthetics. The robust and well-loved nature of Cherry MX switches when combined with RGB and gamer-centric functionality is tough to...
Abstract: Today I have another peripheral from Corsair on my desk for review, the K95 RGB PLATINUM XT. This gaming keyboard might look familiar to many, and for a good reason. The XT is an upgraded and improved version of Corsair's legendary K95 RGB PLATINUM flagsh...
Published: 2020-04-13, Author: Chris , review by: wccftech.com
Exceptionally well built, feeling comfortable, sturdy and very responsive in the longest of sessions, A stunning keyboard that combines the minimalism of the build with the beauty of extensive RGB options, Replacement textured keycaps for specific keys ar
Undeniably expensive, Cable is bulky and unweildy
Without any shadow of a doubt, the Corsair K95 Platinum XT has improved on the original Platinum, with additional features like Elgato stream deck integration combining returning features like the macro keys, media keys and audio wheel. Further to this, t...
Cherry MX Brown switches are not linear since they provide a tactile bump. They are not as loud as blue switches, but they are still very good to type and game with. They have also been proven to be very reliable over time with their 50 million click cycl...
Excellent Build Quality, Cherry RGB MX Mechanical Switches (50 / 100 Million Actuations), Full RGB Key Illumination (Custom Effects / Per Key Color), 19 Zone LightEdge LED Bar, Built In Memory (5 Profiles), 6 Dedicated Macro / Streaming Keys, USB 2.0 Pass
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
Small changes, as I said, and many of them strictly geared towards enthusiasts. A comfier wrist rest is worth getting excited about, but PBT keycaps? “More durable” Cherry MX switches? Streaming software tie-ins? Most of these are geared towards very nich...
Published: 2020-02-20, Author: Rob , review by: techgage.com
Highquality keyboard; durable, Includes volume roller, and quick toggles for Win key and RGB brightness, Tons of flexibility in software, especially with the new Stream Deck functions, Comfortable wrist rest that doesn't cause extra sweating during long g
Pricey, at $199 USD, Requires two USB ports (but tries to make up for it with a USB 2.0 port on the keyboard itself)
Having used Corsair's K95 RGB Platinum XT for well over a month, I can attest so far that it's built well, and works great. As mentioned earlier, the K95 isn't a new plank; it's been available for years, and enjoys periodic upgrades. The Stream Deck addit...
