The Gaming Keyboard G.O.A.T - Corsair K100
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- Опубликовано: 26 июн 2024
- The K100 is Corsair pinnacle offering and is premium from start to finish. The main selling point is the AXON processing which unlocks 4,000 hz key scanning and 8,000 hz hyper polling. It’s goal in life is to take you to the next level by reducing overall latency, while still looking classy AF, and draining your bank account while at it. So, let’s get nerdy.
The specs include two different switches listed below. Along with double-shot PBT keycaps, Dynamic per-key RGB backlighting with 44-zone three-sided RGB LightEdge, Precision-molded PBT double-shot keycaps at 1.5 mm of thickness with standard bottom row layout which helps resist wear, fading, and shine. AXON Hyper-Processing Technology, ICUE control Wheel, Six Dedicated Macro Keys, Support with Elgato Stream Deck, Durable Aluminum frame, USB pass through, dedicated media keys, cable routing, two step vertical step ups, magnetic detachable memory foam palm reset.
A recent update increased the Polling Rate to 8,000 Hz from 4,000 Hz. But the Key Scanning is still 4,000 Hz which means there is still a bottle neck there.
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SWITCHES:
Corsair OPX:
- Uses beam of infrared light to register actuation to deliver hyper-fast and precise keypress registration with zero debounce delay allowing it to reset immediately after lifting past the action point so rapid keypresses are guaranteed to register. 50% more durable than standard optical-mechanical switches. So the last keypress should feel just as smooth and precise as the first.
- Linear switch. 150 million keystrokes. Actuation distance 1.0mm. Total travel 3.2mm. Actuation force 45 gram. No debounce.
Cherry MX Speed Silver:
- Mechanical Linear switch. 100 million keystrokes. Actuation distance 1.2 mm. Total travel 3.4 mm. Actuation force 45 cn. Bounce time 1 ms.
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Timestamps:
Intro: 00:00
The Hook: 00:24
RGB Lighting: 00:57
Keycaps: 01:16
Edge Lighting: 01:30
Back of keyboard/cable routing/rubber feet: 01:39
Kick Stands: 01:44
Magnetic Memory Foam Wrist Rest: 01:50
Double Shot PBT Keycaps: 02:17
Standard Bottom Row: 02:27
Two Switches: 02:46
Cherry MX Speed Switch: 02:58
Corsair Optical Switches: 03:24
Why Optical is better: 03:52
Cons of Corsairs Optical: 04:26
Versus Other Optical Switches: 04:47
Hobo Pauls Message: 05:07
4,000 Hz Polling Rate: 05:22
4,000 Hz Improvements: 05:53
Other Features: 06:06
Does 4,000 Hz Matter? Is 4,000 Hz worth it: 06:32
Issues with higher Hz: 07:57
Possible Fix for Issues: 08:18
Macro Keys: 09:02
Other Keys: 09:28
Glass Panel: 10:15
ICUE Control Wheel: 10:35
USB Passthrough: 11:51
That thick cable tho: 11:56
ICUE Software: 12:23
Conclusion: 12:59
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Great review! Thanks for sharing.
Very poggers review as always
Keep up with the great work!
I do appreciate the support *Bro fist
Great review as always Sir Galahad
Great review, have been enjoying the mix of Humour / Huge amount of detail covered! Recently tried Huntsman Mini with Linear switches loved them but couldn't adjust to 60% now with G915 TKL Linear switches. Would you pick the switches on this over the linear g915 TKL? Mainly for competitive gaming
So, I have the Logitech G915 TKL with clicky switches that I was using as my main board before I got this keyboard.
As for the answer to your question I guess the simple answer would be yes, as the K100 is now my main board and I use the G915 TKL as my secondary board when I want more movement since it is wireless.
The complex answer is I don't know if I would recommend buying this keyboard over that one. I do think these Optical switches feel amazing. Which is why I continue to use this keyboard and didn't return it. I also find it to have more features (G switches, better media controls, num pad), and look slightly better (has a wrist rest, better more vibrant RGB). However, it's freaking HUGE. So I greatly miss the G915. As it just takes up like no space at all because it's a TKL and also because it's so low profile. Last you don't need a wrist rest because of that low profile so you can just use the desk instead. I also type a lot faster on the G915. I also like that it is wireless and makes my desk look a lot less cluttered. It's also got a very premium look to it.
