I found it quite refreshing. With every other "let's go" I've found myself staring into his eyes, with the abyss staring back as I fly through the uncanny valley on a very uncomfortable carpet ride.
I'm so glad I've found a PC product reviewer who doesn't hype everything up to create favour with brands, or out of fear from being received as a negative person. A good reviewer is supposed to tell you when something is uninspired, overpriced cash-grabs and we're blessed to have you for doing exactly that when it's deserved!
@@ljtech20 but they do have hotswap, therefore it can be upgraded to a way way better linear switches than these overrated Cherry MX switches. There are durocks, C3, tealios, etc. Or even too high priced? Gateron yellow lubed is still way way better than CMXs
@@stefanusrianto8781 oh yeah, I know that too. Durock linears, Gat black Inks and C3 tangies FTW!! Again, the Keychron, especially the K6, is a much better buy.
I have the huntsmen mini, ducky one 2 mini and recently got this board. I agree with some things mentioned but personally I am a big fan of this board. Speed silvers feel great. Never used them before and I am a big fan. Nothing new for a 60% board but it is solid all around in my opinion. Nothing ground breaking just another nice 60% board. I’ve used the GK61 optical yellows numerous times as well and this keyboard I am and will continue to main over other boards.
I just got mine on sale at best buy for 70 dollars. I will say for the price I payed I actually like mine :) But I understand the review and I'm glad you don't overhype due to the brand name like some youtubers lol
I'm extremely satisfied with my Ducky x MK Creator Mecha Mini (supporting BST, of course), but I must say I've been very impressed with Corsair's latest keyboards. If I used full size I'd definitely go for a K100.
Oh , wow. This is the most expensive GK61 i've seen. The cable placement is a nightmare . It's funny to see the "Big Volume in..." alert after that earpiercing typing test , even my cheap DNA65 sounds better stock. Corsair may need to take some chill pills after that review , it'll be hard to swallow.Great review as always , Chief!
One of my favorite boards I've ever owned was a Corsair K65 Vengeance. TKL, Cherry Reds, no lighting, just a well built solid board with an aluminum top plate. Sure I like my Duckys better but for a big name board it is great. It inspired me to order a K68 (Cherry Reds, red back light) for my office board at work.
I saw my boi BST lurking on other reviews on this keeb. Am so glad he kept it honest, cuz it feels like most will get this in and read off the spec sheet plus promo script, while making it sound amazing. And you're right @BST. It does feel like Corsair has been pretty damn distant from the trends. They keep being late to the party ever since they tried for the IPO. Sad...
Everyone is talking about the let down of the "lets go".... but im over here dying at "Thats gonna be a NO from me.....................dog" ROFL!!!! Good Schiit man.
if they made a "classic" (built like a tank) corsair product instead, it could have been interesting. sad to see them cheap out on a long overdue design
Outside of weight and materials for the casing, Corsair keyboards were poor quality especially for the price, this is objectively better other than the case being plastic. PBT doubleshot keycaps are way better than ABS laser etched. Always gotta pay for that gamer tax.
@@nyphon The Corsair keyboards aren't technically what I would call an aluminium keyboard (I used to have a Corsair in the past). There is a visible metal where the switches sit on (over a plastic case), which is called a top plate so does this keyboard but because of the design you cannot see it (back plate in this case). An example to illustrate what I'm talking about is the IKBC MF87 RGB, which has an aluminium body as well as a metal backplate.
I might still buy it since I have a full on Corsair setup and wasn’t to match to icue. I currently have a gmmk compact, and although that is a better board IMO, I would like to go back to matching Corsair. Luckily, I haven’t been spoiled by fully custom mech keyboards yet, so it would be as bad to me as it is for some. Then again, I also want to see the gmmk pro reviews and might get that instead.
I was excited when I heard about these because I like 60% and was actually searching for smaller corsair boards bc I use some other corsair things so my lighting would be synced, but after watching a few reviews I think I'll hold off for a revision.
What’s crazy to me is that they’re charging $110 for this when their aluminum TKL K65 RGB has been for sale at less than $90. I just don’t get these manufacturers charging more for a 60% layout. The fact that they have hotswappable switches is at the least a trend I hope continues!
