Get insider access
Preferred store
Notice: Your browser is not supported or outdated so some features of the site might not be available.
Notice: Like what we do? We're currently hiring a Staff Writer for Computers. Join our team!
  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
  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 Razer Huntsman V2

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Corsair K100 RGB
Razer Huntsman V2

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

Updated Jul 29, 2024 12:55 PM

SEE PRICE
Amazon.com

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

Updated Jan 11, 2024 03:15 PM

SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Corsair K100 RGB Picture
Razer Huntsman V2 Picture
  1. Recommended in 2 articles:
  2. Corsair
  3. RGB

Variants

  • K100 RGB (Black)
  • K100 RGB (Midnight Gold)
  • Huntsman V2 (Black)
  • Huntsman V2 TKL (Quartz Edition)

Our Verdict

Corsair K100 RGB

Razer Huntsman V2

The Corsair K100 RGB and the Razer Huntsman V2 are both full-size mechanical gaming keyboards. Both boards have dedicated media keys, a volume control knob, and exceptionally low latency. However, the Corsair also has a programmable multi-function wheel, a USB passthrough, and dedicated macro keys. It's available with linear Cherry MX Speed switches and Corsair OPX switches. On the other hand, the Razer is available with Razer Linear Optical and Clicky Optical switches.

0 

Check Price

Black
K100 RGB
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Huntsman V2
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Midnight Gold
K100 RGB
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Quartz Edition
Huntsman V2 TKL
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com

Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

9.0
9.0
No major differences between these keyboards for gaming. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Corsair K100 RGB Top Picture
Razer Huntsman V2 Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

1.6" (3.9 cm)
1.5" (3.9 cm)

Width  

18.5" (47.0 cm)
17.6" (44.8 cm)

Depth 
 

6.5" (16.5 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

9.3" (23.5 cm)
9.1" (23.0 cm)

Weight 
 

2.87 lbs (1.300 kg)
2.51 lbs (1.137 kg)
Show Text 

Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Corsair K100 RGB Build Quality Close Up
Razer Huntsman V2 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

PBT
PBT
Show Text 

Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

Corsair K100 RGB Side Picture
Razer Huntsman V2 Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

Maximum Incline 
 

Home Row Height 
 

32.2 mm (1.3")
31.4 mm (1.2")
Show Text 

Hardware Customizability 
 

6.0
3.8

Customizability Overview  

Corsair K100 RGB Customizability Overview
Razer Huntsman V2 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
Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Yes
Yes

Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

Corsair K100 RGB Backlighting Picture
Razer Huntsman V2 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Corsair K100 RGB Brightness Max
Razer Huntsman V2 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Corsair K100 RGB Brightness Min
Razer Huntsman V2 Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes
Show Text 

Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0
8.0

White Shot  

Corsair K100 RGB White Shot
Razer Huntsman V2 White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
6.6 ft (2.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
Not Detachable
Show Text 

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
Show Text 

Macro Keys And Programming 
 

8.9
5.5

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

6
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes
Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes
Show Text 

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Corsair K100 RGB Extra Features
Razer Huntsman V2 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

Yes
No

Control Knob 
 

Yes
Yes

USB Passthrough 
 

Yes
No

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Show Text 

In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Corsair K100 RGB Bundle Picture
Razer Huntsman V2 Bundle Picture
Show Text 
Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.5
8.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
Show Text 

Typing Noise 
 

7.1
8.4

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

54.3 dBA
48.2 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
Show Text 

Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Cherry MX Speed
Razer Linear Optical

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Optical

Feel 
 

Linear
Linear

Analog 
 

No
No
Show Text 

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Operating Force 
 

42 gf
46 gf

Actuation Force 
 

41 gf
47 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.1 mm
1.3 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.4 mm
3.6 mm
Show Text 
Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.7
9.8

Single-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Best Connection 
 

1.1 ms
0.9 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.1 ms
±0.0 ms

Wired 
 

1.1 ms
0.9 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

0.0 ms
0.0 ms
Show Text 

Multi-Key Latency 
 

9.4
9.4

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Wired

Key Press 
 

1.0 ms
1.0 ms

Key Release 
 

6.3 ms
7.3 ms
Show Text 

Data Transmission 
 

8.8
9.6

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Corsair K100 RGB Multi-Key Raw USB
Razer Huntsman V2 Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

8,000 Hz
8,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

4,000 Hz
8,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes
Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No
Yes
Show Text 

Chord Split 
 

7.9
8.0

Chord Split Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

4 Chord Split Delay 
 

5.8 ms
5.9 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

10.2 ms
9.6 ms
Show Text 
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

iCUE
Razer Synapse 3

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
No

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
6+
Show Text 

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
Show Text 

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

Check Price

Black
K100 RGB
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Huntsman V2
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Midnight Gold
K100 RGB
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Quartz Edition
Huntsman V2 TKL
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com

Corsair K100 RGB

Razer Huntsman V2

Comments

  1. Comparison

Corsair K100 RGB vs Razer Huntsman V2: Main Discussion

What do you think of these products? Let us know below.


Looking for a personalized buying advice from the RTINGS.com experts? Insiders have direct access to buying advice on our insider forum.

PreviewBack to editorFormat guide
No comments yet, refresh to see new ones