Corsair FINALLY Did It - K65 RGB Mini 60% Keyboard Review

[@JeffWaynee]

The fact that they call it a 65 will confuse people into thinking it's a 65%.

[@Xighor]

@Pander how's it stupid My keyboard is literally called K61 and it's a 61% keyboard.. If you know about these keyboards you'll know K60 basically means 60% and K65 means 65%

[@fasaahmazin6823]

That’s the game plan

[@Xighor]

@Pander don't have a gamakay keyboard lol

[@toasty6986]

facts they should call it k61

[@ssh-gg9qt]

@@Xighor u don't know what you're talking about

[@AddisonChains]

Ive had this keyboard for months. no kinks in the wire. super easy to use. the keys, when typing, just feels so good. This is a good keyboard. dont let the hate fool you.

[@artmanrom]

Who's hating!? LOL

[@m4st3rm1nd85]

for 40$ this is the best keyboard i ever had

[@OvalHasAimBot]

its 35 dollars cad rn, but its refurbished, do i get it?@@m4st3rm1nd85

[@Prodbyjcross1_]

@@m4st3rm1nd85 for 40??? i just bought it for 100 ? when and where was it this cheap ?

[@nosc0pe]

The usb port is 10mm off centre -randomfrankp

[@randomfrankp]

It’s true lol

[@edurkaya0]

@@randomfrankp frank do you game

[@LevvyKlister]

that bothers me as well

[@DankAlien2580]

Finally found a reason not to buy it. Thank you for saving me $$$

[@sarthakk_kk]

The fact that he replied on the comment rather than in comments section is chill

[@marcinopal]

With this thickness and price I would expect it to be wireless.

[@introbrilliantm7583]

rather get gk wireless kit

[@Inqmarr]

@@introbrilliantm7583 nah get the keychron k12 or k7

[@lizardofoz8289]

@@Inqmarr don’t forget about womier or ducky (although ducky is pretty over popular...)

[@richardbrink5404]

@@Inqmarr or K6

[@CaptnBeeBop]

It’s that price because it’s a Corsair lol

[@cagycylinder6246]

Typing on this keyboard right now. Really nice build quality and the keys are so thoccy. I'm a Durgod Taurus user; use one for the office and home so it's a change to finally embrace Cosair. If you're considering a compact 60% keyboard, you can't go wrong with this one. Its has everything you would need for this style. :)

[@badseedtech]

That thumbnail is CRAZY. 👀

[@HardwareCanucks]

Oh man thanks :) you have no idea how much time is consumed with these lol 😂 -D.

[@Valyraen0341]

Yo badseed lets goooo!

[@rere439]

@@HardwareCanucks your thumbnails always interesting

[@FluffyPuppyKasey]

​@@HardwareCanucks: As a graphic designer ~~forced to use GIMP instead of Photoshop because I don't have the money~~, a lot! Your thumbnails are always super pleasing to look at!

[@Xovnnas]

This is my first 60% keyboard, I just got it the other week, been treating me well so far. As an Australian a lot of the smaller keyboards are super hefty in price, the fact this one was significantly cheaper than all the rest is what pretty much hammered the final nail in the coffin in terms of buying it.

[@mohdd_official]

hi, how about you tell me your opinion on it after 11 months of using, is it still good?

[@nanoo1669]

yeah i been using it for a long time it still is a perfect 60 percent keyboard @@mohdd_official

[@Pekeliini]

"Eber loves his 60% keyboard" but not enough to actually learn how to use it. smh.

[@Lonehawk2k4]

"omg i almost dropped it" This is the start to his decent into Linus hell lol

[@Humstuck]

Yeah Im a 65% fan as well. I like having the Home, delete, page up, page down and arrows column on the right of the keyboard but being a bit more compact than TKL.

[@FluffyPuppyKasey]

"Almost dropped it" You mean pulled a Linus

[@crisscrossam]

"just like i'm gonna drop this segue to our sponsor on you"

[@FluffyPuppyKasey]

@@crisscrossam I dunno why, but the word segue seems misspelled to me. It's not, but still

[@crisscrossam]

@@FluffyPuppyKasey i have no idea how, or even if, i should respond to this. But yeah, weird word.

[@whatwelearned]

So it's a 65% keyboard? No...

[@ph0roggy]

Agreed. Corsair being misleading 😂

[@perrytran9504]

@Pander I was just confused getting the ad for it this morning since older versions of the K65 are TKL. I have one actually.