@@Wontonslol I'd assume there is less interest in 60% keyboards than TKLs or full-size, but surely that cannot account for the cost savings related to using plastic instead of aluminum, additional switches/keycaps associated with larger keyboards, and additional material costs for the case. This just seems like an opportunity to capitalize on the growing interest in the 60% market, but as Brian said, they're too late, and overcharging for the product is not doing them any favors.
The Corsair TKL isn't technically what I would call an aluminium keyboard (I used to have a Corsair in the past). There is a visible metal where the switches sit on (over a plastic case), which is called a top plate so does this keyboard but because of the design you cannot see it (back plate in this case). Something to illustrate what I'm talking about is the IKBC MF87 RGB, which has an aluminium body as well as a metal backplate
@@DuyLeNguyen evidently I've been watching too many keyboard videos lately thought that he'd said they were hotswappable but other reviews clearly indicate they're not
That case looks literally like a Skyloong case that just got rebranded. I think I agree, feels like Corsair is playing catch-up outside of RGB lighting effects... assuming you have the room to manage all the cables for it and the software works like it should.
At that price point you’d expect sound dampening in the case and hotswap to be competitive! At least with that ducky collab with zeal they offered premium switches, but this does look to be disappointing. What a great and honest review as always!
just get a keycool 84 from aliexpress, small form factor with function keys, gateron switches, also centered usb c port, good rgb, bluetooth version exists and its hot swappable. All for under 100
Makes me glad that I got mine 2nd hand for around 60% of MSRP. It's a pretty decent 60% keyboard from a typing perspective though I do need to go and memorize the secondary layer before I can use it without needing to refer to the keycaps themselves. At full RRP, totally agree that it's way overpriced for what it is.
Should have been a 65% aluminium case. Anyone know a 75% PCB that I can solder my own Low profile switches to? I want to make a low profile 75% keyboard since my hands are pretty small and I cant hit C V B without hitting the spacebar. Also any Low Profile Switch recommendstions?
I own a K95 Platinum which has an amazing build quality and I was super excited for this one since I am looking for a 60-75% keyboard.. disappointed! Thank you for the honesty in every review. It helped me a lot before buying stuff! Are there any solid 60-75% Keyboard between 50-90$ ?
I remember when I saw this revealed and was like "wait this just looks like every other 60%" I would have preferred they kept some of the other features that are on their k100 like that rotary wheel and what not to make it unique.
buy a DK61e, put foam in it and cal it a day. cheaper, siounds pretty good and the stabs are actually lubed a bit. maybe replace the keycaps with some other pbt caps from razer or hyperx which would total less than this, still.
I got this keyboard yesterday with the speed switches and tried it on osu and got personal records with it. Even finished some maps that i never finished before... My previous keyboard was the razer huntsman mini with linear switches. And honestly i dont see the the reason behind so much hate.
i would've KILLED for a 60% corsair keyboard! 5 years ago... ICUE is just such a good software that i wanted a 60% corsair keyboard so bad that i cut a k63 to be the smallest i can lmao
Gk61 lol honestly 110 no for that price don't have optical switches corsair finally put something out everyone does same board. Lol 😂 gave a like buddy
I don't know if that was intended to be a "box rubbing on the table noise" at 0:12 , but I heard a very dirty fart noise. And it made it all more funny
Will the schiit stack magni3+ and modi3+ work with ps5 which has no optical port, or pls recommend a similar amp dac stack or a all in one solution for console
It's been years back when Corsair was on point. Looks like they don't even try anymore. Same go's for their mouse. Seriously nothing is updated, no functions or futures we have been asking for the last 2 years. A bit of foam or isolation? "Nope" Space so i can add it myself after? "Nope" Hot swap? "Nope" "Stick with the switches we give you!" And all that, for 100 bucks. Yeah that's a "Nope" but this time from us the consumers.
Every other UA-camr says other things about this keyboard! Has this guy and BadSeed Tech looked into this before they made the video? - Like the pricing - Hardware Canucks says only good things about the price point vs. other 60% keyboards like Ducky and Razer! - Other UA-camrs all say this keyboard is NOT the same polling rate as the K100 but it is 8000 polling rate and that corsair is pushing it more than the K100! He even shows it in the iCUE software! At 4:28 ! 4000Hz Polling Rate at 0.250 msec and 8000Hz at 0.125 msec!
