Corsair K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (CORSAIR OPX Keyswitches: Hyper-fast & Linear, Leatherette Palm Rest, PBT Double-Shot Keycaps, Elgato Stream Deck Integration) QWERTY, Black

subject says it all, I can see some reviews in corsair forum that im not the only one having the same issue, im returning the product, this is a waste of time for a hefty price.

Trotz Nummernblock nicht zu groß sieht gut aus und man kann alle Tasten belegen wie man es will

Bought the UK version because the US int sold in my country doesn't come with Cherry MX Blue switches. Only MX brown or Speed are an option. For me, those 5 or so different keys aren't a big issue. For people who want MX Blue but are used to US Int I suggest taking a look at this one anyways. It does seem to be a bit more expensive here. After the 45 pound sale it costed me 175 euro (fine, 3 euro something being currency converting cost). The MX Speed is 165 without sale in my country, and the MX Brown is 175. That means in total, you'll pay like 40 pounds more (considering the currency fee) without sale than Dutch people, so I would suggest checking amazon.de or other EU stores first. Anyways. I got my keyboard today and so far I can't complain. The software is the same as the Linux version beside Windows having a nice looking interface and the Linux version using whatever your default windows are looking like. I think Corsair is the only company who makes Linux software for all their hardware. The software has many options, way more than the Razer software I needed to use for my old Blackwidow had. To me, it's also always been easy to use, and has all options you could probably need and more. However, the UI seems more build with IT'ers/people who use a lot of complex software in mind than for the average Joe, al be it less extreme than some professional software. I think if anything, people are getting lost between the options is more likely the issue most face than the software not being able to do what they need it to or being gimmicky. Some things to note (especially based on previous reviews): backlight is only halfway on in terms of brightness when plug it in first time. In the software you can easily set it to max. Also, note that when you set macros and you just select a button to be pressed, some games won't register because it's pressed too quickly the game thinks it's a mistaken signal/button press and ignores it (because no human can press a button that quickly). Just record your macros instead and it'll work perfect. This is more a thing in the engine of the game than the software not doing what it should. Only downside is that it takes some time after Windows boots to start the software, and until then you don't get the functionality of it. It runs pretty much instantly on Linux tho. As far as build quality, I have almost no complains, but there is a small thing. The profile switching key tends to get stuck down when I press it. Although the box says 100% Cherry MX Blue, the profile keys as well as the media keys are, like others mentioned, dome keys, not mechanical. For me, pressing the dome keys isn't an issue but they are more heavy than the mechanical ones indeed. Also, since the profiles can be set to turn on when the program you want to use them with is active (and off when focusing on another program), and deactivates to default when the program isn't active, the profile buttons aren't something I'll press a lot anyways. Otherwise, the keyboard is made from sturdy aluminium, and a bit more diagonal than average, which is something I personally really like. However, without the wrist bar (and while having the clips on the back out) it made my wrist hurt before I finished this review (CTS coming back up if I use my keyboard badly for too long, but this is rather quickly), so would suggest using the wrist support if you use it at full height. As far as the spacebar goes, I work at an electronics store and there, almost all brands except Razer use these stabilisers nowadays instead of using those metal bars connected to the outsides of the spacebar. This also includes brands like Logitech. Personally I haven't had an issue with the spacebar falling of no matter where I press (I tested the whole spacebar because of reviews but I can't get it to get loose by pressing on it), but if you do have issues with it, note that it's not a Corsair thing and you might want pay special attention on any brand's keyboard to see what they use. Pros: -Extensive software that works on both Windows and Linux -Good build quality -Cherry MX Blue on the K95, unlike the general US intl version sold in the rest of the EU and America (even according to corsair itself it "doesn't exist"). -Imho the best keyboard on the market in terms of quality, functionality, and usability combined in one item. Cons: -Not really 100% mechanical like advertised, but the only buttons that aren't you probably won't use much. -Price in the UK without sale seems more than rest of the world. -Easy to get CTS and other "to much behind your PC" related health issues from this keyboard compared to others. Not an issue if you watch how you hold it, but easy to hold it badly. -Software takes long to boot on Windows.

I have been using a Logitech G610 keyboard for many years and it's still going strong, but decided to move that to my office at work and search for a replacement for home. After the requisite online research, I decided to try this Corsair keyboard, in part because i have a Corsair monitor and various Elgato products and have found them to be high quality, reliable and the software is kept up-to-date. I got it cheaper from Amazon Warehouse and arrived in perfect condition. So far the K100 RGB has proved to be a good buy. The RGB lighting is excellent and fully adjustable in software. I have it set up with white backlighting on the keys and coloured waves around the base. It looks wonderful! The construction is a solid mix of metal and plastic and it looks and feels like it will last a long time. A glossy strip along the top of the keyboard might be a bit of a fingerprint magnet but that might make me keep the keyboard clean! The keys themselves are removeable (come with a tool to do this). They are clicky enough for me, not too noisy and very comfortable to use. Recommended.

Had the earliest verwion of K70 before this. Such an upgrade but the same familiar feeling. Approved.

The quality of this keyboard is on another level. I mean, no one needs a keyboard this expensive but it's genuinely the best mechanical keyboard I've ever used, and I've used hundreds over the years. In the box you get some extra key caps that are textured and convexed - they're commonly used keys you use whilst gaming, and do genuinely help with with spatial awareness and hand placement. You also get a very nice wrist wrest in the box that neatly attaches with magnets. As for build quality, it's imaculate. There's not a single fault aesthetically and ergonomically. The multifunction dial in the corner is satisfying to turn and fondle and the mechanical elements are wonderfully tactile. The pressure you need to exert for a key press to be registered is a lot less than the majority of keyboards; it feels like a key needs only depress a few millimetres before a press is registered, which takes a little time to adjust to but is awesome in games once you do. I haven't found much use for the programmable dial yet but I'm sure others users will. There a few default configurations set up like adjusting the RGB brightness and a useful alt-tab shortcut feature. You can program your own functions too. I would comment further but I'm yet to mess about with it as I haven't had a need to do so. The programmable RGB effects are mindbogglingly vast and varied. Using software you can even layer multiple effects and can switch between multiple profiles at the touch of a button, located next to the dial at the top. They give me a bit of a headache so I have it set up fairly dimly with some keys brighter and a different colour. If you love RGBs you won't find a better keyboard, ever. There's only a few things that might be considered negative: that the key layout is slightly different and they're smaller to the standard, and that the macro keys require third-party software to function. There's only a slight difference in key cap placement but it's just enough that there's a learning curve. Typing felt very alien for the first few weeks and WASD movement was even more difficult; once my brain adjusted it was fine. In order to use the macro keys on the far left of the keyboard you are forced to have Stream Deck running, which is mildly irritating. It's genuinely the best keyboard I've used - the Ferrari of keyboards. However if you aren't that interested in the fancy features or hyper responsive keys you'd be better off buying one of those old school style industrial mechanical keyboards that are a fraction of the cost and use very similar switches.