Corsair K100 RGB Review - the Lamborghini of gaming keyboards!

[@mua4ever632]

this review is as top quality as the keyboard... i got this keyboard as my christmas gift cant wait to use it

[@Thunterise]

This review is literally just an ad. Listen to the shit he says. A performance increase in gaming? Dedicating an entire segment to explain why the SoC is so important? He didn't test that shit, he's just repeating what Corsair told him. For the record: I bought the keyboard. It's a good keyboard. I like it. Regardless, this "review" is a poorly veiled advertisement. Kitguru has gone to shit.

[@JackLim927]

@@Thunterise I agree. This fees like an ad than a review. It is a good keyboard I am not denying that, but immersion etc. come on.

[@mua4ever632]

I got this keyboard and it’s great... people always have something to complain about it... I think the review is very in depth and descriptive and gave me all the information I needed to make the decision if I bought it or not...

[@NathanAnStuff]

Cool

[@kevm694]

I'm still using the Vengeance K60 I'd like to go with corsair again whenever this one breaks. Solid keyboards.

[@bryandepaepe5984]

Slightly warming any cable will help straighten or train it to the desired shape, a hair dryer is good for this.

[@mjestik5268]

Seems legit

[@Owy.]

The K100 had an update it's Polling Rate used to be 4,000Hz/0.25 ms and now has a Polling Rate of 8,000Hz/0.125 ms now.

[@chrispalfrey5970]

I have been using a K63 for what seems like foreverr, and yes it still works as good as the day I got it, but today the K100 gets here - looking forward to the upgrade :)

[@sorush93]

So I just bought this Keyboard, this after returning the Logitech G15 Tactile and Steelseries Apex pro. The Logitech had RGB issues alongside very bad ergonomics for me personally, it gave me intense wrist pain during short period of time, And the Apex pro I returned due to the layout not being my style together with its hand-rest being uncomfortable. That lead me finally into picking the K100, its layout was perfect for me, its hand-rest smooth as butter, but more impressive then all was the switches, they are sensitive yes but so damn smooth, I cannot explain it, you have to experience it for yourself, but it feels like butter. Awesome RGB, build quality and functions, truly an AAA keyboard. Recommend it highly.

[@Buffinator1988]

I like the keyboard but I'd much prefer a TKL version. Fingers crossed for that in the future.

[@sampiew]

Tkl?

[@olamajosta3621]

why dont you go for varmilos 65% instead? same price range, better build quality, amazing and unique PBT keycap sets and lubed stabs, not unloy that but you get arrow keys as well as a cluster of 4 media keys. If you wanna go cheaper you can buy a ducky mecha mini or ducky one2 mini which are 60% with a gamery and similar aesthetic with good stabs. This is coming from a guy typing on a corsair k95, the "nice looking brushed aluminium" attracts loads of dust and "pings" while typing, the rgb is nice, sure but the size is cumbersome and the upper chin is gigantic. I promise you, if you want a smaller, better built, aesthetically similar keyboard, buy a ducky one 2 mini, you will not regret at half the price

[@Touseef]

exactly I really wish they had tkl version

[@rob4eva]

Disappointed that they haven't added the Capellix RGB LED's seeing as they are supposed to be more vibrant and brighter.

[@danchierchia3812]

im sure u actually care about RGB so much lol go back to console scrub

[@DemoEvolvedGaming]

Thanks for this review, it helped me get extra performance out of the keyboard with the 4000 polling rate, and figure out how to set up the elgato keys

[@yussef961]

sorry but you just were wrong when you said the 2nd usb is required because of usb 3.1 , it's just for the usb pass through

[@xShadowBlitz117]

Was the k95 using brown switches? I really like the way that the k100 sounds, sounds more satisfying.

[@patrykoszast8881]

just picked up the k100.....one issues.....they shortened the cord....why......why

[@Anfield_the_place_to_be]

Hey! I just ordered this keybord, the Corsair mm700 mousemat, Corsair ique lt100 twin towers, AND corsair Rgb lightstrips. Thanks for great videos, im guess im going full out Corsair:) Subbed!

[@HasibUnveiled]

This volume knob not working after few days due to dust and others things.

[@francescomagliocco7086]

I was intrigued by the wheel... I just don't know why.. I want to make the wheel do something.. I just don't know what..

