Corsair K60 is the Honda Civic of mechanical keyboards (review)

[@chaseevans9184]

Hey guys, I couldn’t be happier to tear apart these keyboards in front of y’all and give my honest opinion on them, but I’m running out of keyboards! So let me know which ones I should look at next. 🙂

[@DinoSherms]

Rk71 or rk61

[@malikkaiser5139]

I know it is kind of randomly asking but does anyone know a good place to stream newly released series online?

[@aresbowen135]

@Malik Kaiser ehh I watch on flixportal. just google for it :) -ares

[@malikkaiser5139]

@Ares Bowen thanks, signed up and it seems to work =) Appreciate it!

[@aresbowen135]

@Malik Kaiser Glad I could help :)

[@2cents4u]

$100 is a budget keyboard. What happened to the world 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@thaibinh1909]

Inflation

[@2cents4u]

@@thaibinh1909 or companies exploiting their consumers again.

[@Tanguae]

My thoughts exactly

[@Hoa....]

This video is sponsored by Corsair I can get a TKL board with real Cherry mx switches, PBT keycaps, and USB C for less than 70$

[@annabelle7123]

For gaming/mechanical keyboards. They have been at this price for years so not inflation. Also Corsair keyboards are really pricey except this one... which I think is a bit too much 🤷‍♀️

[@Jonathanbarnes311]

I would love this keyboard. They typing sound sounds like playing on an arcade cabinet when I was a kid.

[@Lynwood_Jackson]

I actually really like my K60. I tend to type loudly and bang on the space bar, so the weight is a non-issue for me. The typing experience is really pleasant and I actually prefer to use it when I'm going to be writing for several hours at a time. Gaming with it is nothing to write home about, but the RGB is perty.

[@johnochoa7818]

I've had the keyboard with VIOLA switches for a while and let me give my opinion on it. REGARDING THE SMOOTHNESS OF THE SWITCHES: When I was looking for the red switches I wanted linearity and low actuation force. Unfortunately CORSAIR manages very high prices for keyboards with RED switches, so when I saw this new VIOLA at a low price (well... not at all low really) and that is very similar to the RED ones, I was very excited, BUT it happens that Although the actuation force for the VIOLA is 45 g (the same as the RED) it is only for its first stroke because after the first two millimeters the force rises to 75 g which is high (especially for those of us who are used to do all the travel of the switch). CONCLUSION: It is not a soft switch. It is HARD and generates tiredness after a while of use. REGARDING THE SPACING BETWEEN KEYCAPS: WHEN KEYCAPS have a low profile, the spacing distances between key and key (note, I am not talking about the distance between key and key but the distance that separates one key from the other or between key and key ) are decreased so you are more likely to accidentally press the key next to it. It took me a long time to get used to this. (In particular, I have been changing many of the KEYCAPS for those of another keyboard that I have that are high profile to try to improve the user experience a bit). CONCLUSION: This keyboard is more prone to typing error REGARDING THE PRICE OF THE KEYBOARD: the price of this keyboard is more than 400,000 Colombian pesos (about 85 USD). Other keyboards on the market come ready with CHERRY MX RED switches and cost even less. The reality is that from my point of view the cost / benefit ratio in the acquisition of this keyboard (CORSAIR K60 PRO with VIOLA switches) is not satisfactory. I have consulted about this type of switches and I think they have not been used in other keyboards on the market (at least for my country) and... it must be for a reason, right? REGARDING THE SOUND OF THE SWITCHES: Although it is true that they are quieter than the Browns and the blues (similar to the RED) during typing with the VIOLA a clamp sound like a BELL is felt at the end of the run which is quite annoying. REGARDING QUALITY: (without taking into account the large number of negative comments on the networks about the double fingerings for some keys with these switches, some switches that have only been used for a few days and no longer work, etc.). Particularly on my keyboard the spacebar switch stopped working intermittently and I had to exchange it with the ScrLk switch because I couldn't know where to find replacements for these switches. In accordance with the above, I consider that THE PURCHASE of this keyboard with VIOLA switches IS NOT JUSTIFIED (especially if you are going to use it largely for typing / programming / developing for whose applications the fatigue in the fingers after long days feels enough already). Several days ago I contacted the CORSAIR brand to express my dissatisfaction with the product and my request to exchange for another keyboard that does not have this type of switches, but they have not yet responded) When you go from a membrane keyboard to a mechanical keyboard and you use this K60 with VIOLA switches the experience is certainly pleasant. Captivates the RGB and a bit the pseudo smoothness that these switches offer. But for those of us who have already worked with other mechanical keyboards with MX RED switches, or other types such as BROWN, BLUE of any brand, we realize that buying this K60 model is a very bad decision. And when I say "this K60 model" I mean that after this model, CORSAIR brought it out again, but not with the same type of VIOLA switches, but with low Profile and other accessories such as the wrist rest (actually, I haven't Couldn't find another keyboard in the world that has VIOLA switches on it, plus you can't get replacements). Obviously they were aware of the error and tried to correct it, but those of us who did not consult less accurate reviews of the keyboard and more objective reviews made the mistake of acquiring it. Mine, for example, I have in a fight so they can change it. When I complained about the dissatisfaction in the user experience (it cannot be that a key has to be pressed with 75 grams for the total travel) the switches had not begun to fail. But now one switch doesn't work and another one is repeating the fingering. The experience with this keyboard is really depressing! Mr. CHERRY: could you help me? I know that there have not been keyboards with this type of switch again, except for those that have been manufactured since 2020.

