The cable is very long and thick, with a sturdy feel to it. There are two USB plugs at the end, as you need both for the USB passthrough.
Bluetooth No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing No
Proprietary Receiver No
Battery Type No Batteries
There's no wireless connectivity on the Corsair K95 PLATINUM XT.
Dedicated Macro Keys Count 6
Onboard Macro Programming No
Macro Programming With Software Yes
Media Keys Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball No
Scroll Wheel Yes
Control Knob No
USB Passthrough Yes
Numpad Yes
Windows Key Lock Yes
Lock Indicator Caps, Scroll & Num lock
There are dedicated media keys at the top right, but they're made differently from the rest of the keyboard, and feel like they're cheaply made. There's also a wheel for volume control. On the top left, there are profile switch and brightness buttons, plus a dedicated Windows lock key so you don't accidentally minimize your game. The Corsair K95 PLATINUM XT also supports Elgato Stream Deck integration for streamers. If you'd like a keyboard without a Numpad, check out the Corsair K65 LUX RGB.
- Corsair K95 RGB PLATINUM XT keyboard
- Detachable wrist rest
- Extra textured keys [2x Q, W, E, R, A, 2x D, S, F, Corsair logo]
- Extra blue macro keys [S1-S6]
- Keycap remover
- User manuals
Typing Experience
Key Spacing 19.0 mm [0.748"]
The Corsair K95 RGB PLATINUM XT has excellent typing quality. The tactile switches give nice responsive feedback, plus the doubleshot PBT keycaps feel good and are stable. Unfortunately, the Cherry MX Blue switches are too loud for an office environment. Since the keys require a high operating force, typos should be minimal, but it could get tiring to type on.
Average Loudness 56.9 dBA
High Pitch Clicks Yes
The keys are loud and aren't suggested for an office environment. The keyboard is also available with Cherry MX Speed and Cherry MX Brown switches, which should both be quieter.
Switch Name Cherry MX Blue
Switch Type Mechanical
Feel Clicky
Analog No
Operating Force 69 gf
Actuation Force 52 gf
Pre-Travel 2.0 mm
Total Travel 3.7 mm
The Cherry MX Blue switches on our unit give good tactile feedback. There's a short pre-travel distance and a high operating force. It's also available with linear Cherry MX Speed and tactile Cherry MX Brown switches. If you want a similar keyboard available with more switches, check out the Corsair K70 RGB MK.2.
Performance
Best Connection 7.3 ms
Best Connection Std Dev ±2.3 ms
Wired 7.3 ms
Receiver N/A
Bluetooth N/A
PCB [Estimated] 5.4 ms
The Corsair K95 RGB PLATINUM XT has excellent click latency. You shouldn't notice any delay when gaming. If you want a keyboard with even lower latency, check out the Razer Huntsman V2 Analog.
Connection Evaluated Wired
Key Press 8.3 ms
Key Release 13.4 ms
Connection Evaluated Wired
USB Polling Rate 1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate 1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover [NKRO] Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report Yes
4 Chord Split Delay 7.1 ms
8 Chord Split Delay 14.5 ms
Software and Operating System
Software Name iCUE
Software Windows Compatible Yes
Software macOS Compatible Yes
Onboard Memory Yes
Profiles 6+
The iCUE software offers a ton of customization options. Each key is programmable and is individually backlit as well. The keyboard has onboard memory for five profiles, and you can save as many profiles as you want on the software.
Windows Fully Compatible
macOS Fully Compatible
Linux [Ubuntu 22] Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility Windows, MacOS & Linux
The iCUE software isn't available on Linux, so the G1-G6 keys are disabled by default unless you program them on Windows or macOS beforehand and save them to the onboard memory. On macOS, the Print Screen button acts like an F13 button, the Calculator hotkey does nothing, and the Scroll Lock and Pause/Break keys adjust screen brightness.