Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless Keyboard Review

There’s been quite a big trend for small keyboards in recent years. First, I saw the more enthusiast side of the PC gaming world get into them, mostly through custom self-built keyboards. However, the big name brands are going all in on this trend now too! Today, Corsair is launching their new K70 Pro Mini Wireless, a fully mechanical and extremely well-equipped 60% size keyboard. I’ll admit, a keyboard in this form factor certainly isn’t for everyone, but I can certainly see the appeal of a super-compact design that’s going to be easy to store, take up very little desk space, and also, they just look really cool!

Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless

Corsair may have cut this keyboard down to the tiny 60% form factor, but they haven’t cut out 40% of the features, that’s for sure. It has a fully mechanical design, with customisable switches and key caps, so you can really go nuts on that front. There’s the latest Corsair Slipstream wireless, with three connection options, offering 1ms response times in wireless and a staggering 8000Hz Hyper-polling in wired mode. Premium quality materials, extensive RGB options with a full 360-degree time LightEdge too, so you’ll have a lot of customisation options there. It’s also crammed full of secondary functions, with every key packing at least one extra feature, meaning it likely has more functions than most feature-packed full-size keyboards… Well, alrighty then!

Features

• Make it Yours: A high-performance wireless gaming keyboard in a compact 60% form-factor that’s big on customization, with swappable MX switches and a 360° RGB
  LightEdge.
• Three Ways to Connect: Connect with your choice of hyper-fast, sub-1ms SLIPSTREAM
  WIRELESS or low-latency Bluetooth”, both with AES 128-bit encryption, or USB wired with
  CORSAIR AXON 8,000Hz hyper-polling.
• Customize with Swappable CHERRY MX SPEED or MX Red Keyswitches: Equipped with
  fast 100-million-keystroke CHERRY MX SPEED or MX Red keyswitches with a modular
  design, easily replaceable with any combination of MX-compatible 3-pin switches to fine-
  tune your keyswitch layout and play your way.
• 60% Form-Factor and Aluminum Frame: A compact mini form-factor easily fits into even
  the tightest spaces at home or on the go, in a durable aluminium frame.
• Long Battery Life with Per-Key RGB and 360° LightEdge: Enjoy up to 32 hours of
  wireless battery life with bright RGB backlighting and a radiant 360° LightEdge, or go the distance with up to 200 hours with backlighting off.
  distance with up to 200 hours with backlighting off.
• PBT DOUBLE-SHOT PRO Keycaps: Extremely durable 1.5mm-thick precision-molded PBT
  keycaps resist wear, fading, and shine.
• CORSAIR AXON Hyper-Processing Technology: Process and transmit keystrokes up to
  8x faster than conventional gaming keyboards, while seamlessly driving up to 20 layers of
  hardware lighting effects.
• Expansive Onboard Shortcuts: Deliver full-size keyboard commands and convenient
  control shortcuts in a small frame.
• Mini Size, Big Personality: Express your style through the optional included
  polycarbonate radiant space bar, CORSAIR logo key, or your own custom keycap set such
  as CORSAIR PBT DOUBLE-SHOT PRO multicoloured keycaps (sold separately).
• Detachable Braided USB Type-C Cable: Connect to your PC or Mac for USB wired mode
  and charging.
• Unite Your Setup: Powerful CORSAIR iCUE software, compatible with both Windows and
  macOS enables dynamic RGB lighting control, key remaps, macro programming, and
  exclusive integrations with select games that turn your system’s lighting into an extension of the action (wired mode only).
  of the action (wired mode only).

What Corsair Had to Say

“The CORSAIR K7O PRO MINI WIRELESS 60% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is big on both performance and customization, connecting with hyper-fast, sub-1ms SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS, Bluetooth, or USB. CHERRY MX SPEED or MX Red mechanical keyswitches are easily swappable with any MX-compatible switches for a customized gaming and typing experience. Durable PBT DOUBLE-SHOT PRO keycaps and an aluminum frame are illuminated by per-key RGB backlighting with a 360° LightEdge. CORSAIR AXON Hyper-Processing Technology transmits keystrokes up to 8x faster over USB wired mode. With up to 32 hours of RGB battery life, the K70 PRO MINI WIRELESS enables you to switch it up wherever you go.”