English US (QWERTY) · black · CORSAIR MLX Red linear switches · without palm rest · Corsair part CH-910971E-NA
The K70 CORE RGB is Corsair's wired full-size mechanical keyboard with an aluminium top plate and a multi-function dial. This black US-layout SKU (CH-910971E-NA) uses pre-lubricated CORSAIR MLX Red v2 linear switches, per-key RGB, double-shot ABS keycaps and five onboard profiles, without the palm rest.
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Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
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A clickable multi-function dial, a programmable iCUE button, five onboard profiles, NKRO and FlashTap opposing-key handling.
At 448 mm across it needs full-size desk space, the palm rest is not included with this SKU, and the report rate is 1,000 Hz.
Most media functions are FN shortcuts rather than dedicated keys, and Corsair's own specifications disagree on whether the cable is removable.
Exact configuration: CH-910971E-NA · English US (QWERTY) · black · CORSAIR MLX Red linear switches · without palm rest
29 specifications in 5 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”.
Corsair lists 'Keyboard Layout: NA' with a 104-key matrix for this SKU; the official gallery image shows English QWERTY legends in the ANSI arrangement. The UK SKU (CH-910971E-UK) is a separate product.
SourceCorsair states 0.934 kgs; it does not say whether the cable is included.
Corsair labels these 448(L) x 153(W) x 35.4(H) mm; length is the span across the desk.
SourceAn internet connection is needed to download iCUE. Corsair's article also lists console compatibility with Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4 and 5.
Corsair labels this length (L).
SourceThe selected product page expressly names MLX Red v2 in its feature text. Its Tech Specs and the launch article shorten the name to MLX Red; the launch article’s measurements and durability rating are not independently bound to the v2 switch.
The launch article states 45 g for unversioned CORSAIR MLX Red. The selected current product page names MLX Red v2 and does not establish that force for v2. · Original launch-switch wording is retained for its stated revision only. No equivalence, changed value or replacement rating is inferred for the current v2 switch.
The launch article states 1.9 mm for unversioned CORSAIR MLX Red. The selected current product page names MLX Red v2 and does not establish that actuation distance for v2. · Original launch-switch wording is retained for its stated revision only. No equivalence, changed value or replacement rating is inferred for the current v2 switch.
The launch article states 4 mm for unversioned CORSAIR MLX Red. The selected current product page names MLX Red v2 and does not establish that total travel for v2. · Original launch-switch wording is retained for its stated revision only. No equivalence, changed value or replacement rating is inferred for the current v2 switch.
The launch article states 70 million keystrokes, guaranteed for unversioned CORSAIR MLX Red. The selected current product page names MLX Red v2 and does not establish that durability rating for v2. · Original launch-switch wording is retained for its stated revision only. No equivalence, changed value or replacement rating is inferred for the current v2 switch.
Corsair's article specifies ABS double-shot for NA-layout keycaps (non-NA layouts use ABS paint).
Disabled by default; enabled with FN + Right Shift; requires the latest firmware via iCUE.
SourceCorsair's article lists the connectivity as 'Non-removable USB 3.0 Type-A' but also lists the cable as 'USB Type-C to Type-A'; whether the cable detaches is unresolved. Original published inventory: Wired USB Type-A (1.8 m tangle-free rubber cable). The shared field records positively supported wired USB operation. Cable ends/length, host-port setup, pass-through and USB device revision retain their own exact scopes; unknown counterpart details cannot establish a different connection mode.
FN+F12 cycles the dial's modes (volume, RGB brightness, zoom, scroll and more).
Corsair's Tech Specs list 'Wrist Rest Included: No'; the page's magnetic palm-rest copy refers to the separate 'With Palmrest' option.
SourceCorsair's Package Contents list for this SKU; its Tech Specs list 'Wrist Rest Included: No'.
SourceLocal country regulations are applicable.
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