The name makes slightly more sense in Corsair land. The K65 name goes back to the original K65 which was TKL layout and was basically a cut down version of the K70, so K65 mini is just cut down to 60% I guess.
Sure, but there's NO way somebody can convince me that this isn't potentially confusing for the consumer who is just starting to look at small form factor boards. Its weirder than Durgod calling their 65% layout the Hades 68 bc it has 68 keys.
true, for mice the sensors are not that good for using common PMW3360 or 3389 series, the weights are still very heavy for today standards. And for the keyboard, just typical case, not upgraded switches (cmon there are tons of better linear switches already than CMX).
They’re peripheral game is lacking but their cases and parts are solid. I think people but the peripherals just as a way to complete their investment in the iCue ecosystem
@@badseedtech very true! Their newer cases are really good! And I’ve never had a problem with hardware from them haha! I should have specified my bad. I’m not a fan of their Peripherals at all personally 💔
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Will you do a comparison video between this one and hyperx 60?
that was the most deflated 'let's go' I've ever heard... oh dear
Ayyy Glarses!
Verifieses
When is the next video glass man
lets go, my guy got verified!
Like going from "Glarses" to "glasses"
"Priced at an astoundingly overconfident $109..."may be the best intro I've heard in a while.
Man, and people make fun of the Razer tax. How are you going to release a garbage $110 board when you have a ton of competition in that space now?
If I worked at Corsair and listened to that "Let's go", man I would be devastated..
Ahahaahahha
@AvRaam I have noticed if the Lets Go aint there it does not really go good for the product!
When I recorded that, my girlfriend from the next room goes “Wow, THAT bad?” 😂
@@badseedtech yeah, that bad
i think he meant "let's go" get another keyboard
The quality of that "Lets go" was still better than the quality of that keyboard
It’s not that bad, at least they tried for once...
I found it quite refreshing. With every other "let's go" I've found myself staring into his eyes, with the abyss staring back as I fly through the uncanny valley on a very uncomfortable carpet ride.
You just cant afford it
I'm so glad I've found a PC product reviewer who doesn't hype everything up to create favour with brands, or out of fear from being received as a negative person. A good reviewer is supposed to tell you when something is uninspired, overpriced cash-grabs and we're blessed to have you for doing exactly that when it's deserved!
Thanks 🙏🏼 You just have to call it out when you see stuff. End of the day, it means better products for all of us.
@@badseedtech Precisely, never change my man
There's a lot of them tbh ,but yes kinda hard to find
i'd rather spend my money on a ducky with that price range -_-
Yeah, that's $10 off the Ducky Mecha Mini, which has an aluminum body. Only thing you're missing out on with the Ducky is the hotswappable switches
Brutal truths have to be heard, PREACH Brian
I laughed out loud at the price, and the design that looks straight off the desk of Keychron.
Lol I'd argue that Keychron keyboards are better quality than this crap... aaaand cheaper.
@@ljtech20 And keychron gave me wireless with a lower price
@@justinedzard don't forget dem hotswap
@@ljtech20 but they do have hotswap, therefore it can be upgraded to a way way better linear switches than these overrated Cherry MX switches. There are durocks, C3, tealios, etc. Or even too high priced? Gateron yellow lubed is still way way better than CMXs
@@stefanusrianto8781 oh yeah, I know that too. Durock linears, Gat black Inks and C3 tangies FTW!! Again, the Keychron, especially the K6, is a much better buy.
Seriously these companies are getting lazy, Chinese copy with high brand price.
I think they are making musical instruments. This keyboard makes more noise than a maraca. Who would ever buy it
its a gk61 without hotswap
@@albioncia that is an insult to GK61s :)
always has been
at least hyperx is doing it right.
Yours has become my favourite tech channel lately, the personality gives a lot to the videos!
Thanks so much; really appreciate that!
I'd love to see you review more IEMs, I think you're going to like some IEMs like the Starfield or Blessing 2.
Its happening.
@@badseedtech That's right, that's the BST we know!
I have the huntsmen mini, ducky one 2 mini and recently got this board. I agree with some things mentioned but personally I am a big fan of this board. Speed silvers feel great. Never used them before and I am a big fan. Nothing new for a 60% board but it is solid all around in my opinion. Nothing ground breaking just another nice 60% board. I’ve used the GK61 optical yellows numerous times as well and this keyboard I am and will continue to main over other boards.
