The CORSAIR K55 CORE is our newest entry level gaming keyboard, continuing the CORE line by reducing the size and less popular functions of the K55 RGB PRO while retaining the identity of the K55 series. This membrane keyboard is aimed for everyday use in a wide range of situations, whether you’re keeping quiet in the office or slaying demons at night.
| FEATURE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Full size |
| Backlighting | 10-Zone lit and per-zone programmable |
| LED Color | RGB, 16.8 million colors |
| Connectivity | 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A |
| Matrix | 12-Key selective rollover |
| USB Report Rate | Up to 1,000Hz polling |
| Brightness Key | Yes |
| Windows Lock Key | Yes |
| Adjustable Height | Yes |
| iCUE (Software) | Yes |
| Cable | 1.82 m / 6 ft, black, tangle-free rubber |
| Dimensions | 451.35*141.15*35 mm |
| Weight | 0.752 kgs |
| Warranty | Two years - Local country regulations are applicable |
While the idea of the CORE series is to strip down keyboards to their essentials, that doesn’t mean that the K55 CORE is a basic keyboard. This full sized keyboard still has plenty of functionality that that vast majority of users will make use of.
Ten- Zone RGB Backlighting
It’s a CORSAIR keyboard, of course it’s going to have RGB lighting. While the K55 RGB Pro allowed for some customization, the K55 CORE doubles the lighting zone from 5 to 10, allowing for more detailed effects. All this is controllable by iCUE, allowing you to control all your CORSAIR in one easy place.
Convenient Media Controls
The media controls from the K55 RGB PRO have been slimmed down, retaining the core features, allowing for play/pause, volume control, and mute. These minimal buttons will still allow for control of your media while being out of the way. Paired with the Win lock and brightness buttons, you’ll have all your commands right at your fingertips.
300ml Spill Resistance
One of the unique benefits of having a membrane keyboard is that it’s less susceptible to damage, especially from liquid. This allows the K55 CORE to have a resistance to spills up to 300ml, giving you the confidence to game without worrying about real-life water attacks.
The K55 CORE is all about function. The quiet typing membrane switches allow for the spill resistance and use in a variety of situations while keeping media controls and core commands at your fingertips. Check out the K55 CORE at our retail website to grab this no-frills keyboard. If you're curious about how it's takes up vs the K70 CORE take a look at our comparison article. (Spoiler alert: They are very different.)