[@Azhureus]

Good review mate, thanks for that :)

[@MiddleofKnowhere]

Now they just need to release a non-macro version with all the same bells and whistles. I just don't use macro keys enough to pay for the extra row and functionality.

[@KitGuruTech]

With the added Elgato Stream Deck software support I find the macro keys much more useful! Cheers - Andy

[@MiddleofKnowhere]

@@KitGuruTech That's cool. Maybe I ought to consider that a bit more then. I don't really stream as much due to snipers since I PVP in ESO. Too much added hassle. I'll have to get a measurement with the added row and see if everything will fit. I use my corner shaped desk for both my personal PC and my work at home station so space is somewhat tight. :) Great vid btw. Been loving Kitguru's content.

[@KAIEZ256]

I recently have the Razer BlackWidow Chroma v1 (green switches -.,.- tired noise ) and now i bought it :D K100 OPX Im from Uruguay, nice review!

[@klhmia]

How do you find the version with that style 'Enter' key?? Your box doesn't even display that version, lol. Why the hell is it so elusive?

[@Sekritdokuments]

Its more common in the EU to have the big enter key.

[@ReneMorison]

LOL, did i just see a Blackwidow Elite Razer Add in the middle of a Corsair review ? Thats Low feels like a cheap shot really. @ 12:30 .....

[@KGB-FSB]

Yup, hes pulled a fast one there, sneaky one

[@nextInsiders]

Non removable cable is starting to get on my nerves, I want to use my costum braided coiled cables that are with perfect leght, but can’t. Otherwise seems like a great new keyboard from Corsair. Sadly it does not come in a low-profile variant nor with other colors, say... White? As a current K65 owner, I would love to upgrade, but would first want to see this K100 lineup get TKL, LowProfile and removable cable options. For right now, G915 TKL seems to be a better, more modern K65.

[@KitGuruTech]

I believe it's because of the passthrough port and the amount of power the keyboard needs to power both the port and the keyboard. If it didn't have a passthrough I'd see no reason why they wouldn't make the cable detachable. Cheers - Andy

[@rosariosessa253]

i have a corsair k100 and i cant get my number keybord to work

[@tibor6775]

idk if u reply, but how did u get the big enter? what keycaps are those?

[@MarbsMusic]

Been using an K95 XT with blues (have the speed as well)... just switched to this K100 with optical and literally the weight of my fingers can press the keys. Once I got use to it I think this may be the fastest keyboard I have ever used. (the other K95s will be used by my sons, definitely not going to waste)

[@co-null5599]

Hello, I have K95 XT with blues, I was wondering if you can help me decide to get K100 Optical or Speed Silver? And have you gotten used to regular typing too or do you only enjoy it for gaming?

[@MarbsMusic]

@@co-null5599 I’m still undecided, still using the K100 optical but consider going back to my K95 with blues often or the K95 speed I gave my son (I know he would trade just to get the wheel, lol). The optical are fast, just so easy to press while playing at time. Definitely no issues with typing except that there isn’t a lot of bounce back like you get with browns or blues so if I had a lot of typing at one setting it would probably be bothersome. If I had to chose now I would get the Cherry switches over the optical personally.

[@jhtongamer3151]

What games you guys play I am looking to get the k100 optical thoughts qould it be good for cod pubg type games ?

[@dillanarmanii6544]

Faster than the mx speed red's? I have the k75 plat white edition. mx speeeds

[@TheKingmario2]

i don't really get all the complaints about a TKL version (ten key less), why someone would buy a keyboard with less buttons on it? price? so why purchase a high end keyboard in first place if you can't afford it? buy a cheaper one but with all the buttons, is more cost effective and you Will never think one day: ok, i have an almost perfect keyboard, but god how i work now with it? why i didn't purchase the full one?

[@Joe-629]

Noticed the enter key is large. Which I like but then the keyboard I see on Amazon is smaller? Is that a design change?

[@qqqqq11111qqqqq]

Why cant i get rid of the red when i play diablo?

[@ITAngel]

How this compares to a Razer Huntsman V2 Analog? Is this keyboard still better?

