The unique optical-mechanical Corsair K100 RGB Gaming Keyboard combines an impressive aluminum design with RGB lighting for individual keys and LightEdge featuring 44 lighting zones. The powerful Corsair Axon Hyper-Processing Technology enables unparalleled features such as 4,000 Hz polling.
The Corsair OPX RGB optical-mechanical key switches, designed for 150 million keystrokes, allow for ultra-fast responses with a travel distance of just 1.0 mm and register each key press up to four times faster than standard mechanical gaming keyboards thanks to AXON. PBT double-shot keycaps ensure long-lasting durability.
Keyboard type | Gaming keyboard, Mechanical keyboard |
Set Scope | Keyboard only |
Keyboard form factor | 100% |
Peripheral connection | USB |
Key technology | Cherry MX Speed |
Keyboard Equipment | Numeric keypad, Programmable buttons, RGB lighting, Wrist support |
Power supply | USB power delivery |
Item number | 13905105 |
Manufacturer | Corsair |
Category | Keyboard |
Manufacturer no. | CH-912A014-CH |
Release date | 7.9.2020 |
Sales rank in Category Keyboard | 360 of 3725 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Keyboard type | Gaming keyboard, Mechanical keyboard |
Set Scope | Keyboard only |
Keyboard form factor | 100% |
Key technology | Cherry MX Speed |
Keyboard technology | Mechanical-switch |
Keyboard layout | Swiss |
Signal transmission | Cable |
Keyboard Equipment | Numeric keypad, Programmable buttons, RGB lighting, Wrist support |
Peripheral connection | USB |
Number buttons | 111 |
Number of programmable keys | 6 x |
Cable length | 1.82 m |
Power supply | USB power delivery |
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Climate contribution |
Length | 470 mm |
Width | 166 mm |
Height | 38 mm |
Weight | 1350 g |
Length | 49.50 cm |
Width | 24 cm |
Height | 8 cm |
Weight | 2.28 kg |
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The Corsair K100 RGB proves in the test that it belongs at the top of the gaming keyboards. The workmanship and the chosen materials are impeccable and of high quality throughout, especially the use of PBT double-shot keycaps is highly commendable. The equipment is of the finest quality and, with the iCUE Control Wheel, expands the control options many times over...
Even though the K100 RGB is a very good keyboard with convincing switches, in our opinion the differences to cheaper models with good mechanical switches are not big enough in everyday use to really justify the high purchase price. This does not change the fact that you can enjoy the high precision and the successful OPX switches, especially since the K100 also has good extras like the control wheel...