Corsair's THINNEST keyboard yet - Corsair K100 Air

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Lots of keyboards seem to get bigger and bigger with more and more features packed in, but Corsair is here with something different. The K100 Air is an extremely thin keyboard with ultra-low profile switches to emulate the feeling of typing on a laptop. Will Plouffe be impressed or should you stick to your Apple Magic Keyboard?
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 So low-profile
0:50 Unboxing
1:21 Design impressions
5:06 Sponsor - Paradox Interactive
5:41 Powering it up
6:15 Typing impressions
7:52 Checking out iCue, RGB, and other features
12:02 Pricing and overall thoughts
13:37 Outro

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  • @ShortCircuit
    @ShortCircuit Жыл бұрын

    Correction: At 0:26 the measurements are meant to read 439 x 156 x 17mm (or 17.28 x 6.14 x 0.67 inches). This would be a VERY thick keyboard at 170mm! While your keyboard can be low profile, your galactic conquest does not need to be. See why no two games of Stellaris are ever the same FREE starting this Thursday at lmg.gg/StlSC

  • @yackemup

    @yackemup

    Жыл бұрын

    Talking about and reviewing an ULTRA SLIM meant to be low profile...precedes to put it on top of a 3 inch box and type on it "meh it's okay" it's no longer low profile while you're doing that lol

  • @thunderarch5951

    @thunderarch5951

    Жыл бұрын

    ​​@@yackemupbruh, low profile doesn't mean it needs to stay flat on your desk, you can put it a bit elevated, it won't interfere with the actual actuation and feel of the switches 😂

  • @elkat2282

    @elkat2282

    Жыл бұрын

    Does it come it white or silver

  • @TroublesomeOwl

    @TroublesomeOwl

    Жыл бұрын

    Why did you show the size in cm and mm. thats kind of redundant no? mm and in would make a lot more sense

  • @Li3d3r

    @Li3d3r

    Жыл бұрын

    It is still a thick boy...the Rapoo E9270P is just about 4mm thick. i used it for my media pc on the tv. it works just fine, is thinner and just costs about 50euro.

  • @anterogradus
    @anterogradus Жыл бұрын

    I like how they've shown dimensions in cm and mm, and failed to convert them properly at the same time.

  • @jtmusson

    @jtmusson

    Жыл бұрын

    They have converted cm to mm correctly haven’t they 🤷‍♂️

  • @robinshim9671

    @robinshim9671

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@jtmusson no they didnt. 1.7cm = 17mm not 170mm. He even says in the video it is 17mm thick. Lol 0:23

  • @gamechaser002

    @gamechaser002

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup, that bothered me enough as well to scroll to the comment section

  • @emma70707

    @emma70707

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@robinshim9671, yeah, an embarrassing but understandable typo from the editing team. I'm sure it was correct in the script but since they were typing in the overlay separately and all the others had three digits, an extra zero was accidentally included. Haha.

  • @crowonthepowerlines

    @crowonthepowerlines

    Жыл бұрын

    The ultra thin is 17mm, the ultra thick is 170mm

  • @Glarses
    @Glarses Жыл бұрын

    gonna have to pass on this, I can only type on 50mm or more of key travel

  • @Hyperrborean

    @Hyperrborean

    Жыл бұрын

    @@andreil1easy there, daddy’s money..

  • @AholicKnight

    @AholicKnight

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh

  • @DavidNightjet

    @DavidNightjet

    Жыл бұрын

    dw the keyboard's 170mm thin you'll be fine

  • @wahidpawana424

    @wahidpawana424

    Жыл бұрын

    Humans can't feel more then 24mm.

  • @willfigueroa4213

    @willfigueroa4213

    Жыл бұрын

    A colab that must happen

  • @JRFreeman
    @JRFreeman Жыл бұрын

    Like most Corsair peripherals these days, I was super onboard until that price reveal.

  • @estrella-v1994

    @estrella-v1994

    Жыл бұрын

    I can upgrade my GPU with that kind of money.