[@xVancha]

What's tragic is Corsair used to have such a pretty font on their earlier keyboards, and even CM and Razor have evolved past fonts like that, and now Corsair are choosing fonts as if it's 2013 again.

[@t0mmydayo]

I've been waiting for corsair to make a 60% due to the fact that they have an AMAZING rgb software. A little disappointed, but it's a great step in the right direction.

[@shadedesty1092]

I am excited to receive this for Christmas along with a mouse thanks

[@Carterthielftw_]

Coming from a TKL guy, this is cool. Finally corsair is moving into more niche spaces. SFF ITX Case???

[@ShahzDaneil]

"Take a listen" Ad plays 😂

[@NorthernLaw_]

They used my suggestion with the Corsair Sails logo as an Escape key! Nice that's cool, now if only they would add that to the K100, refresh it, and give it what it deserves plus brown switches and or optical mechanical high actuation ones

[@TandyTerrison]

This is 100% a royal kludge rk65 relabeled with Corsair. I’m typing on it right now and it’s literally identical in every way including the offset USB port. It was also only $50 on Amazon.

[@YUK7HI]

True :D I own a Royal Kludge RK G68, (65% keyboard) and it comes with hot-swappable switches, wireless mode (Bluetooth & 2.4GHz dongle) and a battery that can last you up to 2 weeks. Even the stabilizers are pre-lubed. And the best part is, it was only $70.

[@MrAkiyamamio]

I am using the Anne Pro 2. Absolutely loving it with an even lower price point, but the absent of arrow keys could be painful from time to time

[@sharko6899]

This was my first mechanical keyboard that I got for my laptop since its keyboard isn't too good and I love it

[@luckyluciano7061]

I subscribed 3 years ago and their content is always so good! TKL best layout btw :)

[@catbertz]

Tasteful FrankP cameo was a nice touch for additional perspective. I like this keyboard overall, though I don't like the spacebar pattern when the rgb is off. When on, the spacebar looks nice though.

[@iJansport]

I started out pc gaming with the og k70 years ago. Now I'm using a tkl board with creams. If corsair makes a 65% board with less ping sounds when bottoming out the keys I'd buy it. Love that they are going smaller form which is what gamers want. Doubleshot pbt keycaps are a must for keyboards imo.

[@liagreco3245]

I'm temped to buy one of these just because I swear that Cherry MX Speed are the greatest switches of all time.... but, I also want to build my own 60-65% keyboard.

[@natejohnson2510]

My only complaint is that I had to get a white one because they were out of the black ones, now I’m having to change my setup theme to white instead of black

[@TheRadElk]

The visuals for this clip (including the ad) made me drool. You never cease to impress me, Canucks! 😃

[@HKy0uma]

I wish tech reviewers would review 75-95% keyboards. Short of some super custom brands I have had to scrounge around, I can't find any. I need the numpad attached still for my job.

[@JB-qq1xz]

Yeah I think I want to put rings on mine to try and possibly dampen the ping and hollowness… Other than that I use it for work now and gaming! Love the minimalism and functions at the same time. The edge is so sharp that you could slice your finger if you tried, other than that it feels good

[@adamhaughton561]

Every keyboard review the first question that jumps to mind is "Is it hot swappable". After getting a hot swap board I cannot go back to a normal keyboard.

[@Ghildas]

It's such an important thing and I don't think it would effect the cost so much, I wonder why they don't do that more often

[@omgmico]

@@Ghildas harder to milk money

[@sketchyrabbit5226]

@@Ghildas you gotta solder a hot swap socket on each switch solder socket... it’s kinda a pain as a consumer, but mass production probably wouldn’t be that much more difficult

[@Ghildas]

@@sketchyrabbit5226 I see, thank you for the information man, I'd still pay a bit more money for an hot swap though, it's more durable in the long term

[@johnschrader7977]

I don't even like corsair but you gotta click on a Hardware Canucks vid

[@randipleon]

Uhh how can you hate the company 'corsair' itself? LOL .

[@crnapagoda]

@@randipleon not liking something doesn't mean hating it. LOL

[@randipleon]

@@crnapagoda what I meant was how can someone not like a whole company. You can dislike a product how a company LOL and corsair owns Elgato the life of streamers haha

[@Carterthielftw_]

@@randipleon I'm not a huge fan of the brand but their ram is very nice. I've used RGB Pros in like 7 builds now

[@crnapagoda]

@@randipleon so it's impossible to dislike a company? i see, every person on the planet likes every company that exists out there, but they just dislike some of their products. nice logic.

