Corsair K55 CORE RGB Gaming Keyboard - Black

The Corsair K55 CORE RGB Gaming Keyboard is a full-size wired keyboard designed for responsive gaming, comfortable typing and everyday computer use.

With quiet membrane keys, customisable ten-zone RGB backlighting, dedicated media controls, 12-key rollover and 300ml spill resistance, it provides practical gaming features in a durable black design.

Product Description

The Corsair K55 CORE RGB Gaming Keyboard combines quiet and responsive key operation with customisable RGB lighting and convenient controls for gaming, work and everyday use.

Its full-size North American layout includes a number pad and smooth rubber-dome membrane switches that provide comfortable, low-noise typing. The keyboard supports 12-key selective rollover to help register multiple simultaneous key presses during gaming.

Ten-zone RGB backlighting illuminates the keyboard with up to 16.8 million colours. Compatible users can customise lighting effects and supported keyboard settings through Corsair iCUE software.

Dedicated media hotkeys provide convenient access to volume, mute and playback controls without interrupting gameplay. Dedicated Windows Lock and brightness buttons provide additional control directly from the keyboard.

A polling rate of up to 1,000Hz supports responsive input transmission, while the adjustable rear feet allow users to select a comfortable typing angle. The keyboard also provides spill resistance for accidental liquid spills of up to 300ml.

The K55 CORE connects through a wired USB Type-A connection and includes a 1.82m tangle-resistant rubber cable.

Key Features

• Full-size wired gaming keyboard
• North American keyboard layout
• Quiet and responsive rubber-dome membrane switches
• Customisable ten-zone RGB backlighting
• Supports up to 16.8 million RGB colours
• Corsair iCUE software support
• Up to 1,000Hz polling rate
• 12-key selective rollover
• Dedicated media and volume controls
• Dedicated Windows Lock hotkey
• Dedicated RGB brightness button
• Onboard memory support
• Adjustable keyboard height
• Spill resistant against liquid spills of up to 300ml
• 1.82m tangle-resistant rubber cable
• USB 2.0 Type-A wired connection
• Full-size number pad
• Black finish

Recommended Use Cases

• PC gaming
• Everyday home and office use
• School and study environments
• Gaming setups with RGB lighting
• Users who prefer quiet membrane keys
• Multiplayer and action gaming
• Typing, productivity and data entry
• Desktop computers with a USB Type-A port

Specifications

Compatibility

The Corsair K55 CORE RGB Gaming Keyboard is designed for compatible PCs and Macs with an available USB 2.0 Type-A port.

Corsair lists compatibility with Windows 10 and macOS 10.15. An internet connection is required to download Corsair iCUE software.

The keyboard uses a North American key layout. Key positions and printed characters may differ from UK, European and other regional keyboard layouts.

Corsair iCUE software is required for full RGB lighting customisation and supported software-controlled features. Basic keyboard functions may operate without iCUE.

What’s in the Box

• Corsair K55 CORE RGB Gaming Keyboard
• Safety leaflet
• Warranty card

Warranty

2-Year Corsair Warranty