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product_id: 232942163
title: "Corsair K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical Wired Gaming Keyboard - QWERTY US Layout, OPX Switches - PBT Double-Shot Keycaps - Elgato Stream Deck and iCUE Compatible - Black"
brand: "corsair"
price: "3041 Lei"
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Corsair"
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/232942163-corsair-k100-rgb-optical-mechanical-wired-gaming-keyboard-qwerty-us
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# 4,000Hz hyper-polling speed 44-zone per-key RGB + LightEdge lighting 150M keystroke durable OPX switches Corsair K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical Wired Gaming Keyboard - QWERTY US Layout, OPX Switches - PBT Double-Shot Keycaps - Elgato Stream Deck and iCUE Compatible - Black

**Brand:** corsair
**Price:** 3041 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Dominate every keystroke with speed and style — the K100 RGB is your ultimate command center.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Corsair K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical Wired Gaming Keyboard - QWERTY US Layout, OPX Switches - PBT Double-Shot Keycaps - Elgato Stream Deck and iCUE Compatible - Black by corsair
- **How much does it cost?** 3041 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/232942163-corsair-k100-rgb-optical-mechanical-wired-gaming-keyboard-qwerty-us)

## Best For

- corsair enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted corsair brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Endure:** OPX optical-mechanical switches rated for 150 million keystrokes ensure unmatched durability and smooth linear travel.
- • **Immersive RGB Ambience:** Customize your setup with dynamic per-key RGB lighting plus a stunning 44-zone three-sided LightEdge for total visual impact.
- • **Lightning-Fast Response:** Experience ultra-low latency with 4x faster 4,000Hz AXON hyper-polling for instant command execution.
- • **Precision Control Wheel:** Take command with the versatile iCUE control wheel—customize lighting, media, and app functions seamlessly without breaking focus.
- • **Streamline Your Workflow:** Six dedicated macro keys fully programmable via Elgato Stream Deck software put complex commands and streaming controls at your fingertips.

## Overview

The Corsair K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical Keyboard combines cutting-edge AXON Hyper-Processing Technology with ultra-responsive OPX switches and premium PBT double-shot keycaps. Featuring 4,000Hz polling, per-key RGB plus a 44-zone LightEdge, and six macro keys integrated with Elgato Stream Deck, it delivers pro-grade performance and customization for gamers and professionals craving speed, durability, and immersive lighting.

## Description

The incomparable CORSAIR K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard combines stunning aluminum design with per-key RGB lighting and a 44-zone LightEdge. Powerful CORSAIR AXON Hyper-Processing Technology enables unparalleled capabilities such as 4,000Hz polling. CORSAIR OPX RGB optical-mechanical keyswitches, guaranteed for 150 million keypresses, offer hyper-fast 1.0mm actuation while registering keypresses up to 4x faster than standard mechanical gaming keyboards thanks to AXON, housed in durable double-shot PBT keycaps.

