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Corsair K100 RGB
EVGA Z20
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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%)
Switch Type
Optical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Our Verdict
Corsair K100 RGB
EVGA Z20
The Corsair K100 RGB and the EVGA Z20 are remarkable mechanical gaming keyboards offering similar performance and feature sets, but the Corsair is a marginally better keyboard overall. The Corsair has a sturdier-feeling build, PBT keycaps, software that's compatible with Windows and macOS, and slightly lower latency, though the difference is unlikely to be noticeable. It's available with either Cherry MX Speed switches or Corsair's linear OPX Optical switches. The EVGA is available with either clicky or Light Strike LK Optical switches. It also has a time-of-flight sensor that you can configure to perform certain functions when you approach or move away from your keyboard. Unfortunately, it has ABS keycaps that are prone to developing shine from finger oils.
Variants
- K100 RGB (Black)
- K100 RGB (Midnight Gold)
- EVGA Z20 (Black)
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Main Differences for
Gaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
9.0
8.7
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.6" (3.9 cm)
1.5" (3.8 cm)
Width
18.5" (47.0 cm)
18.6" (47.3 cm)
Depth
6.5" (16.5 cm)
6.0" (15.2 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
9.3" (23.5 cm)
8.8" (22.4 cm)
Weight
2.87 lbs (1.300 kg)
2.25 lbs (1.020 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
PBT
ABS
Ergonomics
6.0
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
2°
4°
Medium Incline
4°
7°
Maximum Incline
7°
10°
Home Row Height
32.2 mm (1.3")
30.7 mm (1.2")
Hardware Customizability
6.0
3.2
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
No
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Non-Customizable Design
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
Non-Customizable Design
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Yes
Backlight Features
10
10
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
RGB
Yes
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Backlight Clarity
9.0
8.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
No
Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
6.7 ft (2.0 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
7.2
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
6
5
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Dedicated
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
Yes
Yes
Control Knob
Yes
No
USB Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.5
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
7.1
3.8
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
54.3 dBA
58.4 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Yes
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Cherry MX Speed
Light Strike LK Optical
Switch Type
Mechanical
Optical
Feel
Linear
Clicky
Analog
No
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
42 gf
50 gf
Actuation Force
41 gf
35 gf
Pre-Travel
1.1 mm
1.5 mm
Total Travel
3.4 mm
3.3 mm
Performance
Single-Key Latency
9.7
9.4
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
1.1 ms
2.2 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.1 ms
±0.2 ms
Wired
1.1 ms
2.2 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
0.0 ms
1.4 ms
Multi-Key Latency
9.4
9.1
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Wired
Key Press
1.0 ms
2.2 ms
Key Release
6.3 ms
7.4 ms
Data Transmission
8.8
8.2
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Wired
USB Polling Rate
8,000 Hz
4,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
4,000 Hz
4,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
No
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
No
Yes
Chord Split
7.9
8.1
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
5.8 ms
5.5 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
10.2 ms
8.6 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
iCUE
EVGA Unleash RGB
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
No
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
Computer Compatibility
10
10
Windows
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
iOS
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
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K100 RGB
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K100 RGB
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