As for you specific question. Competitive gaming. I constantly go back and forth. As the low profile design and TKL nature allow me to put my hands in a more comfortable position when gaming while also allowing my mouse to move more. Which I like a lot. With the switches being low profile the actuation point between both of them is nearly a wash. If you game in the same room as someone else the G915 as you know doesn't make a lot of noise which is also a nice aspect. But I do think the switches feel more premium on the K100. Also, with them being optical and the 4,000 Hz they are objectively faster. Now can you tell a difference subjectively? I think I can. Now that I've used the K100 for months I feel a lot slower and not as quick and responsive when I use other keyboards in EVERYTHING. Which includes me typing up this comment (went back and forth between them both) and the K100 to me feels better and more responsive. I would say that also comes across in games. It just feels faster, more responsive, and more premium in games. But that is by a small amount. I'd compare it to using a 60 Hz monitor vs 144 Hz. At first you don't really notice a difference. But after using it for an extended amount of time you miss it when it is gone and something just feels slightly off. But unlike 60 hz to 144 Hz I don't think my ability to perform at a high level is really impacted. It just doesn't feel as smooth and responsive. Since keyboard movement for games is already not super great (compared to a joystick which gives you super good granular control) I don't think it effects my game as much. But if you play games that require a button be pressed ASAP then you may see more of a difference. But again I'm not sure by how much. As regardless they are extremely close.
But again for $230 I don't think I can recommend buying a whole new keyboard just based on feel and a mild bump in performance that some would probably argue is placebo effect anyways. If you are wanting the other features then I would make it more worth it. But I think the G915 TKL is one of the best keyboards on the market. So, if you have a bunch of cash to burn then I'd try it out, compare them, and then return it if you don't like it. If you don't have a lot of cash to burn I don't think you'll be missing a lot. If you do pick it up I would absolutely love to hear your thoughts on the K100 and if you think I'm full of crap or not.
Bought this today after your video, swap out the keys with the pbt pro in white and god the typing experience is so good!
Oh heck yeah dude! I'm excited for you. I'm glad you are enjoying it.
Awesome review galahad! I've been using my corsair vengeance K95 Rgb since 2016 I would love to get this as a replacement but I need my 18 macro keys 😄
Hahaha once you get used to them it is hard to get rid of them.
@@ThomasMuehler 100% they make workflow so much easier
What do you guys think about 4,000 Hz? Worth it? Not worth it? Can't tell a difference? Let me know below. I look forward to hearing your responses.
Also, can we get a like for Hobo Paul. The man, the myth, the legend?
at first kinda thought you were over dramatic til i caught on to the humor. funny/fun review i almost judged too soon
I'm glad you hung in there! Appreciate the support and thanks for taking the time to let me know!
Lol I like this guy's slight humor.... he funny
The absolute legend Hobo Paul
The LEGEND!
Are USB drivers the drivers of a usb driver device or a usb hub?
A USB device has a driver that is associated with it to make it work correctly. That’s about how deep my knowledge goes for that kind of thing. So, I’m not sure if I answered your question or not. Google will likely provide better satisfaction.
Question.... Can I fit customized Cherry MX style keycaps on this OPX optical keyswitches?
Yes, that shouldn't be a problem. As the stems are standard like any any cherry switch.
Should I go with this or razer widowmaker v4 pro, I like the el gato incorporation
Honestly, the Corsair K100 and Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro are both excellent choices.
I'd probably go with the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro over the Blackwidow. Simply because Analog is awesome. Especially, with the new adjustable actuation switches from 0.1 - 4.0 mm when not using the analog function and immediate reset where if it moves another 0.1 mm it will reset the key. Making it extremely responsive. Add that to games that do support analog function gives you a lot better control in those types of games (like a controller). Which is excellent for like GTA or Cyberpunk or similar. Where you want the high precision of mouse along with better movement control. Makes a big difference in driving games. Along with having your media keys. Making it very versatile. It doesn't have 8,000 Hz. But with the adjustable actuation makes it faster usually. I haven’t tried this one. But I do have the Wooting 60HE which is very similar. But I think this is slightly better as it comes in full size and TKL over 60%. And it has dedicated media keys with the same feature set (at this point). But may not be better than the Wooting 60HE as they really nailed it. Size is nice but not having arrow or media keys is frustrating so you’re stuck using secondary keys. (FN+ another key) to get stuff done.
