Corsair K100
Mechanical Keyboards

K100

Corsair

Released Oct 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Mar 9, 2026

Corsair K100 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard in the Mechanical Keyboards category. The Corsair K100 scores 82/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the mechanical keyboards category. Coverage includes reviews from Pcper, Techpowerup, Hardwarecanucks, and Tomshardware.

Critic Score

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82

based on 6 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Useful icue control wheel(4)
  • Double-shot pbt keycaps(3)
  • Premium build quality with aluminum frame(2)
  • Comfortable wrist rest(2)
  • 1mm-actuation optical mechanical switches(2)

Cons

  • Expensive(4)

6 Expert Reviews

90
Oct 1, 2020

CORSAIR's K100 RGB keyboard is a fantastic product with superior build quality and feel, and an overwhelming number of features.

85
Oct 1, 2020

The CORSAIR K100 RGB offers premium features like AXON technology, PBT keycaps, and extensive customization, though its Cherry MX Speed switches may not suit all typists.

82
Oct 4, 2020

The Corsair K100 is a premium flagship keyboard with future-proof features like 4000Hz polling rate and OPX optical switches, though its high price and software limitations may deter some users.

82
Oct 14, 2020

Corsair’s K100 RGB shifts to optical-mechanical switches, ups the polling rate to 4,000 Hz, (thanks to a multi-threaded SoC), and adds a customizable iCue control wheel.

80
Oct 14, 2020

Corsair’s legendary flagship keyboard is back with a new look and more features than ever, but the price and changes aren’t for everyone.

75
Nov 15, 2022

Corsair's K100 Air Wireless gaming keyboard puts productivity and refinement center stage.