Today, CORSAIR releases a new product that will give you the ability to play games on the computer and browse media more comfortably, while you are in front of your TV. The new keyboard, called “K83 Wireless Entertainment Keyboard” also includes a touchpad, which means you don't need a mouse. It also includes an analog joystick! This device can be used both for gaming and for media use. The best of all, it is at a reasonable price.
The K83 has a button layout, which makes various processes easy, such as, for example, searching for the next episode of a series or controlling playback . The analog joystick facilitates menu management and browsing content and is used for games like a gamepad in combination with the \ WASD keys.
The popular company adds that: “CORSAIR wireless technology connects to compatible USB devices for easy setup and ultra-fast 1ms 2.4GHz wireless speed, and uses 128-bit AES wireless encryption to protect your privacy. The addition of Bluetooth offers additional flexibility for quickly connecting to even more devices without a USB port. A USB rechargeable battery powers the K83 Wireless, providing up to 40 hours of continuous use.”
CORSAIR presents the following features and specifications.
Feature description
- Wireless connectivity: Ultra-fast 1ms 2.4GHz or Bluetooth 4.2
- Wired connectivity: USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 Type-A
- Key Switches: Custom CORSAIR Gaming Scissor
- Touchpad: Precision
- Key lighting: LED lighting
- Wireless Encryption: 128-bit AES
- Battery type: Built-in Lithium-Polymer Ion, rechargeable
- Charging: Via USB Micro-B to Computer or Device
- Battery life: over 40 hours of continuous use
- Media keys Hotkeys: Volume (increase/decrease, Mute)
- USB Report Rate: 1000Hz
- Software: CORSAIR iCUE, Version 3.13 and up
- Dimensions: 381 x 125 x 28
- Weight: 0.48 kg
- Accessories: USB Wireless Receiver, USB Charging / Data Cable
The company also provides a list of compatible devices. You can learn more here.
- PC with Microsoft Windows 7 or newer
- Apple Mac with macOS 10.8 or newer
- Amazon Fire TV
- NVIDIA Shield TV
- Apple TV
- Samsung Smart TV with Tizen OS (2016 or newer)
- Other Smart TV with Android TV OS (2016 or newer)
- Tablet & portable devices with Android OS 5.0 or newer
- Apple iPad and iPhone with iOS 8 or later
As mentioned earlier, the CORSAIR K83 Wireless Entertainment Keyboard is not very expensive. You can find it for $99.99. Almost $100 is a very reasonable price considering that it is not just a wireless keyboard, but also a trackpad. The backlit keys are very useful in the dark and the aluminum frame makes it quite durable.
