Corsair K95 (2017) vs Drop CTRL (2018)

The Corsair K95 Platinum RGB (2017) is widely considered to be a great Wired Keyboard at its $200 budget. The Drop CTRL (2018), however, while also a good product at this price point, doesn't stack up against its competitors quite as well.

The Corsair K95 Platinum RGB (2017) impressed reviewers from a large number of trusted sources that conduct reliable hands-on testing, including Windows Central, TechGearLab, PCWorld, PC Gamer, TechSpot, and Digital Camera World. It performed great in their respective roundups - it was named "Top Pick" by Windows Central, "Top Pick" by TechGearLab, and "Best ultra-premium gaming keyboard" by PCWorld. Earning that much praise from such reliable sources is a good sign that the product is worth the money.

Returning to the Drop CTRL (2018) - it was really well-received by reviewers at Laptop Mag and Wirecutter (NYTimes), which are among the most highly trusted sources on the internet and are known for their in-depth hands-on testing. It was named "Best customization in a snap" by Laptop Mag and "Other great mechanical keyboards" by Wirecutter (NYTimes), which points toward the Drop CTRL (2018) being a high-quality product.

We tried doing a direct Corsair K95 Platinum RGB (2017) vs. Drop CTRL (2018) review score comparison but couldn't find any sources that tested both.

Next, we took a look at which sources liked them best and found that the Corsair K95 Platinum RGB (2017) most impressed the reviewers at TechSpot, who gave it a score of 9.5, whereas the Drop CTRL (2018) did best in its Tom's Guide review - it scored 7 points.

Lastly, we compared their review averages and found that the Corsair K95 Platinum RGB (2017) did much better than the majority of its competitors, with an average review score of 9.1 out of 10, compared to the 7.4 overall average of Wired Keyboards in general, whereas the Drop CTRL (2018) hasn't managed to perform quite as well, with an average rating of 7.0.