CORSAIR Announces the K100 Air Wireless Keyboard with CHERRY MX ULP Tactile Switches

[btarunr]

CORSAIR a world leader in high-performance gear for gamers and content creators, today announced the upcoming CORSAIR K100 AIR Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, CORSAIR's thinnest high-performance keyboard ever, releasing on October 4th. From its elegant brushed aluminium frame to its versatile connectivity options for multiple devices, the K100 AIR delivers a modern, premium experience that meets the needs of gamers and productivity focused consumers alike.

With an unbelievably thin frame measuring just 11 mm at its slimmest point and a clean, minimalist aesthetic, the K100 AIR fits right in on any desktop or workstation. Hyper-responsive CHERRY MX Ultra Low Profile mechanical keyswitches provide the satisfying, tactile, and reliable keystrokes that users demand, without the height of a full-size keyswitch.



The K100 AIR offers three ways to connect to a multitude of devices: hyper-fast SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS, low-latency Bluetooth on up to three host devices, or USB wired mode on PC and Mac that enables 8,000 Hz hyper-polling for the most responsive gaming performance. The keyboard's long-lasting battery provides a robust 50 hours of life with brilliant RGB backlighting, or up to a massive 200 hours with backlighting off, so you can go more than a week at a time between charges.

To elevate your workflow, the K100 AIR can seamlessly switch between wireless connections on your PC, laptop, tablet, and more with the press of a key for masterful multi-tasking, protected by AES 128-bit encryption. Four fully programmable macro keys enable you to perform complex macros, actions, and application launching, while dedicated media keys and a programmable aluminium volume roller give you convenient control. When connecting the K100 AIR to other devices, 8 MB of onboard storage saves up to 50 profiles to keep preset macros and lighting effects always close at hand.

The K100 AIR is endlessly customizable, wirelessly playing up to 20 complex hardware RGB lighting layers at once thanks to CORSAIR AXON Hyper-Processing Technology. Powerful CORSAIR iCUE software unlocks dynamic wireless RGB control, and enables you to remap keys, program macros, and customize your CORSAIR RGB setup from a single intuitive interface.

Possessing a gorgeous aesthetic, top-tier performance, and advanced connectivity, the K100 AIR gives you an undeniable competitive and stylistic edge to elevate your work and play.

Availability and Warranty
The CORSAIR K100 AIR Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard will be launched on October 4th, 2022. The CORSAIR K100 AIR is backed by a two-year warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.

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[Legacy-ZA]

Oh my, Oh my oh my, looks @ wallet. *It starts to tremble* It's afraid, it's afraid!

Hope we can get it in Linear Switches though.

 

[CrAsHnBuRnXp]

Ugh. Low profile. Hard pass.

 

[Legacy-ZA]

Ugh. Low profile. Hard pass.

Different strokes for different folks.

There are already too few LP keyboards out there, can't wait to see more variaty.

 

[bonehead123]

A really nice lookin KB, but I can't tell from the pics if it has risers on the bottom to raise the back of it for better ergonomics ?

Hopefully it won't be inflation-scalper-gated price wise

 

[zlobby]

Different strokes for different folks.

There are already too few LP keyboards out there, can't wait to see more variaty.

Some stems/shafts require longer strokes, others - not so much! But as you said, different folks.

And again just plain BlueTooth! While I like being able to sniff others' writtings in plaintext, I hate someone being able to do the same to me.

 

[thewan]

Some stems/shafts require longer strokes, others - not so much! But as you said, different folks.

And again just plain BlueTooth! While I like being able to sniff others' writtings in plaintext, I hate someone being able to do the same to me.

Encryption is part of bluetooth. Can cite a source that says otherwise? And corsair also advertises their wireless connection as encrypted. It says so in the article. Maybe you should yknow, read the whole thing before posting your thoughts and looking like an idiot.

 

[Chaitanya]

So another keyboard with pouch battery which will be difficult to source and replace compared to round cells. Thanks but no thanks.

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

K100 must be a line of different keyboards, its very different than mine. Mine is better suited for my phat phingers.

