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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
  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

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro vs Corsair K100 AIR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro
Corsair K100 AIR

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Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Picture
Corsair K100 AIR Picture
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Optical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
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Variants

  • DeathStalker V2 Pro (Black)
  • DeathStalker V2 Pro TKL (Black)
  • DeathStalker V2 Pro (Mercury White)
  • DeathStalker V2 Pro TKL (Mercury White)
  • K100 AIR (Black)

Review

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Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro

Corsair K100 AIR

The Corsair K100 AIR and the Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro are low-profile mechanical gaming keyboards. The Corsair is thinner and has better overall gaming performance with lower latency and a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz. On the other hand, the Razer has linear, tactile, and clicky switch types available, while the Corsair is only available with a tactile switch type.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.6
8.9

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.2
9.8

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Top Picture
Corsair K100 AIR Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

1.0" (2.6 cm)
0.6" (1.6 cm)

Width  

17.2" (43.7 cm)
17.2" (43.6 cm)

Depth 
 

5.5" (14.0 cm)
6.1" (15.5 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.69 lbs (0.767 kg)
1.65 lbs (0.750 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Build Quality Close Up
Corsair K100 AIR Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.0

Side Picture  

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Side Picture
Corsair K100 AIR Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

3°
1°

Medium Incline 
 

6°
3°

Maximum Incline 
 

9°
6.5°

Home Row Height 
 

22.8 mm (0.9")
13.5 mm (0.5")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

6.1
0.7

Customizability Overview  

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Customizability Overview
Corsair K100 AIR Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Mixed
No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

6.25u
Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1.25u
1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

Yes
No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Low Profile Cherry MX Style
Non-Customizable Design

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

No
Non-Customizable Design

Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Backlighting Picture
Corsair K100 AIR Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Brightness Max
Corsair K100 AIR Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Brightness Min
Corsair K100 AIR Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0
8.0

White Shot  

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro White Shot
Corsair K100 AIR White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length  

6.4 ft (2.0 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

10
10

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
Rechargeable
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

5.5
8.2

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
4

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes
Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Extra Features
Corsair K100 AIR Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

Yes
Yes

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Bundle Picture
Corsair K100 AIR Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

7.0
8.0

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

9.0
8.6

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

45.4 dBA
47.8 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Razer Low-Profile Optical Switches
Cherry MX Ultra Low Profile Tactile

Switch Type 
 

Optical
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Linear
Tactile

Analog 
 

No
No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

46 gf
62 gf

Actuation Force 
 

46 gf
39 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.3 mm
1.0 mm

Total Travel 
 

2.9 mm
2.0 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.2
9.8

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

2.9 ms
0.8 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.4 ms
±0.1 ms

Wired 
 

2.9 ms
0.8 ms

Receiver 
 

5.1 ms
2.7 ms

Bluetooth 
 

17.1 ms
13.7 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

1.8 ms
0.2 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.5
9.1

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Receiver

Key Press 
 

5.1 ms
2.7 ms

Key Release 
 

11.2 ms
5.8 ms

Data Transmission 
 

8.7
9.3

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Multi-Key Raw USB
Corsair K100 AIR Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
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
Yes

Chord Split 
 

8.1
8.4

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

5.1 ms
4.5 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

11.9 ms
11.0 ms
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Razer Synapse 3
iCUE

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
6+
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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
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

10
10

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad
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