Customer Ratings & Reviews

This might be one of the nicest keyboards (tactile) I have experienced. The quality is VERY notable, and luckily for those who need a keyboard that doesn't annoy your voice call, household, and neighborhood, you might have found it. HOWEVER, the asking price is nearly unreasonable. Close friend of mine has said "I cannot believe I spent over 350 for a keyboard and felt it was worth the money", and... I don't share the same sentiment. If you can catch this keyboard on a strong sale, go for it. But, I do recommend it.

The amount of tech and quality this product gave is amazing. Best keyboard I’ve ever had. Even included software to customize it to your liking and with voice mod was the best thing to use with my friends

[Employee of bestbuy] 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.

This key boards build quality is very nice and types very well. The addition of the steam deck is very welcomed and I find my self using it (although not as much as I’d like). The biggest complaint I have is sometimes the stream deck upon startup does not function properly and so I either have to unplug the keyboard, or spam buttons in order to reset it. Not sure why this hasn’t been fixed yet! Other than that I enjoy this keyboard very much!

The Corsair Galleon 100 SD is an impressive product overall, with excellent build quality. The keyboard feels great right out of the box and offers full customization. It even comes with a key and switch remover tool, making it easy to swap them out if you prefer different ones. The built-in stream deck is also thoughtfully designed and simple to set up and use.

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

About the Galleon 100 SD The Corsair Galleon 100 SD is a new mechanical keyboard whose most advanced feature is the integration of Stream Deck keys on the keyboard. It has RGB controls and is set-up for gaming as well as productivity. This can be used with a PC, X-Box, or Playstation. Contents Contents include the keyboard, a palm rest, key removal tool, and two USB-A to USB-C cables. If you want to see the user manual, there is a QR Code on the underside of the keyboard (you may need this). Features • 12 button screens for Stream Deck keys • RGB lighting – mood strips, keys • Gasket mounted keys • Dual rotary knobs • USB passthrough port – type C Setting It Up The setup is mostly plug and play. You must use both of the USB cables to power the keyboard. It is a wired keyboard and has a passthrough USB port. Once connected, you go to the Corsair Web Hub (website) and check for a firmware update. It will tell you that you have to turn off any previously installed iCue software while using the Corsair Web Hub. The Web Hub will allow you to set up keys and lighting effects. Then you will need to download the Stream Deck App so that you can use your Stream Deck features. Apps and profiles can be download from the Elgato website connected through the Stream Deck App. The Elgato apps are installed through drag & drop within the Stream Deck App. Appearance of the Keyboard The keyboard has a very nice appearance and the aluminum frame makes it feel like a solid build. The gasket mounted keys feel great and it’s just the right amount of clicky for me. RGB lighting is a staple of Corsair’s keyboards. There’s a mood strip as well as the raised illuminated keys. Again, this lighting is controlled through the Corsair Web Hub. The RGB lighting does not seem as bright as my current keyboard (Corsair M65 Ultra). It’s a little hard to see the letters unless I use a white light. Sides of keys are not illuminated, so it’s hard to see the writing on the function keys at the top of the keyboard. One significant thing to note is that the number pad keys have been replaced with the Stream Deck keys. There is not a raised key number pad. This is an issue for me as I am using this keyboard for productivity, not just gaming. Corsair did attempt to mitigate this by installing Stream Deck number pad key pages, so there is an option to use it to type numbers. If you have used a raised key number pad for a long time like me, it doesn’t feel the same. I have to look at the keyboard to type the numbers in which slows me down. Software Software is where I have the biggest complaints with the Galleon 100 SD. The keyboard is sold as a unified system, but you need two new accounts to use them and the iCue account that I already have isn’t an option. No iCue software – As someone who has used the iCue software for a long time, I am already invested in both Corsair products and my RGB settings. The Galleon 100 SD does not work with iCue. In fact you have to turn it off completely while you use the Corsair Web Hub. Why couldn’t they have integrated this? Corsair Web Hub – Now you must use a website to use your keyboard and have an account with Corsair. This is completely unnecessary. Especially when I have a whole other app installed to use Corsair products. The app didn’t work smoothly. It took me a while to figure out why I had no RGB when I created a new profile. I had to learn a whole new system just to use the keyboard. Stream Deck App by Elgato – You also have to download the Stream Deck App and make an account with them so that you can set up the SD keys. The installation of the apps looks easy, but I ran into a bunch of problems with the Stream Deck apps. You download the apps or profiles that you want and load them into the Stream Deck App. Apps are a Drag & Drop install which is easy. Profiles are a double-click. Unfortunately, most of the apps were lack luster or didn’t work. Spotify by Elgato – I was the most excited about having this app, but there are very few keys to control it. I do like the dial interface. It just feels like it was missing controls Spotify 3rd Party Apps – The interface for the 3rd party apps look better than the Elgato app, so I tried two of those. Unfortunately, they asked for information about my specific Spotify account, and I don’t trust them enough to share the API info with them Crypto Ticker – 3rd party app never worked with the keyboard Stock Ticker – 3rd party app never worked with the keyboard Gaming Apps – I did not find very many games I like that offered SD keys. Many of those who did wanted money to purchase them. $20 was a common price theme. MS Teams Profile – 3rd party profile that said it had 27 SD keys. Only 6 loaded to my keyboard. *Note that the apps on Stream Deck are not necessarily a Corsair issue. The app may be to blame, but I have no way of knowing if it’s a Corsair / Stream Deck integration issue or just bad coding. Listed for purposes of demonstrating experience with apps on the SD keys* Stream Deck Dial – The left dial is setup to change the pages (set of 12) of Stream Deck keys. When I used the user setup pages in the Stream Deck App the dial kept getting stuck on those pages. Seems like there’s a bug here. Software in general was really disappointing. It seemed like any time I wanted to add something, there was a learning curve. I am hoping that this changes and the more apps (free ones) will be offered. My Overall Impression I think that the keyboard looks and feels really nice. It seems to be of high quality. I would like to have a normal number key pad for productivity. The software seems to be a mess. I’m not happy with the Corsair Web Hub or the Stream Deck App. I would like to have an option just to use my existing iCue software for seamless peripheral integration. Conclusion I want to give the Corsair Galleon 100 SD a 3.5 star rating, but since that’s not an option I will mark it at 4 stars. The quality seems to be there physically, but I’d like to see several improvements in the software.

