CORSAIR K83 Wireless Entertainment Keyboard Review

HTPC systems may not enjoy the same popularity nowadays as they did in the past but thanks to hardware media players and the somewhat recent arrival of smart TVs with powerful media chipsets (powerful enough to playback even heavy 4k content) many people are still looking for the ideal wireless...

Design / Weight (480g; Circular Touchpad; Analogue Gamepad; 4 Left / Right Buttons; Wired & Wireless Connectivity (2.4GHz / Bluetooth v4.2; Dedicated Media Keys; Battery Life (Up To 40 Hours; 20 Key Rollover (USB; iCUE Software

Single Color LED Backlight; Price (EU; Switch Durability

Corsair K83 Wireless Keyboard

I've been looking for a nice wireless keyboard with a touchpad built in for a while now for use with our VR PC in the living room and I thought the K83 from Corsair might be a good choice for that.

A Worthy Addition To The Living Room Corsair K83 Wireless Keyboard Review

The HTPC ecosystem is always growing and evolving. We have smart TVs, streaming boxes, and compact PCs. Controlling these types of devices with a standard remote can be painful. Fortunately, Corsair has a solution in the form of the K83 Wireless Entertainment Keyboard, a 2.4GHz and Bluetooth option...

Lightweight; Plug-and-play; Great battery; Touchpad is excellent

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Corsair K83 Wireless Entertainment Keyboard : Living Room Lounger

TVs have long been the focal point of the living room, but with the response rates and input lag of modern TVs, home theater PCs (HTPCs) are beginning to make themselves comfortable in the heart of home.

Strong; weighty construction; Excellent scissor switches; Lounge-friendly muted design; Plenty of connectivity options

Abysmal joystick; Awkward; too-small trackpad; Irritating key layout; Premium price