*Read this first-Before your first use:
Please download the latest firmware via iCUE.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR KEYBOARD
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURE | DESCRIPTION |
Form Factor | Tenkeyless |
Top Cover | Aluminium plate |
Bottom | Plastic |
Sound Absorbing Foam | Silicone |
Case Foam | Silicone |
Palm Rest | Magnetic cushioned palm rest |
Colorway | Black or White |
Keycaps (NA Layout) | ABS Double shot |
Keycaps (Non-NA Layout) | ABS Paint |
Keycaps (NA SKU) | PBT Double shot |
Backlighting | Per-key programmable RGB |
LED Color | RGB |
Keyswitches |
61 keys (ANSI layout) or 62 keys (ISO layout) or 65 keys (JP layout): CORSAIR MGX Hyperdrive magnetic pre-lubricated keyswitches, 30-55g actuation force, 0.1-4.0 mm* actuation distance (in 0.1mm steps), 4.1mm total travel, guaranteed for 150 million keystrokes. *Via firmare update in September iCUE update in v5.20 Recommended range for best accuracy: 0.4-3.6mm
23 keys: CORSAIR MLX Plasma linear mechanical pre-lubricated keyswitches, 45g actuation force, 2.0mm actuation distance, 4mm total travel, guaranteed for 80 million keystrokes. |
Connectivity | USB 3.0 Type-A |
Matrix | Full key rollover (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghosting |
USB Report Rate | Up to 8,000Hz hyper-polling with CORSAIR AXON |
On-Board Profiles | 5 |
Media Control | Hotkey*1 |
Game Mode | Hotkey*1 |
Brightness Control | FN shortcuts/Rotary dial |
Adjustable Height | Yes |
Plug and Play Operation | Yes |
Console Compatibility | Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, PlayStation 4, 5 |
Cable | 1.8m/6ft, USB Type-C to Type-A, black, tangle-free rubber |
Dimensions | 366(L) x 135(W) x 39.8(H)mm |
Weight | 967.14g |
Warranty | Two years – Local country regulations are applicable |
CORSAIR MGX HYPERDRIVE MAGNETIC KEYSWITCHES
CORSAIR MGX Hyperdrive magnetic keyswitches offer a super smooth, quiet, and wobble free typing feel that can be programmed to detect the keystroke at anywhere from a 0.1mm to 4.0mm* actuation distance, putting you in full control over how sensitive each key press is to ensure the gaming and typing experience is suited to you.
AXON HYPER-PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
CORSAIR AXON delivers a powerful and responsive keyboard experience with:
SETTING UP YOUR KEYBOARD
Windows PC® | Apple Mac® |
Microsoft Xbox One* Microsoft Xbox Series X | S* |
Sony PlayStation 4** Sony PlayStation 5** |
CONNECTING TO SONY PLAYSTATION
SHORTCUT | FUNCTION | REMARK |
FN+ (Hold for 5 seconds) |
Switch to PlayStation mode | Blinks white 5 times over 5 seconds |
FN+ (Hold for 5 seconds) |
Switch back to standard mode | Pulses white 2 times |
NOTE: Available functions may be limited depending on gaming console support and application.
OPERATING MODES
The keyboard features two operating modes:
FUNCTION | HARDWARE MODE | SOFTWARE MODE |
Storage & Profiles | 1MB for up 5 profiles | Unlimited |
Create New Profiles | N/A | Create in iCUE |
Create Lighting Effects | N/A | Create in iCUE |
Create Key Assignments | N/A | Create in iCUE |
Maximum Lighting Layers | 20 | Unlimited |
FLASHTAP (SOCD)
FlashTap is a revolutionary technology that puts the player in complete control of their movement keys, left and right in particular, optimizing SOCD behavior across every game and genre.
FlashTap will be disabled by default both in HW mode and iCUE.
HW mode behavior (September 2024 via FW update)
iCUE behavior (Q1 2025)
Last priority (default when on) |
Always output last direction and bypass the other one |
Neutral |
No output when both directions are triggered at the same time |
First priority |
Always output first direction and bypass the other one |
FlashTap can also be enabled via Game Mode button
HARDWARE OVERVIEW
FN SHORTCUTS LIGHTING INDICATOR
When pressing the FN key, all lighting will momentarily turn OFF except for keys that have secondary functions and macros assigned to them, which will have backlighting turned ON.
Color indication for profile currently in-use will take priority over FN Shortcuts lighting.
GAME MODE BUTTON (A) FUNCTION
Enter competition-optimized setting via one click on Game Mode Button.
Reminder: Turn on Game Mode BEFORE gameplay to avoid 1 sec of idle time.
FUNCTION | REMARK | HARDWARE | SOFTWARE (iCUE) | |
Default Mode (Game Mode off) |
Game Mode off:
|
Factory default | No | No |
Game Mode on |
Game mode on:
Before Nov 2024
Note: due to non-profile design, all settings activated by Game Mode will override any profile settings.