[@FrenchManZary1]

The fact that this keyboard is 250€ (in my country) makes me wanna cry bro I absolutely love every aspect of this keyboard the stabs was literally the biggest disappointment I had in their keyboard and now they fixed it but the keyboard is expensive :/ I REALLY hope they make an tkl version of this so It’s a bit cheaper ! Anyways this will kill high end razer products for sure

[@olamajosta3621]

have you checked out ducky or varmilo, much better value for your money, especialyy ducky if you like this type of keyboard

[@Metalwrath2]

@@olamajosta3621 lmao ducky

[@Pit_stains]

it sounds kind of "hallow" is there a way to dampen it a little?

[@shinbeiisenpai5337]

can i only connect the keyboard usb and not the pass through?

[@auroraphasmata1651]

I can't say for certain because I've been using a Corsair K70, but you should be able to connect only the keyboard, with the second USB only being for the passthrough. Check the USB cables to see which cable is for the keyboard and which one is meant for the passthrough. Hope this helps.

[@auroraphasmata1651]

You're making me very impatient for the K100 I have arriving in a couple of days. I used to have a K70 but due to an accident of mine, it is no longer alive :( . Great review and hopefully I don't make the same mistake with this new keyboard.

[@jimbob4447]

This thing's RRP is almost as much as I part exchanged my old car for.

[@tortilla6882]

Why is the enter key shaped differently than normal?

[@youtubesuresuckscock]

It's a Euro keyboard. The USA one has a normal enter key.

[@cloudstrife7083]

I am hesitating between this and the apex pro .... the problem I have with the k100 is I am afraid of the switches not being good for typing / working since they are too fast... what's nice about the apex pro is they are adjustable etc if anyone had the chances to feel both keyboard id love to know

[@NathanAnStuff]

Which one did you get

[@cloudstrife7083]

@@NathanAnStuff haven't bought yet, cause the cable that come with the K100 isn't long enough, my computer is in another room at like 15 feet from my keyboard, talking to corsair to see with a extension what I can do may have to bring back my computer in my room inside somekind of desktop desk case i want to build, im buying a 4090 or a 4080 16gb with a new psu and a 5800x3d when everything comes out with a Fractal Define R7 XL full tower, gonna do everything at the same time

[@NathanAnStuff]

@@cloudstrife7083 I can’t even get a job to afford pc components lol.

[@cloudstrife7083]

@@NathanAnStuff look friend im poor (not poor poor but still) too living in a remote place in north Quebec away from most big cities and big computers jobs, im about to go back to programming and try to start a 100% remote career... im 43 and there is no tech industry here it wasn't easy... don't give up and work hard, I am torn between a career in tech or go for my dreams and try to start a videogames business etc make AAA games like Final Fantasy , Elden Ring, Witcher 3 etc I play games since im 4 years old.. government is big on video games in Montreal only little problems it cost around 50-70 millions to make a game like that theses days and require 150 ppl minimum

[@azaleaallround2966]

is o-ring available for cherry mx to this optical switch?

[@co-null5599]

Which o-ring? They only benefit reds abd brown and blues, these have too short a distance already

[@Alex-dr9zu]

Hello congratulations for the video! I am very interested in purchasing this k100 optical keyboard, but I wanted to ask you what you think about writing. I'll explain. I currently have a Corsair k95 platinum Cherry mx speed. It's great in game, but I make a lot of typos because the keys are just too sensitive. I wanted to know how the k100 seemed to you from this point of view because if the writing experiences are similar (k95 and k100) then I would switch to the new k70 RGB PRO with cherry mx RED (definitely better for writing too, as well as for playing). Thank you for the reply.

[@LadyEmilyNyx]

Now I just need them to make it in low profile, and I'm in. Till then I'll stick with my k70 LP mk2 w/ speeds, which have had 1mm actuation for 2 years already.

[@khalilrazak6486]

Totally agree with you. I love low profile switches and actually game better, faster and more accurately on a low profile keyboard vs a full sized keyboard.

[@lucutes2936]

Gay they dont even have marshmello keycaps

[@Strikeedz]

what does the human button next to the wheel do?

[@Owy.]