  • @exaltednomad2703

    @exaltednomad2703

    Жыл бұрын

    @@estrella-v1994 hey man if i could buy a gpu for 300 australian i'd take it these days there 1000 and over lol

  • @MirorR3fl3ction
    @MirorR3fl3ction Жыл бұрын

    I love how thin this is and the connectivity options, but not for $410 CAD according to Corsair's own website

  • @carsonadkins

    @carsonadkins

    Жыл бұрын

    i’ve had mine for months i like it a lot now is it worth 280 no but i was tired of switching my cable from my xbox to my work laptop all i have to do is click two buttons it’s on my xbox and i like the number pad for work

  • @smallbutdeadly931

    @smallbutdeadly931

    Жыл бұрын

    Keyboard thinner than my wallet

  • @squidwardo7074

    @squidwardo7074

    Жыл бұрын

    jesus. i expected it to be significantly cheaper than comparable normal size keyboards, not significantly more

  • @SreenikethanI

    @SreenikethanI

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@smallbutdeadly931the other way round? "wallet thinner than the keyboard"

  • @yarmgl1613

    @yarmgl1613

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SreenikethanI no, that's after you buy the keyboard

  • @lenardz
    @lenardz Жыл бұрын

    As an owner of 2 K100 Airs, I will say that they are gorgeous BUT the key caps are NOT replaceable. I have no idea how LTT managed to fix theirs, but the reason I have 2 is because I popped off the ‘X’ button on the first one to clean some dirt; thinking it’s like a laptop keyboard key cap, where it’s easy put back. I was sadly mistaken. I’m still trying to fix the first keyboard.

  • @JustKanji

    @JustKanji

    Жыл бұрын

    On the video it does look removable but at the same time very fragile, tiny plastic flaps like that can easily break...

  • @ALbino998

    @ALbino998

    Жыл бұрын

    I had this same problem. The first one I bought popped a key cap in the first 10 minutes and I was pretty upset. However, I exchanged it and then second one I got has been rock solid for like 9 months now with zero problems. The key that popped off I was able to put back on, but it wouldn't stay on and would pop right back off after only a few presses. With that said, I still absolutely love this keyboard and was pretty excited to see a review thinking there was a new version coming out, but was disappointed to realize this is the old one I've already had for so long. I've tried at least half a dozen high end low profile mechanical keyboards with more clicky switches, and a variety of cheapo ones, and the K100 Air is easily the best.

  • @jonasc3150
    @jonasc3150 Жыл бұрын

    I was a Corsair fan, but after 2 150-200€ keyborards and 4 60-110€ mice broke down in 3 years total, I ditched them for some nice cheaper sharkoon keyboard/mouse and the are still going strong after 4 years.

  • @AdamKiraly_3d

    @AdamKiraly_3d

    Жыл бұрын

    been on corsair for 10+ years now, had 1 dead KB which was swapped under warranty and a wireless headset that couldn't hold a charge after 4 years of daily use. In the household we have 3 keyboards from them 2 headsets in active duty and I brought the previously mentioned warranty replacement to work. Not trying to say they're flawless but I don't understand how you went through 6 devices like that with normal use

  • @jonasc3150

    @jonasc3150

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AdamKiraly_3d the first kb was a Strafe and the only one where it could be my fault. I was cleaning the key caps and I pulled the spacebar left and right with the same force and slow but it ripped the stabilizers and Corsair had no replacement parts in Germany. The second was the K95 plat and after two years the s key got ghost inputs and the volume roller didn't work at all anymore. No hard use, never spilled anything or hit the kb in rage. Two mice developed ghost left clicks, one had the opposite and didn't registered every third left click. I had the m65 pro or elite dunno anymore and the sabre. But the worst mouse was the wireless dark core which had the tick to randomly set the curser position to the monitor above my main screen. I had several CS:GO matches where I rushed B and suddenly was staring at the sky above me.

  • @jonasc3150

    @jonasc3150

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AdamKiraly_3d and the support at that time 2016-2019 in Germany was nearly non existent. So nothing was swapped while it should be in warranty. 2 years by law here in Germany.