Q1 2025 onwards
|
Can be customized in iCUE | Yes | Yes |
HARDWARE ACTUATION SETTING (TABLE A)
Hold FN +for 2 seconds until keyboard lighting turns off except for ESC, F1-F12, 2-0, -_ and =+ keys.
Press one of the lit-up keys from ESC and F1-F12 to set 61 or 62 or 65 keys (JP layout) area to that actuation distance.
All analog keys (except ESC, F1-F12, 2-0, -_ and =+ keys but include the selected ones) light up with breathe (selected color).
Key | ESC | F1 | F2 | F3 | F4 | F5 | F6 |
Actuation Distance (mm) | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 2.0 (Default) |
Color | White | Orange | Amber | Yellow | Green | Cyan | Capri |
Key | F7 | F8 | F9 | F10 | F11 | F12 |
Actuation Distance (mm) | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
Color | Blue | Indigo | Purple | Violet | Magenta | Red |
Gaming (Improved Response) | Multi-use (Balanced) | Typing (Improved Accuracy) |
1.0mm | 2.0mm (Default) | 3.0mm |
In software mode with iCUE you get access to even more powerful control to further fine-tine actuation settings in 0.1mm increments from the full 0.1mm to 4.0mm* range which can be saved per profile or assign actions to a secondary actuation for rapid fire combos or advanced walk-run movement.
HARDWARE RAPID TRIGGER SENSITIVITY SETTING (TABLE B)
Hold FN +for 2 seconds until keyboard lighting turns off except for ESC, F1-F12, 2-0, -_ and =+ keys.
Press one of the lit-up keys from 2-0, -_ and =+ keys for Rapid Trigger Actuation Point settings to apply to 61 or 62 or 65 keys (JP layout) area.
Key | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 0 | -_ | =+ |
Actuation Distance (mm) | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
0.7 |
0.8 | 0.9 | 1.0 (Defalt) | 1.1 | 1.2 |
Color | White | Orange | Amber | Yellow | Green | Cyan | Capri | Blue | Purple | Magenta | Red |
HARDWARE CALIBRATION
For special cases such that the actuation points are no longer in place, you may utilize this unique Hardware calibration tool built in with K70 PRO TKL.
Hold FN +for 2 seconds until keyboard lighting turns off except for ESC, F1-F12, 2-0, -_ and =+ keys.
When Game Mode button blinks red, hold Game Mode button for 2 seconds.
MEDIA BUTTON (B) FUNCTION
By default, the button works as ‘Play/Pause’, and can be customized in iCUE.
FUNCTION | REMARK | |
Default mode | Play/Pause | Factory default |
Customized mode | Can be customized in iCUE |
ROTARY DIAL (C) FUNCTION
DIAL MODE* | FUNCTION | INDICATOR COLOR | HARDWARE/iCUE |
Volume Control (Default) |
When enabled via FN + F12 shortcut
|
Solid White | Default on |
Backlight Control |
When enabled via FN + F12 shortcut
|
Solid Red | Default on |
Scroll Control (Vertical) |
When enabled via FN + F12 shortcut
|
Solid Green | Default on |
Scroll Control (Horizontal) |
When enabled via FN + F12 shortcut
|
Solid Yellow | Default off |
Zoom Control |
When enabled via FN + F12 shortcut
|
Solid Blue | Default off |
STANDARD SHORTCUTS
All below functions assume FN key is being held and action is activated upon press unless otherwise noted.
Default function shortcut, with printed icons (can only be customized under iCUE).
KEY | FUNCTION | DESCRIPTION | INDICATION | REMARK |
FN + F1 |
Scroll lock |
Press & release to toggle Scroll Lock on and off | Scroll lock Indicator (D) turns on and off | |
FN + F2 |
Profile |
HW mode: Cycles through onboard profiles SW mode: Cycles through iCUE profiles |
F2 key HW Profile #1: White HW Profile #2: Red HW Profile #3: Green HW Profile #4: Blue HW Profile #5: Amber |
Profile color subject to iCUE settings |
FN + F3 |
Decrease Brightness |
Press to cycle through brightness levels (decreasing) |
Key matrix brightness is adjusted |
20% per trigger (5 scales total) |
FN + F4 |
Increase Brightness |
Press to cycle through brightness levels (increasing) |
Key matrix brightness is adjusted |
20% per trigger (5 scales total) |
FN + F5 |
Stop Playback |
Stops currently playing media | N/A | |
FN + F6 |
Last Track |
Skips back to last played track in playlist | N/A | |
FN + F7 |
Play/Pause |
Toggles playing and pausing media | N/A | |
FN + F8 |
Next Track |
Skips forward to next track in playlist | N/A | |
FN + F12 |
Dial Mode* |
Cycle dial modes | F12 key |
ONBOARD LIGHTING
SHORTCUT | LIGHTING EFFECT | REMARK |
FN + ` | Current HW profile lighting | Can be customized in iCUE |
FN + 1 | Water Color | |
FN + 2 | Spiral Rainbow | |
FN + 3 | Rain | |
FN + 4 | Rainbow Wave | |
FN + 5 | Type Lighting Key (random color) | |
FN + 6 | Type Lighting Ripple (random color) | |
FN + 7 | Color Shift (random color order) | |
FN + 8 | Color Pulse (random color order) | |
FN + 9 | Color Wave (random color order) | |
FN + 0 |
Static Color |
Press to cycle through in order: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Capri, Purple, Amber, White |
FN + - | Reduce Effect Speed | |
FN + = | Increase Effect Speed | |
FN + [ | Rotate Effect Left | |
FN + ] | Rotate Effect Right |
SOFTWARE OVERVIEW
iCUE HOME AND DEVICE SCREEN
When you first open iCUE, you will see a new device tile for K70 PRO TKL. Clicking the device tile will present options to start programming for:
If you see an update notification in the iCUE window, please click to update firmware to the latest version.