Switches profiles

[@AndreuPinel]

first of all, congratulations for the review... something that can be extended to all the KitGuruTech videos in general. I am really in love with this keyboard... however, there are two things that I think corsair needs to implement in a future K110 (?) model: 1) hybrid. Don't get me wrong, this is a gaming/competition keyboard, and in that sense, nothing will ever beat a wired connection. But I would like the possibility of using the same keyboard with my HTPC wirelessly the same way as the corsair dark core mouse (in fact, the 3 technologies here would be awesome as well: USB + BT + corsair dongle). I know this would mean having a battery in the keyboard, which would make it more expensive than it already is. 2) related to previous point. Use the same dongle for both dark core and K110. If the bandwidth is too much for the current USB 2.0 or 3.0 dongle, maybe a new one could be designed in USB 3.2. Even in wired mode, I think 1xUSB 3.2 could replace the current 2xUSB 3.0 3) in exchange, I would sacrifice the USB pass-through. For the iCUE NEXUS or mouse (which probably would not work if connected to the keyboard in wireless mode), they should be plugged directly to the computer instead of going through the keyboard (which would get rid of one of the USB 3.0 connectors - and the other could be also replaced with a USB-C version 3.2 one). I find this a small sacrifice in exchange of having an hybrid system with just one dongle (a future iCUE NEXUS could potentially be hybrid too, using the same dongle in wireless mode)

[@nivektek2681]

Nice review..Why Corsair Keyboard not making detachable cable keyboard and tkl model?I’m Just Curious Only.Sorry.please understand.thank you

[@Name-rd9tb]

How many karats?

[@SuperCern]

That price... SHAMELESS!

[@kanivakil198]

Issue I had with Corsair gaming keyboard is the low luminosity.

[@jhtongamer3151]

What your thoughts in 2022 of it would you say it's still top 5 also qould it be good for cod pubg type games bro please help 🙏

[@maartenvanlooveren2571]

Is the Corsair K100 also coming in an AZERTY layout?

[@TheKingmario2]

unfortunally yes.....And when i say unfortunally it means: i ordered a k100 from amazon, and those idiots sent me the french AZERTY while im living in italy (we use italian QWERTY ffs, why they sent me that abnormal layout?! even an english or american QWERTY would have been more fitting). Long story short: i payed 250 € of keyboard (including guarantee) and got back just 230 € (they kept 20 € of guarantee like if the keyboard was defective) of refund. Now i purchased directly an opx k100 from corsair website with other 250 € (full payment after this manuver.....almost 300 €!), with the hope that from CALIFORNIA they atleast send me an american QWERTY......i hate my life.

[@smoketinytom]

7:40 Living Dangerously, right next to the pause button....

[@brandongunn7992]

Is that a standard keyboard layout?

[@KitGuruTech]

yes it is - i think Corsair has learned that lesson!

[@brandongunn7992]

@@KitGuruTech Amazing, never thought I'd see the day!

[@phillyman36]

For typing is the speed silver better than optical switch?

[@co-null5599]

Technically yes, you have to push more with speed silver which will help prevent mistypeds

[@Psycrovv]

YO KitGuruTech ! Im looking on this k100 board but also looked on the K70 RGB MK.2 CHERRY MX Silent..for me its super important how the click noise is cuz i hate that ratling click noise but the k100 soundet sillent and nice even compared to my old G 910..so i was just gona ask what keyboard should i get ? also what does Opx vs speed means..should i get Opx like you show ?

[@csr3206]

so if i do decide to get this would it be best to get the cherry mx or the optical

[@theresayubal4018]

Optical

[@sizarrazis]

can use the wheel for video editing color corection in davinci resolve and adobe premiere ?

[@ecromancer]

I never noticed how many differences a UK (European?) have compared to a US keyboard. Anyways I been using this keyboard for about 3 months and wish one thing. I wish they would have the same clickyness I had with my Razer Blackwidow Chroma (clicky). The way those keys felt were way better when typing imo, but these are not bad after I got used to them. The two reasons I got this keyboard was because it has a wrist bar that I really liked, the Blackwidow didn't have one, and the extra macro key. I do use the WASD keys that come in the package with this keyboard because I do a lot of typing and it does help to position my left hand in the correct place. When I want to start typing, I don't have to find the bump on the F key. Also, I figured out it is a lot easier to clean than my razer because it is mostly flat with the chassis unlike the raised chassis the Blackwidow has.

[@Monarch_87]

Thing is will the LEDS fail after a week of use like the k70 mk2 even after RMA-ing it 3 times. will the keyboard short out after 4 months of use forcing you to open the keyboard and unscrewing the earth wires to have it working properly just like the mk 2?

