Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT Wired Membrane Gaming Keyboard
Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT Wired Membrane Gaming Keyboard (Dynamic Per-Key RGB Backlighting, 6 Macro Keys w/Elgato Software Integration, IP42 Dust and Spill-Resistant, Detachable Palm Rest) QWERTY, Black
Dedicated Volume and Media Keys:Take command of your media and volume without interrupting your game.
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| Weight: | 940 g |
| Dimensions: | 48.1 x 16.7 x 3.6 cm; 940 Grams |
| Brand: | Corsair |
| Model: | CH-9226715-UK |
| Colour: | Black |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Corsair |
| Dimensions: | 48.1 x 16.7 x 3.6 cm; 940 Grams |
okay I don’t know if anything can be done about this I have checked the internet and other people have had the same issue. I have now bought 2 of this keyboard and the part that fails alot on it is the Numlock LED.
yeah i know not a great thing but when you are typing away on the numpad and nothing has come up its annoying
Software to manage the rgb can be a pain and whilst the purple in the pattern is a nice deep vibrant colour when it’s just a solid purple light I can’t get it to that colour instead is a much whiter shade that looks washed out which is a shame. Function wise can’t fault it but it’s key selling point is the rgb imo and that’s a bit lacklustre
A very good keyboard for a non-mechanical keyboard it has loads of keys to stop the music play next and ajust volume it also has extra keybindings, (eg g1,g2….up to g6) the lights can be changed to multiple colours and moments of the lgiths such as light starts pulsating if u touch a keybinding, the hard rest is very comfortable i alwasy have it on and very study with a fairly roush texture to not make ur hand slip,
i do recommend i
I have had many keyboards over the years but this is one of my favourites. It is used most days by my partner for work and gaming for myself. it is comfortable, lights up great and is easier to clean than some with the appropriate spacing between keys. would buy agai
I’m coming to respect Corsair as a name that means high build quality and excellent design no matter what it is they’re making. I took a bit of a leap of faith on this keyboard, having been a long time Logitech user but seeing good reviews of this. The reviews were right, it’s great.
The keys are quite high and stiff for a membrane keyboard, it gives a better feeling of typing than my old Logitech G510 which has lower, looser keys. The high keys looks like it’ll make removal for cleaning a lot easier too.
The design is sleek and has doesn’t waste space, without seeming as though it’s trying too hard to cram everything in.
And finally the RGB is perfectly serviceable and being integrated into Corsair’s iCUE software makes life very easy, letting me manage almost all my computer’s RGB in one place.
My first impression was that I’d ordered the wrong keyboard (again). Somehow I managed to order a German one the first time. The values on the keys when shift is used are not displayed in the usual UK keyboard format. The shifted value is shown below the unshifted value, instead of above. It’s not the end of the world, but it takes some getting used to. It’s fine for the number keys, but a nuisance for brackets and symbols, if you’re not a typist..
Also, it took some figuring out how to stop the mad lighting effect and get a nice solid light blue colour.
That said, it’s a nice keyboard (a bit noisy, despite the blurb on the box) and the icue software (that I only found out about when Googling how to stop the bloomin’ lights flashing) has some very useful key and compatible mouse assignment functions.
An instruction manual or some obvious link to an online one would be useful, as this is not your basic keyboard and has more functionality than meets the eye.
For it’s price, I get full lighting control with each key individually lit for the most customisability, nice tactile feeling keys with an amazing sound to them and the keyboard comes with stream deck keys which I bound to basic computer controls like web browser, screen capture and on screen annotations. It’s software, iCue by Corsair, also adds to the customisability allowing you to quite literally make your own patterns and drawings on the keyboard which I find amazing.
only issue I have had so far is occasionally having to restart icue
For the price, can’t do much better! Great quality as always from Corsair (had an old Corsair keyboard from 2013 and it’s still working!), so thought why not buy another one from my other PC.
The LEDs are easy to change and looks great. Each key has a satisfying press to it and isn’t too loud either since it’s a rubber dome switch. Comes with a nice matte feeling wrist rest too.
Can’t go wrong!
This keyboard is far the best i have ever bough
I have been using this keyboard for a while now, and it’s absolutely amazing. Don’t let the “Membrane keys” title put you off, this keyboard built to such a high standard that you hardly notice it. The lighting on this keyboard is mesmerizing, there are several preset modes to choose from, and you can make your own. Although there is a little light leakage that causes some of the color to go onto the keys surrounding it, again, this keyboard is built to such a high standard that you hardly notice it. Also, the keys are bright and support very vivid colors, the keys can be easily seen in a completely lit room. (While typing this, I shone my phone torch onto the keyboard and the lighting remained completely visible, still at its luminous, bright colors.) (You can also dim the lights if it gets annoying, don’t worry about that)
As for gaming, this is by far the best keyboard I’ve ever used. Its response time is instant, the G keys are absolutely game changing, and another cool little feature that I appreciate is the media keys, meaning you can play songs while ingame and if you need to concentrate, you can just hit pause without having to tab out of your game to pause it, hence ruining your concentration. But no, with this, it’s as simple as just one push of a button. You can also cycle through your songs with the 2 media keys surrounding the pause key.
