Corsair - K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — CORSAIR OPX Switch

No one knows if the K100 successor keyboard will be released. Corsair releases information about upcoming products at events like Computex and CES, but information about such products(k100) was not released there. The recently released keyboard is a custom keyboard called MAKR75 with a 75% layout. This is currently only available for order from custom lab on the Corsair webstore, and if you choose the full option, it is more expensive than the K100. The K100 Midnight Gold is an optical switch keyboard with macro keys. The K70 PRO TKL uses magnetic switches. The Makr75 is a product that uses regular mechanical switches that are hot-swappable. They all have different characteristics, so refer to the product page before making a decision.

The K100 Midnight Gold is just a special edition. It is not a limited edition. So it is registered occasionally. However, no one knows when it will be registered. It would be better to search other shopping malls like Amazon and eBay. Anyway, if you care about new products that you don't know when they will be released, it is difficult to buy new ones. This is the same everywhere, but anyway, at this point, there is no news about the successor to the K100. And the optical switch is strictly speaking an IR switch. It is a switch that operates when the key is input by the detection state of the IR sensor. Therefore, the input distance is short. Therefore, there are many cases where typos occur due to incorrect keyboard presses, so please refer to it. Also, the k100 does not have the switch lubrication that Corsair recently upgraded or the double damper for noise prevention inside the keyboard. The magnetic switch keyboards that are mostly chosen for recent gaming keyboards are all switches that have the rapid trigger function. This function is only possible with magnetic switches, so if you are interested in such a function, do not choose the k100. The difference between Dark Core Pro and Se is that Se has been upgraded to use Qi charging for wireless charging. I currently own three Darkcore mice, both Pro and Se. There is no difference in anything else. However, the switch of this mouse is Omron's switch, not the optical switch that recent mice adopt, so the double-click issue is bound to occur over time. And the downside of this mouse is that the surface of the mouse is coated, and over time, the coating peels off due to hand sweat or cosmetics. Many Corsair mice have this issue. The recently released ones have a different coating method, so there is no such issue, but Dark Core has this issue. And I personally do not recommend Corsair mice. I used Corsair mice until a few years ago, but not anymore. The problem with the wheel part is that it is a recurring problem across all products and Corsair still has not been able to improve it. Anyway, I'm currently using Razer's Basilisk V3 Pro 35K mouse.

Ngl when I got my k100 1-9 on the top were a different color than the color I selected . Everything was up to date and then eventually a few days later it sorted itself out?! Idk I’m not sure if that’s going to be the case for you but definitely the keyboards are finicky

mine's been great other than the volume rocker being wonky. after the warranty expired when you raise or lower the volume it goes all over the place.

If it's wasn't for icue crapping itself I'd say the k100 is the best (loose control of the gkeys in the stream deck app) I used to have the k60 rgb pro but every 4 - 6 months I'd have to replace it as a key stem would snap. After about keyboard replacement 5 dying I swapped to the k100 and it's been the best for the last few years, no issues. Comes with the perk of being soo loud it pisses my mum off

I have been struggling keeping my old Razor Blackwidow, and it finally died. I decided a long time ago that my next keyboard was going to be a Corsair. So I went with another mechanical keyboard with programmable buttons on the side and a full number pad. I have no regrets what so ever! A significant improvement all around. The keys are precise and almost too responsive. It feels good to use. The macros are fairly easy to use, but, for some reason the macro keynrecord doesn't want to read key typing. I get around this easily with the direct add inputs options. Anyone know why this is? That aside, 9/10 with a point off for the usual unfriendly iCue use and maybe a glitch, as noted.

I've actually been surprised with how well the macro buttons are working. The record key function doesn't, but after inputing the via command, it's been perfect.

To wrong the macro I uses these three dot options https://preview.redd.it/sm7umbvqbsge1.png?width=216&format=png&auto=webp&s=f62da9da6f3df962785acff764236ebe9ddd5c02

I got the Corsair K100 and had a Razer Blackwidow Chroma before, the K100 is so good for being $80 I think I got it for.

Love the k100 only thing is i like tactile switches that is the only struggle but its no problem with the opx linear ones. i need the G-Keys for some actions in world of warcraft. i bought mine 2023 after my logitech g910 died. I also have the nexus but i cant recommend it, dont but it.

www.rtings.com I personally got the Corsair K100 keyboard and it's awesome.

It's not low profile. It's a 110% keyboard, with am armrest.

Do not get this keyboard. Had it for awhile and the macro keys have never worked properly

And for $300 everything better work properly every time

Idk I’ve tried a number of different ways to do very simple things and it just doesn’t work. I tried asking Corsair support they pretty much just said “yeah it’s the software, sorry” and that was it

i can't disagree with this at all, i have been using 5 logitech keyboard in the past 10 years, all of them broke just like several months after 2 years, which put me out of warranty. All the double clicking issue persist from the G413 all the way to G910 and even G815. Now i'm using K100 as well, just that my issue is that it's very sensitive and can easily triggered. so i modified some of the switches with 65gr springs

Never get an off the shelf Keyboard if you care about keyboards at all. You need to understand why off the shelf keyboards are not worth it compared to custom keyboards. How I got into custom keyboards was because my friend was showing me his Glorious GMMK Pro. Compared to my Corsair K100, it was night and day. The moment I touched my friend's keyboard I was in awe of how silent it was and smooth the feel was. I paid $300aud for my Corsair and I fully regret it. All the components are really made from cheap materials and materials that make the experience of the keyboard worse. Especially when they advertise "military grade metal". Metal actually makes a pinging sound as if you're tapping on a bare piece of sheet metal. You also can't change the switches and Cherry MX switches are notorious for being the worst sounding and feeling switches in the market. If you want a cheap and easy entry into custom keyboards, "Keychron Q1 Max" is always in stock and you can change the switches. If you want and idea of why non-custom keyboards are bad, take Cherry MX for example. The stem is rattly, the plastics rub against each other and no modding (adding lube) will make those problems go away. If you want to jump straight into the deep end read below. 65% is the most popular size rn. \- Bauer Lite is the budget king and Space65 is the high end king. Most enthusiasts consider Space65 an endgame keyboard.

I preferred the larger brother to this k90 or 100 but Corsair keyboards are pretty robust

Love my k100 very sensitive like others have said though. Which is a blessing and a curse in and of itself. That and the edges can be… sharp lol

It's got some pros and cons but one major flaw: Only available with speed switches which are god awful. Waiting for the refresh coming soon that has the programmable actuation point switches like on the new k70s

Aka both speed switches, all awful

I have and love the k100 I've had it a lil over a year and its been an amazing addition

Had a few of the LED's go on mine, otherwise great

Ive had the k100 rgb since launch and its getting stale now. I think its time to upgrade but i probably cant even get $100 for this thing lol

>I would want something WITH ten key, macro keys, and volume control as well. As far as a mouse goes, I would want a couple extra buttons on the side, but nothing crazy like some MMO mice I've seen If you need dedicated macro KB keys, then the K100 is about the only choice. K95 Platinum XT models are getting scarce and you may prefer the standard bottom row and spacing on the K100. However, be aware any KB key can be assigned as a macro key, so all those Scroll Lock, Pause, num pad and right sided keys can be made to do the job with a click. That makes the K70 models like the MAX an additional choice. The Darkstar has the nice amount of useful side buttons that can be activated without requiring extreme finger precision. It also has tilt command options, so left, right, front, rear mouse tilts also can become macro triggers or other commands. The M65 Elite and Night*sabre* also have tilt commands that effectively become another set of side buttons.