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CORSAIR K100 RGB

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CORSAIR K100 RGB
CORSAIR K100 RGB
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RankOlder modelBest Mechanical Keyboards
Ranking Net Score+31+31 from reviews0 from votes
Sources19TG21 positive · 10 negative
Priced at$330.22

Released Oct 2020

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Older model in Best Mechanical Keyboards
Priced at$330.22

Released Oct 2020

Shop on AmazonShop on Google
+31Ranking net score+31 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScoreTG19 sources

The Corsair K100 RGB is a flagship wired gaming keyboard featuring a durable aluminum frame, per-key RGB backlighting, a 44-zone LightEdge, and a choice of optical-mechanical or Cherry MX Speed switches for fast, responsive gaming.

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Total +31 pts

Net positive 4

Net negative 3

Sentiment
Format
1071TG1
19 sources
Redditdiscussion

Steelseries Apex Pro Gen 3 Vs Corsair K100 Rgb

  • Typing Feel & Switches-1 pts

    Input protection — The SteelSeries includes a mode that lowers the sensitivity of keys around the one you press to prevent accidental typing mistakes, something the Corsair lacks.

  • Responsiveness & Key Reliability+1 pts

    The Corsair K100 RGB relies on optical switches for instant input

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Input protection — The SteelSeries includes a mode that lowers the sensitivity of keys around the one you press to prevent accidental typing mistakes, something the Corsair lacks. The Corsair K100 RGB relies on optical switches for instant input
Redditdiscussion

Keyboard Corsair K100 Rgb Mechanical Keyboard

  • Responsiveness & Key Reliability-1 pts

    Corsair keyboards might not be the most competitive for stuff like latency

  • Build, Keycaps & Support+1 pts

    the build and feel are very high-quality

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Corsair keyboards might not be the most competitive for stuff like latency the build and feel are very high-quality
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  • Responsiveness & Key Reliability+5 pts

    ed to deliver near instant actuation which can give gamers a real edge in fast-paced scenarios.

  • Build, Keycaps & Support+5 pts

    The build quality is topnotch with a sturdy aluminum frame that feels solid and durable

  • Layout & Comfort-5 pts

    the keyboard is quite large due to the extra macro keys and the wrist rest, so it might not fit comfortably on smaller desks.

ed to deliver near instant actuation which can give gamers a real edge in fast-paced scenarios. The build quality is topnotch with a sturdy aluminum frame that feels solid and durable the keyboard is quite large due to the extra macro keys and the wrist rest, so it might not fit comfortably on smaller desks.
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  • Responsiveness & Key Reliability+5 pts

    In practice, it does feel snappy, especially in fast Twitch titles where every millisecond counts.

  • Build, Keycaps & Support+5 pts

    top plate that feels [music] solid under

In practice, it does feel snappy, especially in fast Twitch titles where every millisecond counts. top plate that feels [music] solid under
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  • Responsiveness & Key Reliability+5 pts

    there's a noticeable difference compared to the 1 000 hertz mode it's fairly subtle but i can definitely feel it

there's a noticeable difference compared to the 1 000 hertz mode it's fairly subtle but i can definitely feel it
YouTube
  • Responsiveness & Key Reliability+5 pts

    if you need those super fast FPS shooter response times this keyboard is meant for you

if you need those super fast FPS shooter response times this keyboard is meant for you
YouTube
  • Build, Keycaps & Support+5 pts

    it definitely feels really solid and well built and it look and feels premium

it definitely feels really solid and well built and it look and feels premium
Redditdiscussion

Corsair Keyboard K100 Rgb Gaming Keyboard Usa

  • Layout & Comfort0 pts

    Big body but not overly bulky

  • Design, Lighting & Controls+1 pts

    I think the RGB lighting is fully adjustable and customizable

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Big body but not overly bulky I think the RGB lighting is fully adjustable and customizable
YouTube
  • Layout & Comfort-5 pts

    the corsair k100 has the larger footprint than the huntsman

the corsair k100 has the larger footprint than the huntsman
TGTom's Guidereview

tomsguide.com

  • Typing Feel & Switches0 pts

    the K100 has two choices: Cherry MX Speed or Corsair’s new proprietary switch, the OPX.

  • Responsiveness & Key Reliability+1 pts

    The shallow actuation and rapid response time was helpful for every game I tested.

  • Build, Keycaps & Support+1 pts

    maintains Corsair’s usual quality standards

  • Layout & Comfort+1 pts

    Comfortable wrist rest

  • Design, Lighting & Controls+1 pts

    there’s no denying that the K100 is a beautiful peripheral

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the K100 has two choices: Cherry MX Speed or Corsair’s new proprietary switch, the OPX. The shallow actuation and rapid response time was helpful for every game I tested. maintains Corsair’s usual quality standards Comfortable wrist rest there’s no denying that the K100 is a beautiful peripheral
RTINGSreview

rtings.com

  • Typing Feel & Switches0 pts

    Short pre-travel distance might cause more typos.

  • Sound+1 pts

    Quiet to type on.

  • Responsiveness & Key Reliability+1 pts

    Remarkably low latency.

  • Build, Keycaps & Support+1 pts

    It's very well-built

  • Connectivity & Battery-1 pts

    It's wired-only, so you'll need to sit close to your TV to use it.

  • Layout & Comfort0 pts

    Rather large for a HTPC keyboard.

  • Design, Lighting & Controls0 pts

    Customizable RGB backlighting.

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Short pre-travel distance might cause more typos. Quiet to type on. Remarkably low latency. It's very well-built It's wired-only, so you'll need to sit close to your TV to use it. Rather large for a HTPC keyboard. Customizable RGB backlighting.
Redditdiscussion

Newest Corsair K100 Rgb Keyboard

  • Typing Feel & Switches-1 pts

    I'm constantly brushing over a key or two and accidentally typing letters I didn't want to type.

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I'm constantly brushing over a key or two and accidentally typing letters I didn't want to type.
Redditdiscussion

Newest Corsair K100 Rgb Keyboard

  • Typing Feel & Switches0 pts

    the lack of a bump or click is odd to me but overall they feel great!

  • Layout & Comfort+1 pts

    the layout is slightly compact. Seems to be true although I kind of like it.

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the lack of a bump or click is odd to me but overall they feel great! the layout is slightly compact. Seems to be true although I kind of like it.
Redditdiscussion

Corsair K100 Rgb Cherry Mx Speed Or Corsair Opx

  • Typing Feel & Switches-1 pts

    my attempts to not bottom out so far have led to unreliable actuation

  • Sound0 pts

    There is no sound or tactile feedback at the actuation height

  • Layout & Comfort-1 pts

    which is hurting my fingers (Day 1)

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my attempts to not bottom out so far have led to unreliable actuation There is no sound or tactile feedback at the actuation height which is hurting my fingers (Day 1)
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  • Typing Feel & Switches-5 pts

    but also very easy to accidentally hit a key particularly with how light the switches are at 45 grams this makes them feel quick and nimble for gaming but you will definitely have to learn to clean up your typing as you probably will have some typos for a while when you're getting used to them

but also very easy to accidentally hit a key particularly with how light the switches are at 45 grams this makes them feel quick and nimble for gaming but you will definitely have to learn to clean up your typing as you probably will have some typos for a while when you're getting used to them
YouTube
  • Responsiveness & Key Reliability+5 pts

    making this the fastest gaming keyboard on the market currently

making this the fastest gaming keyboard on the market currently
YouTube
  • Build, Keycaps & Support+5 pts

    you won't experience any flexing in the frame with its solid build quality

you won't experience any flexing in the frame with its solid build quality
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  • Connectivity & Battery-5 pts

    the USB cable is so thick and hard to cable-manage since it's hard to bend

the USB cable is so thick and hard to cable-manage since it's hard to bend
Redditdiscussion

Corsair K100 Rgb Opticalmechanical Gaming

  • Design, Lighting & Controls+1 pts

    Although I have to say the K100 does look gorgeous!

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Although I have to say the K100 does look gorgeous!

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