DEVICE MEMORY MODE
Before you start programming, note that every iCUE system profile has two sets of settings - Software and Device Memory Mode.
The Device Memory mode menu allows you to assign functions which can be saved to the KB’s onboard memory and plays when in hardware mode.
FUNCTION | DEVICE MEMORY MODE |
SOFTWARE MODE |
Storage & Profiles | 1MB for up 5 profiles | Unlimited |
Features |
|
|
How to Save |
Manual Save |
Automatically |
Maximum Lighting Layers | 20 | Unlimited |
LIGHTING EFFECTS
The Lighting Effects tab allows you to program lighting effects.
A. Choose Lighting Effects tab.
B. Under lighting layers click [+] to set lighting to your liking.
KEY ASSIGNMENTS
The Key Assignments tab allows you to easily remap keys or assign new functions to keys.
A. Choose Key Assignments tab.
B. Under Assignments click [+] to remap keys or assign new functions.
KEY ACTUATIONS
The Key Actuations tab is where you can adjust the actuation point of MGX magnetic switches. The default setting is 2.0mm and you can adjust from a range between 0.1mm to 4.0mm*. Here you will also find a setting to enable secondary actuation points which allow for advanced two-in-1 keypress combos and Rapid Trigger setting which allow for dynamically change actuation and reset points.
A. Choose Key Actuation tab.
B. Under Actuations Presets click [+] to adjust actuation value in 0.1mm steps (Default: 2mm), toggling reset point on (Default is off) to adjust reset value in 0.1mm steps (Default:1.9mm).
C. Select keys that you want to apply this setting on.
Sequence of B & C can be exchanged.
DUAL ACTUATION
A. Choose Key Actuation tab.
B. Under Actuations Presets click [+] to toggle Second Actuation Point on (Default is off) to adjust secondary actuation value in 0.1mm steps (Default: 3.5mm).
C. Toggle reset point on (Default is off) to adjust reset value in 0.1mm steps (Primary actuation default: 1.9mm; secondary actuation default: 3.4mm).
D. Select keys that you want to apply this setting on.
Sequence of B & D can be exchanged.
RAPID TRIGGER SETTING
A. Choose Key Actuation tab.
B. Under Actuations Presets click [+] to toggle Rapid Trigger on (Default is off) to adjust primary actuation value from 0.1mm to 4.0mm* in 0.1mm steps. Toggle Separate Press/Release sensitivity on (Default is off) to adjust downstroke & upstroke value (Default: 0.1mm).
C. Select keys that you want to apply this setting on.
Sequence of B & C can be exchanged.
Here is an example of how you would configure actuation points to best handle various scenarios. We highly recommend users to tweak and experiment to find the best setup to suit their preferences.
USAGE | ACTUATION VALUE | BENEFIT |
Competitive gaming | 1.0mm | Enables faster and more responsive inputs. |
General use | 2.0mm (Default) | A good middle ground between speed and accuracy. This is the default setting. |
Typing | 3.0mm | Reduces the likelihood of accidental keypresses. |
CONTROL DIAL
The Control Dial tab allows you to choose which mode you want.
Default setting is with Volume Control/Brightness Control/Vertical Scrolling on.
A. Choose Control Dial tab.
B. Pick the dial mode.
PERFORMANCE
The Performance tab allows you to enable/disable shortcuts and customize indicator colors.
A. Choose Performance tab.
B. Enable/disable shortcuts or customize indicator colors to your liking.
DEVICE SETTINGS & GAME MODE SETTINGS
The Device Settings tab allows you to change advanced settings, adjust the polling rate, and update the firmware.
Besides, you can customize Game Mode on Settings in the Device Settings tab as well.
A. Click the setting icon.
B. Change the advanced settings and Game Mode on Settings* (Polling rate, brightness, static color, indicator color, animation on or off…etc).
MACRO RECORDING
Can be programmed in iCUE.
A. Choose Key Assignments tab.
B. Under Assignments click [+] to click assignment type Macro, starting Macro recording after remapping keys.
FACTORY RESET
Hold ESC key for two seconds while device is plugged in to erase onboard memory profiles and restore factory default settings.
WARRANTY YEAR
LEGAL/COPYRIGHT STATEMENT
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