Corsair Makr Pro 75 Keyboard Review (Hall Effect + Aluminium Case)

The Corsair Makr Pro 75 attempts to bridge the gap between high-end custom mechanical keyboards and the gaming market. With a £219.99 price tag, a CNC aluminium case, and Hall Effect switches, it looks like a heavyweight contender on paper. But does this hybrid design offer the best of both worlds, or does it compromise too much on both fronts?

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:10 Carlos Thoughts
01:40 Highlight Specs / Battery
02:38 Is this too much?
04:32 Gasket mounted design?
05:35 Metal poles
06:12 Keycap quality
06:50 Stabilisers and switches
08:40 RGB implementation
09:17 Ghost key presses and calibration
10:56 Gaming experience after calibration
11:47 8000Hz?
12:25 Good value?
13:35 Sound tests

Specifications:

• Media and volume controls: Yes
• Keyboard report rate: Up to 8,000 Hz with AXON
• On-board memory: 8 MB
• Onboard profiles: 5
• Keyboard product family: N/A
• Adjustable height: Yes
• Wired connectivity: USB Type-A
• Keyboard connectivity: Wired
• Keyboard cable material: Braided
• Win lock: FN shortcut
• Key rollover: Full key (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghosting
• Key switches: CORSAIR MGX V2
• Keyboard layout: UK (UK)
• Keyboard warranty: 2 years
• Keyboard compatibility: PC, Mac®; Windows® 10 or macOS® 10.15; internet connection required for iCUE software download; CORSAIR Web Hub
• Weight: 1.282 kg

Closing Thoughts

The Corsair Makr Pro 75 is a keyboard with a split personality. From a build perspective, the full aluminum chassis has undeniable quality, and the exterior design lines are sleek and inviting. However, Corsair's decision to pack the case with over 200g of foam and silicone results in a “dead” sound profile that removes all character from the sound. Furthermore, while it technically uses a gasket mount, the tightly packed interior and 14 standoff screws result in a stiff typing feel that lacks the bounce I personally tend to prefer. It doesn't have to be a trampoline, but some space for movement helps you feel like you are not typing against a hard surface.

On the performance side, the Hall Effect implementation is a mixed bag. Once properly set up, the gaming experience is fantastic. The Rapid Trigger implementation is responsive, and for competitive titles, the difference is night and day compared to traditional mechanical switches. However, the out-of-the-box experience was marked by calibration issues where keys would ghost-press themselves, requiring a tedious manual calibration process to fix. The 8000Hz polling rate exists, though we're still not sure about any real-world performance benefits compared to 1000Hz.

Ultimately, at £219.99, the Makr Pro 75 sits in an interesting spot. It offers premium materials that gaming brands usually lack, but falls short of the typing feel found in custom boards of similar price. It is still a solid choice for a gamer who wants a metal board without the hassle of sourcing parts, making it worth buying overall, but for the pure enthusiast or the budget-conscious gamer, it won't be a top choice.

You can buy the Corsair Makr Pro 75 for £219.99 HERE.

Pros:

• Excellent gaming performance and Rapid Trigger implementation (post manual calibration).
• Premium CNC aluminum case with easy internal access for customization.
• Smooth out of the box switches.
• Hot-swappable with other Hall Effect switches

Cons:

• High price compared to specialized competitors.
• Over-dampened sound profile lacks character.
• Out-of-box calibration bugs (ghost inputs).
• Stiff typing feel despite gasket mounting.

KitGuru says: The Makr Pro 75 delivers on raw gaming performance and build materials, but it is let down by some software bugs and an only “OK” typing experience.

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