 

[zlobby]

Encryption is part of bluetooth. Can cite a source that says otherwise? And corsair also advertises their wireless connection as encrypted. It says so in the article. Maybe you should yknow, read the whole thing before posting your thoughts and looking like an idiot.

No mention of the BT Security Modes or Levels enabled in this one. No MITM and other relevant bits support is quoted. No idea if bidding-down/rollback protection is implemented. No auth or key exchange methods are stated.

If you see 'AES128' and immediately deem a product 'secure'I have very bad news for you.

 

[claster17]

if it has risers on the bottom to raise the back of it for better ergonomics

Wouldn't raising the back do the exact opposite? It increase strain on the wrists.

 

[bonehead123]

Wouldn't raising the back do the exact opposite? It increase strain on the wrists.

For some people perhaps, but seeins how it already has a flat overall profile AND low-profile switches, raising the back could be a bit more comfortable....

I am/have used many "standard" mech boards which have higher profile keys and a slightly raised profile overall, for which using risers are unnecessary for most folks

 

[Garrus]

This looks interesting. I hate keyboards without wrist wrests but this profile might be ok.

 

[InVasMani]

I'm curious just how quiet it sounds relative to other keyboards. The only thing I'd change with it that jumps out is beveled keycaps.

 

[Gmr_Chick]

If I wanted a truly flat keyboard, I'd just type on my laptop.

And I hate typing on my laptop

 

[spiral718]

If I wanted a truly flat keyboard, I'd just type on my laptop.

And I hate typing on my laptop

Agreed, especially Acer budget laptops. Hate those keys. Even my Nitro's keys are a stinker and thats not budget. Give me my TKL low profile corsairK70 RGB any day. Need those clicks.

 

[spec]

Ugh. Low profile. Hard pass.

It's wireless. Who wants to wrestle with a giant slab if they don't have to? You could always glue a couple of bricks to the bottom if that's more your thing.

 

[Hxx]

They will never release a hotswap 65 96 or 100% board with media controls are they? are you Corsair? Instead we get these overpriced laptop keyboards lol

 

[MentalAcetylide]

If I wanted a truly flat keyboard, I'd just type on my laptop.

And I hate typing on my laptop

Yeah its definitely a preferential thing or whatever one is accustomed to. Spent like 7 years using an Alienware laptop & then made the move to a desktop with a K95 RGB Platinum mechanical keyboard. Absolutely hated it at first and was making more mistypes due to the much higher key profile. It really does take time to get use to it. Nevertheless, I think these mechanical keyboards are much more durable than the low profile keyboards on laptops.

 

[CrAsHnBuRnXp]

It's wireless. Who wants to wrestle with a giant slab if they don't have to? You could always glue a couple of bricks to the bottom if that's more your thing.

I dont care that it's wireless. I dont like laptop style keyboards. I dont even like laptop keyboards.

 

[Hxx]

I dont care that it's wireless. I dont like laptop style keyboards. I dont even like laptop keyboards.

nobody likes laptop keyboards. those who think they do likely learned to live with them. But for some reason some brands think that they look cool and u know its all about looks so there u go lol

 

[zlobby]

nobody likes laptop keyboards. those who think they do likely learned to live with them. But for some reason some brands think that they look cool and u know its all about looks so there u go lol

I really do like laptop keyboards, esp. island-style, low profile chicklet ones. But then again it's like what kind of beer someone prefers. Let's just be happy that there are choices to pick from.

 

[pat-roner]

Let's hope a Tenkeyless is in the works. More low profile keyboards to the market please.

 

[kha]

Let's hope a Tenkeyless is in the works. More low profile keyboards to the market please.

I want a TKL too and I don't care if it isn't wireless.
Probably is the only keyboard with these switches.

 

[Karambits4Life]

Wouldn't raising the back do the exact opposite? It increase strain on the wrists.

No it would Not. Risers on the back sustain wrist extension Not Flexion. Flexion, the opposite of Extension,causes impingement on the Median nerve via carpal tunnel compression.

MSRP guesses guys? I'm thinking $250-300 to beat Logitech or Razer offerings. Cant wait for this, as I bet the volume roller can be used to switch profiles quickly to allow endless, quick access shortcut keys and Macros for all kinds of Software