[@Khakzoy]

ah nice that they deliver an extra space bar with it that does not have that hideous design print on it. I was wondering about that so thanks for putting that in the review.

[@Skellist]

This literally looks identical to the Anne Pro 2, except with no bluetooth functionality. Also, the Anne Pro 2 "tap" layer is ridiculously underrated that I wish more companies would copy, means Alt, FN, FN2 and ; (I chose ; as it's my least used key in the area) for me work as normal arrow keys when tapped without having to hold down FN. A harder press and the keys work as normal. It's ridiculously useful.

[@RumenPBRUHMM]

TKL is where it's at. I used the redragon K550, a TKL with media controls, macro buttons etc.etc. then moved to the Ducky mini. 60% boards just don't save enough space and they come at the cost of F keys and arrows that are actually used unlike anything on the numpad.

[@JoshDoubleU]

tbh im happy with my k95 platinum, i had a k70 lux but the lights went bad, so they sent me a k95, with speed switches, was skeptical at first but its a really nice keyboard and the silver speed switches are awesome

[@pepapu7112]

That shell design looks exactly like the Anne pro II, I suspect Corsair just used the same mold.

[@lambeaulegend9499]

I bought this keyboard and put the pudding caps on it and it looks amazimg!😁

[@MarbsMusic]

I skipped this one, used the Origins 60% instead but picked up the K65 mini pro and it's amazing, hoping for a full review of it from you guys soon!

[@Sinsanatis]

mainly came to see if they dealt with that good ol cosair maraca spacebar. was honestly surprised they did

[@MyurrDurr]

This keyboard's case design and shape overall looks identical to my real cheap 60% I got for like 50 euro. ADX Firelight or something. it even has no height adjustable feet cause the case is so thick like this Corsair.

[@joshsmyth130]

I have used corsair stuff for years but I got a G815 for my birthday and damn, its near impossible to go back to a keyboard with full sized caps. if corsair made something like that I would love to try it out, even if it was like TKL or a 60%.

[@brandonno206]

This looks like an Anne pro 2 clone without Bluetooth LOL Typing with one right now

[@joshsmith4998]

My thoughts exactly, minus the centered usb port and bluetooth the shell looks very comparable

[@Chaos666Theory]

We made the right choice!

[@requeforte6892]

I think they just copied anne pro 2 case and slapped corsair names on it

[@fattoofittoo7907]

bro, what do you feel after use anne pro 2 ? how is the build quality ? is it worth for that price ? looking keyboard for mac

[@brandonno206]

@@fattoofittoo7907 I got my anne pro 2 around 2 years ago from banggood for $60 and its been a trooper since. I rarely use bluetooth unless I really need to type on my phone or tv since its kind of clunky to use. Other than the chance of bricking it during firmware updates in the past and terrible included usb c cable, I really like it. Also lubed my gat browns with g02. Software is great and I'm use to no arrow keys but if a comparable 65% or 75% in the same price range comes up, I would switch just for more keys. Been eyeing keychron but its not as well built and really tall. Might also 3dprint a low profile base for this too

[@jacobstucki8217]

Can you remap the secondary Functions? All 60% should allow for function layer customization. If they don't, it's a big negative.

[@viktor330]

7:59 Cherry is still using their ancient ass tooling to produce switches, that's why newer production runs feel scratchier.

[@matthewl5434]

I though they did a retooling around 2017ish, but i might be wrong

[@MichaelTheCelt]

60% looks perfectly fine if you use vim; but i don't think most people would drop over a hundred for a keyboard though lol.

[@Lucas_McCain]

Excellent video. Very thorough. Wasn't really aware of 60% keyboards. Now I would consider one.

[@platinum3141]

I own a RK61 and looks very similar to this, it is wireless, and cost 75% less.

[@josed2828]

I love that bigs marks are doing mini keyboards, I hope that in the future the will do with a 75% the best size.

[@vinzaputra]

World class ad for razor. Your video quality is top notch 👌

[@Caninehandler]

you forgot to mention the Razerbook's most popular feature of melting your desk or lap

[@TheCe1ticZombie]

Corsair is the reason why I got into PCs and debt. Probably won’t buy this but it’s nice that they offer it now. Would rather Corsair make something to compete with the Logitech G13 or Razor Orbweaver.