[@PatrickDKing]

Only thing I hate about this keyboard are two things: 1)Way too sensitive. I have so many duplicate keys and errors when typing it. It's just too sensitive. 2)Software sucks. I can't get the light profiles to stay, other than the default one unless I open the software and reflash the firmware. Also, many times just to get the software to recognize the keyboard I have to...you guessed it...reflash the firmware. Other than that it's very nice premium quality. However, I get better typing experiences from $30 keyboards and a better overall experience from $75-$100 keyboards. So far the response rate settings don't seem to help anything.

[@larslovestech]

WHY DIDN'T THEY MAKE A WHITE VERSION.....NOOOOOOOOO......need this in white please corsair....not just white custom keycaps....great review bro....keep em comin'

[@KitGuruTech]

Fingers crossed, they might do it some day! Cheers - Andy

[@post-leftluddite]

White keyboards are the best.... Corsair keyboards are overpriced and nothing special

[@larslovestech]

@@post-leftluddite had my K70 for quite a few years now and it's survived spillages,dropping,kids raging,and it's still working great,a solid piece of kit for sure,corsair build quality in the higher range is outstanding i just wish...1) they would make them in white...2) allow you to take them apart to spray them in white...3) use generic keycaps for all their keys so that custom sets are more available....4) drop the prices a little no matter how long they are available they rarely drop in price

[@r0b0saurusrex80]

I just bought this keyboard with the OPX switches. The sound and feel on this thing is abysmal. It sounds cheap as hell. the K70 sounds and feels way better. Sending the keyboard back to amazon. If you do buy it get the Cherry switches.

[@Puccaa]

4000hz is not innovation, the difference is nothing. The fact that it’s a marketing point is really bad. the razer huntsman is actually way faster because of 1mm actuation distance and 40g of force. The difference is still small but bigger than a 1000 to 4000hz jump

[@TheMillionDollarDropout]

15:13, don't judge me mate. I love having different themes to go with my NZXT Z73 Kraken... I have over 30 different profiles right now :P

[@megacurlerer]

This keyboard is the King of the Hill.

[@sylvorus]

did you just save alt+f4 as a macro? ;-;

[@khalilrazak6486]

I prefer low profile key's rather than full sized key's. I wish Corsair release a low profile version like their K70 Low profile keyboard.

[@melvoid01]

I am still rocking the original K95, no RGB just blue leds (3 lvls wow) 18 macro keys (ill be honest I never use em) and this thing is built like a tank seriously you could hurt someone with this, I have lost track of how many years I have owned this board, I bought it new so someone can tell me i'm sure. Point is if you think its expensive don't cry, go buy a cheaper one, if you don't think its worth it go buy something else. Having watched this review tho I am totally set on getting this K100 to replace my old K95 (someone on e-bay will get a bargain trust me). Yes i'm a Corsair fanboy but I have not been as impressed by what I have seen of their more recent boards, this one ticks all my boxes though.

[@zeal7082]

I'm no corsair fanboy and I hate the new cue(2 and onward) but I'll probably replace my k95 plat with this one. Is it expensive yes. Does it do the job yes.

[@adventtrooper]

Have the K65 TLK for four years and works well. It was £60 against the Chinese branded £30 (that had no QA as it had silkscreen missed off one key and another key was inoperative). But £230 is altogether another step up from something like the K55 at £55.

[@TheMillionDollarDropout]

It's $250 with tax essentially here in TEXAS.... But I just got lucky and scored a very lightly used K100 for $170 ($190 with Tax) so I'm super stoked right now! It's a bit overpriced IMO, should have been $199.99.

[@12_minute92]

WHY IS YOUR ENTER KEY SO BIG??

[@KitGuruTech]

would you spend £230 on a keyboard? Or are you happy with something a little more basic? let us know your thoughts on this one!

[@narfsc2657]

For me this is a garbage toy, it isnt even about the money. My Keyboard was 220€ (Filco Majestouch2) 8 years ago and still holding strong, but this garbage thing you have in your video wont even last a year under heavy use...

[@Justdigit2]

Corsair with RGB thinks they are allowed to ask that price.... And there are some Corsair fanboys out there.

[@KitGuruTech]

​@@narfsc2657 wow, didn't know you could see into the future, incredible!

