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Corsair K100 RGB Picture

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ConnectivityWired

Size Full-size (100%)

Switch Type Mechanical

Output Type Non-Adjustable

Hot-Swappable Switches No

ConnectivityWired

Size Full-size (100%)

Switch Type Mechanical

Output Type Non-Adjustable

Hot-Swappable Switches Yes

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Our Verdict

Corsair K100 RGB

be quiet! Dark Mount

The Corsair K100 RGB and be quiet! Dark Mount are gaming keyboards with mechanical switches. The Dark Mount is significantly quieter, making it a better option for shared or noise-sensitive spaces. It also has a modular media dock and numpad that you can reposition to suit your preferred layout. The Corsair, on the other hand, offers significantly lower and more consistent latency, which makes it the better option for competitive gaming. It also has an extensive set of dedicated media controls, but they're fixed in place.

Variants

K100 RGB (Black)
K100 RGB (Midnight Gold)

Dark Mount (Black)

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Black

K100 RGB

Black

Dark Mount

Midnight Gold

K100 RGB

Black

Dark Mount

Black

Dark Mount

Black

Dark Mount

Black

Dark Mount

Main Differences for

Gaming

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Gaming

N/A

N/A

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Gaming

N/A

N/A

Office

N/A

N/A

Mobile/Tablet

N/A

N/A

Programming

N/A

N/A

Entertainment / HTPC

N/A

N/A

Raw Performance

N/A

N/A

Design

Dimensions

Top Picture

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Size

Locked

Locked

Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build Quality Close Up

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Underside Picture

Corsair K100 RGB Underside Picture Sample

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Keycap Material

Locked

Locked

Ergonomics

N/A

N/A

Side Picture

Corsair K100 RGB Side Picture Sample

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Curved/Angled

Locked

Locked

Split Keyboard

Locked

Locked

Key Alignment

Locked

Locked

Minimum Incline

Lock°

Lock°

Medium Incline

Lock°

Lock°

Maximum Incline

Lock°

Lock°

Home Row Height

Lock mm (Lock")

Lock mm (Lock")

Hardware Customizability

N/A

N/A

Customizability Overview

Corsair K100 RGB Customizability Overview Sample

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Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers

Locked

Locked

Stabilizer Fixation

Locked

Locked

Spacebar Stabilizer Size

Locked

Locked

Size Of Right Mod Keys

Locked

Locked

Hot-Swappable Switches

Locked

Locked

Switch Stem Shape

Locked

Locked

Mechanical Switch Compatibility

Locked

Locked

Magnetic Switch Compatibility

Locked

Locked

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference

Locked

Locked

Backlight Features

N/A

N/A

Backlighting Picture

Corsair K100 RGB Backlighting Picture Sample

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Brightness Max

Corsair K100 RGB Brightness Max Sample

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Backlighting

Locked

Locked

Brightness Min

Corsair K100 RGB Brightness Min Sample

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RGB

Locked

Locked

Per-Key Backlighting

Locked

Locked

Effects

Locked

Locked

Software Controllable

Locked

Locked

Backlight Clarity

N/A

N/A

White Shot

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Cable & Connector

Connectivity

Locked

Locked

Detachable

Locked

Locked

Length

Lock ft (Lock m)

Lock ft (Lock m)

Connector (Keyboard side)

Locked

Locked

Wireless Versatility

N/A

N/A

Bluetooth

Locked

Locked

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing

Locked

Locked

Proprietary Receiver

Locked

Locked

Battery Type

Locked

Locked

Macro Keys And Programming

N/A

N/A

Dedicated Macro Keys Count

Lock

Lock

Onboard Macro Programming

Locked

Locked

Macro Programming With Software

Locked

Locked

Extra Features

Extra Features

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Media Keys

Locked

Locked

Trackpad / Trackball

Locked

Locked

Scroll Wheel

Locked

Locked

Control Knob

Locked

Locked

USB Passthrough

Locked

Locked

Numpad

Locked

Locked

Windows Key Lock

Locked

Locked

Lock Indicator

Locked

Locked

In The Box

Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality

N/A

N/A

Key Spacing

Lock mm (Lock")

Lock mm (Lock")

Typing Noise

N/A

N/A

Typing Sample

Corsair K100 RGB Typing Sample Sample

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Average Loudness

Lock dBA

Lock dBA

High Pitch Clicks

Locked

Locked

Keystrokes

Key Switch Actuation Graph

Corsair K100 RGB Key Switch Actuation Graph Sample

SAMPLE

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Initial Force

Lock gf

Lock gf

Peak Tactile Force

N/A

N/A

Actuation Force

Lock gf

Lock gf

Bottom-Out Force

Lock gf

Lock gf

Pre-Travel Distance

Lock mm

Lock mm

Total Travel Distance

Lock mm

Lock mm

Adjustable Input Granularity

N/A

N/A

Input Linearity Graph

Corsair K100 RGB Input Linearity Graph Sample

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Analog Output Graph

Corsair K100 RGB Analog Output Graph Sample

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Top Deadzone

N/A

N/A

Bottom Deadzone

N/A

N/A

Detection Ratio

N/A

N/A

Minimum Step Depth

N/A

N/A

Switches

Wobble Video

Corsair K100 RGB Wobble Video Sample

SAMPLE

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Switch Name

Locked

Locked

Switch Type

Locked

Locked

Feel

Locked

Locked

Output Type

Locked

Locked

Performance

Single-Key Latency

N/A

N/A

Single-Key Latency Graph

Corsair K100 RGB Single-Key Latency Graph Sample

SAMPLE

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Best Connection

Lock ms

Lock ms

Best Connection Std Dev

±Lock ms

±Lock ms

Wired

Lock ms

Lock ms

Receiver

N/A

N/A

Bluetooth

N/A

N/A

PCB (Estimated)

Lock ms

Lock ms

Multi-Key Latency

N/A

N/A

Multi-Key Latency Graph

Corsair K100 RGB Multi-Key Latency Graph Sample

SAMPLE

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Connection Evaluated

Locked

Locked

Key Press

Lock ms

Lock ms

Data Transmission

N/A

N/A

Multi-Key Raw USB

Corsair K100 RGB Multi-Key Raw USB Sample

SAMPLE

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Connection Evaluated

Locked

Locked

USB Polling Rate

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Effective Update Rate

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO)

Locked

Locked

Multiple Keys Per USB Report

Locked

Locked

Chord Split

N/A

N/A

Chord Split Graph

Corsair K100 RGB Chord Split Graph Sample

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4 Chord Split Delay

Lock ms

Lock ms

8 Chord Split Delay

Lock ms

Lock ms

Software and Operating System

Configuration Software

Software Tour

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Software Name

Locked

Locked

Software Windows Compatible

Locked

Locked

Software macOS Compatible

Locked

Locked

Onboard Memory

Locked

Locked

Profiles

Locked

Locked

Computer Compatibility

N/A

N/A

Windows

Locked

Locked

macOS

Locked

Locked

Linux

Locked

Locked

Media Key Compatibility

Locked

Locked

Wireless Mobile Compatibility

N/A

N/A

Android

Locked

Locked

iOS

Locked

Locked

iPadOS

Locked

Locked

Media Key Compatibility

Locked

Locked

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Black

K100 RGB

Black

Dark Mount

Midnight Gold

K100 RGB

Black

Dark Mount

Black

Dark Mount

Black

Dark Mount

Black

Dark Mount

Corsair K100 RGB

be quiet! Dark Mount

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