It features a unique iCUE wheel that lets you adjust brightness, rewind or fast forward media, scroll through applications, and zoom in or out of windows, but you can also remap all of these to other actions. We've found that latency results are impacted by the placement of the testing solenoid, so we retested this keyboard for consistency with other reviews. The Corsair K100 AIR is a satisfactory choice for use with mobile and tablet devices, but its size and weight make it unsuitable for use on the go. Weighing just under three pounds, it's heavier than most full-sized boards, and the dimensions don't make the portability any better.

If you want to assign streaming-related inputs to the macro keys, you’ll need to use Elgato’s Stream Deck app and configure those keys separately. Fast Wireless and Wired Connection Options: Three ways to connect to up to five different devices - Via sub-1ms SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS on PC or Mac, low-latency Bluetooth on up to three host devices, or USB wired with AXON 8,000Hz hyper-polling, for hyper-fast wireless versatility. Most people are better off splurging on the K95 RGB Platinum XT, which remains an Editors' Choice for gaming keyboards.

Macro and media keys, along with other tried and true luxuries like USB passthrough, are old hat; they’re all available on both the K95 Platinum and Platinum XT.

We've added a link to the newly-reviewed Razer BlackWidow V4 75% in the Data Transmission section of this review.The K100 feels better built because it has PBT keycaps as opposed to ABS, and the wrist rest is plushier, and typing also feels better. Corsair doesn't advertise what kind of plastic the keycaps are made of, but they feel more like lower-quality ABS rather than PBT. Like most gaming keyboards, the keycaps are much taller and thicker than the low-profile nature of productivity-themed boards and laptops.

The Corsair has a few more features, such as a column of dedicated macro keys and a multi-function wheel that you can customize to perform various functions.

There aren’t that many inputs that benefit from using scrolling controls: If you’re creative, you may come up with something unique that works for you, but it isn’t an automatic upgrade for most people. The Corsair K100 AIR is a mechanical gaming keyboard with a low-profile design and a brushed aluminum frame. But if you're adventurous and seek a keyboard that's as personable on the inside as it is on the outside, then the iCue software should satisfy your wanderlust. The Corsair K100 RGB and the Corsair K70 RGB PRO are both wired-only mechanical gaming keyboards, but the K100 performs slightly better overall. On the other hand, the Corsair has dedicated media keys, a multi-function wheel, and a lower latency.

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Speaking of rare, the K100 has an iCue control wheel that, I originally assumed, would be able to navigate between macros and windows layouts. The Corsair K100 RGB and the Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED are both fantastic gaming keyboards with different features. Convenient media keys and a signature CORSAIR aluminium volume roller let you take command of your media without interrupting your game. On the other hand, the Mountain is a modular keyboard with a detachable Numpad, so you can remove it to make it TKL.