[@smoketinytom]

I might not be a High End Gaming Consumer, but I do like to see what they're buying when the "older" keyboards show up on eBay.

[@smoketinytom]

@@KitGuruTech His priorities might work for you, but not the world. ​

[@j.d.4697]

Mine rattles...=/ But I get that with every KB that's not already lubed and dampened like the Hunstman V2.

[@kyangja6555]

the design of the previous keycaps was waaaaaay better, the letters on the K100 seems to be too classic and seems to be like the razer keyboard (in plus than de soft hand thing) but the previous keycaps get the "corsair signature" and when you see these keycaps you said "yeah, that's corsair". 12:29 ok it's definitlty a blackwidow elite rebranded corsair

[@FrenchManZary1]

Most people don’t like gamery font tho (I don’t care about that but some do)

[@lars20th]

You can thank all the hipsters who spend thousands of dollars buying keyboard parts and thinking they became electronics techs because they can click keyboard parts together. They don't like large fonts. Large fonts make their "hobby" look childish and they need to differentiate themselves by demanding tiny letters on their keys. As an adult with poor eyesight, I appreciate the letters as big as I can get them. Corsair is catering to them, which in large part I would say is actually a good move, especially when it comes to the new standard to the lower keys sizes. That is pretty big for people that want to buy different color/style keycap kits. Basically, you can easily buy a set with larger fonts for $20 if you so desire.

[@Spherex]

Logitech dominates the keyboard market imho. They have me as a loyal customer. I like how the Corsair kb has "Logitech" type G-keys, heh. Logitech sells this kb for half the price and superior build.

[@post-leftluddite]

Dominates the keyboard market? How come no keyboard enthusiast owns a Logitech or a corsair keyboard then? Just because they sell a lot (most people are idiots) doesn't mean they're the best, by that logic you must think McDonald's has the highest quality food since they sell so much of, right?

[@bencanty980]

Looks great! I'm looking for a new keyboard, and checking the Roccat Vulcan Pro. I prefer the Vulcan's look and key caps, and probably the sound. But, I prefer a shorter key travel, and the Corsair beats that by .4mm. Also, that wheel and the Elgato G keys may be what makes me go Corsair over Roccat.

[@Ryknex]

IDK but the wheel looks damn ugly

[@smoketinytom]

Not a fan of it visually. But I'll hold my reservations when Covid-19 is lessened and I go play with it at my local Curry's PC World.

[@Ghost19_]

It distracts me a lot every time it's being shown

[@Ryknex]

@@smoketinytom nah its good no doubt its just that it 'looks' ugly especially the corsair logo in the middle of it, good thing is that probably you can turn that particular rgb LED off

[@smoketinytom]

Ryknex's Channel Might find a sticker that matches the size nicely if I buy it, when this is replaced by Corsair.

[@Ryknex]

@@smoketinytom really 😅😂😂😅😂

[@KephetS]

anyone tell me playing dota with this is just feels not good? the macro & big ass icue really disturbing for f1 esc and shift.

[@qwickiegaming8597]

Got it last night can’t wait to abuse it

[@Hexagon90x]

For the price of the keyboard you can have one of the following. one of the best sticks of 32GB DDR4. high end mouse and keyboard+a gamepad. Top of the line pc case like phanteks 500a or CM h500m. 1tb nvme gen4 SSD. Platinium rated PSU.

[@TheBowerbird]

But what if you have all those already?

[@quorkquork]

Fawning over the refresh rate increase just means you don't understand the law of diminishing returns

[@anothername99]

Seems more like Maserati than a Lamborghini. It's a flashy keyboard that relies on branding over reliability and quality for its price. I don't mind spending that much on a keyboard but at that price range I would want something more than typical Cherry switches (or at least the ability to hot swap),a basic metal case, and basic caps with ugly font. If you're really just wanting to use iCue it seems like one of their lower end boards would be better.

[@leoSaunders]

doesn't everyone hate icue? cause it spikes CPU or creates other issues. ?

[@KitGuruTech]

I know some people don't like it, personally I find it pretty powerful. You can always save profiles to the keyboard directly and uninstall it though

[@aaronwright6891]

Nope. I use it and have no problems. People say it drops your frame rate but the effects are really negligible.