[@johnhanek167]

I just got my K60 RGB Pro today. Am using it now. Really liking the quiet linear action.

[@jblob5764]

How are you liking it now thats its been 4 months?

[@johnhanek167]

@@jblob5764 I do not use it. The Corsair switches are very different than the Gateron Browns and Lynx unlubed switches I use in my Glorious boards. The Corsair software is imo a mess and a nightmare to use, unless you like swirling rainbows. I have several Glorious Fullsize boards. They're no longer available, but smaller Glorious boards are out there. I love them because I can set the color of each key independently, plus as I mentioned I vastly prefer the action of the Gateron Browns and Lynx lubed switches. I've got Browns in one of them and Lynx Lubed in another. I actually bought 2 Corsair boards and gave away one of them unopened. I can see the corsair switch would be OK once you're used to it.

[@b_smokin]

Just bought one , Its my first mechanical so it works good for me.

[@larsvanderham8498]

Are the switches hard to press and does it register everything you type?

[@johnhanek167]

Just now plugged in a new K60 and I like the feel of the switches. No clicky sounds and smooth linear action.

[@darksting77]

Just got this keyboard, feels great typing no complaints. Improvement over the k68 i had.

[@8080VB]

Hey are the switches hot swappable?

[@FermentingSoysauce]

@@8080VB yes, but they will void your warranty... 🙄

[@TechWithSean]

I use the k90 and love it, this looks like it has most of the best features of it.

[@invariablyliveliness8278]

I wish I had it right now in my room.☺

[@tiemenscholten3755]

I love the K60. My first mechanical keyboard. I got the low profile switches and they are awesome, I’m even more happy since not everyone seems to be happy with the viola switches (but when I was buying the keyboard it was a 50/50 for me) The only thing I’m missing from my K55 in terms of function are media keys and maybe macro keys, but I’m planning to get a steamdeck to get those functions anyway without having a huge keyboard on my desk. Great review, although I would’ve hoped you included the low-profile one too, since my experience with that is different to your kinda negative experience with the viola switches. Greetings :)

[@monkeeatsbanana7397]

hi what do the cherry viola switches sound like? im wondering cause it sounds like cherry mx silents and brown and red at the same time

[@calumward1192]

I just bought one for my friend as I want him to move away from membrane mush keys! looking at Corsair’s design of the board it’s very good. It doesn’t flex and feels like a sold board, hardly any key cap wobble sadly no media controls but I think this is more of gaming orientated board over feature rich, they are definitely stiff for a linear switch, much stiffer than blacks or reds but then using a membrane keyboard then trying this out I can see why, I think the product is designed to shift people away from “gaming” membrane keyboards and focus more on a better overall experience I have a hyperx alloy core rgb and it’s probably the best membrane keyboard you can buy, much better than a Corsair k55, the k55 feels like the keys are harder to push and there’s a lot of deck flex, where the hyperx is much more solid and the multimedia controls feel better and nice and notchy. Though my hyperx alloy core was £48 new and the Corsair k60 is £110 so a big jump if you already have a keyboard that’s decent I would look at getting probably a cherry Mx red switch keyboard or a hyperx red switch keyboard if you are moving from membrane, if you don’t have a keyboard and are looking for a good one on a budget definitely a k63 or k60

[@idislikeselfpromoters5933]

Do you know how to make it work on PlayStation by any chance?