Otherwise, the difference between them is going to be minimal. Technically, the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro has 8,000 Hz polling rate and key scanning. Where the K100 is 8,000 Hz polling and 4,000 Hz key scanning. Will you actually notice this in real world? Probably not. But if I’m spending premium money I tend to want the best of the best. I think Razer’s variant of the left dial is better done. But I like the media keys better on the K100. But the Blackwidow still has media keys so technically a wash. I think the Blackwidow also has better RGB by a noticeable difference. But Razer’s software isn’t as nice as Corsairs. I also think that Razer tends to have more padding and “enthusiast” features inside the keyboard to make it sound better. Unless if something has changed (as I haven’t looked recently) the K100 is the typical hollow inside. Where I thought the V4 Pro and V3 Pro have foam padding and stuff. Which really does make a difference. Build quality is going to be similar between them both and could go back and fourth on stuff which I think equals out in the end. The optical switches from Corsair feel sublime. I think better than Razer’s variant. Again, both are excellent. But if I were buying a new keyboard I would do
1. Razer Huntsman V3 Pro (I use my Wooting 60HE to game 95% of the time)
2. Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro (which I use when not gaming and with typing over the Wooting 60HE as I like it so much).
3. Corsair K100. Which is in my closet. While the feel is sublime. I got the K70 TKL with the same switches and polling which I prefer as I like smaller keyboards and don’t need a dedicated numbers key. Which is also use but a bit less than the Blackwidow V4 Pro).
All that extra was just to say that all of these keyboards are so awesome that I have a hard time not using them. Lol. So I tend to keep all of them around so I can use them depending on my mood.
As for the Elgato integration. I don't use that all that often anymore. So I can't mention how that would bias the opinion in any meaningful way. Which is why I didn't mention it.
hahaha 1 min into this video and I'm already sold xD Actually laughing from a review is so rare!
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting me know. Always love these types of comments.
The only thing that would make this keyboard perfect would be to buy some pudding keycaps because then the RGB really pops and shows itself with certain effects running on it. Luckily I managed to bag a deal for some Hyper X pudding keycaps for £11 for which ALL The keys swapped over perfectly (now that Corsair has finally settled on the standard keycap sizes) apart from obviously the G keys but then I like them as they are anyway so no loss there. The spacebar has the hyper X logo but that's easily to sharpie over and also the RGB doesn't show up as well on the spacebar but that was always going to be an issue so maybe that would be the 2nd thing i'd like to see changed is to add a couple extra RGB's nearer the end points of the spacebar, maybe integrate it as part of the standoffs.
All fair points that I’ve had myself. Even bought me some pudding keycaps and put them on for a while. But I ended up going back to stock keycaps after a while and still prefer them. I don’t know why but I just think it look slightly cleaner (as I think pudding keycaps while gorgeous are a bit more gamery) and more importantly prefer the feel. There is just something unique about them. But again, I had pudding keycaps on this guy for a long time.
Is it possible to save macros on the onboard CPU while connwcted to a PC and rhen use these if you connect it to a console like a PS5 ? I currently has a Corsair K95 connected to my PS5 and it works just fine.
If it works on the K95, I'd imagine it should also work on the K100. I know you can save Macros to the Onboard Profiles. I think you can even make macros without ICUE being open and save it directly to the device. But I'm not someone who uses a lot of macros so am by no means an expert.
What do you use the keyboard for on your PS5? and what kind of macros are you using? Asking as I'm curious if I could utilize that myself.
@@ThomasMuehler As a longtime PC first shooter gamer but with a outdated PC I decided to play some Call Of Duty multilayer on PS5 until Intel launch the new Z790 chips et and 4000 series graphics card later this year.
So I got zero experience playing with controller so I use mouse and keyboard but I am against strong aim-assist that all controller player get on COD.
@@Dustmaker Gotcha. That makes total sense and I 100% understand where you are coming from. I never know what games support mouse/keyboard so I wasn't sure if that was the route you were going or just as an input device. I'm assuming you're using a Macro during COD? Also, pumped for you to upgrade your system later this year. That sounds AWESOME.
@@ThomasMuehler HI. Some guns in the game are single shot and know some people are using zronus zen or other device than can do rapid fire and was thinking that maybe a macro an do the same. Actually just saw that it can do this and you an choose the delay between shots fired and assign a button on the mouse, but that was a Corsair mouse. Don't know if the software also support razer mouse for this. Then I would connect to a PC and do the configuration and then hook it to the PS5
@@Dustmaker Gotcha. Macros work the same way in Synapse. But I'm not sure how well that will translate to the game. Also, sometimes it requires synapse to be open (depends on the macro I believe). Again, I don't use macros often so haven't done a lot of testing.