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.

Amazing product , makes functionality so much more simple with the intergrated stream deck !

i upgraded from a k100 and im happy with the galleon, it has its ups and down but its more software related, their is an new updated today that i need to try on, but overall i love it,

I love this. The keyboard wires disconnect from the board for easy cleaning and moving, the streamdeck is great I only have one complaint. It does not sync with corsair icue, which means you have to download another program to change it

The Corsair Galleon 100 SD is Corsair's latest flagship mechanical keyboard bringing a major feature upgrade compared to any other gaming keyboard by blending the latest high-performance mechanical keystrokes with advanced stream deck integration. Specifically designed for gamers, streamers, and multitasking professionals, it promises to crack some necks and have people doing a triple take with its bright, colorful animated keys, incredibly comfortable keystrokes and convenient experience bringing all the customizable controls you’ll ever need right at your fingertips. The Galleon 100 SD sports a modern refined design with its durable aluminum frame giving it a premium look and feel. The keyboard features customizable RGB lighting across every key allowing users to tailor the aesthetic to their setup using the Corsair iCUE software. Users can sync lighting across other Corsair devices, set up complex key bindings, and automate repetitive tasks, making the Galleon 100 SD a central hub for productivity and entertainment. The keys themselves use high-quality mechanical switches, offering tactile feedback and quiet operation suitable for both gaming and office environments. There are six layers of sound dampening foam that reduce unwanted noise and clatter. Users can choose from linear, tactile, or clicky Corsair mechanical switches to suit your preference. The keyboard includes a magnetically detachable leatherette wrist rest with memory foam cushioning for extended comfort during long sessions. After using the keyboard for several gaming sessions, there is virtually no lag thanks to the AXON technology ultra-responsive 8000Hz hyper-polling which is up to eight times the standard keyboard. Arguably, the standout feature in the Galleon 100 is the built-in stream deck that integrates the customizable features of a stream deck into the top right section of the keyboard with stunningly colorful displays in every key. The stream deck offers a dedicated row of customizable LCD keys, enabling users to launch applications, switch scenes, control media, and execute complex macros with a single tap. The Corsair iCUE software makes it easy to personalize each button with custom icons and functions, catering to streamers and content creators who demand quick access to their most-used controls. To cut to the chase, the stream deck display and keys is absolutely mind blowing, perhaps even a distraction during gaming… but so worth it. Overall, the Corsair Galleon 100 SD mechanical keyboard is a powerful peripheral designed and developed specifically for gamers and streamers looking to enhance their gaming experience or boost their streaming setup. With its integrated stream deck, premium build, and advanced customization, it stands out as one of the most versatile keyboards on the market. The way I look at this investment and the higher price compared to other options is the Galleon 100 SD combines several peripherals that would cost at least this much to purchase separately, frees up another valuable USB port and, as an added bonus, includes an additional USB-C passthrough so I can have another wire strung across my desk.

