CORSAIR - GALLEON 100 SD Stream Deck-Integrated Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Black

I upgraded from the vanguard 96 by Corsair and this feels very similar to it, but with the added on Stream deck! Only thing that bothers me about it is there is no caps lock indication by default, which is fixable by downloading one for the stream deck, but would be nice to be integrated into it.

Before sharing my review and thoughts about this item, I want to highlight that this keyboard truly stands out for its uniqueness. Its design is unlike any keyboard currently on the market. There is no available design that is even close to it. It was one of the standout products at CES, if not the star of the show, and I had been eagerly waiting for it to finally be released. Unboxing this keyboard was an exciting moment. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. Corsair did a great job with the packaging; everything was well protected, and the keyboard itself was wrapped in a cloth cover, which immediately gave a premium impression. The moment I picked it up, it felt solid and high-end. You can instantly tell this is a high-quality product where craftsmanship and precision speak for themselves. What makes this Corsair Galleon 100 SD unique is that it is the first keyboard of its kind to seamlessly combine a mechanical keyboard with a Stream Deck into one premium and gorgeous design keyboard. The aluminum top plate, along with the internal sound-dampening layers, gives it a quiet and solid feel. The keys are well spaced, with fast and smooth actuation that feels great for both gaming and productivity. The detachable wrist rest feels great and keeps my hands comfortable and fatigue-free even during long gaming or productivity sessions. The MLX linear switches feel smooth and responsive, and during gaming, the 8,000 Hz polling rate functions great. Every key press feels instant and precise. The keyboard has two USB connections to power the keyboard and enable passthrough, and it also offers one USB passthrough port for connecting other peripheral devices. My biggest feature is the integrated Stream Deck. Corsair managed to integrate the deck in a very smart way by replacing the traditional numpad while keeping the numeric pad available but also adding more functionality than a standard numeric keypad. The Stream Deck features an LCD display and two rotary dials with brilliant colors. It allows you to control shortcuts, macros, apps, media, and system functions directly from the keyboard. The Stream Deck has a huge selection of apps and plugins available, making it great for gaming, streaming, media control, and monitoring system stats. The keyboard and its Stream Deck can be customized through the Corsair Web Hub, which is required for this keyboard and not the standard Corsair iCUE software. The web-based customization hub feels light in use, but it does feel more limited compared to iCUE. There is a learning curve, and it takes time to find the right layout and apps that suit your needs. I personally spent about two hours exploring plugins and customizing everything it felt like digging into the app store and Android store, which was sort of fun. Overall, this keyboard is unlike anything else on the keyboard market. It’s unmatched in build quality, responsiveness, and uniqueness, especially with its integrated Stream Deck that puts control of gaming, streaming, and media right at your fingertips. I would highly recommend it to anyone who values premium quality, smart shortcuts, and cutting-edge features. It is a blend of premium quality and cutting-edge technology.

This thing is sick. The 10 has finally become very functional. Hot keys for game mode. Lighting rapid trigger themes and much more. I did put some putting key caps on it. However the factory keys are great