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Corsair K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard vs NEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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all judged against mechanical keyboards at a similar price

The Corsair K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard and NEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard both score 5.2/10 overall.

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

The NEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard leads on typing feel, connectivity, layout and ergonomics and battery and software.

They score the same on customisation.

The biggest difference is build quality, where the Corsair K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard scores 8/10 to the NEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard's 5/10.

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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NEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

5.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Newmen GM611 is a 61-key, wired 60% mechanical keyboard with quiet red linear switches. It suits buyers who want a compact, light board on a tight budget and don't need wireless or deep remapping. Anyone who wants QMK or VIA, PBT keycaps or a metal case should look at other boards.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCorsair K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming KeyboardNEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Typing feel25%5/106/10
Build quality20%8/105/10
Customisation20%4/104/10
Connectivity15%4/105/10
Layout and ergonomics10%4/105/10
Battery and software10%5/106/10
Overall5.2/105.2/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming KeyboardNEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
LayoutFull size, 104 keys, US ANSI (NA)60% layout, 61 keys
SwitchesCHERRY MX SPEED RGB Silver, 1.2mm actuation (CHERRY MX SPEED variant)Red, linear
Hot-swappablenot listedConflicting: manufacturer and Amazon UK say hot-swappable copper socket switches (only specific switches allowed); VividRepairs says no hot-swap
ConnectivityWired only, detachable braided USB Type-C cableWired USB-C with detachable cable; TechKitInsider claims triple-mode (wired, Bluetooth, 2.4GHz) but VividRepairs says wired-only
Firmware (QMK / VIA)iCUE software on Windows and macOS (key remaps and macros); no QMK or VIA support mentionedNo QMK or VIA support found; optional proprietary manufacturer software for macros, key rebinding and lighting
KeycapsPBT Double-Shot PRO, 1.5mm thicknessBlack keycaps; plastic keycaps per Amazon UK listing; not PBT according to VividRepairs

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 ›

NEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

  • + Quiet, smooth red linear switches
  • + Compact 60% layout with a light footprint
  • + Budget-friendly, with praise for value from owners
  • − Plastic build and non-PBT keycaps
  • − No QMK or VIA support found

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want QMK or VIA remapping without proprietary software
  • Anyone who needs confirmed Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless
  • Typists who want PBT keycaps, a metal case or a tactile switch feel
Read the full NEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard review ›

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