Customer Ratings & Reviews

Not only is this the best keyboard I've ever used, it might arguably be the best market keyboard as well. Corsair lives up to their great keyboard reputation again, by working their magic and hitting all the checkmarks. Macros, highly responsive switches, good build quality, features, integrations, lighting, customization, etc. Corsair nailed it all.

Let me start off saying that this is an absolutely beautiful keyboard. The brushed metal finish is amazing, the quality of the keycaps are superb, and the integration with Corsair's iCue software is easy and fast. The volume wheel, multimedia keys, macro keys, and iCue wheel are very handy features to have. It even comes with a easy to attach magnetic wrist-pad which is great. Very sturdy and premium build. I think this is a very good keyboard...but only for those that like mechanical keyboards with very short key travel. For those that DON'T like short key travel...this probably ain't for you as it ain't for me. This has Corsair's custom OPX switches and it makes it very easy to accidentally press a key by BARELY placing your finger/hand on a key. The previous keyboard I used had a much longer keypress and therefore a much harder "thump" feeling when you press the keys. I would prefer to use something like that instead of this. Despite that, I don't think this opinion is worth deducting any points from the review because of how nice the keyboard is in general. If you're a fan of short key-travel AND the main points I raved about in my first paragraph, this keyboard is definitely for you. It's just not exactly my type.

i upgraded from a k70 to this. What a nice upgrade. Surprisingly the corsair switches work just as good if not better than cherry switches. They are lightning fast. It did take me a few days to get used to how sensitive they are. My only complaints is the price. It is a little bit more money that i wanted to spend. Other then that, its a solid keyboard. It also has a high-end feel to it. Also would like to add the programmable G keys is a great addition to program macros for work.

This keyboard will be fantastic for those who like linear, low resistance switches. Makes a good gaming keyboard. I am a tactile, and sometimes a clicky switch user and I tested it out in store and it felt very nice quality wise and the total key travel was a little lower than a regular linear switch to I thought maybe I could get used to it. Unfortunately after two weeks I cannot get used to it so I had to return mine. I hope to see a tactile variant of this switch or even a clicky one. The build quality is great, wrist rest is great, the RGB lighting is by far the best I have seen on a corsair board. I just want to see more switch variety.

Keyboard is very quick to respond, and the included wrist rest is very comfortable. The Corsair iCue software is very easy to use to create custom lighting effects and map the G-Keys. The typing experience is very nice, with a crisp sound from the OPX switches. The keyboard is very stiff, with no flex at all. The volume dial is very smooth, and the multiple profile feature is very useful for different games or programs.

Total upgrade over the K55. Keys are high quality and being linear they only require a feathers weight to register. High quality cushion as a wrist rest and worth every penny so far. Additional K Keys on the left are great for setting up macros. Or streaming macros if youre into that.

Good solid design, built tough. Love the OPX switches, very little force is needed to depress so hand/finger fatigue is not as big a problem for me because I am using less force and my hands don't cramp after long sessions of typing, gaming, what have you.. The volume control knob in the upper right is easy to access and operate as is the second rotary wheel in the upper left. Wrist rest is extremely soft and magnetically attached, no chance of breaking a plastic clip off removing or installing. A little pricey but so far it has been worth the money to me. One thing I could complain about is the usb port in back is 2.0 and for a 200 dollar KB is coulda been 3.0 or better. Im sure that would encompass a different wiring challenge, but to be honest I probably will never use it anyway, so another good idea would have been to delete the port entirely and drop a few bux off the price. iCUE software is very powerful and has many great features plus a few extra native to the K100 only. but to me could be a little more simplified. I have not used the Elgato software yet to see what it is like. All in all a great KB even if a bit pricey. For those that like the mechanical switches you can get this one with Cherry MX as well, but Id try the OPX ;)

I wanted to like it, but the keys are way too sensitive for me. This was on the OPX switch verson. I was getting a lot of accidental key presses in games and while typing. My old keyboard was a G710+ with MX Brown switches. The 1.0mm and no tactile feedback on the optical switches don't work for me. I know the longer I would use it I would train my muscle memory, but the return window isn't long enough to be sure. The RGB lighting and wheel are very nice, as well as the soft/magnetic wrist rest. But I'm not a fan of the glossy center piece for the logo and key indicator lights. The media keys are also a little wobbly and can be pressed the on side without registering a key input. Software wise I experienced the iCUE software crash frequently when double clicking it in the taskbar, making me relaunch it. I didn't get a lot of time to spend with lighting options and macros so I can't really give a lot of input on that. I will say the ability to customize nearly any key on the keyboard is a huge improvement over Logitech's software. I would love it if the K100 came with a MX Brown or Red equivalent version and the media keys were more solid. Also, the placement of the wheel is awkward. If it was on the far left side or right side it would be more convenient to use frequently.

The aesthetics are only matched by the silky smooth feeling of the keys. This is also one of the more comfortable keyboards I've ever used. The wrist rest is soft and supportive. The feel of the keys and the overall comfort will ruin any other keyboard you are forced to use. Try to catch it on sale because it is a bit pricey.