[@Lxcx311]

I love that spacebar and wish i could buy it and put it on my K70 Mk2

[@samuelvanlane]

Just picked this thing up for 50$ Canadian 100$ off!! Super hyped

[@Onn0110]

That 'putting a smile on your face' scene made me put a smile on my face

[@nintendork07]

if only this came in a 75% layout i would pick it up in a heart beat. need those function and arrow keys like my keychron k2 has

[@mist3325]

Same here, really wanted to see a new 75 percent :(

[@super_ssg2099]

Dimitri: "Cherry MX Speed feels not as smooth as I remember" also Dimitri: "Especially after having used the Roccat Pro TKL with *optical* Red Switches" Sorry Dimitri, but *duh* I'm not surprised you'll say that. I mean you're basically switching back to *contact switches* after having your fingers getting accustomed to *contactless* switches which definitely have less friction. Not saying that you're entirely wrong, as there's a possibility Corsair having bad batches of Cherry MX Speeds (especially after he mentioned that it some how feels scratchier than MX Browns, which is a bit weird). Just saying that after typing on a contactless linears I think you should be adjusting your expectations when coming back to contact-based switches accordingly. I definitely a lot of my custom linear switches feeling scratchier after trying out the Omnipoint switches in the Steelseries Apex Pro for example, which showcases how much smoother *contactless* linears can be realy.

[@fastlegente3430]

I mean cherry switches are scratchy, even compared to gateron to not step in the enthusiast space

[@mikeoleksa]

Still love my Durgod Hades 68. The metal chassis and lighting is top notch and they offer SOOOOO many mechanical switch choices.

[@matthieuzglurg6015]

TKL, 60 or 65% keebs, with a large mousepad and low sensitivity on your mouse (+ the lightest the better) is almost mandatory if you want to be highly competitive on FPS games nowadays (especially since the release of games like Apex or Valorant) imho, SFF keyboards market share will only grow in the gaming community in the coming years

[@mitchr2474]

TKL with gapless F keys, num lock and * combined with the keys above the arrow keys would be the perfect keyboard, especially if it had detachable usb c and corsairs new wristpad, and a 8000 polling rate

[@baitboy3191]

that keyboard does not sound very good at all, I was a fan of cherry switches, but after going for more niche ones like the holy pandas, I totally agree on the fact that many cherry switches have a some sort of roughness to them.

[@davidsoup1738]

Introducing: Anne Pro 2 - Corsair Edition

[@MekaniQ]

But not bluetooth

[@bubububede7278]

hey Dmitry will you do another video after using for a while? oh and keep up the great work, the time you put into these videos is noticeable!

[@Axidic]

the shots are just beautiful

[@freddelarsson4434]

Just putting out a recommendation for a really good 60% keyboard; Vortex 10 ... It's awesome

[@sebastiank504]

No reason to get this one instead of the Alloy Origins 60% from HyperX which is much better (talking about their fantastic switches, their aluminium frame and their amazing RGB leds which are fuuucking bright and intense) and it's also cheaper. Still happy that a mainstream company like Corsair has made a 60%, hopefuly we'll see better stuff from them later!

[@yungnachty4474]

This keyboard still has all the extra key inputs, you just hit FN + Key and you have arrow keys, play pause, page up/down, and even a wasd mouse with adjustable sensitivity via R/F

[@danex360]

That thumbnail is gorgeous!!

[@Richie016]

A smaller kybrd with those carbonated mech keys! just the right choice.

[@Dusk007]

nonononnonoo this is awfully priced.

[@pkyamaha17]

We don't need rgb spacebars, glad to see it came with a plain black one.

[@DeeDee.Ranged]

I'll stick to my Sharkoon Purewriter RGB TKL with red kailhs and it is fine for me.

[@sobanya_228]

Can't imagine gaming without fkeys. No need for arrow keys, but home and end are also a must.

[@chefsloth]

I think Anne pro 2 is better, take note also wireless and more cheaper imo and also I like the font better in Anne pro 2.

[@fireworx_925]

after moving into the custom mech world, I find pre builts to be horrendous lmao

[@CShocked]

I have recently done the same thing, and this is gross.

[@KhufuhK]

I shuddered a bit when he hit the first few keys and shuddered more when he mentioned mx browns

[@CShocked]

@@KhufuhK By the gods! MX Browns?? I didn’t finish the video, I couldn’t. I did the same thing at the first key presses.

