With the launch of the K65 RGB MINI keyboard, we can note CORSAIR’s first product of this kind. We do enjoy compact peripherals such this one, which are ideal in case you do not have a very large desk to work on, especially if you live in a small apartment and are forced to work from home. The key spacing and overall keyboard size does seem to match the keys found with regular gaming laptop models, only on those we have scissor switches and the K65 RGB MINI does use fully-fledged CHERRY MX SPEED models. Besides MX Silver (Speed), we can also go with the MX Red or the MX Silent switch types, depending on the environment this keyboard will be used in and the customers’ typing preference.

The K65 RGB MINI was shipped inside a compact cardboard box, with the usual CORSAIR boxart. Here it is mentioned that the product is iCUE compatible, but not the version exactly (does operate on the recently released 4.9.350 but not on the older 3.38.61 with the well-known GUI):

On the side of the keyboard we will note CORSAIR’s “Press the advantage” saying:

On the packaging, we will note the keyboard technical specifications in multiple languages but also the keyboard internal code name and serial number:

The bottom layer of the box will show the main keyboard features in multiple languages, the compatibility with different systems, the CHERRY MX switch flavor but also the mention of the AXON controller, being able to deliver 8000Hz hyper-polling and 4000Hz key scanning, while simultaneously driving up to 20-layer lighting effects:

After removing the seals, we will be able to check out the inside contents; on the top layer we have the K65 RGB MINI keyboard, which also features a transparent plastic protective cover:

On the bottom we do have the documentation, together with the rest of the hardware bundle:

Let’s take a closer look at the included accessories, which do include the braided USB cable, the key puller, a standard Spacebar keycap but also a custom CORSAIR keycap:

The key puller will be mostly used for replacing the current keycaps with other custom ones in different colors, available from CORSAIR’s website as a separate purchase (Arctic White, ORIGIN Red, Elgato Blue and more):

Here is how the inside of the custom keycap with the CORSAIR branding does look like:

The included documentation does come with a Safety Information leaflet, a Warranty Guide but also the Quick Start Guide: