CORSAIR K100 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – CHERRY MX SPEED RGB Silver Keyswitches – PBT Double-Shot Keycaps – Elgato Stream Deck and iCUE Compatible – QWERTY NA Layout – Black Video Games

4.0 out of 5 stars

Good all around keyboard, the key placement is what takes the W for me.

TLDR: Highly preferred over the G915 for key placement. If you remove a key, take your time and learn how to properly put the key back on the board. Enjoy.Originally I had the G915 but could not stand the placement of the G keys. My other gripe was the secondary function to the keys such as .<>? were not rgb illuminated. That was very disappointing. This keyboard fixes all of my gripes with my previous keyboard. As a quick note- I have had this keyboard for about 35 days and I had a key get a little funky. So me being me, heh, I ripped the key off and tried to fix it. If you decide to do this just know once you assemble the retention clips and spring, it will naturally (quite gently) hold its self together in a wide V shape. then set the left side into the key position on the keyboard making sure the pad that makes contact with the pcb is underneath the retention clips. If you look carefully it will slide in to the notches at upper and lower side of the retaining contraption on the keyboard. You then find something small and very slowly and carefully pull the right side away toward the key beside it until that side clips in to the same thing the left side was sliding in to. Then, just test to make sure it works before you put the keycap back on. I am sure someone else can explain it way better but yeah.. Hope that helps someone.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing Keyboard with an Audible Flaw

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I absolutely love this keyboard. Super comfy detachable palm rest, 6 macro keys, standard bottom row, double shot PBT keycaps, cool functional wheel, all in an overall clean and cool exterior.The rave’s on about the high polling, but it also seems to have a minor effect on computer performance. I set mine for 2000 Hz, and on rhythm games, I’d like to think I can do slightly faster inputs, but I’m can’t test for certain if it’s all that noticeable.The OPX switches feel pretty nice, coming from a person who has been using Cherry Speed Silver switches on Corsair’s K70 M.2 Low Profile for a few years. In part because I was so used to the flat feeling of a low profile keyboard, the typing experience took some getting used to. But, I shortly managed to match old speeds. All in all an excellent typing experience.The one thing that might ruin the typing experience, and the sole flaw that makes me want to consider returning the keyboard altogether, is this strange metallic pinging noise you get when pressing certain keys. There’s still the satisfying clack/thok of the keyboard and that’s all fine and dandy — it’s one of the reasons you buy me hanical keyboards. But for some keys (the . key in the video), it’s accompanied by a metallic echoey sound, similar to if you were to strike a metal tool against a hard surface. I was hoping to replicate the keyboard ASMR that YouTube reviewers did with this keyboard, but the metallic ping ends up sounding like a gong — once you hear it, it’s really hard to ignore.I read that people have experienced this problem before with other Corsair keyboards, but at the same time, not many people are talking about it so… I don’t know if people are ignoring it or if the keyboard I got was defective. Corsair improved on the stabilizers (especially the space bar, which sounds crisp btw) so it’s clear they paid some attention to the sound of the keyboard. Still, it’s pretty bad for a keyboard costing more than $200 to have this problem.If Corsair can fix that one problem, it’d basically be a perfect keyboard.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Expensive, but Responsive

I purchased this for DJ MAX Respect V;which is a rhythm game that requires precise timing.with a 4000hz polling rate, and AUTHENTIC Made-in-Germany cherry Silver MX switches – this keyboard is unparalleled. yeah its got fully mappable/programmable LED lights and custom Macros which are nice features… but as a mechanical keyboard the durable aluminum frame, and solid construction, and the fact that the switches are genuine and not counterfeit (beware of non name brand keyboards as they will sell you counterfeit switches) – it explains the price… which its expensive, but premium quality often is. on a side note if you need a KB for rhythm gaming you want Cherry Silver MX switches, their travel distance is the shortest which results in near instantaneous input ( no delay ).

5.0 out of 5 stars

Why aren’t ALL keyboards like this one?!

Most of the nicer keyboards have keys stick up far too high for comfort. I don’t like to keep my wrist off the desk for hours at a time in ‘proper’ typing position. Wrist support maps help with this some, but still the average keyboards is uncomfortable with its height. Using laptops more and more for work probably changes my ideal comfort angle as well.This keyboards is wonderful with its low-profile design. It has a full aluminum top as well which prevents it from bending or feeling flimsy (back is still plastic). It weights enough to not move around but isn’t heavy. The keys have a good tactile mechanical feel without a loud ‘click’ while still being audible. Colors are pretty and you can customize them any way you want in the iCUE software which is a free download. It has fully programable key options (“G-Keys”) which can be mapped as other keys, keystroke combinations, real-time recorded keystrokes, or instant macros with programmable delays between – however you want. Battery lasts for days on a charge.I love it.I do wish the area at top with the ‘Corsair’ logo was a full OLED panel that could be programmed, like the old G-15 keyboards, but I still love this one. Exactly what I wanted! Thank you Corsair!For ‘enthusiasts’: The entire keyboard weighs about 1.75lbs. The audio report from typing is around 40db. Keys engage at about 2.5oz (0.15lbs) of force.

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3.0 out of 5 stars

Overly sensitive keys and palm rest is too large

The OPX switches used in this keyboard are unreasonably sensitive. *SO* many accidental key presses from just lightly resting my fingers on the keyboard. It’s something I can get used to while gaming, but for typing it creates a much higher than expected error rate.Minor issue as well is the palm rest is really over sized. It’s too thick and makes use of the bottom row of keys mildly annoying, and it’s so wide (front to back) that it requires the keyboard to sit farther from the edge than I’d like (I still would rather use it than not, but I’d appreciate more size options even if sold-separately)It’s not all cons, however. The build quality itself is outstanding, the keys are bright and spaced nicely, the travel feels good, and the software has greatly improved since I last used a Corsair keyboard.The macro options are powerful and highly configurable, and the use of hardware device profiles when the software isn’t running/available (such as rebooting or when the PC is locked) is a huge plus.The slight texture to the plastic also feels very nice to use.The media controls are also much better than most other keyboards, actually having a “Stop” button unlike competitor options.The “wheel” is less configurable than I expected or would have liked, but the available options cover enough use cases that I’m fine with it.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Critics be damned!

I know, it’s expensive. You’re right, it is. I’ve never bought a Corsair keyboard before and I was on the fence. There are many less expensive options.I wanted a keyboard with good keys, that provide excellent feedback and that won’t wear out. I wanted a keyboard that didn’t type 2 letters every time I clicked a key one time!!! Man that ticks me off.I’m not a super gamer. I’m a software developer, architect, director guy, entrepreneur, etc. I wanted a keyboard that I could type on all day and not feel stiffness in my hands or joints.Honestly, this is it. I like the keys, I like the feel, the lights are pretty cool as well. The iCUE software I could play with longer than I should, it’s quite nice. Overall, I just wanted a mechanical keyboard with keys that are 1/8″ tall instead of needing a wrist pad to reach up to type. This really is an excellent keyboard and I hope, given what I paid for it, that it lasts a while.No, it doesn’t have “hot swap” keys. Seriously? Who cares? If you want that feature so bad so you can play with your keyboard, then you’re not serious about your work or job. You just want to play with your keyboard. Or maybe you have some condition that I’ve never had, don’t know – but this thing types smooth as silk, and I do type faster on it – noticeably. If you have the money, then I do recommend.Also, btw, it doesn’t have additional USB ports. I agree that I do wish it had that. It’s not enough for me to rate it 4 stars instead of 5 because it doesn’t type really really fast and any other keyboard would not be as good as a result, so… 5 stars because we can’t give 6.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Love this keyboard

The Corsair K100 AIR Wireless is a great high end keyboard. I use it mostly in an office setting and love the feel of the keys. They are very sensitive and allows me to type very quickly. They are also relatively quiet for gaming keyboards the mainly use mechanical keys.The media controls are very intuitive and easy to use. I haven’t found a need for the 4 programmable keys yet, but I probably will. I tend to use it connected to my PC with a usb cable, but it also has a usb wireless dongle that when not in use has it’s own slot on the back of the keyboard so you don’t lose it.I like the backlighting. I already have a lot of Corsair products, so I was already using iCue, but you can control virtually every aspect of your RGB settings there. The battery life is really good and I am generally on my keyboard 8-12 hours a day. When not plugged in, the keyboard does go into a hibernate type state and when you first start typing again it wakes up. This can occasionally cause you to have to retype the first letter because that letter wakes the keyboard up and doesn’t get typed, but this would mainly happen if you step away from your computer for a while.Overall I love this keyboard and highly recommend for anyone looking for a high end keyboard that isn’t too clicky.

5.0 out of 5 stars

A otro nivel!

Excelente teclado, definitivamente la mejor compra

5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing Product – Best keyboard I’ve ever owned

TL;DR – 10/10. Premium price, but premium quality in return.I will admit that I was a little hesitant about getting a wireless keyboard, mostly because of battery life and dropped connections. My job sometimes requires me to act quickly to fix an issue, and I was worried about the connection suddenly dropping when I was racing against the clock. I had a Corsair K70 and loved it, but it was getting old and had started acting up on me so I thought I would take a shot on this one. Oh boy, am I impressed. The keys feel incredible, the battery life is fantastic, and the connection is solid with no noticeable input delay. The “Slipstream” wireless receiver can pair multiple Corsair products as well, so you don’t need to take up multiple ports if you like their product line.Pros:- Battery lasts me several days, working 8 hours a day and typically gaming or browsing for a few hours on top of that. I usually leave the RGB lighting on the highest brightness, so you could get even more life out of a single charge if you turn it down/off. I haven’t checked charge time from 0-100%, but it charges fast enough that it doesn’t matter to me personally.- The connection is solid. I’m about 10 feet from the dongle with my body, desk, and other equipment in between and have no noticeable input delay or dropped inputs.- The feel of the keys is amazing. I know this is more of a subjective matter, but I think they have just the right amount of “click” and feedback. They’re a little less “clicky” than the Cherry MX Red switches that were in my K70, but still tactile enough to feel just right.- If you’re also using a Corsair wireless mouse or headset, they can all pair with a single “Slipsteam” dongle so you’re not taking up multiple USB ports with different receivers. I imagine this also cuts down on the interference that would be caused my having multiple wireless receivers next to each other?- Multiple connection modes – wireless, wired (while charging), and bluetooth with up to 3 pairings. Switching between connection modes is as easy as pressing FN+[corrosponding key].- Premium quality in every category that I can think of.Cons:- If you don’t already have/use it, you’ll need the Corsair iCue software to control many functions of the keyboard. I don’t like having so many different pieces of software to control my system, but it’s practically unavoidable. Luckily, iCue isn’t one of those “in your face” pieces of software. It runs at startup without any popup or loading screen, and simply sits in your system tray until you need it.- Expensive, but you honestly get what you pay for.- That’s it. I have no actual complaints, I love this thing.

6 people found this helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars

THE flagship keyboard. The top among them all.

Let me tell you, when I say this is literally the best keyboard I’ve owned in my entire life, I mean it with every inch of my very being. This keyboard is absolutely PHENOMENAL. If you ever thought Razer had quality, then you need to set your eyes on this absolute beast.I can tell you, the utility wheel does not get in the way of your gaming. In fact, there’s a lock button right next to the wheel that disables it entirely. However, as someone who draws a lot on a tablet, I LOVE the utility of the keyboard as a whole. I can adjust the volume without opening up the slider, I can preprogram functions on my wheel that I can use on my art program, and I can even change the music on my keyboard with the onboard buttons right above the keypad. Even if you don’t have a lot of use for things like this, the keyboard itself is fantastic.I don’t personally know a lot about specifics when it comes to what specs modern gaming keyboards have, but I really love the switches on this keyboard. I’ve always loved the clicky-claky tapping of a mechanical keyboard, so I was a little disappointed when I first started typing. Then, I realized, the sound of this keyboard is really therapeutic. The sound is so much more hollow, and relaxing, I feel like I want to write a book just for the sake of listening to the keyboard. Plus, it’s a lot quieter, so you won’t bother your friends as much over voice.The macro keys are always a plus to have, but they can sometimes get in the way, at least, for me, since I tend to use escape a lot.However, I do have a personal issue with the keyboard’s design. The keys are sensitive. You might think it a weird problem, but given how heavy handed I tend to be with my resting hand, I find myself accidentally pressing buttons I don’t mean to be pressing. At first, I also thought this to be a specialized feature– you know, the ones that try to simulate a controller by lightly pressing on a key like you would slowly pushing a thumbstick. Nope. After trying it on a few games, it’s simply just a sensitive stroke.BUT, don’t let that deter you from the absolute quality this keyboard has. After switching from a Razer Blackwidow to this, it’s SO much lighter, and thinner compared to it. A personal favourite I’ve come to love about this keyboard are the lights on the edge. Of course, that’s a feature with Corsair’s firmware, iCue, but putting an audio visualizer on it while you’re listening to music is a cherry on top.I don’t know what more else I can say about the keyboard, other than I love it. Quite literally the best money I’ve ever spent on a keyboard.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Perfect low-profile keyboard for VSRGs (rhythm games)

I have been getting into osu!mania lately, a rhythm game kind of like Guitar Hero, and needed a good keyboard for hitting the notes on time, as my existing keyboards were just not cutting it. My requirements were as follows:1. Mechanical keyboard2. Low profile3. Low key travel4. Low latency5. At least 1000Hz polling rate6. Full-size (having a numpad)7. Ideally, low or no chord splitting (simultaneous key presses being registered non-simultaneously)The Corsair K100 Air fit each of these requirements perfectly, like no other keyboard on the market did (and believe me, I looked). Its profile is as low as can be, lower than any other mechanical keyboard. The key travel, too, is best-in-class, its 2.0mm key travel being over a full 1 mm less than the 3.2mm of my other top contender, the Nuphy Air96 (which was also a little too compact for my liking). And the latency, too, is best in class, with sub-1ms latency for both wired and wireless, with the polling rates for wired and wireless being up to 8000Hz and 2000Hz respectively (!!!). I didn’t even need wireless, but the fact that this keyboard had it, with basically no downside for using it as such, is a bonus, as it helped it fit more snugly onto the platform on which I use it.The RGB is very nice, but I don’t care about RGB, or having a backlight at all, since I would rather have the backlight off for better battery life. It was easy enough to download iCUE, create a backlight-less preset, and load it into the keyboard’s hardware memory, never opening iCUE again. Those who like fiddling with RGB likely will enjoy the options available, but for me, the ability to load one desired preset into memory is enough.The one thing I have not verified via testing is the chord splitting. Anecdotally, I haven’t noticed any, but it’s possible there could be some that has escaped my notice. Hopefully RTINGS.COM will update their review of the K100 Air to use their version 1.3 test bench, which tests chord split performance. But even if it turns out there is a slight bit of chord split, I don’t see myself swapping to any other keyboard.I want to mention that I paired this keyboard with the 17-inch-wide, 4-inch deep, 0.75-inch-tall Grifiti Fat Wrist Pad. Using the keyboard as-is was okay, but elevating my wrists a bit greatly helped in alleviating some wrist pain I was experiencing with the angle I use it at. Those who use this keyboard primarily for typing will likely need either no wrist rest at all or would be better suited with a shorter wrist rest, say, a 0.25-inch one.I was lucky enough to get a like-new open box K100 Air for $180, but having experienced it now, I would cough up the new price of $250 or even the MSRP of $280. It’s sure hard on the wallet spending 200-300 dollars for a keyboard, but the performance in this form factor is simply unmatched.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Worth it if it is what you want

What I mean by the title is that this keyboard is for a specific group of people. Off the bat, this thing is EXPENSIVE! It is the priciest keyboard I saw when browsing, but given my preferences and my love for Corsair, I had to have it. It is also a laptop style keyboard, or that is to say that it use Ultra Low Profile (ULP) Tactile Switches from Cherry. The keys are thin, and have a very low actuation distance. It’s wireless via dongle or Bluetooth, and comes with a very nice black USB-C cable. It is thin, sleek, and beautiful in my opinion. I love the way the keys feel, look, and type. Overall it is the best keyboard on the market for me, and the one I use. I just think it could have done a couple of things differently, or even had an upgraded model(read further).Looks-wise, this is it. The thickest part of this keyboard is smaller than the thinnest part of my previous k70 LUX. I took a few moments to revel in that upon unboxing. The RGB is gorgeous, but doesn’t have what I have come to see as ‘obnoxious’ backlighting. The font of the keys is so much better than my k70. These have a professional look to them, and even with the RGB it doesn’t scream ‘gamer!’, even though it may satiate that look to those looking for it. It matches my full RGB PC ‘gamer’ setup very well. The brushed aluminum is gorgeous. They fumbled not using it for the keycaps as well. For the price? Come on. It would have an even more impressive shine and it would have such a luxurious feel, possibly staying colder and reducing sweat while improving grip(Corsair I would love to work on your design team ;). Other reviewers were talking about making the bottom metal as well. I don’t really care with that. The screen is beautiful, but why can’t I change the status LED colors, only the logo. Almost three hundred dollars. Small miss but these are the things you look for when you buy this type of keyboard. The brightness settings look good as well.It was easy to use and set up, but might be because I am very familiar with iCUE. Assuming this would be your only slipstream device and you download iCUE prior to plugging the keyboard in, setting it up would probably be pretty easy for anyone. The wireless dongle works very well as long as it is plugged in to a USB 3.0 port or better. Wired mode works great of course.I personally love the iCUE software. I love Corsair and I think iCUE is rightfully considered at the forefront of proprietary RGB tech. The keyboard was easy to set up and integrate, and it works so well. The keyboard has tons of profile slots for wired profiles and 2 for hardware slots. Some people seem to think that only the hardware profiles work in wireless mode. This is not true. You just have to set another lighting layer in your profile for wireless mode, which is only available to be edited in wireless mode. Vice Versa with wired mode editing. This is the only quirk I have encountered to date. Wired switches instantly with the profile button but wireless takes 2-3 seconds. Not ideal but I can live with it. Overall I love iCUE and it works well with the K100 Air.Now, my qualms and an idea. This keyboard is so thin. I said that as a positive earlier, and it is, but after a while of using this on my desk, it became a negative sometimes. Not to say I dislike the actual key and switch size, but the keyboard occasionally comes across as too low to the surface. Like I got a 3/4in book and set the keyboard on there and I liked how it felt a lot. It would be cool if Corsair could make, or include(price, again) some sort of mount you can sit the keyboard on to raise it up. Second, Corsair blew an opportunity not including Nexus into the screen on this keyboard. I’m gonna be mad when it comes out for the next generation right after I buy this one, but I digress. The screen on this one is cool and looks good, but the plastic cover is awful and being unable to change the indicator light colors is just bad.Corsair should have either incorporated Nexus into this keyboard, or had the option for a “K100 Air Pro” with the Nexus for slightly more.Overall, I love this keyboard. It fits my style. The reason I said to buy it if it is what you want, is because this keyboard won’t appeal to the type of person who likes a thick mechanical keyboard, blaring RGB, and their clicks as loud as possible. This is more lowkey and function oriented for typing. The ULP switches are slightly but noticeably quieter than the Cherry MX Red’s I had on the K70 LUX. The RGB does not light up my desk like the K70. This is a very subjective pro. It is so thin. Subjectively a pro and a con at times. ULP switches are another subjective pro. What I am getting at is that except for the couple grievances I had, I love this keyboard. This keyboard performs how it set out to. It is up to you to figure out if that is what you want. It IS what I want, and I appreciate how well it achieves that. Overall a 5/5 for me, and Corsair, I always have more product and design ideas.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Get the K70 instead trust me

This is a great keyboard but does not have enough to make it that much better than the K70

4.0 out of 5 stars

Great multi-device keyboard with a couple flaws.

The main reason I bought this was because I needed a multi-device keyboard with nice RGB lightning and macro support.The K100 AIR does both things but I’m not completely satisfied in the lightning part, the secondary row of symbols on the keys don’t have direct lightning below making them literally invisible in the dark, I think Corsair went cheap with the RGB given the high price.Another more shallow issue lies in the “Rain” lightning effect which is by far my favorite but doesn’t have an option to set a background light therefore making non illuminated keys invisible in the dark, a white background would solve that nicely.I think the keyboard feels a little cheap on the plastic parts like keys and the body below the aluminum plate, I really hope it can take the punishment from gaming in the long term.There is something else I don’t like, the keyboard turns off automatically after a set period of time and if you have to type immediately you will have to press the first key twice for it to register, they should copy the MX Keys and just turn off the lightning but keep the keyboard active for immediate typing.Overall, the K100 AIR is a nice keyboard with lots of features but has things to improve.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

It’s 2023 and they finally made a keyboard that gives one hope for the future of the human race.

Do you like building your own keyboards and living out your dream of typing on a peripheral that simulates the experience folks had in the 1950’s corporate secretarial world? Well then get outta here this review and this keyboard are not for you. I don’t know about you, but ever since 2003 I’ve been typing on a laptop and conforming my neural pathways to be more efficient on low-profile, chiclet/laptop/laptop-esque keyboards. Apple keyboards for their iMacs/Mac Mini’s/Studio’s/Pro’s are thin and utilize a chiclet format. Aside from the Logitech MX series, the majority of options for PC keyboard are still using the giant key caps your great grandmother typed on. Well hallelujah, not anymore. Thank you Corsair. On a serious note though, Corsair knocked it outta the park with this one, in my opinion. And that’s just all this is – my opinion. I realize keyboard affinity is purely a personal choice and I have to say this board checks every box for me. The low-pro Cherry MX tactiles feel fantastic and are dream to type on. The key travel is something like 1mm and that tactile bump is super snappy. The build quality and lines of this board are gorgeous. The brushed aluminum and just overall quality of this board feels incredibly premium – it feels like a keyboard Marty brought back in the DMC. This thing can poll at 8000hz! What? The RGB is just as fantastic as all of Corsair’s line, and iCue just plain works. I really can’t say enough about this board and I absolutely love it. I have absolutely no gripes about it at all. Sometimes I hear it from the other room calling out “Come type on me… you’re gonna love it… c’mon man ya know you want to…” and then I have to go do a quick online typing speed test just to scratch the itch. Gaming? Oh yes it’s fantastic. MW2 & Diablo 4 both feel amazing under finger. Seriously don’t worry. This board will definitely satisfy you. Make the “switch” to low pro. You won’t be disappointed. Oh also, no, the key caps are not replaceable as of yet but who has time for all that? Not us future folk.

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2.0 out of 5 stars

Faulty after around six months

I really liked this keyboard at first and it became one of my favorites of all those that I had used in the past. The sounds of the keys are satisfying, and while I think it is probably bigger than most competitors, especially the size of the keys itself, I can adapt pretty quickly. LEDs are pretty bright and of course, the software has plenty of settings to customize RGB although the iCUE software isn’t as good as the other brands when it comes to its interface. The media keys are always welcomed, although the wheel for the volume needs more force to it, I believe. It’s sometimes too easily spun in the event that you need a very precise volume level.That being said, I’ve noticed the keyboard having more and more issues over the months, to the point that I can no longer really disregard it. There are numerous days each month where I’ll boot my computer up and the keyboard will light up as if being detected by my PC, but I can’t type in my Window’s pin code. I then have to unplug the keyboard and let it reset. And, yes, I’ve tried pretty much every USB port. It’s not my computer because other keyboards work flawlessly.There will be moments where I’ll be using my computer and the lights on the keyboard will flash, signaling that the keyboard has disconnected. Sometimes it automatically reconnects, but sometimes it doesn’t and then I have to unplug it yet again to reset it. When trying to type to people on Discord or when trying to play video games, where a keyboard is integral to that experience, it’s frustrating for the keyboard to randomly disconnect.What happens most of the time is that a letter will get ‘stuck’ despite how the corresponding key on the keyboard is not physically stuck, and it’ll retype that letter something along the lines of “oooooooooooooo” until I click off of the text field. Sometimes it’ll stop automatically but other times I yet again, have to unplug the keyboard to force it to stop typing. This has sometimes resulted in incidents while gaming where my keyboard would cause my character to walk off of a cliff or something as I struggled to regain control of it, because one of the W, A, S, or D keys will have gotten “stuck.” In competitive gaming, this is most frustrating because it effectively renders me at a disadvantage in addition to the random disconnects.What just happened that made me want to just throw the keyboard into the trash is that I was typing a lengthy email and basically had to retype it because the keyboard, three times within just two minutes, interrupted my own typing by inputting a random letter or what has happened for the first time, ended up backspacing much of my text and I had to retype a lot of it where it now isn’t as good as the original.I’ve owned a lot of keyboards over the last twelve years and while I don’t think any of them have ever given me such trouble as the Corsair K100, I’m not going to blame it entirely upon Corsair as these hardware issues do happen to all of us at some point no matter the brand. But, I’m opting for a Razer brand keyboard (arriving Wednesday as of this review) because I do remember Razer keyboard’s always being rather high quality and being very consistent with longevity as well as never giving me any troubles.This keyboard only lasted me six months whereas the keyboard I used prior to Corsair’s K100 was a Razer keyboard. I kept that for 3+ years before finally deciding that maybe I should try something new. This Corsair keyboard was essentially a Christmas gift to myself but it didn’t even survive until the next Christmas which is not great considering that these keyboards are supposed to have a decent lifespan.Back to Razer I go.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Keyboard

This is probably the best high-end low profile keyboard you can find, especially if you like the way a Magic Keyboard feels. It’s also really beautiful to look at. Definitely feels expensive in the hands as well.

5.0 out of 5 stars

This is a keyboard that truly has everything going for it.

I’ve never had a reason to dislike the keyboard I’ve been using for the past many months. I’ve been happy with its performance, the overall look, the full size, etc. It’s not mechanical though, and even though I’m not a hardcore gamer, I like to have nice hardware in my setup. I know Corsair by its excellent reputation, and I saw that this was the biggest, baddest keyboard that they make. I was intrigued, so I went for it.PROSOn-board controls are a breeze to use. The volume adjustment wheel is a particularly nice touch. I’ve never had a reason to dislike the volume control button on my old keyboard, but this works great for both gradual and rapid volume adjustment. The other media keys work seamlessly as well.The keys themselves look AND feel great. They have a slightly rough texture to them, which keeps them from getting that annoying oily look. My old keyboard has a sort of satin looking finish that shows every bit of sweat or oil. These look and feel great at all times.The on-board RGB control is wonderfully easy to use if you just want the basic options. you can use the keyboard to cycle through ten different effects pre-loaded on the keyboard, plus you can also control the effect speed.The RGB effects themselves are fantastic. The back lighting is nice and bright, and the keys light up beautifully. It looks really cool in a dark room, but you can also see the keys very clearly in a brightly lit room as well.The aluminum body makes this the toughest and most solid keyboard I’ve ever used. It’s quite heavy, which is fine for me, as I don’t need this to be portable at all.The built-in wrist rest is really excellent. It’s nice and soft, possibly some kind of memory foam, or something like that. I know a lot of people have expressed that they find it adds unnecessary size and heft to the keyboard, but I’m usually typing quite a bit throughout the day, and it really comes in handy.I know a lot of people have expressed that this should strictly be for gaming, but I would have to disagree. It may be more sensitive than most regular keyboards, but I find this so much more pleasant to type on than any other keyboard I’ve ever owned. The satisfying sound of the keys really drives this home for me. I got the model with the Cherry switches instead of the optical.CONSThe software can be pretty confusing for people like myself who aren’t as well versed in this type of thing. I was able to navigate it to a certain degree, but ended up just deleting it from my computer afterwards.The iCue control wheel feels a bit flimsy to me, especially for such an expensive piece of equipment.Overall, this is a truly breathtaking keyboard. I’m extremely satisfied with it, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who’s looking for a top-notch gaming keyboard with some of the best RGB effects I’ve seen.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Standard feel; optical keys seem pretty similar to Cherry reds in use

As noted by the ‘headline,’ I opted for the optical keys. It was a bit of a gamble, as I hadn’t used other than the Cherry reds (and Cherry brown) mechanical keys in previous keyboards. They seem to feel and respond like the Cherry reds that were on the last Corsair K70 keyboard this one replaces.With regard to the other features of the keyboard, I am not qualified to judge them because I’m lazy and still haven’t programmed a single “G” key or done anything fancy with the lighting using Cue software. Since the new keyboard required an updated version of the software but my old default program automatically appeared after installation, I haven’t even bothered to change anything.The control wheel used to change settings seems gimmicky and took me a while to get used to; I mostly just use it to control brightness. I like how the wrist rest is magnetic and easily slips off and back on depending upon my needs for more or less free space in front of the keyboard (a frequent need in my use scenario). I love the control wheel for audio volume and the convenient mute button. On a more subtle note, the smaller and less intensely bright Num lock and Caps lock lights are appreciated. I’m not sorry I upgraded to this version from the K70 (now, if I can just avoid accidently spilling coffee on it I’ll be set!).One complaint: for this price it should come with a dust cover. Come on, Corsair. Why lose out on the free branding opportunity? Big mistake.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Superior Build Quality

I came from a K70 LUX and was initially hesitant about this keyboard. However, it was briefly on sale during Prime Day so I caved and grabbed one. My old board was Cherry MX Reds and this time I grabbed the Corsair OPX Optical switches.First impressions: The keys have a different texture / finish that the K70’s keys, it feels slightly more rough, like mildly rough varnish of some sort. It’s not unpleasant and actually prevents my hands from sliding off the keys like on the K70. The wrist mount (not shown in picture) is also very comfy but I find it quickly causes my wrists / hands to sweat.Typing: I typed approx. 100-120 wpm on my K70. The layout on the K100 is a bit different due to the macro buttons on the left side of the keyboard – my pinky keeps mistaking macro key G1 for ESC, but my muscle memory has been slowly rewiring over the past couple of days. This will likely be a common complaint early on however. I find typing on the K100 to be enjoyable and moreso than the K70 due to the speed of the Corsair OPX switches.Gaming: I most play Counterstrike: Global Offensive. As far as a twitch fps goes, the K100 is much more responsive than my K70 LUX was. I’ve set the hardware polling rate to 2000hz and my movement in CSGO has gotten much more responsive and quicker. It feels like the game got better, but really it’s just my hardware that got better. Side note: playing CSGO on a 244hz monitor with a K100 feels like cheating half the time. I’ve already been kicked twice because people think I’m wallhacking.Build Quality: I’ve only had the keyboard for a few days now but it’s holding up well. The keys seem more sturdy than the K70. You get what you pay for, and this keyboard /feels/ robust and built to last. For comparison, I had my K70 for 3 years before the comma key broke off, and that’s after 1,300+ hours of gaming and 2,000+ hours of DMing text-based games in Roll20 for my D&D groups.Software: The Corsair iCue software is very intuitive and nice to use. I set my board to a static blue for preference but it has a lot of powerful features. For example, you can set the colours to match the relative temperature of your motherboard/cpu/gpu, letting you know when you’re running hot. The colour wheel on the top left is useful for more than just rgb, and I appreciate it allowing for track jogging / skipping. The media controls are also great and the iCue software lets you remap keys to any other key of your choice.Macros: The Macro Keys (G1 – G6) can be disabled or set to do certain actions. For example, I’ve set G1 to open Google Chrome (my browser), and G2 opens Notepad++ (my word processor). G3 and G6 are disabled for now but they can be configured to perform game specific actions.Final Thoughts: Coming from the K70, some changes took getting used to but I adapted quickly and I appreciate the upgrades and build quality of Corsair as always. I am very happy with my purchase and feel it has benefited my gaming experience and typing speed.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

The best peripheral upgrade I’ve made in a long time

I was pretty skeptical about the optic switches coming from linear reds and being a gamer/typing enthusiast. The additional features on the K100 are way more than just gimmicks to throw in. The macro recorder has some SERIOUS potential in combination with the G-keys and a great addition for anyone doing work in Premiere or Photoshop. There’s enough onboard memory to have a profile for literally every game or program you wanna use and you can even set up custom keyboard lighting for each one. This wheel on the keyboard can be used for pretty much anything like alt tabbing, scrubbing through video, inventory wheels in games, you name it.The switches are still very mechanical feeling but they aren’t loud and intrusive. The travel distance is pretty much perfect and the board doesn’t echo the switch sounds either. I’d say with some o-rings you could make this keyboard borderline silent and still feel great to play games and type with. These switches have a smooth straight travel and crazy good actuation. I mean you could probably drop a tic tac on theses switches and make them go off but they got just enough resistance to prevent accidental presses even with your hands resting on them. Some people say for typing you need some tactile feedback but with these switches I don’t feel it’s necessary. They’re so consistent you get used to feather weighting your strokes and flying through paragraphs with the only errors being user ones.The volume rocker is very precise and I can’t remember if the original photos show this but it also comes with a keycap remover and extra keys that have a diamond texture with ramped shape for ESDF and WASD users. It also includes QRF and maybe an extra W key I can’t remember exactly. It also has a USB passthrough on the back of the board that lets you route your headset through inlets under the board which is a nice feature someone might find use for. It’s worth noting this keyboard has a great wrist rest that slides effortlessly into the board. It can also be removed and you can opt to use a different wrist rest that you purchased from Sub Zero, Glorious Gaming etc.All in all this is an awesome keyboard. The price might be a deal breaker for some but I’d say the build quality, switch consistency, durability and additional features will fend off buyers remorse. If you’ve heard people bashing the iCue software calling it a memory hog just dismiss them. It’s currently using 35mb of RAM and it’s never intrusive in any way. In fact I wouldn’t even know it was running if I never opened my system tray. The UI does need a little work but any moderately competent PC user will be able to navigate it just fine and do the things you need to accomplish. In fact the macro recording feature can be done without using the software so the only real time I need to open it is when I’m fiddling with lighting schemes or setting up different profiles.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

would be 5 stars…

made the switch from Razor and Logitech and I do LOVE this keyboard, all my Old Razor BlackWidows pro or other wise the A key and Tab wore out in like 1 year EVERY SINGLE ONE out of 5. The logitech I had was good but just super simple and bland, the upgrade to the Corsair K100 was awesome I love the OPX keys and the macro recording on the G1-6 keys makes for some epic game play and streaming, BUT, I would have given ithe Keyboard 5 stars however it is lacking 1 huge thing for me…… Stickers…… my steelseries headset came with stickers and so did my Razors and my Logitech… but now I have bought 3 sets of ram and a keyboard and mind you a EXPENSIVE one too but no stickers to show off …… tisk tisk I must say .

5.0 out of 5 stars

Nice, compact somewhat mechanical-feeling keyboard w/RGB.

