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Corsair K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard vs MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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all judged against mechanical keyboards at a similar price

The MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard scores 5.7/10 overall, ahead of the Corsair K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard at 5.2/10.

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

The MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard leads on typing feel, connectivity, layout and ergonomics and battery and software.

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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MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

5.7/10verdict: good, not the best

The MageGee MK-Box suits buyers who want a compact wired mechanical keyboard that works the moment it is plugged in. It fits people who value a metal-topped build and a quiet-leaning sound profile over deep customisation. It is a sensible pick for a first mechanical board on Windows, macOS or Linux.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCorsair K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming KeyboardMageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Typing feel25%5/106/10
Build quality20%8/107/10
Customisation20%4/103/10
Connectivity15%4/106/10
Layout and ergonomics10%4/106/10
Battery and software10%5/107/10
Overall5.2/105.7/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming KeyboardMageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
LayoutFull size, 104 keys, US ANSI (NA)65% layout with 68 keys
SwitchesCHERRY MX SPEED RGB Silver, 1.2mm actuation (CHERRY MX SPEED variant)not listed
Hot-swappablenot listedNo
ConnectivityWired only, detachable braided USB Type-C cableWired (detachable), USB A-C
Firmware (QMK / VIA)iCUE software on Windows and macOS (key remaps and macros); no QMK or VIA support mentionedPlug and play, no drivers or software required
KeycapsPBT Double-Shot PRO, 1.5mm thicknessDouble-colour injection keycaps

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 ›

MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

  • + Metal top plate on a plastic base
  • + Plug and play, no software needed
  • + Works on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • − No hot-swap listed, so switches stay fixed
  • − Spacebar stabiliser rattles and feels mushy
  • − Heavy at 580g, and left shift is short

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want hot-swap sockets or key remapping software
  • Anyone who needs wireless or Bluetooth connectivity
  • People who want a light board to carry daily
Read the full MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard review ›

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