Soft click keyboard and nice stream deck. Came with 2 USB c cable.

Similar to peanut butter and jelly or french fries and ketchup. It is great when two products come together to make one enjoyable product. The Corsair Galleon 100 SD is almost as good as the food combos mentioned. Yet, much like PB & J or fries with the red sauce, things often can get messy. The Galleon 100 gets most things right for the keyboard. Elgato got most things right for the Stream Deck. Merged together the Galleon 100 board as a whole is really great to touch and look at. Robust metal/plastic build, muted click of a key presses and near limitless Stream Deck customization. Although, the board is controlled by two apps. Keyboard is a internet web UI and the Stream Deck is controlled by a better downloadable app. The messy might be because of two apps to control one device. Or it comes from how to access all the features or why certain basic functions go away and or crash. Updates are hopefully on the way. Out of the box: When you fist get the keyboard unwrapped and you feel the heft of the metal frame and build of this board you feel the quality of the construction. Then you plug in one of the two USB cords (second is to power the aux passthrough USB-C port) and it lights up for the first time. WOW this is a beautiful desktop peripheral. Corsair has the keyboard lights dancing and the Stream Deck is a lit up with LED keys. And you start touching and testing settings that are in the default layout. This is a very special board and you are happy it is yours. Then, you want to move beyond the default layer of customization and really make it work for you. Software: The keyboard is controlled by the Corsair Web Hub and the Stream Deck is controlled by the Elgato Stream Deck app that you download to your PC. Corsair web UI is easy enough to figure with some trial and error, but any customization done here will kill the "Mood Bar" lighting at the top of the board. I was told this is likely to be fixed soon in an update. The Stream Deck is far more involved and as a new user, was a bit more to learn to make it do much. Basically it is drag and drop once you learn what certain things do. Or you can copy and past keys you like from other profiles. The marketplace has many profiles for free, but most of the ones for game and productivity are pay to access. Once setup it does work well. The keyboard: Aside from custom lighting. The keyboard has fantastic feel and sound. Extremely pleasing press feel and typing as I am doing now is really nice to use. Typing gives just the right amount of click to the ear to be pleasing, but not overly load or annoying. All keys are brightly lit with secondary shift functions lit as well. Only FN functions are not lit as they are printed on the side of the key. The squishy magnetic wrist pad and dual level adjustable feet is also a very pleasing feature not be overlooked with the Galleon 100 SD. And both USB-C cables come in a 6ft and have braided fabric coverings. Stream Deck: This is my first time owning a Stream Deck and the learning curve was sizable to even get keys assigned and functioning. Love the many layers of what would only be possible before with macro keys or key combos. Now you have a bright led key that says or shows you what it does. Resolution of the key is very good. While the large main screen is not touchscreen. You can press down on either knob to toggle between upper and lower screen functions. And the knobs are stepped as you turn you feel the gently clicks. Just be aware that if labeling the keys. Put the text at the top since the distortion from the key thickness can blur or hide the text. Also the keys often need a direct center full press as the keys wobble a bit. The ISSUES: Like many things in the world today. We get great products and they need a bit more help after we buy them. I have had to contact customer service a few times for this board, or find others testing it to troubleshoot. Still waiting to hear back on a few issues. The Mood Bar not working ever since I customized the lights. - Update coming? Stream Deck crashes occasionally and the keys show any random key from any profile ever used and pressing it is also random. - Reply pending. Not ever (short of reset) being able to go back to the original Corsair screen that had some useful setting shortcuts for the board, its gone till the board crashes, but even when you see it, it does not do what it did on day one. - Reply pending. My screensaver often flashes the Corsair screen for a second or two about every minute. - Reply pending. And finally, the board has no off switch. I tried to make one in SD, but do not see an option to go dark. Again, still new to Stream Deck and many said it is in iCUE, but that app has no function for Galleon 100 SD owners. I do not know if the board launched with default usability and Corsair hoped we would only use that till they worked out the rest. But a product with two separate identities trying to work as one is not the best introduction to me using a Stream Deck. I want to love this board. And updates, if they come quick enough will make the board stable and extremely useful for me. If they drag their feet or like some companies ignore it till gen 2 device. It could be too little too late. I will recommend the board to those who must be cutting edge cool and have the ability to trouble shoot. The general consumer might want to wait for sales and updates to make it more stable and affordable. My star rating is 3.7, but it shows 4 because 3 was too low and I am optimistic they will get the board running soon...fingers crossed.

