The K55 RGB PRO XT is an entry-level keyboard that offers quality for an affordable price and will change the way you enjoy games. We tell you about it in this note!
In Geek Culture we tried the K55 RGB PROXT, one of the input peripherals Corsair. This device has a great price-quality ratio that will enhance your experience.
There is no doubt that price and quality are a determining factor in the gamer Argentinian. When we buy a peripheral, it is important to find something that balances good durability, a great adaptation to our needs and that takes care of our pockets.
DESIGN
The Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT It is one of the most advanced models in the range. K55. It’s compatible with Windows and have a system anti ghosting 12 keys. That is to say that although it is a membrane keyboard, it still gives a good response when making multiple presses. TIt also has six keys for Macros and a panel of multimedia keys.
On the other hand, the Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT has a full keyboard layout with software-controlled RGB LED lighting iCUE. It has a simple connection, it connects through a USB 3.0 cable that is instantly recognized on the computer.
It is a keyboard of considerable size and weight, with 16.7cm wide, 48.1cm long and 3.6cm high; and weighs just one kilogram. Its body is robust, it shows resistant materials, despite being made entirely of plastic. It comes with a silicone wrist rest for better ergonomics. In addition, the keys are protected IP42 to protect the keyboard from spills and dust. This is not a waterproof keyboard (Also…why would you dip a keyboard?), but it is a faithful companion when eating on your PC.
How does it feel?
The membrane system Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT makes it smoother and a bit quieter than a mechanical one (still quite noisy, but more manageable if you have your computer near sleeping people). There’s a difference in how it feels compared to a mechanic, but the level of feedback is – for an average player – similar.
The difference of XT with the rest of the K55 is your number of customizable color options RGB, In the previous version of this keyboard you only have five lightable zones, while in this one you can configure it key by key. If you are one of the fans of customizing your Set up, it is a great option for a relatively low investment. If light effects aren’t your thing, the base version of this keyboard costs less money and has identical performance. However, the immersive gaming experience, thanks to the lighting of the XT, is something that the base cannot achieve.
It perfectly complements the Elgato Stream Deck thanks to its Macro keys. These keys also allow us to change the profiles in the iCUE software. There are five color profiles that we can choose from with our K55 RGB PRO XT: Pulse, Rainbow Wave, Color Wave, Color Change, and Viewfinder.
conclusion
if you are gamer and you are just entering the world of peripherals, the Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT It is a durable, resistant and quality alternative that offers you great performance and a very good lighting experience. The system anti-ghosting may lag behind a bit if you’re looking for a keyboard that prioritizes typing. This will depend, of course, on the typing speed you achieve. If you are very fast, it is likely that the performance will not be what you expect compared to a mechanic. But, if you are not a writing or gaming professional, it provides the necessary protection so that all keystrokes are recorded in a timely manner.
In official Corsair reseller stores in Argentina you can purchase the K55 RGB PRO XT starting at $10,000. If you want to know which are the places where you can buy it, we invite you to stop by the official Corsair page.