0:29 Me using GK61X with lubed Ink Blacks + Cherry stabs: *smirks*
Good one Brian...
3:12 SMOOTH segway!
I just got mine on sale at best buy for 70 dollars. I will say for the price I payed I actually like mine :) But I understand the review and I'm glad you don't overhype due to the brand name like some youtubers lol
That intro really made my morning. Sheesh, Corsair got dismantled.
I'm extremely satisfied with my Ducky x MK Creator Mecha Mini (supporting BST, of course), but I must say I've been very impressed with Corsair's latest keyboards. If I used full size I'd definitely go for a K100.
Oh , wow. This is the most expensive GK61 i've seen. The cable placement is a nightmare . It's funny to see the "Big Volume in..." alert after that earpiercing typing test , even my cheap DNA65 sounds better stock. Corsair may need to take some chill pills after that review , it'll be hard to swallow.Great review as always , Chief!
One of my favorite boards I've ever owned was a Corsair K65 Vengeance. TKL, Cherry Reds, no lighting, just a well built solid board with an aluminum top plate. Sure I like my Duckys better but for a big name board it is great. It inspired me to order a K68 (Cherry Reds, red back light) for my office board at work.
my beard man is the only honest reviewer out there..no sweet talk if the product has no uniqueness to offer....
Love these honest and critical reviews. Great vid!!
holy cow, 2 vids a day, love you man
This is the best "negative" review i have seen on UA-cam. Great job!
Thanks!
First title i've agreed with in quite awhile I cannot lie
i got mine for $76 and i put an old mousepad in the case and did the tape mod. sounds fantastic.
Glad to see you back on the regular uploads. Hope you're doing better than a while ago.
Your face gave it all away lol. Great video as always Brian! The pricing is... Um.
I saw my boi BST lurking on other reviews on this keeb. Am so glad he kept it honest, cuz it feels like most will get this in and read off the spec sheet plus promo script, while making it sound amazing.
And you're right @BST. It does feel like Corsair has been pretty damn distant from the trends. They keep being late to the party ever since they tried for the IPO. Sad...
Everyone is talking about the let down of the "lets go".... but im over here dying at "Thats gonna be a NO from me.....................dog" ROFL!!!! Good Schiit man.
The Corsair Anne Pro 3
Minus wireless though 😔
@@badseedtech and minus tap for arrow keys and magic FN 😔
Haha I love your videos man. One of the few reviewers out there that literally make me laugh out loud. Keep it up brother. God bless
CORSAIR GK61 😂😂😂 I love your reviews
if they made a "classic" (built like a tank) corsair product instead, it could have been interesting. sad to see them cheap out on a long overdue design
Outside of weight and materials for the casing, Corsair keyboards were poor quality especially for the price, this is objectively better other than the case being plastic. PBT doubleshot keycaps are way better than ABS laser etched. Always gotta pay for that gamer tax.
@@nyphon The Corsair keyboards aren't technically what I would call an aluminium keyboard (I used to have a Corsair in the past). There is a visible metal where the switches sit on (over a plastic case), which is called a top plate so does this keyboard but because of the design you cannot see it (back plate in this case). An example to illustrate what I'm talking about is the IKBC MF87 RGB, which has an aluminium body as well as a metal backplate.
I might still buy it since I have a full on Corsair setup and wasn’t to match to icue. I currently have a gmmk compact, and although that is a better board IMO, I would like to go back to matching Corsair. Luckily, I haven’t been spoiled by fully custom mech keyboards yet, so it would be as bad to me as it is for some.
Then again, I also want to see the gmmk pro reviews and might get that instead.
I was excited when I heard about these because I like 60% and was actually searching for smaller corsair boards bc I use some other corsair things so my lighting would be synced, but after watching a few reviews I think I'll hold off for a revision.
Looking forward to your GMMK Pro roast. I have a pre-order in... but probably not going to commit based on the sound-tests they released.
I didn't watch your video because I already watched others... but I will leave my like only because the title of your video was damm good
What’s crazy to me is that they’re charging $110 for this when their aluminum TKL K65 RGB has been for sale at less than $90. I just don’t get these manufacturers charging more for a 60% layout. The fact that they have hotswappable switches is at the least a trend I hope continues!