[@elgransergini]

Media controls are integrated in F keys using the Fn key.

[@ROGUE847]

i aint readin alla that

[@randomizedcontent9461]

I love viola switches, their sooo smooooooth

[@Furrydegenerate420]

i managed to find mine on sale for $30! cant complain at all

[@jan-andreohlert6674]

Can you change the Light Settings, or is it just one Setting?🤔

[@johnhanek167]

After a few days of using the K60 I felt the typing experience was awful and retired it back to its box. I must've been high on something when I bought 2 of these at once. The 2nd one remains in its unopened box. The Glorious Full Size is imo perfect. I've got 4 of 'em.

[@alavihaque]

acualy im using the keybord and i like it personaly but im new to mecanical key boards so dont take my word for it

[@edwardartetv]

Nice liked, wow amazing one !!

[@hermespsychopompos4615]

For 70 you get the Chinese Sharkoon with either Red/Brown or Blue switches. Mine just arrived and can't believe how good it is. Never again 150$ for a keyboard.

[@idagonchannel5681]

The only problem of this keyboard that I hate is. The hotswap isn't support with many switches.

[@shawny4220]

Caught my attention when you mentioned civic😂😂

[@CardCrusher29]

IDK a damn thing about mechanical keyboards for gaming or typing. My plain keyboard died, and the K60 was on sale for $35. I didn't hesitate for a second.

[@devrak798]

I purchased one and I have to say it would be nicer if they made the keys more like the K70, a little wider. They keys feel a little high and too close together. They feel nice, but some times my palm will hit the right CTRL key by accident while typing due to the hight of the keys. This activates an unwelcomed function command while typing that completely stops me from finishing my sentence. If you have smaller hands, you might like it. However, I'm going to order the K60 Pro Low Profile for comparison and see if the lower hight of the keys help with accidental key commands.

[@oscarhernandez9744]

Low profile k60 switches are more sensible,because less distance to activated,search the version cherry mx blue or brown

[@squidnugget3431]

I'm buying this as someone who is using a Microsoft membrane key board that is like 20$

[@JimmyCerra]

I haven't had your problems on the keyboard with the switches. They work good for me, though my hands are a little smaller than average.

[@idislikeselfpromoters5933]

I’m getting it for Christmas Update: I got it and it does not work on My PlayStation sadly

[@TozzaYT]

im getting the huntsman te for my birthdayyy

[@idislikeselfpromoters5933]

@@TozzaYT dam nice, I got a pc so its useful now

[@williamm85023]

@@idislikeselfpromoters5933 it works you just have to get it on bios mode for it to work on PlayStation

[@JogBird]

cut the background music/noise, this isnt a music video

[@TJC450]

It’s hardly noticeable.

[@BloonMan137]

My k60 has a weird boingy metal spring sound along with the clicking, is it broken?

[@VII_777]

omg i have the same problem

[@johnhanek167]

I've been using a GMMK Glorious Full Size, having Gateron brown switches for years. I don't do games. Recently bought a K60 and I really like the linear switches in it. The design lets a lot of light to flood out below the caps. Why can't the mfr publish detailed info about using the thing? I want to be able to set the color of each individual switch, don't know if that's possible, so I'm going to have to watch every YT vid there is to see if anyone talks about it.

[@patty109109]

K70 is often $89 with the low profile switches. Sounds like it's worth the few extra bucks over this.

[@yourwandy9196]

I wish the echo wasnt there

[@ThrashinGames]

I like my K60 for gaming but for typing not so much. The clicking of the keys just feels dead and I always seem to bump keys I don't mean too. I mean I'm not the greatest typist ever but this thing makes it harder forsure.

[@m.a.x.i.m.o.4.k.a.]

Best keyboard i ever got :)

[@timnatrop]

I wonder if there are people who search this keyboard on KZbin before buying and after doing that still buy it.

[@shawnrodgers2180]

Ive had the k60 for a while and some of my number keys on the 4th row are finiky. I press one number key and insted of one number on screen it gives me 3 of the same number. I dont know if the switch is going out or the spring has lost tention.

[@mysterysolver514]

I just bought one and its doing the same with 1 on numpad

[@jvianneyjr]

Where could i buy keyvaps for my K6 rgbb pro keyboard?

