Aiming to satisfy an ever-increasing range of users, Corsair has recently created a revised version of the K55 RGB PRO , which at a relatively budget price can offer a myriad of functions for the user, certainly not forgetting the quality of construction and the main needs of a keyboard designed for use in video games . Let’s talk specifically about the Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT , which we had the opportunity to thoroughly test, here are all the details in our review.

Low budget, extended versatility

As per tradition for Corsair items, the Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT presented itself with a truly iconic packaging, almost entirely yellow to remember the main color of the brand. Proceeding with the unboxing, you realize how – despite the budget price, you can find it at this link for more details – to the touch everything is really quality, considering however that we are talking about hard plastic and not aluminum. The cable for connecting to the PC is not supplied separately, as it is immediately attached to the keyboard and cannot be removed; unfortunately this is rubber coated and not sleevato , but this does not mean that it is not very resistant.

The dimensions are not particularly small, we are talking about 48.1 x 16.7 x 3.6 cm , which is not bad considering that this does not aim at a compact design, which has on the left an additional row with 6 keys for various functions , and that includes a palm rest in the box. This is quite comfortable during use, as the company has preferred to fold on the classic rough rubber as usual, more resistant than leather but less soft, and comes with an elegant Corsair lettering in the center. The version we tested is structured with the Italian layout , which does not lack any buttons, also considering the presence on the right side of the multimedia shortcuts for volume, videos and music.

The Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT is guaranteed with the IP42 certification , which therefore also guarantees minimal protection in case of liquids and – relatively – small objects. The keys are not particularly raised, which is normal for a membrane gaming keyboard, but the RGB effects are really nice. The LEDs, which can be completely modified with the iCUE software , in fact create a sort of contour with truly magical colors, leaving even from each key – which can also be customized individually – a luminous aura of considerable intensity emanates. Small icing on the cake in terms of design, the six buttons on the left are not only useful for activating in-game functions,but also fully compatible with Elgato Stream Deck software for streaming .

Not for all players

A strong point for those who want a quiet product, and a disadvantage for those looking for a mechanical keyboard that has the right sound feedback after pressing the keys, the Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT features membrane technology for the keys. , which consequently reduce the disturbance to a minimum. It is a rather functional solution for the mid-range, as well as necessary if you think about the budget price of the product, which arrives in the homes of users with a lot of functions and a build quality without smudges.

Testing the in-game product, we did not encounter any particular problems, although some players may need to “adapt” their game setup for the product. As mentioned, the dimensions could make it difficult for some users with limited space for their equipment, while the weight of almost 1kg must obviously be taken into account in the case of less resistant desks. The almost zero noise that the keys emit, at times even relaxing if listened to, may also not marry perfectly for those who use headphones with high volume, even if it is perfect during communications and streaming .

It is impossible not to mention, speaking of a Corsair product, the fantastic integration with iCUE, complete and easy to use software that opens the doors to every possible configuration, a thousand functions and the possibility of creating real macros, which goes perfectly. with the additional keys that the Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT. As mentioned above, this is essential to better manage RGB lighting and achieve the desired effects. On the software side, Corsair has also taken care to guarantee anti-ghosting, which avoids that the pressure of multiple keys leads to exclude some inputs, even in the most excited game moments.

Considering its silence and the functions just mentioned, we would like to clarify in this review that – despite more than excellent for gaming – the Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT comes with an eye for streamers , while being perfect for almost every coveted thanks to its versatility and design.