📦 UNBOXING: Inside the box, you’ll find the Galleon 100SD keyboard, a magnetic palm/wrist rest, two USB-A to USB-C cables, a key/switch puller, and the safety manual. Everything was packed well, so you shouldn’t need to worry about damage during transit or shipping. 🛠️ SETUP: Setting up the Galleon 100SD is not hard, but is maybe not the most seamless experience. The tenkeyless mechanical keyboard will utilize Corsair Web Hub for its software, and Elgato Stream Deck app will be utilized for the Stream Deck portion of the keyboard. This means that firmware updates for the keyboard will be performed from Corsair Web Hub, while Elgato updates will be performed from the Stream Deck app. I do appreciate that the use of Corsair Web Hub means I don’t need to have another app installed and running in the background to get the most out of the keyboard. And for me personally, I really don’t need much. Meanwhile, the Stream Deck portion of the Galleon 100SD will require the Stream Deck app installed and running to get the most out of it. With that said, there is a default “Hardware Mode” where the Stream Deck keys function as standard programmable keys, the rotary dials have some predefined actions like volume and audio playback control, and the LCD can display onboard visuals, themes, or system information. This can be helpful when in use on Xbox, Playstation, Switch or other hardware where there is no support for the Stream Deck. 💪 BUILD: The Galleon 100SD is effectively the size of a 100% keyboard, replacing the numpad with the Elgato Stream Deck. As someone who has been using the tenkeyless layout for a while, this additional width eats into the available space for my mouse, but that’s the compromise one has to make to get a Stream Deck integrated into the keyboard instead of a separate device. But what good is a Stream Deck attached to a keyboard if it isn’t well-built, right? Corsair opted for an aluminum frame, while the bottom plate appears to be plastic. There are bottom rear feet that you can optionally engage to dial in typing comfort. In addition to the main USB-C input on the rear for connecting the keyboard to your computer, there are another two USB-C inputs for pass-through of a USB 2.0 device. Simply connect the center pass-through USB-C to your computer via the included cable, then the other one can be used for USB-C devices like a headset or mouse. Unfortunately, Corsair doesn’t include a USB-C to USB-A adapter, so you’ll need to bring your own if you plan to use it with a Type-A dongle. It also uses per-key RGB backlighting on the PCB, with the LEDs being north facing. These north-facing LEDs could be a deal-breaker for some keyboard enthusiasts who prefer the typeface on their keycaps being printed on the south face instead of the top. The built-in Stream Deck has two illuminated rotary dials that also function as buttons. Under that, the programmable 720p display can be used with the dials. And below that, the classic 3x4 LCD button array that Stream Deck is known for. All the buttons feel easy to press and have good travel without feeling mushy. My understanding is that the buttons and the programmable display are all sharing one LCD panel, so if down the line, you experience burn-in or dead pixels, only one panel will need to be replaced. While the panel gets plenty bright, it can also be dimmed reasonably low. It should also be mentioned that while out of the box, the 100SD is configured to use a 1kHz polling rate, it can be changed to 8kHz in hardware mode or by using the Web Hub. ⌨️ KEYBOARD: With the Galleon 100SD, it appears Corsair is a bit behind the times. This is a mechanical keyboard which is very mainstream, but there is an increasing demand for hall effect keyboard—especially among competitive gamers. It uses 6 layers of sound dampening to prevent any pinging noises, rattling or table thuds from bottoming out. The keyboard uses pre-lubed Corsair MLX Pulse linear switches with 45g of actuation force. They sound thocky, but I tend to prefer the actuation force and sound of Gateron Milky Pro Yellow KS3 of my CSTM80 by Drop, a brand that Corsair also owns. Luckily, Corsair made the Galleon 100SD a hot-swappable keyboard with support for both 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches. With the included key-switch puller, it should allow anybody to swap these switches out to dial in their preferences. The included keycaps appear to be of decent quality and should hold up reasonably well to finger oils over time, as they appear to be PBT keycaps. 