Corsair K100 Air Wireless Low Profile Keyboard Review

Corsair have just added one of the thinnest keyboards in the world to their line-up of gaming peripherals. The K100 Air Wireless is just 17mm thick, sporting Cherry MX's Ultra Low Profile Tactile switches, a brushed aluminium finish and a £279.99 RRP. Today we find out if it is worth the cash…

Timestamps

00:00 Start
00:42 Introduction and pricing
01:35 Unboxing
02:28 The Design
03:32 Special keys / scroll wheels
03:55 LED indicator lights
04:33 Key design / G keys / buttons/ ports
05:28 Underside
05:46 RGB and some uniformity issues
06:53 Build quality / materials
09:30 Switches / key caps / ability to repair
09:56 Switch sound test
10:42 Mat’s thoughts on sound
11:01 Gaming experience / polling rate / AXON
13:26 Battery Life
14:12 iCUE Software
16:07 Closing Thoughts

Specifications:

• Keyboard Warranty – 2 Year
• Weight – 0.78kg
• Lighting – RGB
• Macro Keys – 4
• USB Polling Rate – Up to 8,000Hz with AXON
• Keyswitches  – CHERRY® MX Ultra Low Profile Tactile
• Matrix – 108 Keys
• Connectivity – Wireless, Wired
• Adjustable Height – Yes
• Media Controls – Yes
• Keyboard Rollover – Full Key (NKRO) with 100% Anti-Ghosting
• Form Factor – Full Size
• Wired Connectivity – USB 3.0 or 3.1 Type-A
• Wireless Connectivity – SLIPSTREAM Sub-1ms Wireless, Bluetooth 4.2
• Battery Charging – USB to Device

You can purchase the Corsair K100 Air Wireless directly from Corsair for £279.99 HERE.

Pros:

• Stunning design.
• Great battery life.
• 8000Hz polling rate when using the cable.
• Can't fault Slipstream wireless connectivity.
• Very satisfying typing experience with Cherry Ultra Low Profile switches.
• iCUE remains a great software accompaniment.

Cons:

• Expensive.
• Average build quality.
• Keycaps aren't designed to be user-removable.

KitGuru says: If you want a keyboard with that ‘wow' factor, that is one of the most premium keyboards that Corsair has ever produced, then this is it. The typing experience on the K100 Air Wireless is phenomenal and the board is backed up by Corsair's solid iCUE software. However, it is slightly let down by average build quality and a very steep price tag.

 

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