The refined design of the K100 RGB features a robust aluminum frame and dynamic RGB backlighting per key, accentuated by a three-sided RGB LightEdge with 44 zones. The CORSAIR AXON Hyper-Processing Technology delivers the most advanced gaming keyboard experience from CORSAIR by providing your keypress inputs with 8,000 Hz hyper-polling and 4,000 Hz key scanning up to 8 times faster while controlling 20-layer lighting effects. CORSAIR's exclusive optical-mechanical OPX key switches offer super-fast input with just a 1.0 mm actuation distance and a smooth linear travel for top-tier gaming performance. Take control of lighting, media jogging, and more with a multifunctional iCUE control wheel that is fully programmable to execute custom actions in games and applications. Gain an edge in gaming with six dedicated macro keys that are fully programmable in the iCUE software for complex macros and key remaps, or program special streaming commands via the Elgato Stream Deck software.
Keyboard type | Gaming keyboard, Mechanical keyboard |
Keyboard form factor | 100% |
Key technology | Corsair OPX |
Set Scope | Keyboard only |
Keyboard Equipment | Programmable buttons, RGB lighting, Special keys for media, Wrist support |
Peripheral connection | USB |
Power supply | USB power delivery |
Item number | 22735160 |
Manufacturer | Corsair |
Category | Keyboard |
Manufacturer no. | CH-912A01A-NA |
Release date | 19/10/2022 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black / Red |
Keyboard type | Gaming keyboard, Mechanical keyboard |
Keyboard form factor | 100% |
Key technology | Corsair OPX |
Keyboard technology | Mechanical-switch |
Keyboard layout | Dutch |
Keyboard layout | QWERTY |
Set Scope | Keyboard only |
Keyboard Equipment | Programmable buttons, RGB lighting, Special keys for media, Wrist support |
Number buttons | 110 |
Number of special keys | 6x |
Number of programmable keys | 6x |
Actuation path | 1 mm |
Signal transmission | Cable |
Peripheral connection | USB |
Mouse type | Gaming Mouse |
Mouse features | Programmable buttons, RGB lighting |
Signal transmission | Cable |
Power supply | USB power delivery |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂ emissions | 251,31 kg |
Climate contribution | EUR 6,30 |
Scope of delivery | Keyboard |
Weight | 1310 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 50 cm |
Width | 24 cm |
Height | 8 cm |
Weight | 2.19 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...