🧠 CORSAIR WEB HUB: My experience with the Corsair Web Hub has been very finicky across multiple browsers and different USB ports. It’s supposed to be pretty easy to use with basic controls over lighting and macros, but I had a frustrating experience using it. For example, to create a lighting layer using the Corsair Web Hub interface, you can hold Ctrl while using your mouse pointer to multi-select the desired keys to include in the lighting group. But when I would do this, sometimes my selection would reset when I clicked another key. My guess is that the Ctrl key stopped working while the keyboard was transmitting/receiving updates from the Web Hub, so my next selection wasn’t a multi-select. I did find that re-pressing Ctrl each time you want to select a new key successfully avoided this problem, but there was never a tutorial or documentation suggesting this was the intended behavior. Through the Web Hub, you can assign each of your keyboard profiles to colors so that you can cycle through them from the Stream Deck or from a keyboard macro. However, when I copied the default profile and tried to change its color, it would change the color of the original profile I copied instead. Eventually, using the Web Hub altogether caused the keyboard to become completely unresponsive until I reconnected it. Only after factory resetting was I able to try working around that by creating a completely new profile instead of copying the default. All this to say, this software needs more testing. Unfortunately, there’s also no way to export or import the profiles or macros you’ve created. So if you find yourself needing to factory reset it to troubleshoot issues, you’ll need to start from scratch to set up your lighting and macros. 🎛️ELGATO STREAM DECK: As for the Stream Deck app, my experience was much better, but still with some quibbles. With a bit of tinkering, it was very easy for me to make all-new pages of programmable keys and custom capabilities for the dials. I created a page for controlling Spotify, my Youtube Music desktop client, Discord controls, and hotkeys to control my Insta360 Link webcam. The Elgato marketplace can help you easily integrate with other hardware or software (if available)—most plugins being free, while some also being paid. There are also a bunch of icon packs and profiles you can download for free or purchase through the marketplace to make your pages aesthetically cohesive. If you’re a livestreamer, there are plugins with Twitch and YouTube, as well as OBS and Streamlabs to help you deliver a great experience to your audience. While the Stream Deck app is overall easy to use, there are still some gripes I have with the software. Some actions like “Go to Page” only remember the position/index of the page you selected, rather than the page itself. So if you have a home screen with a bunch of “Go to Page” actions, if you re-order your pages, then those actions will not go to the correct page. Additionally, plugins may have bugs like any other software, so you’re investing into a software ecosystem that will only work as long as the plugins and the apps they’re intended to control work in harmony. The Spotify plugin made by Elgato mostly works, but the plugin’s volume controls did not work for me. Sometimes I have a Spotify Jam while gaming with friends, and I like to be able to control Spotify’s volume so I can blend music and voice chat. 🧐 CONCLUSION: Overall, I think the Corsair Galleon 100SD is a compelling product with reasonably good hardware. The keyboard hardware itself is decent but has buggy barebones software. Considering the number of brands producing affordable high-quality keyboards with VIA or QMK firmware support, this makes the keyboard itself a bit less appealing. But if you’re not as picky about the keyboard and like the idea of an integrated Stream Deck, then it could be a good option that eliminates the clutter of separate devices—I would just do the research to see if the Stream Deck and Elgato Marketplace have functioning capabilities that meet your needs. At this time, I can only hope that Corsair and Elgato patch their software to make the user experience a smooth, pleasant experience.