[@bprochon]

I've not had any problems with it. I've had more issues with Synapse than iCue

[@kiddkai]

IMO, Ergodox EZ is the best one I’ve ever used

[@CarnorJast1138]

It came down for me between the Corsair K95 and the SteelSeries Apex 7, both with Red Linear switches. After rigorous testing of both keyboards, I ended up with the SteelSeries Apex 7. I'm not sure how I can say why I liked it better over-all, but it just "did it" for me, unlike the Corsair. Now, don't get me wrong.....the K95 and now the K100 are great keyboards, but it was partially based on the fact that the SteelSeries with the Red Linear switches was almost $45 less in cost, compared to the K95, and almost $55 less than the K100......I couldn't find $45 to $55 more on the Corsair to justify that increase in price. Honestly, the best keyboard is the one that fits YOU well, not one that has the most 5 Star reviews.

[@lukemorin5610]

At 1:00 the box shows a short enter key. At 1:45 it shows the fat tall ugly enter key..

[@KitGuruTech]

If you look at the box again the shift key is also a different size. We have a UK layout sample, it seems the photo on the box is from another regions layout. Cheers - Andy

[@theunholybakery1990]

R/mechanicalkeyboards would like to know your location.

[@VENO5407]

Honestly I still like the K95 RGB Platinum XT better.

[@KitGuruTech]

I love the K95 Platinum XT, it's been my daily driver for some time now but I must say, don't knock the K100 until you've tried it! :) Cheers - Andy

[@rebeccaschade3987]

Do all gamers have two keyboards, or don't most gamers ever type on their keyboards? I've used linear switches, and they are horrid for typing, while good tactile switches are fine for gaming and great for typing. I wish these companies would do some decent RGB keyboards with proper tactile switches as an option.

[@realhyperhamster]

Corsair do offer other tactile keyboards in their line up of keyboards, the k100 is their flagship currently but will likely offer other switches like cherry MX brown and blue just like they do on their other products. This guy only has 2 because he reviews them, most gamers will only have 1, buying a new keyboard when needed and selling the old one or giving it away (like me)

[@rebeccaschade3987]

@@realhyperhamster I should have specified "with other character layouts than US". I've seen that they offer a couple of models with tactile switches, but not with Nordic or UK layout. I've owned a keyboard with US layout, and it was a dealbreaker for me.

[@realhyperhamster]

@@rebeccaschade3987 I've got a corsair k70 with tactile cherry mx switches And i'm from the UK so unless they removed it from the market you should be able to still buy it

[@rebeccaschade3987]

@@realhyperhamster They used to sell it with Nordic layout here in Norway, but I've not seen it with anything other than Red or Brown switches recently. My personal favourite are Blue. Ordering from the UK could have been an option, but currently, I can't defend the cost due to shipping + 25% tax + potential customs charges. I have a fairly good MX Blue keyboard, but if I can come across "the perfect keyboard", then I'd obviously want to swap it out. So far, I've not found it :(

[@ben125431]

So no one's gonna mention the plastic still on the corsair logo at the top huh...

[@KitGuruTech]

I intended to peel it off in a clip for the satisfaction but I got distracted by making sure I filmed everything I needed, sorry about that! Cheers - Andy

[@ben125431]

@@KitGuruTech oh wow I didn't think you'd respond 😅😅 still a great video! I was just trying to be funny haha. But your review definitely solidified that I want this keyboard

[@pleitegrieche6115]

im waiting for a corsair 60% keyboard.

[@aaronwright6891]

I am so ticked at this keyboard. There are only two options for switches, Cherry speed, and Corsair OPX. Why are the only two options speed oriented linear switches. There should at least be one Clicky and one tactile option. I have linear switches right now and I have really been wanting to go back to Cherry blues.

[@bldstm]

This is an overly hyped review. Funny you guys decided to put a Razer keyboard ad at 12:30 though!

[@NorthernLaw_]

They need to remove the stupid Corsair logo from the wrist rest, they need to get rid of the iCUE logo from the button and make the button more stable like it belongs, make the button like a streamdeck LED screen, very small and you can put whatever you want on it, make the dial have tactile feedback, change the glossy look on the top to be a bit smaller and make the caps lock and num lock and etc a little more visible, and finally include the blue streamdeck switches again. Lastly put high actuation switches on it like mx browns or reds, or make an opto mechanical switch with a high actuation point then I would buy this keyboard for $230, it's overpriced though

[@unreal6959]

It's good thing that i bought the koenigsegg of the keyboards so i won't be screwd, Steelseries Apes Pro all the way, best of all !

