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Corsair K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard vs Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard

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all judged against mechanical keyboards at a similar price

The Corsair K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard scores 5.2/10 overall, ahead of the Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard at 4.5/10.

The Corsair K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard leads on build quality, customisation and battery and software.

The Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard leads on connectivity.

They score the same on typing feel and layout and ergonomics.

Corsair K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Corsair K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

5.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Corsair K70 RGB PRO is a wired, full-size gaming keyboard for players who want fast Cherry MX Speed Silver switches and a metal frame. It suits people who are happy to manage remaps and macros in iCUE on Windows or macOS. It is less suited to anyone who wants a quiet board, wireless connections or open firmware.

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Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard

Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard

4.5/10verdict: skip

The Dierya DK61SE is a wired 60% keyboard for buyers who want a small, low-cost board for a desk or a travel bag. It suits Windows users who are happy with a US layout and do not need much from the software. Owners praise its compact size and value, but stabiliser rattle and software problems are the recurring complaints.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCorsair K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming KeyboardDierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard
Typing feel25%5/105/10
Build quality20%8/106/10
Customisation20%4/103/10
Connectivity15%4/105/10
Layout and ergonomics10%4/104/10
Battery and software10%5/103/10
Overall5.2/104.5/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming KeyboardDierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard
LayoutFull size, 104 keys, US ANSI (NA)60% (61 keys), ANSI/US layout
SwitchesCHERRY MX SPEED RGB Silver, 1.2mm actuation (CHERRY MX SPEED variant)not listed
ConnectivityWired only, detachable braided USB Type-C cableWired USB-C with detachable cable
Firmware (QMK / VIA)iCUE software on Windows and macOS (key remaps and macros); no QMK or VIA support mentionednot listed
KeycapsPBT Double-Shot PRO, 1.5mm thicknessABS, double-shot

Strengths and weaknesses

Corsair K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

  • + Aluminium frame and PBT double-shot keycaps
  • + Fast 1.2mm actuation Cherry MX Speed Silver switches
  • + Onboard memory holds up to 50 profiles
  • − Owners find the Silver switches noisy
  • − Wired only, with no Bluetooth or 2.4GHz
  • − Listed layout is US ANSI, not UK ISO

Skip it if:

  • Anyone who needs quiet switches for shared rooms or calls
  • Buyers who want wireless or multi-device Bluetooth pairing
  • Users who want QMK or VIA remapping without vendor software
Read the full Corsair K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard review ›

Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard

  • + Compact 61-key 60% layout
  • + Silicone gasket mount listed by manufacturer
  • + Detachable USB-C cable
  • − Owners report spacebar stabiliser rattle
  • − Software often fails to detect the board
  • − ANSI/US layout only

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a UK ISO layout
  • Mac or Linux users who want to configure the keyboard
  • Anyone who wants dependable RGB control or deep remapping
Read the full Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard review ›

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