1.   Try searching by:
    1. Category (Best $100 Headphones, Best 50 Inch TVs, …)
    2. Brand (Sony, Samsung, LG, Bose, …)
    3. Model (S405, QC 35 II, …)
    4. Etc...
Get insider access
Get insider access
Preferred store
Notice: Your browser is not supported or outdated so some features of the site might not be available.
Best
Gaming Keyboards Mechanical Wireless Ergonomic iPad Typing Mac Budget Gaming Programming Budget And Cheap Office Keychron Budget Mechanical Razer Logitech Low-Profile 60% Quiet TKL
Tools
Compare Table Review List Review Index Graph Custom Ratings
Popular
Wooting 80HE NuPhy Field75 HE Logitech MX Keys S Keychron Q5 Max [Q1 Max, Q2 Max, etc.] NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Lemokey P1 HE Keychron V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.] Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] AULA F99/F75 Razer Huntsman Mini Logitech MX Mechanical Corsair K100 AIR Keychron K2 HE Corsair K70 RGB TKL Logitech G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL Logitech G715 ASUS ROG Azoth Logitech G915 X LIGHTSPEED Razer Huntsman V2 Razer Huntsman V3 Pro [Mini, TKL]
257
Keyboards bought and tested
Supported by you via insider access, and when you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Driven by data, run by a passionate team of engineers, testers, technical writers, developers, and more.
We are hiring!
  1. Home
  2. Keyboard
  3. Compare
  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

ROCCAT Vulcan Pro vs Corsair K100 RGB

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

ROCCAT Vulcan Pro
Corsair K100 RGB

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated May 13, 2024 08:18 PM

SEE PRICE
Amazon.com

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

Updated Jul 29, 2024 12:55 PM

SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
ROCCAT Vulcan Pro Picture
Corsair K100 RGB Picture
ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Mechanical
Yes
ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
  1. Recommended in 2 articles:
  2. Corsair
  3. RGB

Variants

  • Vulcan Pro (Black)
  • Vulcan TKL Pro (Black)
  • Vulcan Pro (White)
  • Vulcan TKL Pro (White)
  • K100 RGB (Black)
  • K100 RGB (Midnight Gold)

Review

See ROCCAT Vulcan Pro Review
See Corsair K100 RGB Review
0 
0 

Our Verdict

ROCCAT Vulcan Pro

Corsair K100 RGB

The Corsair K100 RGB is better than the ROCCAT Vulcan Pro. The Corsair provides a better typing experience, every key is macro-programmable, and it feels better-built. On the other hand, the ROCCAT is smaller and takes up less space on your desk.

0 

Check Price

Black
Vulcan Pro
Searching
Finding store
Black
K100 RGB
Searching
Finding store
Black
Vulcan TKL Pro
Searching
Finding store
Midnight Gold
K100 RGB
Searching
Finding store
White
Vulcan Pro
Searching
Finding store
 
White
Vulcan TKL Pro
Searching
Finding store
 
Read more

Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

9.2
9.0

Build Quality 
 

7.5
8.5

Keyboard Compatibility 
 

7.2
10

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

ROCCAT Vulcan Pro Top Picture
Corsair K100 RGB Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.6" (3.9 cm)

Width  

18.1" (46.1 cm)
18.5" (47.0 cm)

Depth 
 

6.3" (16.0 cm)
6.5" (16.5 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

9.2" (23.4 cm)
9.3" (23.5 cm)

Weight 
 

2.05 lbs (0.931 kg)
2.87 lbs (1.300 kg)
Show Text 

Build Quality 
 

7.5
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

ROCCAT Vulcan Pro Build Quality Close Up
Corsair K100 RGB Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
PBT
Show Text 

Ergonomics 
 

7.5
6.0

Side Picture  

ROCCAT Vulcan Pro Side Picture
Corsair K100 RGB Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

Straight
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

2°
2°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
4°

Maximum Incline 
 

8°
7°

Home Row Height 
 

32.2 mm (1.3")

Wrist Rest  

Detachable
Show Text 

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 
 

9.6
10

Backlighting Picture  

ROCCAT Vulcan Pro Backlighting Picture
Corsair K100 RGB Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

ROCCAT Vulcan Pro Brightness Max
Corsair K100 RGB Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

ROCCAT Vulcan Pro Brightness Min
Corsair K100 RGB Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

ROCCAT Vulcan Pro White Shot
Corsair K100 RGB White Shot

RGB 
 

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

RGB

Color Mixing 
 

Poor
Show Text 

Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0

White Shot  

ROCCAT Vulcan Pro White Shot
Corsair K100 RGB White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 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

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

6

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

ROCCAT Vulcan Pro Extra Features
Corsair K100 RGB Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Hot Keys
Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

Yes
Yes

Control Knob 
 

Yes

USB Passthrough 
 

No
Yes

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

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

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

Dedicated only
Show Text 

In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

ROCCAT Vulcan Pro Bundle Picture
Corsair K100 RGB Bundle Picture
Show Text 
Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
8.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
Show Text 

Typing Noise 
 

9.0
7.1

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

54.3 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Quiet
Show Text 

Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

ROCCAT Titan Linear
Cherry MX Speed

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical

Feel 
 

Linear
Linear

Analog 
 

No
Show Text 

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Key Switches 
 

ROCCAT Titan Linear
Cherry MX Speed

Mechanical 
 

Yes

Feel 
 

Linear
Linear

Operating Force 
 

45 gf
42 gf

Actuation Force 
 

44 gf
41 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.5 mm
1.1 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.8 mm
3.4 mm
Show Text 

Latency 
 

10
9.7

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

0.7 ms
1.1 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
Show Text 
Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

10
9.7

Single-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool

Best Connection 
 

1.1 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.1 ms

Wired 
 

0.7 ms
1.1 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

0.0 ms
Show Text 

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
Show Text 

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
Show Text 

Chord Split 
 

7.9

Chord Split Graph  

See details on graph tool

4 Chord Split Delay 
 

5.8 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

10.2 ms
Show Text 
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

ROCCAT Vulcan Pro Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

ROCCAT Swarm
iCUE

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Profiles 
 

5
6+

Account Required 
 

No

Cloud Sync 
 

No

Macro Programming 
 

Software

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy
Show Text 

Computer Compatibility 
 

7.2
10

Windows 
 

Full
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

No
Not Compatible

iOS  

No
Not Compatible

iPadOS  

No
Not Compatible
Show Text 

Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0

Android 
 

No
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

No
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

No
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible

Check Price

Black
Vulcan Pro
Searching
Finding store
Black
K100 RGB
Searching
Finding store
Black
Vulcan TKL Pro
Searching
Finding store
Midnight Gold
K100 RGB
Searching
Finding store
White
Vulcan Pro
Searching
Finding store
 
White
Vulcan TKL Pro
Searching
Finding store
 
Back to Top

ROCCAT Vulcan Pro

Corsair K100 RGB

Comments

  1. Comparison
 • Posted 1 year ago

ROCCAT Vulcan Pro vs Corsair K100 RGB: 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.

Follow Discussion0 followingSee All Computer Peripherals DiscussionsCopy link
0 
PreviewBack to editorFormat guide
No comments yet, refresh to see new ones
We make money directly from you via insider access (which gives you access to extra features) and when you buy a product after clicking a link to a retailer. Learn more about how we work.
We buy our own products, just like you, mostly from the United States. When a product is discontinued or no longer popular, we sell the review units locally. You can see what products we currently have for sale here.
© 2025 9298-5266 Quebec Inc. All Rights Reserved. Visit our corporate site.