I replaced my Corsair K70 RGB (the OG one) with the K100 Air. Ever since I started working from home- i.e. using multiple computers throughout the day- I’ve been wanting a better keyboard.My old, wired (with GIGANTIC dual USB cables) K70RGB had fantastic feel and features. But I wanted to move it around more than the cables would allow. Also a somewhat less gargantuan footprint would be appreciated; I still need the 10-key though. Enter the K100 Air.- Still mechanical keys (more on this later)- Wireless = more mobile- RGB, G-keys (macros), 2.4Ghz or Bluetooth (or single USB wired)SO- I went for it on Day One, despite the *astronomical* price (nearly $300).• The K100 Air has made my life easier. I can now use my own PC much more easily; I’m typing this on it now. Moving the keyboard has also given me much more mousing room on the desk. (I use another computer for work, with 2 monitors; it’s to the right of my main PC (also with 2 monitors).It recharges via USB-C; when it’s low on battery the lighting turns red. Or you can check in iCue and it shows the battery % charge. iCue also works fine for applying lighting- be sure you have version: 4.29.203 or newer, otherwise it won’t recognize the keyboard. If you just see the wireless dongle in iCue but not the keyboard, update your software.• For the feel and ‘mechanical’ keys: it feels like the best laptop keyboard ever, but it does NOT feel like the mechanical Cherry switches you get on gaming keyboards. The keys feel very solid and predictable, but they aren’t at the same level as Corsair/Razer/Logitech mechanical keyboards. I will say, the Corsair’s keys are better than the (somewhat) low-profile keys on the Logitech G line (715, 915 etc). The Logitech ones feel (and sound) more springy, which isn’t that great for typing. (or gaming)• As far as build quality, this thing does look and feel like an expensive item. It’s metal on top, I believe plastic on the bottom. The lighting shows through the keys very well, but it doesn’t shine out from under the keys like a full-sized gaming keyboard. It has a spot to store the dongle when it’s plugged in. I’ve only used it via 2.4Ghz wireless, and it has been flawless as far as connection. You can plug the dongle into the back of a nearby PC directly and no connection problems. Also no interference with multiple keyboards and mice also on 2.4Ghz. The RGB lighting is adjustable from the keyboard, independent of the software. Brightness and lighting patterns (pre-saved onto the keyboard via iCue) are controllable without software. There’s also a charge light, so you’ll see it blinking and/or changing color when power is low. The iCue software also puts up an alert when it needs a recharge, this happens before the lighting turns red. Works well. I have to charge it about 1.5 times per week, with the computer on 24/7 and asleep for about half that time.• One thing about waking up from sleep: the keyboard takes about 4 to 5 seconds to wake up. In the time you press the first key to when the lighting comes on, the keys still work and are read by the PC, but it’s disconcerting to be typing on a black keyboard. It does wake up fine, the lighting is just a bit slow.• Now, the key (ha) question: is it worth the money? As far as I can tell, this is the best low-profile wireless gaming keyboard available. It has many nice touches, gives me more features than I can use, and beats the competition in both the hardware and usability. Yes- it’s really expensive. But for something that is your main interface to a system you use constantly, it is probably worth paying the premium. If I hadn’t already got a Logitech for my work PC, I would get another one of these. That probably tells you everything you need to know.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Worth it

I waited around 4 months to test this keyboard and give a proper opinion on its performance. I can say without a doubt that this is one of the best keyboards I’ve used to date. I’ve used low profile mechanical keyboards and while they worked and for me, they were better than the regular mechanical keyboards, but after using this one, I put those others away. I’m a software engineer and gamer, and in each of those scenarios this keyboard has shined. I love the fact you can really set exactly how you want the keyboard to light up, to a ridiculous level of control.Of course, if you prefer regular mechanical keyboards, this is likely not going to be the keyboard you want. Unfortunately, you cannot change the keys out. However, I have not had any issues with any of the keys or keypress performance since purchase.If you like the chiclet style keyboard and want a mechanical version of that. This is a great keyboard and for me, worth it. However, it’s not going to be worth it if throwing nearly $200 at a keyboard breaks your bank.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Best mechanical keyboard I’ve used

I upgraded from a Corsair K70 Lux (6+ years old). I think initially I was a little under-wowed because really it’s not a huge difference, but thanks to Palworld of all things, I really was happy to have macro keys again and made the purchase more worth it.My K70 was still working fine, but the older key caps were starting to get scratched a little and because of the non-standard key format, it was going to cost me $50 to get a new set of PBT caps. So I decided to spend $150 (Black Friday pricing) to get a new keyboard with the features missing from my K70.So what’s different? Well 2 of the biggest changes is that the K100 comes with PBT caps in a STANDARD layout, meaning if I ever wanted to buy some cheap pudding caps or whatnot, I have that option now. And it has a row of 6 macro keys on the side, which I found I missed from using Logitech KBs for the previous 10 years. I also have the new OPX optical-mechanical keys, which I’d heard mostly good things about (with a few caveats I’ll mention later).This also has a wheel on the top that can do several things, but I think the use cases of this for most people is going to be fairly slim. The only times I’ve used it is to adjust the RGB brightness, which is rare. It’s really not as useful as people may think. Also initially I thought mine was broken because it wouldn’t adjust, but after fiddling with it for a while, I pushed down on the wheel and it popped down and worked properly at that point. Basically it had come off it’s connector.Also the K100 has a much nicer wrist rest than the K70 Lux and it has RGB lights along the outside of the KB which are pretty nice.About the OPX keys, any negatives are a matter of getting used to them. They seem maybe a little more sensitive than regular mechanical keys, but it’s rarely been an issue. One thing I noted that I’ve only ever seen mentioned once is they keys have a more hollow sound to them than the keys on my K70. I didn’t like it at first, but again it’s another thing that you get used to after 2 weeks. So YMMV.So you might not see a huge difference if you’re moving up from a working RGB kb to this, but definitely think it’s worth it if you’re coming up from a non-mechanical and want RGB and macro keys. I just recommend monitoring the price and that’ll take some of the sting away.