If you're looking for a keyboard thats fast reliable and with amazing build quality,then the galleon 100 sd is the keyboard to go to,it has several quick assign keys on the far left with its built in steeam deck,getting this keyboard doubles as a gaming mechanical keyboard with its fast but quiet switches that come pre lubed so it gives a premium typing feel and amazing response time,and it comes with built in rgb profiles you can customise on the corsair icue app,along with the lights this key oard is fully customizable and can be saved with built in memory and profiles,over all,an amazing keyboard and doubles as a stream deck so it saves you a bunch of money,and full aluminum build and threaded cable with a 8khz polling rate for instantaneous inputs and response time!

I was previously using an Elgato stand‑alone Stream Deck and a separate mechanical keyboard for gameplay and content streaming. The Corsair Galleon 100 allows me to consolidate the keyboard and Stream Deck into one more compact, space‑saving form factor. The keyboard ships with two cables and a keycap puller. The Galleon 100 is a hefty, weighty keyboard. It has noticeable density but isn’t overly bulky or heavy. It connects to my PC or console via two braided USB‑C–to‑A cables and is compatible with PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. There is also a USB‑C pass‑through port. Setup is easy, and it was recommended to perform a firmware update during initial installation. The update was completed through my browser using the Corsair Web Hub browser‑based app. The only other initial setup required was downloading and connecting the Elgato app and installing any necessary apps or plug‑ins for Stream Deck integration. The Stream Deck is positioned where the numeric keypad would normally be located. It includes two knobs, a large full‑color window that can be segmented into four quadrants, and twelve configurable tiles. The full‑color display is crisp, sharp, and easy to read. I can customize the deck and tiles to set my preferred channels and options. I can launch different apps, view notifications, check stream reactions, and adjust settings as needed. The biggest benefit is the ability to switch streaming options on the fly for seamless presentations. I can also program custom macros if needed. The Stream Deck performs wonderfully during streaming and, aside from a few minor physical differences, isn’t at a disadvantage compared to my stand‑alone deck. The keyboard also works well for gaming and productivity. The 8000 Hz mechanical keys are responsive with good travel and actuation. The linear mechanical switches are suitable for fast‑paced gaming and accurate, error‑free typing. The backlit RGB keys offer per-key customizable lighting options and satisfying tactile feedback. Noise is minimal thanks to sound‑deadening design that keeps switch sounds low. Overall, the combined setup is excellent for overall gaming as well as quick, efficient task management while streaming, gaming, V‑tubing, or podcasting. Apps like Discord and OBS integrate seamlessly and work well through this Stream Deck.

