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Corsair K95 RGB Platinum

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All the Goodies

The Corsair K95 RGB Platinum includes all of the features of its predecessor, the K95 Vengeance, with a slightly smaller footprint

Bells and Whistles

The combination of macros, lighting, and media controls offer what is easily one of the most comprehensive packages for gaming keyboards. All of this is packaged in a sleek brushed aluminum finish, making the K95 Platinum both aesthetically pleasing and functional.

Lighting

In addition to individual lighting for every key, the keyboard features a programmable RGB bar along the top edge of the frame, enhancing the already-extensive lighting options.

Just Passing Through

The Back of the K95 Platinum features a powered USB 2.0 port for charging or supporting audio passthrough for USB headsets.

Cable Management

The underside of the chassis features a convenient X-Shaped channel for routing cables for microphones, speakers, or headsets.

CUE

The Corsair Utility Engine (CUE) Software is your "one-stop shop" for managing and personalizing any Corsair peripherals. The program is a robust and versatile tool for customizing macros and lighting options across all of your attached Corsair devices.

About Our Expert

Alice Jovanee

Alice Jovanee

Whether building my own keyboards from scratch or benchmarking new PC components, I've dedicated my career to making gaming more approachable to a wider audience. Since 2016, I have contributed to a variety of publications, including PCMag, PC Gamer, The Verge, and Polygon, writing roundups, reviews, and wider commentaries on the gaming industry. I graduated from CUNY Brooklyn College with a degree in Television/Radio Broadcasting. A lifetime gamer, I also dabble in bicycle maintenance, creative writing, playing board games, and emulating old PC titles for modern machines.

The Technology I Use

A slightly customized version of the Lemokey P1 Pro keyboard has been my daily driver for months, whether I’m gaming or writing reviews. The Hall effect switches, combined with RGB lighting and impressive build quality, have made the P1 Pro the model I recommend to anyone looking for a new keyboard right now.

While it may lack the superior ergonomics of a mouse like the Logitech MX Master 3S, the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro's performance and wireless charging capability have made it my go-to mouse for a little over 18 months. Whether I’m playing a title that demands a high range of resolution settings or just crushing spreadsheets, the Basilisk V3 Pro has had my back.

And while it occasionally serves as little more than a clock with buttons on it, I can’t bring myself to evict the Elgato Stream Deck from my desk. The flexible array of buttons and dials comes in handy when I need a quick way to switch between applications or simply adjust the volume on my audio devices.  

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