Corsair K70 Max review: Fancy magnetic switches and big improvements

Mechanical keyboards are all over the place, especially in gaming circles. It’s getting hard for a company to stand out, which is probably why some have turned to throwing every possible feature and gimmick at the wall to see what sticks. Corsair is taking a more focused approach with the K70 Max. It’s the company’s first keyboard with “magnetic MGX” switches, which allow for variable actuation points and dual assigned functions on every key press.

While it’s pricey and extremely niche, the most hardcore gamers who are willing to put in major tweaking time will appreciate how the K70 Max RGB lets you create an incredibly customized control setup for each game. The materials and design have shown major improvements over last year’s model, too.

Impressive analog-style switches; Comfy wrist rest; Major body improvements over the last K70;

Confusing software; Very niche;

Corsair K70 MAX RGB Magnetic Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

Corsair’s K70 RGB Pro and K70 RGB Pro Mini are some of our favorite gaming keyboards, each earning an Editors’ Choice award upon their respective releases. So it only makes sense that Corsair continues the K70 legacy, this time with a new model aimed at the most keyboard-savvy set. The K70 RGB MAX Magnetic Mechanical Gaming Keyboard ($229.99) is a mouthful of a name with a price and features to match, including Corsair’s new designed-in-house key switches with adjustable actuation points. Persnickety gamers who love minute adjustments will get a kick out of the new frame, but for everyone else, the Razer BlackWidow V4 or either of the two K70 versions above are more effective choices for enjoyable gaming. A MAXimalist Keyboard The K70 RGB MAX should look familiar to those who've seen Corsair’s other recent keyboard offerings. A full-size keyboard including a volume roller and dedicated media keys, the RGB MAX sports a clean Space Gray color scheme across all 104 keys and the chass...

Targeting extreme tweakers and equipped with adjustable actuation points, Corsair's K70 MAX RGB Magnetic Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is an impressive, pricey spin on Corsair's iconic K70 line.

Adjustable actuation points; Comfortable, satisfying button presses; Slick RGB lighting effects; Plush wrist rest

A little heavy; Expensive; No USB passthrough

Corsair K70 Max review

Impressive analog-style switches; Comfy wrist rest ; Major body improvements over the last K70;

Confusing software; Very niche ;