This is my first RGB board. i play Diablo and the board turns red. Can i shut that off? Thanks for any advice and good video bro.
Yes, you can.
You need to go into the ICUE settings and DISABLE "Enable SDK". I forgot exactly where that is. But basically this setting allows supported games to take control of your lighting for games while they are running.
@@ThomasMuehlerThank you Thank you. took me 2 seconds to find it and shut it off. wow that was driving me crazy. Have a great day your the man.
@@qqqqq11111qqqqq I'm glad you got it sorted. You have a wonderful rest of your day/week as well!
if they make a mk 2 of this, they should replace the control wheel (button) with a lcd touchscreen (use as a fingureprint reader on lockscreen)
Dude. That's a great idea. Having a built in fingerprint reader would be epic. Also, I'm always a fan of LCD touchscreens. But I wonder if SteelSeries has some sort of patent or something that prevents them from doing that.
Wait, you're telling me that after I customize my G keys and I save the configs to a profile (which is supposed to take part of the 8 MB "on-board" memory of the keyboard), I WON'T HAVE the setup if I go with it on another PC unless I install their SW also there? This is absolutely hilarious.
Depending on what you set your G Keys to, yes that can be software locked (meaning it requires ICUE to be open). I don't remember how in-depth I went in the video or which (if any) example I gave. Which I agree is hilarious in the worst way possible.
@@ThomasMuehler Bought the keyboard in the meantime. :)) You are right, some basic stuff can be ported to "HW memory", but some of the cool stuff like "launch app from key" cannot. :( That's a shame though. iCUE is eating around 200 - 250 MB of RAM in idle state, which is not that low and having it running all the time, everywhere is not so fun.
Anyway, hopefully our comments will help people decide if its suited for their needs or not. Cheers!
@@dominus-rex I'm hoping you enjoy it as much as I do. Congrats on the new keyboard I'm excited for you.
Also, completely agree. A lot of gaming software takes up more processes and RAM than I would like. It would be nice if you could pick and steam line it. As I think most gaming programs do a ton of things and I only use some of them.
Am I able to.run this keyboard as my gpu you isn't amazing it's i gaming geforce 1070 ti amd ryzen 5 3600 24 gb of ram am I able to use this bro ?
Yes, I don't think it will be an issue. If it is you could always turn it to 1,000 Hz until you upgrade your system. As a keyboard is something that can last for a very long time over many builds.
@@ThomasMuehler corsair k100 rgb mechanical keyboard opx there is too what one is the better one bro
corsair k100 optical vs cherry what one bro ?
@@jhtongamer3151 OPX easy, no questions asked, hands down. That’s one of the main things that makes this keyboard great. Cherry switches are good but the OPX is better.
Thanks again brothee
how bout compare to apex pro omnipoint??
I may as I would like to try those switches.
Wait? So this has wobbly keys? Am I understanding that correctly or was it meant to be a joke?
Honestly, it's been a minute since I made this review. I'd need to have a bit more context on what you're talking about to give an accurate answer. I'm assuming I was talking about the media keys. Not the normal keys.
@@ThomasMuehler ruclips.net/video/017TTEeCb34/видео.html I can't tell if you just don't like wobbly buttons or if this keyboard had some wobbly buttons edit - too late saw a factory refurb that was £125 so i snapped it £249 was very pricy but £125 i can handle thanks for the review buddy.
@@theinternetseekers2436 Thanks for linking the exact moment. That was helpful. As I couldn’t check earlier as I was at work.
The profile key, windows lock key, center of the left wheel, and the mute button have some wobble to them. In normal use I wouldn’t care. But seeing as I am a reviewer and this is a premium priced keyboard I was expecting better. Also, really only have a problem with the button in the middle of the wheel on the left side as that is super wobbly. Which from my research back then appeared to be pretty consistent from model to model. Especially,, the button in the left wheel. The rest of the keys DO NOT wobble. Or at least wobble the same as any other keyboard switch.
That price you got is insane! Super excited for you. Definitely think you made the right choice.
And if you feel like it I would love to hear your thoughts on it when it comes in and you try it out. Both positive and negative.
Actually I think by the time you made this video it was already upgraded to 8khz via software.
It was after I made this video that the software allowed you to increase the polling rate to 8K. Otherwise I would have mentioned that in the video.
So, it now supports 8,000 Hz hyper polling which is then still bottlenecked by the 4,000 Hz key scanning.