  • @jonasc3150

    @jonasc3150

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AdamKiraly_3d FYI I only had problems with mice and keyboards. I have two PSUs, RAM, fans and the headphone stand for many years now without any problems.

  • @MallocFree90

    @MallocFree90

    Жыл бұрын

    about keyboards, I strongly reccomend you all Keychrons products

  • @magrudergrinder23
    @magrudergrinder23 Жыл бұрын

    Even with the high price of this keyboard, it is so worth it. I got it back in October and it's by far my favorite keyboard I've owned. I use it on both a gaming PC and a Macbook Pro and the bluetooth connection is the most solid out of any wireless keyboards. The only way I could like this keyboard more is if it came in white. If you're a fan of the MX Keys or the Magic Keyboard from Apple, but are wanting gaming features, this is it.

  • @taejinkae
    @taejinkae Жыл бұрын

    i feel like those switches would be nice in a laptop if it came with it but i wouldnt pay 400$+ for it versus an mx keys or typical low profile switches

  • @taejinkae

    @taejinkae

    Жыл бұрын

    @@spiderpig1736 that too i just threw the mx keys cus its consider one of the best low profile membrane keyboard but obv theres other choices and options

  • @Yaan
    @Yaan Жыл бұрын

    It an honor being the editor of this video, thanks guys.

  • @pixelchromatic
    @pixelchromatic Жыл бұрын

    Always enjoyed chiclet membrane keyboards over mechanical, and always liked laptop keyboards over full size desktop ones. Spent a decent amount of time years ago acquiring every odd mechanical switch I can get my hands on until eventually coming to terms with myself and getting a slim Lenovo Thinkpad keyboard for my desktop. Aside from the non-standard Ctrl-Fn key layout, it's my favourite keyboard in terms of feel.

  • @Okand2
    @Okand2 Жыл бұрын

    When it worked as intended I really liked the 2016 macbook "butterfly" keyboard. Very nice for doing short bursts of text.

  • Жыл бұрын

    That "wifi" button is definitely not for WiFi, but to change to the PC which has the keyboard's own USB receiver connected. And there are 3 other Bluetooth devices you can pair with. This seems like a good MX Keys alternative. Though those key cap mount points doesn't seem to be more durable. The keys on my MX keys started to crack by their "teeth" which are used to fixate to the buttons underneath.

  • @judgesh

    @judgesh

    Жыл бұрын

    Definitely. Switch to this from the MX keys last week and I love it. The Bluetooth switching is also about twice as fast.

  • @brdnacer

    @brdnacer

    Жыл бұрын

    @IstvanNagy86 did you take your keyboard apart often? I havent had a mount crack and I bought it on pretty much day 1, with heavy use for work and gaming

  • Жыл бұрын

    @@brdnacer no I haven't, though the keys which are problematic are the WASD keys. I play FPS games mostly. But I also use this keyboard for work. Kind of got used to how to press to buttons to not tilt now, but still, it's not a cheap keyboard and expected better.

  • @pullupordie
    @pullupordie Жыл бұрын

    Got this keyboard for like 6 months now, the black "screen" picks up micro scratches really quick and looks kinda bad. Overall good board though.

  • @wizardwithsmg
    @wizardwithsmg Жыл бұрын

    I got this keyboard a couple months ago, and while 230 bald eagles for a keyboard is expensive, I feel like it was worth it for me, and just compared to other Corsair keyboards the premium isn't that much. Though I didn't get it because it was wireless, it ended up being a huge bonus being able to use my desktop keyboard on the couch in the other room for example. Battery on wireless is good enough that I can't remember the last time I charged it. I liked my other mechanicals with cherry browns, blues, and the silvers, but I always loved a good laptop keyboard. This reminds me of the IBM Thinkpads before Lenovo, they were amazing. The only downside is that if you're a huge RGB fan that likes lots of different effects, or use lighting link, that in wireless mode the lighting is limited to certain effects. However, while wired it's just like any other Corsair keyboard.

