With a movement towardmini keyboards, the TKL layout is still the most sensible choice for many gamers. Offering effortless MLX Red v2 Switches, the new Corsair K70 Core TKL Wireless is an alternative to clicky mechanical keyboards. It’s equally proficient at productivity as gaming, with Bluetooth connectivity, fantastic battery life, and esports-focused features. The Corsair K70 Core TKL Wireless is now available at major retailers for $149.99. Corsair also released awired Corsair K70 Core TKLwith slightly different features, priced at $99.99.
Corsair K70 Core TKL Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
The Corsair K70 Core TKL is a wireless gaming keyboard that emphasizes quiet operation while saving space on desktops. Relying on MLX Red v2 linear mechanical switches, typing is lighting fast while causing minimal distractions. A multi-functional dial makes the Corsair K70 Core TKL practical for everyday use, while gamers can activate Game Mode to focus on intense gameplay. The wireless keyboard also showcases FlashTap, which helps aspiring esports pros avoid costly misclicks. Battery life is industry-leading with the Corsair K70 Core TKL, and buyers can enjoy an incredible maximum of 2400 hours of use over Bluetooth.
The Corsair K70 Core TKL Wireless isn’t ahot-swappable keyboardor a particularly customizable device in general. However, it’s built from the ground up to minimize noise, with only red linear switches as an option. The switches are pre-lubed with reinforced stems, adding to the silent performance and reducing key wobble. Corsair also completed one common enthusiast’s mod by adding layers of sound-dampening foam.
Showcasing Slipstream Wireless 1.5 technology, the K70 Core TKL’s performance is both low-latency and efficient. Remarkably, the keyboard can endure 890 hours of gaming without lighting enabled. Battery life grows to an astounding 2400 hours over Bluetooth connections. Other than the loss of a number pad impacting business tasks, there are few roles thiswireless keyboardcan’t serve in a gaming or work setup.
The upper right corner of the K70 Core TKL features a Multi-Function Rotary Dial and a remappable Media Button beside it. The dial handles essential functions like volume control and zooming, while the adjacent button can perform nearly any function imaginable. Finally, many keyboards require a combination of button presses to activate Game Mode, but the K70 Core TKL has a button dedicated to the task. With Game Mode active, potentially distracting lighting effects are muted while keys that could interrupt competitive gameplay are blocked. One notable difference with the wired K70 Core TKL is that it lacks a physical button to activate this mode.
Game Mode has been a standard function on many gaming keyboards for years. On the other hand, the K70 Core TKL’s FlashTap follows a recent, somewhat controversial trend of preventing conflicting inputs. While not active by default, gamers can instruct the keyboard only to recognize the first or last inputs in a sequence. Among other benefits, players are able to change directions in FPS titles without releasing the first key pressed. SteelSeries and Razer developed similar software-implemented capabilities known as Rapid Tap andSnap Tap. Sadly, some competitive titles and esports leagues have already banned the feature, believing it gives players an unfair advantage.
Corsair iCue is one of the more powerful software solutions for tweaking keyboard functionality. Most keys can be remapped, and macro programming options to multiply available inputs are extensive. Corsair typically has some of the nicest-lookingRGB keyboards, and the K70 Core TKL is no exception, with complex and customizable, per-key lighting effects.
If gamers prefer the reliability of a corded keyboard, they won’t have to compromise much with the wired K70 Core TKL. This version of the keyboard has the same linear MLX Red v2 switches and is a more affordable way to experiment with FlashTap. The wired K70 Core TKL is surprisingly lightweight, especially without the cushy magnetic palm rest included with its wireless cousin. Still, for $40-50 more, the wireless K70 Core TKL seems like the superior value, considering its exceptional wireless performance.
As reviews and impressions emerge, Game Rant will inform readers on how the K70 Core TKL performs during real-world usage. Also, check out ourCorsair K55 Core RGB reviewfor a slick-looking membrane keyboard that outperforms its budget status.