The Galleon 100 SD is about as premium as a keyboard can get, plus a built-in steam deck. Setting up the keyboard is very simple; you will need to have at least 2 USB ports open though as the keyboard does require both to use. The Galleon is a heavy-duty keyboard, and I do mean heavy! The keyboard comes housed in a solid metal shell that looks and feels super durable. The included palm rest attaches to the bottom of the keyboard magnetically, making it very comfy to type on. Both the keys and the light bar at the top have built-in LED lights that are customizable. The keys are raised and are very comfortable to type with, they are easy and satisfying to press. To the far right of the keyboard, where the traditional number keys would go, has the built-in steam deck, which is housed over a beautiful full color LCD display. There are 12 fully customizable buttons and 2 metal knobs. I love how you can still activate a traditional number pad with the push of a button on the steam deck, giving you a fully functional number layout. The steam deck is fully customizable with countless numbers of plug-in options. To customize and download plug-ins, you do this through the Elgato marketplace. The marketplace is web based and there are many free, as well as premium plug-ins to choose from. There are program specific plug-ins such as Adobe Premier, which give you short cuts at the push of a button. Or you can even get google chrome plug-ins, all of these come with their own custom theme and colors. You can even get game specific plug-ins that make playing your game much more intuitive, especially sim games like racing and flight sims. Aside from custom buttons you can also add custom widgets that will display handy information, such as weather, system temperatures, ram usage, multimedia, etc. Or you make the buttons short cuts to open programs. The steam deck is especially useful when streaming, as each button can create the best short cut for a quick and easy stream session. Overall, the Corsair Galleon 100 is as premium as a keyboard can get. Everything about the keyboard works and functions great. The build quality is second to none, the functional keys are very easy to type with, and the LED lighting creates the perfect ambiance. Where the keyboard really shines is the built-in steam deck. With all the customizable options and the beautiful LCD display, I never knew how useful a steam deck could be, and now that I’ve used one, I can’t imagine going back to a standard keyboard. I highly recommend this keyboard to anyone looking for a new one.

I’ll admit I got this mostly because it just looked cool as heck. But I also rationalized it as being able to run nice shortcuts in photoshop and other programs I use. It replaced an old K70 that’s been excellent to me for ages. As a keyboard, it took a little getting used to. The key switches are very smooth in their activation, with little feedback. Compared to my old K70, I initially missed the more tactile switches. But after a week of use, I’m completely used to it. If fact, going back to my K70 on my other machine, I never realized just how noisy it was. The Deck part of the built is similarly well constructed. Keys activate well, and look great. Physically, it’s 5/5 for me. Software is where things are slightly more disappointing. Not that it doesn’t work well. But most of my computer is rocking Corsair gear, and it all runs in iCue. Everything except this keyboard. Now you’ve got to download not one, but two, different extra control software just for this product. I can understand the Stream Deck software requirement. It makes far more sense to just let Stream Deck handle their own portion of the product, and they do it well. But Corsair making me download yet another hub software for this keyboard, particularly when it’s a web wrapper app that doesn’t support any of my other gear, really stinks. Does it work? Yes. But it’s just one more thing to clutter my system. Back to the Stream Deck, I’ve also been using the Logitech MX Master Console and its little “deck” box, and Stream Deck seems to be ahead of them in ease of use and software integration. It takes fairly little time to grasp the device and its setup/use. And just having the shortcut board baked into the keyboard instead of having another separate board has been a nice way to reclaim a bit of desk space. I’ll continue using Logitech’s MX stuff for my portable setup though. This keyboard is not a traveler. (Too heavy) All in all, it’s a great execution on the concept with just a few odd decisions for software. And if it lasts as long as my K70, whatever I eventually replace it with will probably be holographic or beamed directly into my brain.