Review: Smoothest keyboard I’ve owned! Flagship feel with a few quirks. - I’ve been using the Corsair K100 for a bit now, and it’s easily the smoothest typing keyboard I’ve ever owned. The OPX switches feel incredibly responsive and consistent, whether I’m gaming or doing long typing sessions. It genuinely feels like a flagship board the moment you put your hands on it. For gaming and productivity, it shines. The macro-on-the-fly functionality is extremely useful, and the dedicated control wheel is one of my favorite features. I didn’t think I’d use it much at first, but it’s surprisingly versatile once you assign it to things like volume, app switching, or custom functions. It’s a small detail that ends up making a big difference. That said, iCUE can be a little sensitive and occasionally annoying to dial in perfectly. It’s powerful, but it may take some tweaking to get everything exactly how you want it. Also, at full price, this keyboard is definitely on the expensive side. Build quality is excellent — it’s heavy, solid, and doesn’t move around at all (which I personally prefer). The RGB lighting is beautiful if you’re into that sort of thing, with lots of customization options. One extra note: desertcart’s used or “like new” options can make this keyboard a much easier buy if full price is out of reach. It’s a great way to experience a true flagship board without paying top dollar. Bottom line: If you want a premium keyboard for gaming and serious typing and don’t mind spending a little time setting it up, this is a fantastic option
Review: Fast light-touch-typing with extra macro keys and knobs, and fully programmable RGB lighting - Very smooth, love the light touch typing feeling of Cherry MX Speed, extra keys and buttons and knobs, and fully programmable RGB. I have been using Corsair K95 Platinum with Cherry MX Speed for 7 years and I needed another RGB mechanical keyboard for another PC, so I opted for Cherry MX rather than OPX so I don't have to get acclimated to new type of keys and swapping between Cherry MX and OPX when I move between PCs. I'm sure that if I haven't used Cherry MX before, I would have chosen OPX. I also used Cherry MX Brown, but I prefer Speed once I got used it. Although pricey (especially compared to Corsair K95 at the time I bought it), I took advantage of a sale. I couldn't find any mechanical keyboard that comes close to this one in terms of functionality and quality and programmability, especially the six macro keys on the left side I can't do without (I also considered Corsair K70 but they don't have macro keys). This mechanical keyboard is such a delight for gaming, coding, typing, etc. I use this on a Mac and Linux. Linux has ckb-next driver, and its development version (newer than release version as of Nov 2025) also detects the top left scroll and can program RGB on it. I created my own custom RGB lighting by copying one of the animations and then changing all the configurations to my liking. I use the USB port to connect my wireless mouse dongle and it works perfectly even if routed through a USB hub with on/off switches, then a USB KVM switch, and then through a third USB hub that is externally powered. If you are using a USB switch with mouse/key roaming feature that only works with a standard keyboard, there is a way to change the keyboard mode into BIOS mode by pressing some keys (search the Internet since it's not mentioned in the manual). You'll have to connect the mouse directly to the USB switch instead of the keyboard. You can revert back to normal mode with full functionality using some other key presses if you no longer need to be limited by a USB switch with key/mouse roaming feature. The wrist rest is very comfortable. It's nice that it's magnetically attached. The one in my old Corsair K95 had the plastic tabs broken so I had to throw it away. You probably won't find any alternative that comes close with macro keys, full custom RGB lighting, good quality, and the smoothness of a linear mechanical keyboard. If you've never used linear short activation switches, it may take some time to get used to it, but once you master it, you won't want to use any other switches. YMMV though.

## Features

- The centerpiece of your gaming setup, the CORSAIR K100 RGB boasts a refined design bolstered by a durable aluminum frame, dynamic per-key RGB backlighting, and a 44-zone three-sided LightEdge.
- Powered by CORSAIR AXON Hyper-Processing Technology: CORSAIR’s most advanced gaming keyboard experience delivers up to 4x faster throughput with native 4,000Hz hyper-polling and 4,000Hz key scanning, while simultaneously driving up to 20-layer lighting effects.
- Exclusive CORSAIR OPX RGB Optical-Mechanical Keyswitches: Hyper-fast input with 1.0mm actuation distance and smooth linear travel, guaranteed for 150 million keystrokes, and register keypresses up to 4x faster than standard mechanical gaming keyboards with CORSAIR AXON.
- Multi-Function at Your Fingertips: Take command over backlighting, media jogging, and more with a versatile iCUE control wheel, fully programmable to perform actions in games and applications.
- Six Dedicated Macro Keys with Elgato Stream Deck Software Integration: Fully programmable for complex macros and key remaps, or program special streaming commands through Elgato Stream Deck software.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08HR74WV4 |
| Additional Features | Lighting |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,643 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #152 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
| Brand | Corsair |
| Built-In Media | USB Cable |
| Button Quantity | 110 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, PC |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 4,584 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum, Polybutylene Terephthalate |
| External Testing Certification | Não Aplicável |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 19.3"L x 9.4"W x 3.2"H |
| Item Weight | 2.9 Pounds |
| Keyboard Backlighting Color Support | RGB |
| Keyboard Description | Gaming |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Manufacturer | Corsair |
| Mechanical Keyboard Switch Model | corsair_opx |
| Model Name | K100 RGB |
| Model Number | CH-912A01A-NA |
| Number of Keys | 110 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming |
| Special Feature | Lighting |
| Style Name | K100 |
| Switch Type | Linear |
| Theme | gaming |
| UPC | 840006621942 |
| Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Corsair
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Gaming Console, PC
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wired
- **Keyboard Description:** Gaming
- **Keyboard backlighting color support:** RGB
- **Product Dimensions:** 19.3"L x 9.4"W x 3.2"H
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Gaming
- **Special Feature:** Lighting
- **Style:** K100

## Images

![Corsair K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical Wired Gaming Keyboard - QWERTY US Layout, OPX Switches - PBT Double-Shot Keycaps - Elgato Stream Deck and iCUE Compatible - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QCqjg5j8L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: is the hand base removable ?**
A: Yep, the wrist rest is removable. It's held in by two magnetic tabs on the bottom side.

