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

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

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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The CORSAIR K83 Wireless keyboard attempts to be an integral part of your living room, bringing with it a deluge of relevant features. Multiple connection options and modes give it a role with many host devices, including PCs and smart TVs, with navigation in the form of a keyboard, touch pad, and...

Fairly unique HID for the living room; Multiple different modes and navigation options to use with a plethora of host devices; Excellent driver support from iCUE; Multiple indicator LEDs to provide quick visual status of several key metrics; Full programmability and software profiles via the driver,...

Battery life is less than satisfactory; Expensive for a fairly niche product; Keyboard layout could be improved; Quality control was found wanting; especially on my review unit; Some features mentioned in the manual were not present in the release build of iCUE

PC peripheral juggernaut Corsair has a burgeoning gaming keyboard catalogue that encompasses all manner of switches and RGB lighting. The sole wireless entrant is the K63 Wireless - a tenkeyless model equipped with Cherry MX Red.

Great build quality; Choice of wired; 2.4GHz or Bluetooth; Backlight very useful

Circular touchpad; Awkward bumper placement; Battery life not great

Wireless gaming keyboards can be great for decluttering your desk, and to a certain extent even a passable tool for playing games in the living room – provided you don't mind balancing a hard mouse mat on your knee, that is.

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.

The K83 Wireless is a complete solution with a wonderful keyboard and handy trackpad. Its gaming potential is weak, but for everything else, it's a strong offering.

Ample connectivity options; Excellent key feel; Backlit secondary functions; Sturdy and portable

Small trackpad; Chunky dongle; Features vary by platform; Limited gaming potential

Corsair are no stranger to the keyboard market, offering a keyboard for almost any budget and use-case; starting at around £50 and going all the way up to £195 for the Platinum K95.

+ Solid build quality; + Works with a range of products; + Low-latency 2.4GHz or Bluetooth; + Looks fantastic; + Good battery life; + Typing was great; + Lightweight

Today marks the launch day of Corsair's new K83 Wireless entertainment keyboard, which provides you with complete control over your smart TV, iOS/Android and streaming media devices.