Corsair K70 MAX

Corsair K70 MAX delivers tunable MGX magnetic switches and 8000Hz polling for competitive play, but premium price and acquired-taste feel limit broader value.

Best For

Competitive FPS tweakers

Value

Fair

Biggest Strength

Adjustable MGX actuation

Biggest Weakness

Expensive premium price

Community Vote

N/A

would recommend

Key Takeaways

Flagship full-size K70 with Corsair MGX magnetic switches and 0.4 to 3.6 mm per-key actuation tuning.

Up to 8000Hz AXON polling, Rapid Trigger, and dual actuation suit competitive FPS and MOBA play.

Aluminum build, PBT keycaps, and a plush magnetic wrist rest earn consistent praise for comfort and finish.

Premium AUD street pricing around $279 to $349; call value hard to justify versus cheaper boards.

MGX feel and tray-mount typing are an acquired taste; some owners report iCUE or FlashTap quirks.

Quick Facts

Brand

Corsair

Release Date

Aug 1, 2023

Price Range

$279 to $349 AUD

Pros & Cons

Pros

Adjustable MGX actuation

Plush magnetic wrist rest

Up to 8000Hz polling

Solid aluminum build

Deep iCUE customization

Smooth satisfying keypresses

Cons

Expensive premium price

Acquired-taste switch feel

A little heavy

No USB passthrough

Spacebar can sound hollow

No dedicated macro keys

What Owners Say

The Good

Owners praise smooth MGX feel and actuation customization via iCUE once set up.

Build quality and the cushioned magnetic wrist rest get frequent comfort compliments.

The Bad

Some report iCUE profile or FlashTap quirks that recolor A/D keys or drop settings.

Keys are not silent; noise is acceptable for gaming but not for quiet offices.

Detailed Summary

Switch type	Corsair MGX magnetic linear
Key travel	4.0 mm
Actuation force	45 g
Actuation range	0.4 to 3.6 mm (0.1 mm steps; default 2.0 mm)
Polling rate	8000 Hz
Hot-swappable	No
Form factor	Full Size
Connectivity	Wired USB-C to USB-A
Weight	1390 g
Dimensions	442 x 166 x 39.2 mm
Backlighting	Per-key RGB
Keycaps	PBT double-shot (layout dependent)
Wrist rest	Magnetic detachable memory foam
Battery runtime	Not applicable (wired only)
Onboard memory	8 MB
Software	Corsair iCUE
Warranty	2 years