CorsairK100 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - CHERRY MX SPEED RGB Silver Keyswitches - PBT Double-Shot Keycaps - Elgato Stream Deck and iCUE Compatible - QWERTY NA Layout - Black

I bought the Cherry MX version for $200 before tax. 5 stars, easily, but there's some stuff you should know before buying.The great stuff:- durable, high-quality build- beautiful to look at- the volume wheel is remarkably useful for games and videos- the clicky sound of the Cherry MX provides pleasing feedback- the wrist pad is very comfortable and attached securely with magnetsStuff you should know:- The K100 has two USB cables. You can plug your mouse into the keyboard, but you still need to plug the two USB cables from the keyboard into your computer.- Corsair does not seem to guarantee compatibility with any KVM switch. I took a chance on "UGREEN USB 3.0 Switch Selector 4 Port 2 Computers Peripheral Switcher Adapter Hub for PC Printer Scanner Mouse Keyboard with One Button Switch and 2 Pack USB Male Cable" (ASIN B01N6GD9JO), and it has worked flawlessly. In my setup, I plug the two keyboard cables into the front of the KVM switch, and run one USB cable from the back to my PC and another one out the back to my laptop. I have a mouse plugged into the keyboard. I do not run the monitor through the KVM switch, opting instead to have two cables from the monitor, one to the PC, and one to the laptop.- Coming from a rubber dome keyboard (Logitech G15), the keys on the Corsair K100 felt incredibly sensitive to the touch. As someone who uses the keyboard to write computer code, I initially found this frustrating, as a very light press on a key could cause a character to register many times (like "cccccccccccc"). I could see how someone might want to ditch the keyboard immediately, but after about two or three weeks, I managed to retrain myself to avoid those "heavy finger" mistakes.- I don't use the wheel on the upper left of the keyboard. I don't use the G-macro keys.- There are a lot of preset color patterns. I settled on one after the novelty of the options wore off.- I don't find the shifting color pattern to be at all distracting, even while concentrating on writing computer code. It's pretty.- The keys have stylized symbols, which can be a little unusual if you have to hunt for a rarely-used key or if a child is trying to type on the keyboard. The biggest offender to me is the ampersand (&) on the "7" key.The bad stuff:- Not much, except that the keys may feel too sensitive if you haven't used a Cherry MX keyboard before, and your mileage may vary as to whether you can adapt to one. So $200+ for a keyboard that may end up frustrating you could be a risky proposition. I read the terms for returning the keyboard, and it doesn't look like you can return it once you've opened it. (Maybe you can, but that's how I interpreted the terms.) So be sure that you like sensitive keyboards or have confidence that you can adapt.- There is a Corsair logo on the wrist pad that kind of looks like it is on a piece of tap that should peel off. It isn't. The placement of the logo slightly annoys me, but maybe that's just me.Overall, a great keyboard and a happy purchase.

I've never had a reason to dislike the keyboard I've been using for the past many months. I've been happy with its performance, the overall look, the full size, etc. It's not mechanical though, and even though I'm not a hardcore gamer, I like to have nice hardware in my setup. I know Corsair by its excellent reputation, and I saw that this was the biggest, baddest keyboard that they make. I was intrigued, so I went for it.PROSOn-board controls are a breeze to use. The volume adjustment wheel is a particularly nice touch. I've never had a reason to dislike the volume control button on my old keyboard, but this works great for both gradual and rapid volume adjustment. The other media keys work seamlessly as well.The keys themselves look AND feel great. They have a slightly rough texture to them, which keeps them from getting that annoying oily look. My old keyboard has a sort of satin looking finish that shows every bit of sweat or oil. These look and feel great at all times.The on-board RGB control is wonderfully easy to use if you just want the basic options. you can use the keyboard to cycle through ten different effects pre-loaded on the keyboard, plus you can also control the effect speed.The RGB effects themselves are fantastic. The back lighting is nice and bright, and the keys light up beautifully. It looks really cool in a dark room, but you can also see the keys very clearly in a brightly lit room as well.The aluminum body makes this the toughest and most solid keyboard I've ever used. It's quite heavy, which is fine for me, as I don't need this to be portable at all.The built-in wrist rest is really excellent. It's nice and soft, possibly some kind of memory foam, or something like that. I know a lot of people have expressed that they find it adds unnecessary size and heft to the keyboard, but I'm usually typing quite a bit throughout the day, and it really comes in handy.I know a lot of people have expressed that this should strictly be for gaming, but I would have to disagree. It may be more sensitive than most regular keyboards, but I find this so much more pleasant to type on than any other keyboard I've ever owned. The satisfying sound of the keys really drives this home for me. I got the model with the Cherry switches instead of the optical.CONSThe software can be pretty confusing for people like myself who aren't as well versed in this type of thing. I was able to navigate it to a certain degree, but ended up just deleting it from my computer afterwards.The iCue control wheel feels a bit flimsy to me, especially for such an expensive piece of equipment.Overall, this is a truly breathtaking keyboard. I'm extremely satisfied with it, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who's looking for a top-notch gaming keyboard with some of the best RGB effects I've seen.

Corsair K100 RGB Air Wireless RGB Ultra Thin Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.Highly recommend for anyone that wants a low profile keyboard. I bought this keyboard specifically for the low profile, and not for the wireless feature, so skip to another review for wireless/battery life performance. I also have not used the programmable G-keys as of yet.Pros:Very solid unbendable brushed aluminum frame. Smooth concave keys. Very short travel distance with key presses. Key press and release speed is hyper-fast. Can be used wirelessly or wired with USB type C. There are five levels of keyboard lighting brightness. The highest light setting is pleasantly brighter than previous Corsair gaming keyboards that I have used. The keys have a quiet clicking sound, so it's perfect for those that don't want loud switches in their gaming keyboard.There is a large learning curve for typing with this keyboard, but typing is superfast once you memorize proper wrist position and key distances.Neutral/Noncommittal:This keyboard does not come with a wrist rest due to it's low profile, but it might have been a plus to include a magnetic wrist pad ( a few mousepad layers thick) with it for those that want a little more elevation for their wrists when typing.Overpriced, but when there is no competition out there for low profile gaming keyboards, I'd probably do the same if I were the company that developed them.Apparently the key caps are not made for easy removal and replacement for cleaning, but due to the keys' low profile, they should be a lot easier to clean around than traditional gaming keyboards.Cons: None.