I've been a loyal Corsair customer since the K65. But up until this purchase, I've only been using Cherry MX Brown keyswitches (non-clicky, tactile). The K100 is my first try at a non-clicky, non-tactile switch. The ultra-short actuation distance of 1mm and total travel distance of 3.2mm compared to the brown's 2mm actuation, 4mm total travel took a while to get used to. My WPM dropped by about 20 WPM at first, and I kept fat fingering random keys with slight brushes. But after about 2 weeks of consistent use with gaming (mostly MOBAs and FPS) and word processing, I got used to the feeling and got back my 20 WPM. The RGB on this is totally over the top and I love it. But if excessive RGB isn't your cup of tea, the iCUE app allows you to set color profiles to your liking. You can turn everything off if you'd like. The new iCUE control wheel is a nice touch, but I didn't really find it to be that useful yet. Still looking for ways to use it other than brightness control. But compared to the K95 Platinum's 4-5ish brightness settings, the control wheel actually allows for way more precise brightness setting... More settings that I can reasonably count. But I wouldn't buy this keyboard for the wheel. All that being said, I can say for certain that this keyboard, like Corsair's other keyboards, is well-crafted and worth the money. If you have $230 to drop this holiday season, I'd highly recommend that you treat yourself or a loved one to this if you're in the market for a new keyboard. If I had to buy again, I would buy this over the K95 Platinum (my last baby) in a heartbeat.

I bought the K95 just a week or two before this one came out, so I just went back and exchanged for this one instead. I'm still not sure if I like the K100 better to be honest, but I think part of that is just buyer's remorse on spending another $50...but I still love it! This is going to seem like a joke, but when I upgraded from my basic HP keyboard I had from back in the day to a nicer keyboard (the K95 at the time), I jumped 3 rankings in Valorant literally that weekend. So if you're debating on whether or not upgrading keyboards is worth it...I would have to say it is! The optical-mechanical switches give wildly fast responses. They feel great, the font on them looks smooth, the RGB is bright and vibrant, the G-Keys are nice, etc. So nice having that volume control wheel and music control buttons as well. The only downside with this keyboard is not with the keyboard, but with Corsair's iCue. All of the RGB in my PC is Corsair, so I use iCue for all of that, but some things just don't flow well on iCue - such as the dial. For the default profile, it works fine because it has these pre-built settings that are somewhat useful, but then I can't get any settings to work for the wheel on other profiles (basically RGB settings). BUT, it is quite nice being able to set up different RGB settings in different profiles and switch them around with the touch of a button. Overall, a fantastic keyboard. I really liked the K95 as well. Just depends on whether you want the extra speed on the optical-mechanical K100, or the mechanical speed of the K95 is good enough.

Great mechanical keyboard for gaming! Comes with custom keys for gaming (WASD). Easy to change. Integrates well into Corsair's iCue software.

Wrist rest is cushioned and very comfortable. The keys are perfectly linear and are pretty bright with the lights off. They are noticeably faster than the k70 rapid fire key switches which was surprising since thats the keyboard I had previously and those where pretty fast. All in all this review was typed using the k100 and was very comfortable to use. Thank you for reading my TED talk.

I am very happy with my purchase. This is a very responsive keyboard. I am coming from a Logitech G510s that I loved but lighting was going bad and keys sticking. I have used Logitech forever but their new keyboards are just lacking in a lot of ways. This Corsair k100 optic is great for gaming and the lighting is out of this world. I like the monitor screen mosaic since it adds to the ambiance of the game or video that I am watching. The one plus that I will give Logitech is their Linier keys are very quiet compared to this keyboard. I think I will just need to get used to it after so many years using the other. Typing is a little different and will also take a while to get used to but this is a minor issue. I can always use my wireless for long typing sessions. The aluminum body of this keyboard and its weight are awesome. The wrist pad is very nice but worried that it might not last after a year or so of use but will wait and see. I am using the plastic cover from the packaging as a dust cover when not in use and it works great since the wrist rest is magnetic and movable. I cannot say it enough, this is the best dang gaming keyboard made to date.

Optical switches, rgb control, media wheel, macro keys, soft wrist rest, brushed aluminium, this is a premium keyboard for a premium price. The only strange design choice for me is the glossy light indicator which could have been an LCD display. Beautiful key board with all the bells and whistles.

Very good quality and feel. Very happy with how precise the switches are and the lighting. Once you figure out how to use the iCue software from Corsair lighting is super nice. Highly recommend.

Very cool keyboard, I was kinda of iffy about the wrist rest but liked that I could detach it at any time. I also like the Icue support and the programmable keys, but I like the feel of the keyboard more. it does take 2 USB ports but it has an extra port on the keyboard itself.

This is by far the best keyboard I have used. I thought the K95 Platinum was amazing but this K100 is beyond that in every way. The changes Corsair made the the kb are awesome. The PBT keycaps for one, the texture makes them so much better. The multifunction wheel on the top left gives you the ability for on the fly changes and that is a great tool whether you are gaming or doing other work. I love the new wrist rest, it could use a bit more padding but it beats the previous plastic on the other Corsairs. I think the 4000 Hz polling rate is going to future proof the K100 for a long time. When the games catch up with this and the 8k polling on the newer mice just released, it's going to be a war of who has the fastest polling rates stacked onto the fastest monitors. Let the games begin! Some things I wish to be improved would be thicker padding on the wrist rest. Then make the feet longer to bring the keyboard up. I think the keyboard is too low for me, I like a bit more height. The improvements with the PBT keycaps are so nice but the stabs on the space bar were rattling after a couple days light use. If the others start sounding like that I'm going to be not very pleased. So I hope they hold up. Rattly, tingy cheap sounding presses are not going to be tolerated anymore Corsair. As they should not be ever. However it is an improvement over the previous models. BTW Kudos on the silver switches. They are wonderful.

The keyboard was shipped very fast and in one piece. Set up was easy and straightforward. The keys feel very nice and not too loud. Overall build quality looks and feels great. The only reason I'm taking one star off is because the Corsair ICUE software is a pain to navigate and set up.

This is my first mechanical gaming keyboard and it is a night and day difference between this and the membrane type. It took a little getting used to the speed but I love the sound when I type and the speed for gaming is addictive. I don't use many features of this keyboard but the colors are amazing and the keys feel outstanding. I still feel it is a little expensive though