Now for ergonomics. I have never typed on a keyboard so comfortable. The wrist support allows you to slope your hands to the perfect typing position, and I find that I can type significantly faster with this keyboard over other keyboards. I could press the keys for hours, It feels like some type of angelic jelly has been laid underneath the keys. This combined with the wrist support creates the ultimate gaming and typing experience.
For the price it’s very very nice, the only issue would be the additional macro keys on the left, Definitely able to be ignored / worked around, but still end up making just a few uses of the keyboard a bit awkward having an extra growth that most people aren’t used to on the left side, But a small issue for sure.
Other than that. Literally perfect. nice feeling keys, fast and responsive, full utility of keypad
9/10
Absolutely love this keyboard. Yes it’s membrane but it feels good quality and I prefer it over overly clicky keyboards which sets off my sensory overload. This one does not. I used to have the first version of it which is still like brand new but wanted the second version because of the seperate light colour instead of sections. It does not disappoint. Outstanding Corsair and at a really good price too.
You WILL get used to this in time, the more you use it but this is an amazing keyboard. It worked as soon as I plugged it in and I didnt have to bother installing any software (apparently theres something you can download to make the light dance differently). I actually have the lights turned off as I find them a distraction. Now I know where the keys are I am able to find them in the dark.
Dont get me wrong they are beautiful lights but just not for me.
No problem typing and Im not getting any problems in games either with the keyboard locking up or any other nonsense that my older, cheaper, keyboard did. Yes this is pricey, but worth it.
I got it for a great price and it was definitely worth my money.
After using her computer I decided I had to get my own one.
I use this for work about 7 hours a day. I have had 5 months and other than the dust it has accumulated, it look and works brand new. None of the letters are scratched (and remember I said I have used this for 5 months 7 hours a day)
I would defiantly recommend. This is every comfortable keyboard and types and feels perfect.
As I said I use this for work. The 6 macro keys on the left are an amazing aspect and I use these countless times a day for tasks I repeat. (There is a task at work that believe it or not I can complete 4 hours before the average person just because of those amazing macro keys.
The only problem I have with this is that you need to have ICUE! running in the background the manually ick the colours you want. Other than this it’s great. The default colours are good anyways so not too bad.
This has been a excellent replacement for a standard office keyboard and at a great price. Very Happy!
There are two issues:
1. I notice that the black on a couple of the keys is starting to wear off. Based on my experience with other (cheaper) keyboards, I would have expected this to last for longer.
2. The wrist rest collects dirt like there’s no tomorrow.
Just a few notes;
-Amazing build quality with tactile switches. (obviously not hot-swappable but still very nice)
-6 Programable Keys using the ICue program which itself is much less demanding then others (*Razer Synapse*)
-Wrist rest is detachable. Insanely huge plus and what put this as 5 star instead of 4.
-The actual USB cable is a good length which is always appreciated.
Downsides;
-It is a very large keyboard, which won’t affect some but if you’re lacking desk space like myself, it is pretty massive compared to other 100% keyboards.
-Very simple RGB with minimal customisation (nothing like Razer but still very good for half the price)
Either way if you’re looking for a good mid-range keyboard and don’t want to spend a ton, this is a great keyboard and one that’ll definitely last.
I bought it more for simulators and general use and one of the main reasons for choosing this keyboard were the 6 macro keys. Those keys were simple and straightforward to set up, as were the lighting effects which I am continually messing about with – the variations and effects seem to be limitless. It does everything that I want and because of the quality of materials used it should last for years.
The main issue I have is that it is quite wide and I don’t have the biggest hands, so sometimes I have to look at it to reposition my hands correctly before resuming touch typing. I find I also have to offset its position to the left instead of having it centered for the same reason.
But it is a good keyboard which I hope will last a good while.