Economics of scale
@@Wontonslol I'd assume there is less interest in 60% keyboards than TKLs or full-size, but surely that cannot account for the cost savings related to using plastic instead of aluminum, additional switches/keycaps associated with larger keyboards, and additional material costs for the case. This just seems like an opportunity to capitalize on the growing interest in the 60% market, but as Brian said, they're too late, and overcharging for the product is not doing them any favors.
The Corsair TKL isn't technically what I would call an aluminium keyboard (I used to have a Corsair in the past). There is a visible metal where the switches sit on (over a plastic case), which is called a top plate so does this keyboard but because of the design you cannot see it (back plate in this case). Something to illustrate what I'm talking about is the IKBC MF87 RGB, which has an aluminium body as well as a metal backplate
The keyboard in this review doesn't have hotswap either...
@@DuyLeNguyen evidently I've been watching too many keyboard videos lately thought that he'd said they were hotswappable but other reviews clearly indicate they're not
the pinging on this thing is bananas
He must of got a weird version of the keyboard then. My keyboard is straight thoccs. I can upload a video of the sound
That case looks literally like a Skyloong case that just got rebranded. I think I agree, feels like Corsair is playing catch-up outside of RGB lighting effects... assuming you have the room to manage all the cables for it and the software works like it should.
At that price point you’d expect sound dampening in the case and hotswap to be competitive! At least with that ducky collab with zeal they offered premium switches, but this does look to be disappointing. What a great and honest review as always!
Think youll be able to get your hands on some gazzew U4 bobas switches for review?
just get a keycool 84 from aliexpress, small form factor with function keys, gateron switches, also centered usb c port, good rgb, bluetooth version exists and its hot swappable. All for under 100
That sponsor transition was super clean
The Anne pro 2 has all of these same features at a fraction of the price
Makes me glad that I got mine 2nd hand for around 60% of MSRP. It's a pretty decent 60% keyboard from a typing perspective though I do need to go and memorize the secondary layer before I can use it without needing to refer to the keycaps themselves. At full RRP, totally agree that it's way overpriced for what it is.
yes they do indeed do the best oir-gb in the market
Should have been a 65% aluminium case.
Anyone know a 75% PCB that I can solder my own Low profile switches to?
I want to make a low profile 75% keyboard since my hands are pretty small and I cant hit C V B without hitting the spacebar.
Also any Low Profile Switch recommendstions?
Why is this keyboard not make with the CORSAIR OPX Switch?!
How is the ice pad holding up? Is it worth buying?
That was the funniest intro: You ready? (cause they definitely weren't) priced at an astoundingly overconfident 109 dollars LOL
When the let's go hits different
I own a K95 Platinum which has an amazing build quality and I was super excited for this one since I am looking for a 60-75% keyboard.. disappointed!
Thank you for the honesty in every review. It helped me a lot before buying stuff!
Are there any solid 60-75% Keyboard between 50-90$ ?
I remember when I saw this revealed and was like "wait this just looks like every other 60%" I would have preferred they kept some of the other features that are on their k100 like that rotary wheel and what not to make it unique.
i was hyped for the "you ready, lets go!" :(
You know what you're in for with that "lets go" .
This is why I love this channel, I know I will always get an honest review and not everything will be the new main.
buy a DK61e, put foam in it and cal it a day. cheaper, siounds pretty good and the stabs are actually lubed a bit. maybe replace the keycaps with some other pbt caps from razer or hyperx which would total less than this, still.
I got this keyboard yesterday with the speed switches and tried it on osu and got personal records with it. Even finished some maps that i never finished before... My previous keyboard was the razer huntsman mini with linear switches. And honestly i dont see the the reason behind so much hate.
Wow badseed, you do be out here throwing shade like that lmaooo @0:30
My man nailed that joke “the Corsair gk61...sorry k65” -amazing😂
Finally i was waiting for this
i would've KILLED for a 60% corsair keyboard!
5 years ago... ICUE is just such a good software that i wanted a 60% corsair keyboard so bad that i cut a k63 to be the smallest i can lmao
this guy is like Jayztwocents but with a DMX voice and a nice beard..... i'm subscribed
Ayyyy, thanks man!