**Q: Does the k100 have quality keycaps? i referring to the garbage cheap plastic caps on the k70 lux that crack constantly.**
A: I have both the K70 and the K100.  they really screwed up with the K70 keycaps, big time (but replacing them for $20 makes it a great keyboard again)
The K100 keycaps are perfect.

**Q: How loud is this keyboard?**
A: I don't know what keyboard these other people are talking about. This keyboard has no "clicking" like the Cherry MX Blue switches. It sounds pretty comparable to keyboards with Cherry MX Speed or MX Red key switches. The noise it makes comes from bottoming out the keys. They're hollow so there is a kind of clack sound of you bottom out the keys, but that's the same as every other mechanical keyboard that doesn't have the O-ring treatment to dampen the sound of the keys hitting the bottom of their travel. This one is slightly louder because the keys don't bottom in a recessed well like a few mechanical keyboards do, but it's also slightly quieter with the optical switches because the keys have a shorter travel (this depends on how you type more than anything, and I find that I can type on this quieter than my other mechanical keyboards if I try, but I'm still adapting to how this one is different than all the other Cherry MX keyboards I have).

These have double shot PBT key caps so they do have a little different sound than the cheaper key caps that a lot of mechanical keyboards have, but it's a difference in sound, not volume. This is quite noticeably louder than cheap rubber dome switch keyboards.

**Q: does this come with the icue nexus mount?**
A: Although released before the CORSAIR K100 RGB, the iCUE NEXUS' packaging includes the corresponding CORSAIR K100 RGB mount.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smoothest keyboard I’ve owned! Flagship feel with a few quirks.
*by J***Y on January 27, 2026*

I’ve been using the Corsair K100 for a bit now, and it’s easily the smoothest typing keyboard I’ve ever owned. The OPX switches feel incredibly responsive and consistent, whether I’m gaming or doing long typing sessions. It genuinely feels like a flagship board the moment you put your hands on it. For gaming and productivity, it shines. The macro-on-the-fly functionality is extremely useful, and the dedicated control wheel is one of my favorite features. I didn’t think I’d use it much at first, but it’s surprisingly versatile once you assign it to things like volume, app switching, or custom functions. It’s a small detail that ends up making a big difference. That said, iCUE can be a little sensitive and occasionally annoying to dial in perfectly. It’s powerful, but it may take some tweaking to get everything exactly how you want it. Also, at full price, this keyboard is definitely on the expensive side. Build quality is excellent — it’s heavy, solid, and doesn’t move around at all (which I personally prefer). The RGB lighting is beautiful if you’re into that sort of thing, with lots of customization options. One extra note: Amazon’s used or “like new” options can make this keyboard a much easier buy if full price is out of reach. It’s a great way to experience a true flagship board without paying top dollar. Bottom line: If you want a premium keyboard for gaming and serious typing and don’t mind spending a little time setting it up, this is a fantastic option

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast light-touch-typing with extra macro keys and knobs, and fully programmable RGB lighting
*by I***E on December 1, 2025*

