All keys are macro-programmable through the iCUE software, and there's a Windows Lock key to prevent accidentally minimizing your game. Slim and Stylish Aluminum Frame: A sturdy black anodised brushed aluminum frame delivers a modern, streamlined look with exceptional durability. Its Cherry MX Red linear switches have a high pre-travel distance that might feel less responsive for gaming; however, they're less sensitive than the K60 PRO's Cherry MX Low Profile RGB Speed switches which may cause more unintended keystrokes.

My bigger issues came with the keyboard’s key caps, which don’t offer much resistance or texture and can get slimy after heavy use. The Razer Orange switches on our unit provide a much better typing experience, and you can get it with a different type of switch to suit your needs. The plus side is that the buttons reset back into place nicely and quickly, making fast key inputs a breeze. Still, after a few more weeks I'm sure muscle memory will kick in and it will no longer be an issue.

There aren't any dedicated media controls, but you can still access them through hotkeys using FN + the corresponding function key.

For one, my previous keyboard had function keys on both sides of the spacebar, whereas the K60 only has it on the right. At TechNextDay, we’re not only a seller of PC components, but also a partner in your passion for computing. You can control the brightness on the keyboard using FN + F3/F4, but you need Corsair's iCUE software to customize the color and various lighting effects. For typing, I was able to hit 85 words per minute, which is pretty much spot on with where I normally lie with such keyboards. If you want something with linear switches and a much better typing experience, then check out the ROCCAT Vulcan Pro.We've also added a new Switches test box, added additional test comparisons to our Hardware Customizability test box that we introduced with our last Test Bench. You get the full per-key RGB experience, as well as a nice brushed aluminum and even Cherry-branded mechanical switches. Well, you get some stripped down features and cheaper switches, which is what we saw in the Corsair K60 RGB Pro.

Cherry Viola switches use fewer (four instead of eight) and cheaper parts than MX ones and are solder-free and instead frame-mounted.I think that what makes it difficult to type on it is that it has "Speed" switches — which have lower actuation distance. Everything to do with the K60 RGB Pro Low Profile is managed through the Corsair iCue software, which is excellent.

It recently launched a new product into this revered family – the K60 RGB Pro Low Profile – and it wears its experience on its keycaps. But the tradeoff is often much noisier typing, as well as a larger build thanks to features like media buttons and huge palm rests. Scharon Harding has a special affinity for gaming peripherals (especially monitors), laptops and virtual reality. With decades of experience, CHERRY has a storied legacy as the choice of gamers and esports professionals worldwide. Cherry Violas claim to have a “fast reset," due to the heavy 75 grams of force needed to bottom out.However, all keys are macro-programmable on the Corsair, and iCUE is available for Windows and macOS. For other options, check out our recommendations for the best gaming keyboards, the best cheap mechanical keyboards, and the best RGB keyboards. Bright, Dynamic Per-Key RGB Backlighting: Illuminate your desktop with near-limitless colors and effects. There’s also one that lights up the whole keyboard in a rippling effect starting from your latest keypress, giving the Corsair K60 RGB Pro Low Profile some fun interactivity.