  • @ViciousMachineWaifus
    @ViciousMachineWaifus Жыл бұрын

    Huge fan of mine. I have three computers (gaming PC/work Mac/personal Mac) all on the desk together and this thing makes swapping through all of them super super easy. The typing experience is fantastic and the RGB profile swapper makes it easy to just pop it on when it’s time to game and leave it off during working hours. Thin but built like a tank too - really works well with my Secret Labs Magnus - keeps it looking classy and decluttered.

  • @13dma1rz

    @13dma1rz

    10 ай бұрын

    I am considering this keyboard and wondered if the letters on the keys are lit individually or if you can make it so. In other words, could you make the letter keys white and the rest blue or something else for example? Also, how is the brightness? I am a look-at-the keyboard, all thumbs typer so I need to see the letters to type. Lame, I know.

  • @Xt3rminat318
    @Xt3rminat318 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, I literally searched for this video two hours ago. Love the review. Looks like I'm going to hang onto my current keyboard a little longer.

  • @gnash58
    @gnash58 Жыл бұрын

    It seemed sort of interesting until you mentioned the price. $280 is pretty steep. I could see maybe $150 or so, but I don't see enough there for me at the MSRP.

  • @charlesbrown4483

    @charlesbrown4483

    Жыл бұрын

    Pretty steep? Talk about an understatement lol. Companies are pushing the “ultra thin” and “light weight” designs as a convenience feature more and more, when in reality it’s just even cheaper to manufacture, crappier junk that they’re able to make a higher profit margin on. It’s literally a small step above one of those keyboards you get included in the box when you buy a prebuilt PC.

  • @Ghost19_
    @Ghost19_ Жыл бұрын

    It's a butterfly switch, and they usually aren't design to have a replaceable keycaps due to its mechanism design. Chiclet switches are also on their own league, and I really do like them but at the end of the day, its a 'take it or leave it' case for everyone. On the other hand, this is perfect for those who prefer or owns a Logi MX keys / Apple Magic keyboards but are looking for a more durable one for gaming. The pricing is the only challenge though.

  • @ender25ish
    @ender25ish Жыл бұрын

    So the Keycaps is a pretty big issue, i've had the Logitech G915 for a few years and the key caps are wearing down, but you can't get replacement parts for it anywhere. Logitech designed a custom version of the Khail low profile switch that isn't compatible with any other version. Corsair has essentially done the same thing here which is really annoying for getting replacements later down the line.

  • @fatsack3669
    @fatsack3669 Жыл бұрын

    i already have the K100 Air and I love it. It is great for everything I do. Gaming, work, etc. I also like the convenience of swapping between the USB connector and Bluetooth between my PC and macbook for work. I personally don't care about the RGB, so my K100 Air will last maybe a week and a half to 2 weeks on the battery. If you use RGB, it'll still last a few days on a single charge.

  • @DraXaly
    @DraXaly Жыл бұрын

    Do they offer replacement key caps in case they get broken or lost

  • @berndkemmereit8252
    @berndkemmereit8252 Жыл бұрын

    I like it, I have the K57, but it was not my first choice but it was the closest fit, the one in the Video is perfect for me, I love the low keys and the silence when typing. Defo a contender for future upgrades.

  • @Macktube
    @Macktube11 ай бұрын

    Amazing, I own this keyboard as well as the KiiBoom Phantom 81 and they're both perfect for my setup, They also have the best looking RGB in my opinion. Highly recommend them.

  • @noizfx
    @noizfx Жыл бұрын

    I tried this keyboard at a retail store and I really liked the typing experience. I also really like typing on chiclet style keyboards for the exact same reason you mentioned, I sometimes find myself being "stuck" by other keys when sliding my fingers around. However, the price man... If they release a wired version that is much cheaper then I would be very interested.