*** Pro’s ***
– The keyboard comes with a rest for your wrists which is an amazing feature as it prevents you from getting strain or uncomfortable hands
– The keyboard offers RGB customisability that can be synced with the iCue system giving you the option to have profiles for the RGB colours
– The keyboard has macro buttons that you can map on the iCue software to create complex macros and simple macros
– Keyboard comes with volume control which allows you to skip songs, pause them, and increase total computer volume
– Keys feel nice to use even though they’re not mechanical
– Quite a large keyboard but it’s perfect for an optimal keyboard layout
*** Con’s ***
– Even though it has RGB, it’s not as customisable as you’d expect, instead of having each key able to be mapped out it has 3 sections that work as one mappable area each
– The keys aren’t mechanical and for the price it should be, might be worth spending a little extra to get a better keyboard in my opinion
Areas to improve:
– Make it so that every key on the keyboard is able to be mapped as a separate LED
– Make the keyboard mechanical instead of the weird thing that it is so the option to swap out switches is available
I love this keyboard, and even though it might not be my dream keyboard it works very very well. The macros are useful and they’re something I use in my every day life, and I find the RGB lights to be a nice addition.
I only have two issues. One (the one I knock off a star for) is that there are issues with the iCUE software/keyboard drivers that means the software doesn’t always recognise the keyboard when you boot the PC, meaning that the lighting profiles and macro keys don’t work properly without unplugging/replugging. Second is a very minor gripe – I find that the rubber grip/rest at the bottom collects sweat really easily, so it goes white and can be surprisingly difficult to clean. On the plus side, it does grip well, so I can’t really complain.
All in all, if you’re on a budget, or just cheap, both of which I was when I bought this, I don’t think you could go wrong. 4 years of constant use and a damn good keyboard, for very little.
Keys
The keys are not mechanical, but they have a pretty good feeling to them when pressing down, also quite responsive. They are not loud at all if this is one of your concerns. The keyboard is also packed with 6x macro keys, which can be handy for some people who are into MMOs and streamers. Definitely better than ordinary 10-20 keyboard.
Size and Comfort
The keyboard is really big. Especially if have the wrist rest attached, which is quite comfortable if you ask me. The wrist rest is made out of silicon-ish material so its not the smoothest and can get dirty pretty quick, but easy to clean as it can be removed easily.
RGB + Software
RGB lighting is really nice and looks much better compare to other 40-60 keyboards. It requires the ICUE software to run on your PC to make the most out of it. Luckily it barely put any strains on your system, so probably no issue for most people.
Worth mentioning. The Software might not recognize the keyboard at first. Updating/ Newly downloading and restarting the PC helped me. I seen others had the similar issue. There are few solution this issue is quiet common among K55 keyboards
My Experience with the K55 PRO XT
I have this keyboard for 2 moths by now and there have been no MAJOR issues with it. After a few weeks the numlock indicator light went off and the left arrow key had a different rgb colour but was fixed with upgrading firmware and restarting the pc.
I recommend buying this product but only when discounted. The 70 price tag is bit expensive for the K55 PRO XT model.
The placement of the programmable keys is awful. So counterintuitive to not have Escape at the top left corner or Ctrl on the bottom left.
The volume controls never worked properly. Not a massive deal but would have been better if they worked out-of-the-box.
The wrist rest is too hard to be useful, and it makes the keyboard absolutely gigantic. Removed it straight away and find it more comfortable without it.
The fact that it doesn’t have a USB port at the back, given its size is also a bit of a shock.
Other than the above, it is very comfortable to type and game. Not too noisy either.
The only issue I have come across is that when I turn off my PC, if I accidentally press a key then the keyboard lights will switch on and I have to either unplug my keyboard or turn my PC on and off again. But other than that, no problems.
Software was a bit funny at the beginning (4 years ago), but it’s working great now, seems Corsair have perfected it. Highly recommended, at this price point, good quality, customizable and music controls for me. My main work/browsing/fun keyboard and I notice it when I move to a cheaper one. I wipe it down with a Dettol wipe every second day, turn it upside down give it a good shake, vacuum it. It’s tough. Still as good as new. Buy It!
What can I say…
Well, let’s start with a bit of a description
So this one has volume keys on the right, g1-g6 gaming macro keys on the left. 3 zone illumination.
Aaand it’s a membrane keyboard.
Pros:
It’s quet. I mean compared to a mechanic, finally I can be at ease typing at night. Nice.
It will be probably durable as hell.
It has the media keys in the right place
Cons:
Well, after using the mech for some time I must admit I prefer typing on a mech.
the volume control is not a knob
Why did I switch in the first place?
Well, I was using a redragon first. That started having issues after a month. Luckily redragon added like 10 spare switches, which you can replace on the fly. That should’ve been a hint, that they might go quickly but oh well, I did not get that. I am not a subtle man… Anyway, in about 8 months I went through 10 switches in my wsad area and decided I needed a replacement.
So I bought a logitech. I thought a reputable brand would be better. Damn… After about 6 months the LED under the 8 key went. Then the switches under the 4 key and under wsad started registering two keys instead of one. Only Logitech did not include any spares in the package, and you cannot replace them on the fly.
