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- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 vs Corsair K100 RGB
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Corsair K70 RGB MK.2
Corsair K100 RGB
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- K70 RGB MK.2 (Black)
- K70 RGB MK.2 SE (White)
- K100 RGB (Black)
- K100 RGB (Midnight Gold)
Our Verdict
Corsair K70 RGB MK.2
Corsair K100 RGB
The Corsair K100 RGB is better than the Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 for gaming, mainly due to its lower latency. Also, the K100 has dedicated macro keys, making it a great option for MMOs. The K100 is available with two types of linear switches, while the K70 is available in a variety of Cherry MX switches, so you can get the ones you prefer. The K100 has a multi-function wheel, and the included wrist rest is more comfortable.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Gaming
8.4
9.0
Single-Key Latency
8.1
9.7
Multi-Key Latency
8.2
9.4
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.5" (3.9 cm)
1.6" (3.9 cm)
Width
17.2" (43.8 cm)
18.5" (47.0 cm)
Depth
6.7" (17.0 cm)
6.5" (16.5 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
9.0" (22.8 cm)
9.3" (23.5 cm)
Weight
2.69 lbs (1.218 kg)
2.87 lbs (1.300 kg)
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
PBT
Ergonomics
6.0
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
5°
2°
Medium Incline
N/A
4°
Maximum Incline
10°
7°
Home Row Height
32.4 mm (1.3")
32.2 mm (1.3")
Hardware Customizability
4.6
6.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
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
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
RGB
Yes
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Backlight Clarity
9.0
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
No
Length
7.3 ft (2.2 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Not Detachable
Not Detachable
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
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
8.9
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
6
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Yes
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Dedicated
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
Yes
Yes
Control Knob
No
Yes
USB Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
8.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
7.1
7.1
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
54.1 dBA
54.3 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Cherry MX Brown
Cherry MX Speed
Switch Type
Mechanical
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Linear
Analog
No
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
53 gf
42 gf
Actuation Force
45 gf
41 gf
Pre-Travel
2.1 mm
1.1 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
3.4 mm
Performance
Single-Key Latency
8.1
9.7
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
7.9 ms
1.1 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±2.1 ms
±0.1 ms
Wired
7.9 ms
1.1 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
6.0 ms
0.0 ms
Multi-Key Latency
8.2
9.4
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Wired
Key Press
8.0 ms
1.0 ms
Key Release
12.0 ms
6.3 ms
Data Transmission
8.7
8.8
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
8,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
1,000 Hz
4,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
No
Chord Split
8.0
7.9
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
5.9 ms
5.8 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
9.1 ms
10.2 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
iCUE
iCUE
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
Yes
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
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
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
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