keyboard
Corsair

K100 RGB

Category
Keyboard
Weight
1.293 kg
Connection
Wired
Key specs
Mechanical (Cherry MX Speed), 8000 Hz
Form factor
Full size

What gamers keep saying · from 9 reviews

great performance3connection issues2quality control issues2bad software1durability issues1solid build1

Calls their K100 RGB with Cherry MX Speed switches an absolute work of art, even the wrist rest.

“Corsair K100 RGB - Cherry MX Speed switches. An absolute work of art.”
positivesolid build

The K100's OPX switches are so light that a gust of wind registers a keystroke, and the board is loud for typing; fine only for gaming.

“OPX RGB is terriable for anything else but gaiming.”
mixed

Never had a problem with the K100's optical switches; it's the best keyboard they've used.

“The k100 is the best keyboard I've ever used and I absolutely recommend the optical switches.”
positivegreat performance

At first the K100's OPX switches had no feedback at actuation and they bottomed out until their fingers hurt; a year later they're used to them, though the WASD keycaps have worn smoother.

“Yes, I did get used to them My fingers no longer hurt”
mixed

The Windows key laser on their K100 OPX died after about a year and a half; they returned it and bought the non-OPX version.

“I had the K100 OPX. Laser in my Windows key died after a year and a half or so.”
negativedurability issues

Their K100 disconnected until they disabled USB 3 XHCI hand-off in the BIOS; no disconnects since.

“I haven't had any disconnects with my K100 ever since I disabled this.”
mixedconnection issues

Would highly avoid the K100 RGB: a firmware update meant to fix it typing by itself left it freezing until unplugged and reconnected, making it unusable.

“With the new firmware however the keyboard will now completely freeze and has to be unplugged and reconnected for it to function again”
negativeconnection issuesbad software

Every key on their K100 pings, apparently from the aluminium plate resonating.

“Every single key on mine generates a ping seemingly from the aluminium plate.”
negativequality control issues

Their first K100 had a metallic ping on several keys; the replacement is better but 4 of 110 keys still ping, and they'll keep it rather than gamble again.

“I have got the new one and the replacement is better, however 4 out of 110 keyes can generate metallic ping sound.”
mixedquality control issues

The K100 with OPX switches is the best board Corsair has made: lubed, the OPX outclasses the Cherry and Akko switches they used before, and with foam it sounds like a premium custom.

“The K100 with the OPX is the best board Corsair has made, period.”
positivegreat performance

Bought the K100 RGB (Cherry MX version) and is really happy with it, still adapting to the left-side macro keys.

“I bought the keyboard today and I'm really happy with it”
positive

After failing to find a custom ISO board with a volume wheel and macro keys, they chose the K100 RGB OPX: better sound than expected, very good linear switches, and splendid typing that's faster than on their old MX Browns with no mistakes or double inputs.

“I have to say that the sound is better than expected, and the linear switches are very good.”
positivegreat performance