[@WhatTheFragrance]

Better than the k63?

[@LeBronyaJames]

Honda Civic. I hope I don't heat someone the keyboard at 3am

[@8080VB]

Are the switches hot swappable?

[@remo-con]

3-5$ rubberdome keyboard live for about 7-8 years without any issues 30-50$ mechanical keyboards live for about 5-6 months before first doubleclick or keycap stems breaking rubberdome keyboards are way morre durable and long lasting, in reality

[@chargedonpc9989]

Actually my redragon k552 I have had for 3 years works perfect and it cost 30 bucks

[@elgransergini]

Mech keyboards last way less: until you change them for the newer fancy models.

[@RndmGames]

I baught it for 25$ because my Walmart was remodeling and had electronics on clearance lol

[@VII_777]

my is making squeaking nosies how can i open the keycap

[@JudahMusicArchive]

Anti-ghosting, hyper-polling bla bla. Bunch of marketing catchphrases

[@LibbiiTastic]

i didn't realize i press my keys like a crazy person because i just got this keyboard and i feel like i am fighting with it!

[@Zibizabaz]

I like the twang the keyboard makes let’s me know I’m abusing the keyboard

[@wongkarwai5383]

Any long term review for this

[@echowalkr9949]

Uh had the keyboard for a while and I’m pretty sure a couple months in my ctrl key cap broke off then even when I press a key once it types the letter like three times and then finally most recently sometimes when I’m gaming and hold w i don’t even move at all aaand yea

[@OpzDupz]

very bad feeling about cherry viola switch experience,, don't buy it for Gaming...

[@polar6066]

by this review id rather keep typing on my k120 which already destroys my fingers LOL. it has the EXACT corner issue at the keys you mentioned. im so lost man. i dont have the money or knowledge to make a custom at all, and the model i was thinking of buying (k70 low profile) is described as too flat by some. however looking at mechs they look so damn tall. i think i tested one (i was told it was mx blue) and it felt really awkward. like i had to go extra further to get my keystrokes registered. when i decided to fully bottom out itd be a bet, 50/50 to get the key registered or not

[@echowalkr9949]

Uh my Ctrl key cap broke somehow

[@mohanakulam7930]

my Dad has a Honda Civic :)

[@valoroux935]

sounds like a membrane ngl

[@punk_cinema]

I got one for 35 bucks at Walmart.

[@MysticDaily]

How do I put it in bios mode for ps4

[@aritally2057]

2.8 million subs with 11k views

[@jblob5764]

Calling holding down a button excruciating is just... Sad... Maybe be a little less dramatic or start working on grip strength because that's absurd

[@chrisw7188]

im pretty sure thats not how you pronounce "viola"...

[@kriczokisbacev1667]

Just get a Razer huntsman mini Its better

[@daydreams1825]

why he saying corsair like that

[@apcetojako8219]

i must be honest i would never spend more then 50$ on keyboard it dosn't make you pro in games it's just a keyboard if u want to be pro in games u have to aim good not the keyboard

[@zion6550]

Why review it when ur gonna talk bad about it

[@randomizedcontent9461]

Because it's honest

[@zephaudi]

hi

[@karssy654]

Can i use it on PS4?

[@idislikeselfpromoters5933]

I got it and it’s not working on my PlayStation

[@karssy654]

@@idislikeselfpromoters5933 same thing here

[@excaliber2845]

Sounds aweful

[@lesgo52]

Anyone else just thinks this review is very trash and clearly biased.

[@AiEGiLe]

Their keycaps is cheap and easily broken. After 1 month use 2 keycaps already broke. Worst built ever.

[@AlexK-rd1ki]

vote for bidne

[@RockBottomRiser21]

Bit late bud.

[@2cents4u]

Looks like you got his Dimensia (c) ause you forgot how to spell his name 😂

[@AlexK-rd1ki]

@@2cents4u and you forgot how to speak english

[@2cents4u]

@@AlexK-rd1ki there I added a (c) lol point still stands though haha

[@crazypersona100]

ROMER G LOL

[@kristfur]

Get a Ducky instead

[@alexascencio2553]

69th view

[@J4ckCr0w]

Sound test? You say: typing test, it's clear you don't know what you're talking about.

[@J4ckCr0w]

@AndrewPandrew200 No, they don't.