So I thought – wait a minute, I still have my old membrane keyboard I bought 9 years ago and that works perfectly. Mechs are clearly crap, I need a membrane keyboard. And I bought this one.
So typing is nice, quick and quiet. Not as good as on the mech, but I’ll get used to it.
I am happy with the purchase, so far. We’ll se how it goes. If this one breaks after a few months I will update this review. For now, 5 stars
I’ve used all out gaming peripherals before so if you’re expecting this to ‘feel’ and perform the same way then better to look elsewhere. But for the price its worth it. The media shortcuts and 6 additional macro buttons are some big plus. The windows lock button is something I’d never thought I needed but now can’t live without. The RGB lighting to me is a nice-to-have but having a million colour combination doesn’t really make a difference to me so, while I get that it’s deal breaker for some people, but for others probably not so. Of course there’re a lot of areas this keyboard can improve on but for the PRICE I found it a good buy
The K55 also comes with an array of fancy lightning. I find it a bit obnoxious, but it can just be turned off – no software required. It took me a minute to find the FN key, but setting it to dim red is my preference.
I haven’t figured out the macros yet.
If this product fails earlier than seems -by my personal approximation- reasonable, then I will update this review.
The key labels are all upside down!! What I mean is that, on 99.999% of other keyboards, the shifted thing is above the normal thing. For example, press ‘=’ for equals, and usually, above that is the shift-thing, in this case ‘+’. See the photo attached – all the legends are the other way up! For most keys, this doesn’t matter much, but for +/= and maybe for some, : / ; will be confusing. I have been typing for over 40 years, and it throws me off on this keyboard!
However, I still think it’s a great keyboard because:
– It’s quiet! Maybe not as quiet as a thin membrane keyboard, but for a full-travel keyboard it’s very quiet. Finally I can type while my partner is sleeping in the next room. No clatter of the space bar! Marvellous!
– It’s lighted – with so many options, and so easily controlled without software! I also love that there is a dedicated key to adjust the brightness or turn off the backlight. Great! Another good thing about backlighted keyboards is that the keys themselves have transparent letters so the light shows through. This means that the legends will not wear off when, like me, I forget to cut my nails short. The number of keyboards I have worn the letters off is too many to count. This one will survive! Gonna be great in the winter when it’s dark.
_ Just to be clear – you cannot control the colour of an individual key – there are 4 zones left to right that you can change the colour of… so that may not suit all, but I have solid colour across the whole thing – different one each day to switch things up a bit!
– It’s got 6 programmable keys that you don’t need software for – record those key sequences right on the keyboard – amazing and so easy to do!
– It’s got media controls, the most important two being Mute and pause – for when the phone rings and when it’s time to stop annoying other people!
So, in general, it’s the keybaord I have been waiting for for years…. except for this upside-down shift legend thing. Oh, and the num lock LED is BRIGHT.
If they re-did this keyboard with the legend as it is on all the other keyboards, then I would buy loads of these to use for the rest of my life!
With that not really being a short fall, it’s a quiet keyboard with the great addition of Macro Keys that make gaming much easier.
The RGB lighting is vibrant and good to look at, it does partially light up the room if you are in the dark. It is my first Corsair Item, and I am happy with it.
I would recommend it if you are on a tight budget. But as sadly it isn’t and most likely isn’t going to be supported for an audio visualiser for apps like “Wallpaper Engine” I would go for a K70 if that is what you want.
The G1 to G6 keys confused me a little at first due to my old keyboard lacking them but I was getting used to the placement of the ESC key and more within the hour of using it. If you’re not used to keyboards like this (key placement, the extra keys, etc,etc) I would still recommend it as its easy to get used to and the key sounds are pleasant to listen to. Haven’t encountered any problems other than my own brain working against me and I would recommend it to anyone who was looking for a new keyboard.
My only issue with the keyboard is the fact that my CAPS LOCK & NUM LOCK lights do not work, even though they did on arrival. I have had this for approx 2 days since writing this review. I have checked it up online and other people are having this same issue.
However this is generally a very minor consideration. For the excellent build quality, I would definitely say the K55 is worth your attention.
I’m personally not a huge fan of the mechanical switches, and prefer the rubber keys on this keyboard to my previous K70 Cherry MX Brown switches. This keyboard is much quieter, but there is still a decent tactile feel to pressing the keys, unlike many cheaper keyboards. Its constructed out of plastic rather than metal, yet feels well constructed. It doesn’t leave fingerprints except for the shiny part at the top.
The only minor thing I could improve with this keyboard is having a braided cable like on the more expensive keyboards. Having said that, Corsair got it spot on with this keyboard especially for the price of 50.