Corsair K70 PRO TKL
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The Corsair K70 PRO TKL is a keyboard with magnetic switches and programmable RGB backlighting. It has a tenkeyless form factor.
Not to be confused with the Corsair Vengeance K70, or the Corsair K70 RGB MK.2; Both are older models no longer in use. As of January 2026, the K70 PRO TKL is the standard keyboard in all our research labs.
Specifications
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| Size | 80% (TKL) |
| Keyboard Layout | US-International QWERTY |
| Key Switches | Corsair MGX v2 |
| Actuation Force | 30-55cN |
| Polling Rate | up to 8000Hz |
| USB Pass-through | No |
| Multimedia Controls | Yes[fn 1] |
| Backlight | Yes (RGB) |
- ↑ Dedicated volume knob, playback control via Function keys
Making Screenshots
One quirk of Corsair's TKL layout is that it omits the PrtScrn button. If you wish to take a screenshot, use Windows Snipping Tool, which you can open by holding Windows Key + Shift + S. Then select the area you wish to capture, or change the snipping area to "Fullscreen". The screenshots are saved in the Pictures folder.
Backlight Programming
Backlights can be set up in the Corsair iCUE software. Check the manual or ask TSG for instructions.
ℹ️ Our K70 keyboards are in "Device Memory Mode" by default, with profile 1 loaded. This profile has all LEDs turned off.
⚠️ Before changing lighting or key settings, always create a new Software Profile in iCue (click "+" icon on the left) , and save this profile to your user folder on the D:\ drive (right-click on the profile -> Export).
⚠️ In labs with control room, two keyboards may be listed. Unfortunately, they are not uniquely labeled, so you'll have to figure out which is which by trial-and-error. Make sure to reset the one you're not intending to change to the default settings (see below).
⚠️On our Lab Computers, keyboard profiles and settings get reset with every periodic maintenance update, so you'll have to re-import your custom profile (done from the same window as export). Alternatively, you could set up a Device Memory profile, but please only do this in consultation with the lab manager and/or TSG.
Reset
If you encounter a lit keyboard in the labs, or accidentally activated another profile, here's how to quickly reset to our default settings:
- Launch the Corsair iCue software from the Windows Start Menu
- Click on the keyboard
- Make sure the "Device Memory Mode" toggle is ON.
- Select profile 1 (first/purple icon)
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