Corsair K65 Pro Mini Review

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The Corsair K65 Pro Mini is out and has made several design improvements. From beveled edges to sound dampening, Corsair has taken a lot of prior feedback and implemented it well. It’s a great 65% keyboard, but do these improvements push it beyond the previous model’s quality and performance? We think so and are ready to tell you exactly why this is a keyboard you won’t want to miss.

The Corsair K65 Pro Mini is out, and it is a quality 65% keyboard for those looking to limit their peripheral footprint and maintain quality performance. Unboxing the K65 Pro Mini was quick and easy. Along with the keyboard, the box contained a braided USB Type-C to Type-A cable, safety booklet, warranty booklet, and alternate spacebar. While there was no keycap puller, it was easy to pull the default spacebar and replace it.       

Corsair has made several design improvements to the K65 Pro Mini while maintaining the quality of earlier versions. It's a solid keyboard; I barely noticed any flex while typing or testing it by hand under pressure. The edges are now beveled, removing any sharpness, making it comfortable to handle. The Type-C port has been recessed further at the top of the board to prevent additional stress on the connector when moving the keyboard. Corsair also added height adjustment feet to the back of the board. The feet are rubber-tipped, which is a nice touch. The K65 Pro Mini feels higher quality while handling it when compared to the K65 RGB Mini.      

The key lighting is excellent. Almost every key is clear at a glance. The font used is cleaner than many other keyboards I have used. The only issue some users may have is with a few keys with an alternate function on the bottom side of the keycap. These are unlit and can