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Corsair K100 RGB
NPET K20
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ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Mechanical
Yes
Our Verdict
Corsair K100 RGB
NPET K20
The Corsair K100 RGB is much better than the NPET K20. The Corsair is a high-end gaming keyboard with more features like macro-programmable keys and full RGB backlighting. The Corsair also feels better built and has better typing quality thanks to its PBT keycaps, but it's only available with linear switches, while you can get the NPET with linear, tactile, or clicky switches. The Corsair also has much better ergonomics as it comes with a wrist rest.
Variants
- K100 RGB (Black)
- K100 RGB (Midnight Gold)
- K20 (Black)
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Main Differences for
Gaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
9.0
7.6
Single-Key Latency
9.7
6.7
Configuration Software
Backlight Features
10
8.9
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
Computer Compatibility
10
7.6
Pre-Travel
1.1 mm
1.9 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.6" (3.9 cm)
1.7" (4.2 cm)
Width
18.5" (47.0 cm)
17.2" (43.8 cm)
Depth
6.5" (16.5 cm)
5.2" (13.2 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
9.3" (23.5 cm)
N/A
Weight
2.87 lbs (1.300 kg)
1.87 lbs (0.849 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
PBT
ABS
Ergonomics
6.0
6.5
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
Straight
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
2°
5°
Medium Incline
4°
N/A
Maximum Incline
7°
10.5°
Home Row Height
32.2 mm (1.3")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
6.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Backlight Features
10
8.9
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
No
Color
Multi-color
Color Mixing
Multi-Color (No RGB)
Backlight Clarity
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
No
Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Not Detachable
Not Detachable
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Bluetooth
No
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Macro Keys And Programming
8.9
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
6
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Dedicated
Hot Keys
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
Yes
No
Control Knob
Yes
USB Passthrough
Yes
No
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.5
7.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
7.1
9.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
54.3 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Cherry MX Speed
Huano Brown
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Linear
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Cherry MX Speed
Huano Brown
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Linear
Tactile
Operating Force
42 gf
56 gf
Actuation Force
41 gf
47 gf
Pre-Travel
1.1 mm
1.9 mm
Total Travel
3.4 mm
4.0 mm
Latency
9.7
6.7
Latency Video
Latency Wired
1.1 ms
19.5 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
9.7
6.7
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
1.1 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.1 ms
Wired
1.1 ms
19.5 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
0.0 ms
Multi-Key Latency
9.4
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
1.0 ms
Key Release
6.3 ms
Data Transmission
8.8
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
USB Polling Rate
8,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
4,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
No
Chord Split
7.9
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
5.8 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
10.2 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
iCUE
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
No
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
No
Onboard Memory
Yes
No
Profiles
6+
No Profile
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
10
7.6
Windows
Fully Compatible
Full
macOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Full
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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K100 RGB
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K20
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K100 RGB
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K20
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