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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
    5. Latency
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Corsair K100 RGB vs ASUS ROG Claymore II

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Corsair K100 RGB
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Corsair K100 RGB Picture
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Variants

  • K100 RGB (Black)
  • K100 RGB (Midnight Gold)
  • ROG Claymore II (Black)

Our Verdict

Corsair K100 RGB

ASUS ROG Claymore II

The ASUS ROG Claymore II and the Corsair K100 RGB are both gaming keyboards, but the ASUS is wireless, and the Corsair is wired-only. The ASUS has a modular numpad that you can place on either side of the board or remove completely, and you can use the board wirelessly via its USB receiver. The ASUS is available with linear and clicky ROG RX Optical Mechanical switches. On the other hand, the Corsair has dedicated media keys, a multi-function wheel, and a lower latency. The Corsair is available with linear switches only, and you can choose between Cherry MX Speed and Corsair OPX switches.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

9.0
8.8

Operating Force 
 

42 gf
67 gf

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.7
8.8

Computer Compatibility 
 

10
7.2

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Corsair K100 RGB Top Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II 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)
18.2" (46.2 cm)

Depth 
 

6.5" (16.5 cm)
6.1" (15.4 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

9.3" (23.5 cm)
8.5" (21.5 cm)

Weight 
 

2.87 lbs (1.300 kg)
2.35 lbs (1.066 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Corsair K100 RGB Build Quality Close Up
ASUS ROG Claymore II Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

PBT
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
7.5

Side Picture  

Corsair K100 RGB Side Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
Straight

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

3.7°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

9.4°

Home Row Height 
 

32.2 mm (1.3")

Wrist Rest  

Detachable
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Hardware Customizability 
 

6.0

Customizability Overview  

Corsair K100 RGB 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
10

Backlighting Picture  

Corsair K100 RGB Backlighting Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Corsair K100 RGB Brightness Max
ASUS ROG Claymore II Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Corsair K100 RGB Brightness Min
ASUS ROG Claymore II Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Corsair K100 RGB White Shot
ASUS ROG Claymore II White Shot

RGB 
 

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

RGB

Color Mixing 
 

Great
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Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0

White Shot  

Corsair K100 RGB White Shot
ASUS ROG Claymore II White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wireless

Detachable 
 

No
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length  

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
6.5 ft (2.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
1.3

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
Yes

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
Rechargeable
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

8.9

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

6

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Corsair K100 RGB Extra Features
ASUS ROG Claymore II Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Hot Keys

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

Yes
Yes

Control Knob 
 

Yes

USB Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Corsair K100 RGB Bundle Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.5
8.0

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

7.1
7.0

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

54.3 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Loud
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Cherry MX Speed
ROG RX Blue Optical Mechanical

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical

Feel 
 

Linear
Clicky

Analog 
 

No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

Cherry MX Speed
ROG RX Blue Optical Mechanical

Mechanical 
 

Yes

Feel 
 

Linear
Clicky

Operating Force 
 

42 gf
67 gf

Actuation Force 
 

41 gf
43 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.1 mm
1.5 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.4 mm
4.1 mm
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Latency 
 

9.7
8.8

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

1.1 ms
1.9 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
9.7 ms

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.7
8.8

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

1.1 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.1 ms

Wired 
 

1.1 ms
1.9 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
9.7 ms

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

0.0 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

9.4

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool

Connection Evaluated  

Wired

Key Press 
 

1.0 ms

Key Release 
 

6.3 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

8.8

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Corsair K100 RGB 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
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Chord Split 
 

7.9

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

5.8 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

10.2 ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

ASUS ROG Claymore II Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

iCUE
Armoury Crate

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
No

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
6+

Account Required 
 

No

Cloud Sync 
 

Yes

Macro Programming 
 

Software and Onboard

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy
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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
7.2

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Full

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

Not Compatible
No

iOS  

Not Compatible
No

iPadOS  

Not Compatible
No
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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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