LMFAO!!! That deflating balloon sound.
Haha it was a last-minute addition - really the cherry on top for me 😂😂
Great video spitting FACTS
lol bruh that opening. : chefs kiss :
did corsair just slap a logo on a basic ass skyloong 60% and give it a 40% markup? classic corsair.
I love my corsair obsidian 1000d case but a lot of other products are...lacking.
1:08 "center" mounted n1 corsair
That intro is so funny, ” well.. Corsair is back”
well at least they tried
Can you do a dt990 review and comparison to under $200 headphones?
Gk61 lol honestly 110 no for that price don't have optical switches corsair finally put something out everyone does same board. Lol 😂 gave a like buddy
I'll keep my old as M$oft Sidewinder X6 board with its detachable num pad over this lol,
Will it quickly start chattering like all my other corsair boards?
2 videos in a day!!??? But not complainin
I don't know if that was intended to be a "box rubbing on the table noise" at 0:12 , but I heard a very dirty fart noise.
And it made it all more funny
It was indeed a long sustained squeaky fart noise
@@badseedtech that was glorious, never laughed that much during a keeb review
Keep it up as always matey!
just ordered a Ducky Mecha Mini with Kailh box silent pink switches after watching this. lol
that opening, you are hilarious
Toms Hardware... Credible... Same sentence... What year is it?
Will the schiit stack magni3+ and modi3+ work with ps5 which has no optical port, or pls recommend a similar amp dac stack or a all in one solution for console
I did not see that ad segway coming! haha
Why would you have mouse keybinds on a keyboard?
Also can you do a best 60% keyboard video
It's been years back when Corsair was on point. Looks like they don't even try anymore. Same go's for their mouse.
Seriously nothing is updated, no functions or futures we have been asking for the last 2 years.
A bit of foam or isolation? "Nope" Space so i can add it myself after? "Nope" Hot swap? "Nope" "Stick with the switches we give you!"
And all that, for 100 bucks. Yeah that's a "Nope" but this time from us the consumers.
Every other UA-camr says other things about this keyboard!
Has this guy and BadSeed Tech looked into this before they made the video?
- Like the pricing - Hardware Canucks says only good things about the price point vs. other 60% keyboards like Ducky and Razer!
- Other UA-camrs all say this keyboard is NOT the same polling rate as the K100 but it is 8000 polling rate and that corsair is pushing it more than the K100!
He even shows it in the iCUE software! At 4:28 ! 4000Hz Polling Rate at 0.250 msec and 8000Hz at 0.125 msec!
I think the Keychron K2 hotswap is probably the best at the price point
not related or anything to this keyboard, but any recommendations on dac/amps that are under $200?
The name makes slightly more sense in Corsair land. The K65 name goes back to the original K65 which was TKL layout and was basically a cut down version of the K70, so K65 mini is just cut down to 60% I guess.
Sure, but there's NO way somebody can convince me that this isn't potentially confusing for the consumer who is just starting to look at small form factor boards. Its weirder than Durgod calling their 65% layout the Hades 68 bc it has 68 keys.
Maybe the polling rate would help with rhythm games like osu?
doubt
I'm always curious what TechTubers are actually typing during the typing tests hmmmm let us know :)
Dead on arrival, corsair slacking.
if they make a white edition with some lubed silents... oh boyy
I’m shocked anyone buys anything Corsair now days to be honest
well nobody in their right minds buy Corsair peripherals, but people still buy their cases and PSUs.
Case psu aio and their rgb products are still selling well
true, for mice the sensors are not that good for using common PMW3360 or 3389 series, the weights are still very heavy for today standards.
And for the keyboard, just typical case, not upgraded switches (cmon there are tons of better linear switches already than CMX).
They’re peripheral game is lacking but their cases and parts are solid. I think people but the peripherals just as a way to complete their investment in the iCue ecosystem
@@badseedtech very true! Their newer cases are really good! And I’ve never had a problem with hardware from them haha! I should have specified my bad. I’m not a fan of their Peripherals at all personally 💔
you not doing hotswap at this time of the year? and you are $109?
Appreciate the Randy reference 😂
You can tell the outcome of the video just from the “let’s go”.
I see that Ouchkick x Space deskmat, just got mine in as well. It looks so dope