I never needed, but always wanted a Stream Deck. I figured the programmable controller could improve my workflow and efficiency. Now Corsair’s Galleon 100 SD merges a high-end mechanical keyboard with Elgato’s iconic Stream Deck, making it a two-in-one combo (that actually costs the same as two devices...). It is a massive, premium keyboard with a stunning Stream Deck built in. Let's see how it shapes up! Overview and Specs ============================= You can immediately tell the Corsair Galleon 100 SD is a beast from the weight of the box! It weighs in at over three pounds thanks to its CNC-milled aluminum top frame, feels sturdy, and won't move on your desk. It's a "TKL" but with a Stream Deck, making it the size of a full-width keyboard that has a number pad. Obviously, there should be a ton more functionality once programmed... The Galleon claims an 8,000Hz polling rate, with 1,000Hz set by default. For the average user, this is overkill, but for competitive gamers, it ensures near-zero input latency. They’ve also included "FlashTap" SOCD technology, which helps with precision movement in shooters by prioritizing the last directional input for precise strafing control. Design and Build ============================= The aesthetic is classic high-end Corsair—dark, matte-finished aluminum with a tasteful RGB "mood bar" across the top. It looks professional enough for a workstation but undeniably screams "gaming" once the per-key lighting kicks in. The default waterfall/rainbow that cycles across the keys gives you an idea of what you can do with the configuration. On the back, you’ll find two USB-C ports, one of which provides a convenient passthrough for a mouse or headset. I like this setup to keep my wired mouse cable a bit closer and neater instead of having to route both cables all the way back to the PC. The keyboard comes with a detachable magnetic wrist rest which is nice, but I do worry that it may wear quickly. Two nice, braided USB-C cables and a keycap puller are included. The Main Attraction: Stream Deck Integration ============================================= The right side of the board features 12 customizable LCD keys, two chunky rotary dials, and a 5-inch color display. LCD Keys: These are essentially a built-in Stream Deck. You can drag and drop icons, create folders for infinite macros, or chain "Multi Actions" to launch an entire stream setup with one press. The Display: It’s vibrant and sharp with a small window available and the rest of the LCD under the buttons. You can customize almost anything you can think of, including: system temps, media controls, weather, custom in-game controls, and more. The Dials: I love these great, textured knobs! These have a nice tactile click and are perfect for granular control, like adjusting volume, zooming in Lightroom, or scrubbing through a timeline in DaVinci Resolve. A dedicated knob for volume is always nice and the second one can then be customized for whatever app you're in. Performance ============================= The typing experience is a highlight. The switches are MLX Pulse and they're linear, not clicky, and have a nice "thock" to them. They are lubed and have O-rings so typing while in meetings or streaming should not cause any undue noise. The switches are hot swappable. As much as I love clicky blues, they are definitely not a fit for all environments and I like these linears better than reds. The software side is the only hiccup here. Yes, you would have to install two separate pieces of software if you had bought devices like these separately, but when sold as an integrated device, I think consumers may expect a bit more unification. Instead of using Corsair's typical iCUE software suite, there is the option to use the browser-based Corsair Web Hub. It's a great idea for those who don't want to install yet another piece of software for a single device (that usually asks you to create an account, etc.). However, that idea doesn't always work in reality. More often than not, I wasn't able to push my settings to the keyboard. It always took multiple attempts to get things configured the way I wanted them. Often it was easier to just stop messing with it and accept the design that I had uploaded. Elgato's software has a different problem... You use the standard Elgato Stream Deck app for the LCD keys, which is pretty mature and has deep customization for per-key, per-knob precision, but many of the integrations are not included out of the box... I think volume and weather should have been included with the base Stream Deck software installation. Instead, (see screenshots) the app tells you you're missing a plug-in. The arrow next to it is a bit misleading. It won't automatically download it and install it for you - it just redirects you to Elgato's website where you first need to create an account (if you don't already have one), login, then download the plug-in you need. It seems a bit unnecessary for basic features. Also note, that some plug-ins for games aren't free! Think about that as you try to justify your purchase price... Summary ============================= The Corsair Galleon 100 SD is a specialized tool. If you’re a streamer or a creative professional who was already planning to buy a high-end mechanical keyboard and a Stream Deck Plus, the $350 price tag is actually a decent value. For me, heavy Zoom/Teams/Webex/Meet controls are nice, but not crucial. I do love the fact that I can use knobs for Davinci Resolve, but it also means taking my right hand off of the mouse so there's a bit of give and take there. Unfortunately, I'm not a streamer (yet?) so perhaps I can't take full advantage of all it has to offer. Still, you’re getting a tank-like build, excellent acoustics, and a device integration (but not software integration) that separate devices just can't match. Just make sure you have the desk space to accommodate its footprint. If this fits your workflow, it's easily the most capable all-in-one peripheral on the market right now. Strengths: Premium gasket-mount build, seamless Stream Deck integration, smooth pre-lubed switches, 8,000Hz polling. Weaknesses: High price, lacks a physical numpad, software integration can be finicky, large desk footprint.