[@JezdziecBezNicka]

It's nice that big brands are embracing 60%. Right about time when most of the community moved over to 65 xDD

[@NorthernLaw_]

I think the trend is stupid, smaller keyboards are useless

[@JezdziecBezNicka]

@@NorthernLaw_ actually, I've been using a 60% for about 4 years myself :D But I've built a custom one, because no retailer offers a board that is suited to my preferences.

[@moseyburns1614]

It looks good, fairly priced and I like Corsair products generally but I don't know if I could adjust to smaller than my 71% keyboard. I really like having the dedicated arrow keys.

[@mathewtom30]

Can u make a video on amps and dacs (combo or stack) of different price bracket which works with this generation of console , one video for the console guys out there...👍🙏❤️

[@kevina4600]

The keyboard looks and feels great but man their icue software to control it is not so great, noticed my game dropped fps dramatically when having the icue app opened which is required if you want to have your light profile set. Hopefully with some configuration I can get it in a stable position.

[@Duckferd]

I'm not a big fan of the ANSI 60% layout. The "new" trend of 65% keyboards (with or without arrow blockers) is much more useable on a daily basis, because having those arrow keys and a few select keys like pg up/down and delete make these much more friendly for anything other than gaming, and also means fewer FN shortcuts you have to remember. 65% keyboards are also not really that much larger than a 60%, and still much smaller than a TKL. This product feels like it's at least a year late to market.

[@FaddyMatty]

I see you have a pair of Epos Gtw 270 Hybrid sitting on your desk. Hopefully you have a review of them incoming.

[@e_3157]

theres a reason for why I bought the white version, the colors spread out more

[@jonah7766]

Looks pretty good overall. It definitely has a very similar look to the ann pro 2, wich I can only recommend. As specially when the ann pro comes in at around 80 bucks. But still cool to see another competitor on the 60% market.

[@noelwade]

Nice RazerBook promo spot! I got one and it is SO close to being a segment-defining device! The keyboard just needs to be better; I couldn't deal with the keys and switched to a different laptop - but I miss it already. :-( I really hope they rev the keyboard because then it'd be a slam-dunk recommendation.

[@666thsense]

that extra pbt spacebar is the winner and must be mounted upside down.

[@kinangeagle133]

Hey Dmitri, do you think Corsair made this keyboard to be customizable? Do you think we can de solder and re solder new switches, change stabilizers and use common keycaps and not have to use some proprietary set? Im not really a big keyboard guy but I’m dying to use the soldering iron my dad gave me

[@jorgel2029]

Wait wait wait even the Anne pro 2 has the same and if not better features.... better keymap layout, the usb is off centre, better switches and more variety, has bluetooth, it's cheaper and does not have a misleading name, Corsair wth. Besides that, thank you for this Dimitri it is a pleasure to know your opinion and watch your footage as always.

[@fastlegente3430]

8:12 He pulled a Glarses right there

[@harulecorriols5654]

I'm getting one because of this video, it looks awesome!

[@tonydelgado10]

I'll just be over here using my Vengeance K65 that I bought 5 years ago.

[@madjack8u511]

If only this was hotswap

[@dwhit6529]

I actually had the corsair k70 with speed switches and i didn't like them i like the feel of the new ones on the k65 for some reason they just feel slightly more tactile.

[@_ElectraAhmedShahriarSamad]

I don't know why I like watching his reviews....

[@natevirtual]

0:16 almost became Dmitry Drop Tips

[@FuukanaTV]

That hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiideous font though

[@cheeky_farquar]

Corsair already have a K65 keyboard. I have the K65 RGB Rapidfire. It's a TKL RGB keyboard so calling another keyboard a K65 is just confusing...

[@Kromunos]

Almost pulled a linus there in the intro

[@thatflippo4347]

I Love this Style and this Sound so much 😍

[@RamjeProductions]

Expect a CORSAIR K65 Mini *WIRELESS* down the line. Just wait a few months. And after another few months expect the CORSAIR K65 RGB Mini SE with white puddingkeycaps.

[@themike97_58]

i wish logitech would get into the smaller keyboard space. i use a 65% keyboard and really wish logitech would make one so i could sync my g502 with my keyboard using ghub.

[@CuddelzTV]

wonder if corsairs quality control would be better on their LEDs and their key chatter

[@GomuGomu4]

My ducky mini v2 just got delivered as soon as this came out. My first time to try a 60% keyboard hopefully the ducky is good enough.

[@Tury1799]

I had that and returned it. The huntsman mini is waaay better