As the Razer Huntsman TKL V2 (and I think all the Huntsman V2 range?) supports 8,000 Hz hyper polling and key scanning. Again splitting hairs here.
But I've found 8,000 feels a bit more responsive than 4,000 hz. Mostly notice it every so slightly when I move back to a 1,000 Hz keyboard in a move dependent game. But not worth upgrading specifically for but is nice to have if you are.
Finally there’s something that can compete with the apex pro
Indeed. I still need to try that keyboard out as it sounds interesting with the Omni-Point Switches.
I don’t know about this claim. I bought it this week from Amazon, but I found the STUPID design decision to make every key smaller to fit the G keys on there, which 99% of people will never use a poor design decision. They should have just made the board wider and kept the keys the same standard size and spacing but it’s just too small and narrow. So ordered the ROG Azoth 2 days later so could try them side by side and I’m sending the K100 back. The ROG not only feels nicer due to the spacing but the keyboard feels nicer and sounds better. Also the cable is far too stiff making moving your Keyboard a pain if the cable goes down the back of your desk for tidiness. Shame really because I have a Corsair 5000T case and other components so it all synched beautifully with the K100. But no point having a pretty lit keyboard if typing on it is a nightmare due to the scrunched up keyboard.
I think you made excellent points that I totally agree with. I think when this keyboard originally came out it was very good. And honestly, I still think there are a lot of good things about it.
However, you made an excellent choice with the Azoth. As it has some newer modern features borrowing some very needed features of enthusiast/custom keyboard market. Which is what makes it feel a lot more premium and sound nice too. But isn't as quick from a latency standpoint. But is also wireless and has bluetooth. Which I think most people would trade for. Also, no dedicated media keys. Which I use a lot so like. But again, you made an excellent choice. And yes, this title hasn't stood the test of time. But as linear, optical switches go. I still think this guy has some of the nicest feeling switches. Too bad the board itself hasn't been treated. Also, the keys on the K100 I believe are standard size. Just the PBT keycaps are slimmer making it easier to reach other keys for gaming. If you swap it out for normal keys they should feet normally with wider keypress space. If that makes sense.
@@ThomasMuehler Hi. Thanks for replying and the useful info. Ah right OK, so the base size of the keys is standard but the tops of the keys narrower? It just felt so off to me. Some people said you'd get used to it, which you would I guess, but then when you use a standard keyboard all day in your job too and on your laptops I don't think I would have got used to it. Defo would if it was the only keyboard I used. I did some typing tests on both keyboards looking at how many mistakes I made and it was far worse with the K100, which if you only game on isn't an issue I guess. But I also work from home few days a week so it's nice to have the standard size but yes, I didn't think I could just swap them out so that's a good point well made, but then I think that would be how much on top another hundred maybe? So yeh I'm sad I lost all the nice lighting sync capability, but I am happy with the choice of the Azoth, it just feels so beautiful for like you say, a non custom keyboard but with a similar feel and sound :)
Yes, as far as I know the base of the keys are standard size. But the tops are narrower. Which can definitely take some getting used to depending on the keyboard you're coming off of.
I think you could get used to it. I work on a laptop all day long at work too. And usually didn't notice a difference since was a "normal" keyboard and my "normal keyboard" at home. But I'm also someone who acclimates to things very quickly. So maybe am not the best one to ask.
Keycaps vary quite a bit. I think a good set is like $25 - $50. With most of them being around that $25 mark.
Also, if you got the optical switches. They require very little force with very short pre-travel and total travel. Which takes some getting used to for typing as well. As barely resting your hands can activate the key. Where most other switches have a lot more force to actuate along with being like .5 mm longer or sometimes 1 mm longer distance before they actuate.
Who knew so many things could relate to keyboards! lol @@iio58
It could be that I don't care enough about Mechanical keys.. but that spacebar sounds terrible to me.
I would agree with you. It is quite loud and terrible sounding. I did some mods and it made it a lot better (foam, I think I did tape, and also added some tape inside the spacebar itself to make it less hollow preventing soundwaves from moving as easily.
In general, I think spacebars are hard to do correctly. Which isn't me letting them off the hook, just saying that I think most companies don't do anything actively to combat that. But with "custom keyboards" becoming more mainstream we are starting to see big brands make changes which is nice for us as consumers. But this keyboard is not part of that bandwagon.
Kinda like yoga pants… 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I bought this keyboard for my husband's birthday after seeing your review, I really hope he likes it he loves games 😍
Oh man! I think you made an excellent choice and I think he's really going to like it.