[@kylebslife7910]

Cherry mx speed switches are quieter than OPX switches. Corsair employee has said

[@KitGuruTech]

When testing them side by side the OPX switches definitely sounded more muted to me, there is a sound test in the review so you can make your own opinion. Cheers - Andy

[@Otaconsps]

Cherry MX silent black switches are quieter than a ninja in a vacuum. Consumer who has bought custom keyboard after searching far and wide has said

[@khalilrazak6486]

Did you watch the video properly!

[@co-null5599]

This is a lie...OPX switches require less force than speed switch, so it's not possible to be louder

[@Glaxes]

Hate how he over hypes up the optical switches like corsair is the first company to use them despite them having existed since 1962

[@KitGuruTech]

we're well aware optical keyboards aren't new - this is just the first time we have seen Corsair implement optical switches on one of its boards

[@kpv123]

Still the best keyboard in 2023

[@spuddyl9938]

The font makes me puke.

[@leonagahan9539]

Yeah nah yuck wtf and all off-center, like the letters, or crammed in looking like on the shift key.

[@Glaxes]

Yeah I wish they would just use something normal

[@adventtrooper]

@@Glaxes I think it's related to the lighting. Notice how all the keys have the text crammed into the same area at the top, whereas the more traditional upper/lower arrangement would mean the lower area illumination would differ from the upper unless more LEDs were added.

[@lardrell]

Razer was the first to the market with this technology a year ago lol. The huntsman elite is a better keyboard then this with a 40g press which is better then the 45g this board offers. I do like the fact that corsair kept the 6 Marco buttons but the fact that Razer software is so much easier to use then corsair equals that out. Plus Razer has a clicky option.

[@arefallout]

The tech is old. Optical sensor keyboads are almost as old as computers.

[@lardrell]

@@arefallout that's absolutely ridiculous unless you have no idea when the first computer was made. Anyway Razer huntsman elite board is the first ever optical light keyboard period.

[@arefallout]

@@lardrell sure lol

[@khalilrazak6486]

Razer keyboard's, mice etc are cheaply made crap.

[@Juice27FromGA]

Only way I would consider buying is if they made a white vesrion.

[@KitGuruTech]

i don't doubt Corsair will release one before long!

[@LadyEmilyNyx]

white AND low profile please. Or pink. A girl can dream.

[@post-leftluddite]

I absolutely love white or silver RGB keyboards, the rgb looks so much better than black since black just drinks the light... That being said, corsair keyboards are overpriced, overhyped crap and red switches are the worst typing experience ever and doesn't make anyone a better "gamer".... Keyboard enthusiasts don't own corsair keyboards...and why pay the Corsair tax?

[@hm096]

The wheel looks terrible IMO, and if this keyboard is the same as other Corsair boards I'm willing to bet that the stabilizers are non-lubricated and terribly rattly. Definitely not worth the $230 USD.

[@6monem]

you can feel a 0.00075s difference sure.

[@Evalo_YT]

Am I the only one who thinks the shift button is so small???

[@KitGuruTech]

It seems they have a product photo of the K100 on the box from another region as the photo displays a large left shift key, however; our UK layout sample did indeed have the smaller shift key. I've just checked and the same sized key is found on the K95 Platinum XT. Cheers - Andy

[@user-PK-23]

Well it's late ! But I Have also took the plunge and paid the £219 That the K100 is on Amazon at the moment and gotten it I Have wanted it since I First seen it but other things always got in the way I Have only had the Razer Huntsman Elite for just over a year now it's time to change 🤣 Seriously people think I'm mad but I Was once 100% Dedicated to Razer until I Started getting the odd corsair product and when I Finally built my first PC Ditched the laptops and everything II Went with allot of corsair stuff and that was the point of no return the point where it was time to say a sad farewell to the Razer family id called home for about 4 or 5 years now and then go to the better company corsair ! At least corsair have helped me and they have always had a much better software than synapse and for sure more effects so it's a big reason to change to corsair when this comes today I Will be 98% Corsair 😁

[@chrisbenn]

What?! USB 2.0?! Why?!