Is the K55 CORE mechanical?

No. It uses membrane rubber-dome switches, which are quieter and softer than mechanical keys but give less tactile feedback.

Can I set lighting per key?

No. The RGB is split into ten zones, so colors spread across groups of keys rather than each key individually.

Does it work with a Mac?

Yes. Corsair lists Windows 10 and macOS 10.15 support, though the media and Windows-lock keys may behave differently on macOS.

Is it good for typing as well as gaming?

Yes. The quiet keys and full-size layout with number pad suit office and home typing, and the spill-resistant design helps around drinks.

The keyboard, a safety leaflet and a warranty card. The cable is attached, and it carries a two-year limited warranty.

Where is the Corsair K55 CORE RGB Gaming Keyboard cheapest?

At Walmart, for $74.91, as of our latest check.

Corsair K55 CORE RGB Gaming Keyboard

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Our take on the Corsair K55 CORE RGB Gaming Keyboard

The Corsair K55 CORE is a full-size wired membrane keyboard with ten-zone RGB backlighting and dedicated media controls. It uses quiet rubber-dome switches with spill resistance and adjustable height, and adds a Windows lock key plus volume, brightness and playback hotkeys. It suits budget-minded gamers and desk setups that want quiet typing and lighting over mechanical feel. Against mechanical rivals it trades tactile feedback and hot-swap switches for lower noise, spill protection and simpler upkeep.

Best forQuiet-typing gamersFirst gaming keyboard buyersShared or family desksMedia-heavy desktop setups

Pros

Quiet rubber-dome keys
Ten-zone RGB backlighting
Dedicated media and volume controls
Spill-resistant build
Full-size layout with number pad
Windows and macOS support

Cons

Membrane feel lacks mechanical snap
No per-key RGB, only zones
Wired USB only, no wireless
No wrist rest included

Corsair K55 CORE RGB Gaming Keyboard prices at every store

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About the Corsair K55 CORE RGB Gaming Keyboard

The Corsair K55 CORE is a full-size gaming keyboard with 110 keys and a membrane (rubber dome) key mechanism. It has fully customizable ten-zone RGB backlighting that supports 16.8 million colors.

The keys are quiet and the keyboard is spill resistant. It has programmable keys and key rollover, and the height is adjustable. Dedicated media controls include a multimedia knob or button, volume control and play/pause.

It connects by cable through a USB 2.0 Type A interface and draws power over USB. It works with Windows 10 and macOS 10.15.

Key switches: Membrane/rubber dome
Number of keys: 110
Form factor: Full-size
Layout: English (North America)
Backlight: RGB LED, ten-zone, 16.8 million colors
Features: Programmable keys, quiet keys, spill resistant, key rollover, adjustable height
Hot keys: Windows lock, brightness, volume control, play/pause, multimedia control knob/button
Connectivity: Cable, USB 2.0 Type A
Power: USB
Compatibility: Windows 10, macOS 10.15 (PC and Mac)
Color: Black
In the box: K55 CORE RGB Gaming Keyboard (Black), safety leaflet, warranty card
Warranty: 2-year limited warranty

Specifications

color: BlackSource
size: One SizeSource

Questions and answers

Is the K55 CORE mechanical?: No. It uses membrane rubber-dome switches, which are quieter and softer than mechanical keys but give less tactile feedback.
Can I set lighting per key?: No. The RGB is split into ten zones, so colors spread across groups of keys rather than each key individually.
Does it work with a Mac?: Yes. Corsair lists Windows 10 and macOS 10.15 support, though the media and Windows-lock keys may behave differently on macOS.
Is it good for typing as well as gaming?: Yes. The quiet keys and full-size layout with number pad suit office and home typing, and the spill-resistant design helps around drinks.
What is in the box?: The keyboard, a safety leaflet and a warranty card. The cable is attached, and it carries a two-year limited warranty.
Where is the Corsair K55 CORE RGB Gaming Keyboard cheapest?: At Walmart, for $74.91, as of our latest check.