Testseek.com have collected 75 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%)
75 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
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...
Abstract: Roughly three years ago, we took a look at what we thought may have been the pinnacle for Corsair when it comes to mechanical keyboards, but with what we have in hand now, we were wrong. Just when you thought you could not pack in any more RGB illuminatio...
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...
Abstract: The full review is contained in the video, above, so I urge you to take a look at that. This companion piece offers my brief thoughts in written format.This time, I have my hands on the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum XT mechanical keyboard. It is a full-sized k...
Published: 2020-02-28, Author: Andrew , review by: kitguru.net
High quality materials, Beautiful aesthetic design, Perkey vibrant RGB and LightEdge, Cherry MX SPEED RGB Silver switches (100m lifespace 1.2mm actuation), 5 onboard profiles, USB passthrough port, Super comfortable palm rest, Elgato Stream Deck software
G & S key caps are not ultradurable PBT key caps and scratch easily, Cannot create folders in Stream Deck software so only 6 options available, Stream deck floating tool bar may need to be hidden whilst streaming so you need to memorise your assignments,
Feels more robust than ever before, Elgato Stream Deck integration, Choice of three Cherry MX switches, Onboard memory for five profiles, Dedicated macro and multimedia keys, Comfortable cushioned wrist rest, Dazzling lighting possibilities
Costs £210, Relies on two separate apps, Still only USB 2.0 passthrough, Keycap font an acquired taste
Beautiful design, Extra comfortable thanks to the wrist rest, CORSAIR build quality, Great software, Elgato support, Extra keycaps included, Full anti-ghosting, Has a USB passthrough, Choice of CHERRY MX Speed, Brown or Blue
RGB backlighting isn't the brightest, Only USB 2.0 passthrough
Considering the £210/$200/$330 (UK/US/AUS) pricetag, CORSAIR really couldn't leave anything in the dressing room, they needed to go the whole hog here; but we're pleased to tell you, they've done a cracking job!First off, build quality. CORSAIR have this...
Published: 2020-01-06, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
If you have the older K95, this isn't much of an upgrade. However, for those looking to buy a high-end mechanical keyboard that's loaded with features, the K95 was the best years ago, and even today, it still is.Corsair K95 RGB Platinum XT Keyboard Review...
Abstract: If anyone ever invents a time machine, it would be fun to take an RGB keyboard from the late 2010s back to the year 1977 just to show the stunned onlookers what the human race has accomplished. No, we didn't get personal jetpacks, and a keyboard isn't qui...