Very smooth, love the light touch typing feeling of Cherry MX Speed, extra keys and buttons and knobs, and fully programmable RGB. I have been using Corsair K95 Platinum with Cherry MX Speed for 7 years and I needed another RGB mechanical keyboard for another PC, so I opted for Cherry MX rather than OPX so I don't have to get acclimated to new type of keys and swapping between Cherry MX and OPX when I move between PCs. I'm sure that if I haven't used Cherry MX before, I would have chosen OPX. I also used Cherry MX Brown, but I prefer Speed once I got used it. Although pricey (especially compared to Corsair K95 at the time I bought it), I took advantage of a sale. I couldn't find any mechanical keyboard that comes close to this one in terms of functionality and quality and programmability, especially the six macro keys on the left side I can't do without (I also considered Corsair K70 but they don't have macro keys). This mechanical keyboard is such a delight for gaming, coding, typing, etc. I use this on a Mac and Linux. Linux has ckb-next driver, and its development version (newer than release version as of Nov 2025) also detects the top left scroll and can program RGB on it. I created my own custom RGB lighting by copying one of the animations and then changing all the configurations to my liking. I use the USB port to connect my wireless mouse dongle and it works perfectly even if routed through a USB hub with on/off switches, then a USB KVM switch, and then through a third USB hub that is externally powered. If you are using a USB switch with mouse/key roaming feature that only works with a standard keyboard, there is a way to change the keyboard mode into BIOS mode by pressing some keys (search the Internet since it's not mentioned in the manual). You'll have to connect the mouse directly to the USB switch instead of the keyboard. You can revert back to normal mode with full functionality using some other key presses if you no longer need to be limited by a USB switch with key/mouse roaming feature. The wrist rest is very comfortable. It's nice that it's magnetically attached. The one in my old Corsair K95 had the plastic tabs broken so I had to throw it away. You probably won't find any alternative that comes close with macro keys, full custom RGB lighting, good quality, and the smoothness of a linear mechanical keyboard. If you've never used linear short activation switches, it may take some time to get used to it, but once you master it, you won't want to use any other switches. YMMV though.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Corsair's best keyboard thus far.
*by J***. on November 26, 2021*

I've owned tons of Corsair's previous keyboards starting with their early monocolor white led k95 to the various other iterations of the K70 and K95 that were released over the years. I've always had some issue with them that made me hope that it would be fixed. The first K95 had problems with the black on the keycaps wearing off and the led lights dying quickly. Later RGB versions seemed to fix the LEDs dying, but introduced issues with a single key press registering multiple keystrokes. Then the quality of the keycaps of newer releases seemingly degraded and were completely loose out of the box. So loose that if you tapped a key too quickly, the keycap would fly off the board. That got old very quickly. Then the K95 RGB Platinum also had the issue of some of the LEDs starting to become really dim compared to the other keys. I switched to the EVGA Z20 after I got fed up with the various issues, but found it had its own host of problems including random disconnecting from the computer and losing power regardless of what USB port I plugged it into. I discovered that Corsair had a new keyboard with a new type of optical switches and decided to give their keyboards one more chance. After some months of use, I have to say this keyboard is fantastic so far and all my previous issues with their keyboards appear to be gone. - The keys feel just right when typing. - The fonts used on the keyboard look a lot better and the keyboard overall has a classier look to it. - The keycaps are not loose in the slightest. They are snugly fitted to the switches and actually takes a bit of effort to pull them off so I'm not worrying about them flying off the keyboard anymore mid-game or while chatting. - There hasn't been a single instance of a single keypress registering multiple keystrokes. So far, the LEDs for these OPX switches have been holding up over the months and I hope they stay that way. - The keycaps are double shot so I don't have to worry about the paint on the keys coming off. - Not really a past issue per se, but perhaps due to the new OPX switches, it's not as loud when the keys bottom out while typing compared to the Cherry MX switches. An improvement in my opinion, but some people might prefer the louder clickety clack of the Cherry MX switches. As an added bonus, the wrist rest is also their best yet. It must use a memory foam inside as it has yet to flatten out even after applying a lot of pressure on like resting my elbows on it frequently. It's a huge improvement over the hard plastic wrist rests with the rubberized coating. It also conveniently snaps right onto the keyboard with magnets. If I were to list any cons, they would be: - Price. This is one expensive keyboard. I have had no issues with it so far, so I'll take it over having a cheaper keyboard with problems. - Easy to accidentally press a key if you're not careful as they are linear and don't require a whole lot of force. Also, they have a VERY short actuation distance. - I find the scroll wheel to only be mildly useful, but that's just my based on my own needs and usage.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Corsair K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical Wired Gaming Keyboard - OPX Switches - PBT Double-Shot Keycaps - Elgato Stream Deck and iCUE Compatible - QWERTY NA Layout - Black
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