Corsair launches gaming keyboard and mouse compatible with Mac.
The Mac is becoming a machine designed for gaming.
Corsair has announced an updated version of the wireless K65 Plus keyboard, which was released earlier this year and is now compatible with Mac. Alongside this keyboard, a new version of Corsair's wireless M75 mouse has also been launched. Both devices are available in exclusive colors for Mac, including glacier blue and a white version called frost.
The frost versions of the K65 Plus keyboard and M75 mouse are currently available for purchase at Apple’s online and physical stores, priced at $179.95 and $129.95, respectively. The glacier blue versions will also be available for purchase at a similar price, albeit at a later date.
The wireless K65 Plus keyboard features a tenkeyless, 75% design that utilizes pre-lubricated CORSAIR MLX Red v2 linear switches, which include sound dampening for a quieter experience compared to other mechanical options. This new model has command and option keys that feature Mac-specific icons, as well as a function key row that matches the layout of Apple keyboards. Additionally, Corsair allows customization of each key and the keyboard's LED lighting through its iCue software, now available for macOS.
Corsair claims that battery life can reach up to 266 hours on a full charge, though it does not clarify whether this refers to use connected to Macs or other Apple devices, utilizing USB, Bluetooth, or a 2.4GHz wireless connection to reduce latency. A 2.4GHz dongle is included, but it's been noted that connecting it to Apple devices that have discontinued USB-A requires an Anker USB-C to USB-A adapter.
Meanwhile, the wireless M75 Plus mouse weighs 89 grams and has an ambidextrous design, making it suitable for both right and left-handed users. It uses a 26,000 DPI Marksman optical sensor and can connect to devices via Bluetooth or Corsair's Slipstream wireless technology, which also requires a specific dongle. Like the keyboard, the mouse's lighting, DPI, and button assignments can be configured using Corsair's iCue software.