  • @michaelmonstar4276

    @michaelmonstar4276

    Жыл бұрын

    Might sound kind of cliche, but... unless you want something very specific on this one, Keychron has much better options for way less money, but then often WITH hot-swappable switches, as well as open-source programming. - Their K Pro line is all low-profile and they all offer that, as well as wireless (with optional wired USB-C) and a bunch more sort of QoL-features. - And I'm talking between 100 and 200 USD for most of their keyboards, and that specific range of keyboards are all around 100. And you can even have it slightly cheaper if you don't care for the hot-swapping or RGB (but still white lighting instead). - Corsair basically makes you pay for their brand, and then locks you into their proprietary software as well. I don't appreciate nor recommend that. - Just a suggestion since I'm looking into those myself. I think they're really neat. - But... they do look much more "classic" or at least minimalist and don't have the more "modernistic" type look or any additional buttons (though most additional functions such as for media-control are layered using the "Function"-key, and everything can also be remapped) or screens. - Just depends what you're looking for.

  • @TIMxisxHERE

    @TIMxisxHERE

    6 ай бұрын

    I agree a 100%. I LOVE the ultra thin but there are so many features here I simply don't care about; Wireless, RGB, etc.

  • @Platinum_Squid
    @Platinum_Squid Жыл бұрын

    I can defiantly see myself getting something like this. As much as I like “proper keyboards” I have noticed when I last was daily driving a thin style my muscle memory translated well when I could only use the built in laptop keyboard.

  • @_rnzr
    @_rnzr Жыл бұрын

    6:27 i have 3 mechanical keyboards, an ancient gigabyte aivia osmium that i gave to my father when i got a corsair k-something or other with cherry blues and a logitech pro whatever with kailh blues, so i've been using mechanical keyboards for a while... and still have nostalgia for IBM KB-7953 keyboard from early 00's, that thing was incredible for a keyboard that came with the family computer, used it until i got a g15, but i also REALLY liked some logitech cheapo low profile membrane/chiclet that i don't even remember what it was that we used at school and i was FAST on that thing

  • @zodiacfml
    @zodiacfml Жыл бұрын

    6:25 this. I used laptops exclusively for several years, an ASUS and Lenovo. After going back to desktop KB, I found that the low actuation and small travel is superior than traditional keyboards.

  • @LoadingStudios
    @LoadingStudios Жыл бұрын

    With that dongle, can you connect other items to it too? Like if I have a steelseries mouse, can i connect both items to the one dongle

  • @LasseBrundin
    @LasseBrundin Жыл бұрын

    It’s nice to see measurements in both cm and mm.

  • @sinon4
    @sinon4 Жыл бұрын

    i dont like how the rgb doesnt light up the entire key but only the top half of the icons (look at the number row) so you cant see it in the dark

  • @ALbino998
    @ALbino998 Жыл бұрын

    I love this keyboard and have been using it for close to 9 months now. I'm a little surprised to see you guys discuss a product that came out so long ago, but anything that helps drum up interest in low profile mechanical keyboards is a win in my book. The K100 Air is easily the best I've tried (and I've tried a bunch) but I would really like to see some more high end competitors to this one, so hopefully this shines a bigger light on this product segment and gets thing going from the other manufacturers.

  • @michaelmonstar4276

    @michaelmonstar4276

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea, I've only tried some of those cheapo thin keyboards and of course laptops are a similar principle, but I also feel like it might make more sense. - I still like the classic clunky keys, but if you really dig into "typing" properly, you start realizing that the big keys with the travel they have aren't as efficient. - I also don't like too little travel, at least if they become too sensitive or whatever, but if it's just right that's great. - Also, the classic keycaps still look... cool?... In a geeky way, I suppose. But then I look at how much I apparently graze the sides of them and how much gunk they collect there. I imagine that might be less the case with shallower caps. - Anyway, you probably know about them, but I'm currently looking at Keychron's K Pro low-profile boards, which are models from the full layout all the way down to a 60%, and very tightly laid out at that, plus hot-swappable switches, as well as the programability. - Those are the ultimate for minimalism, as they're not only low-profile in height, but also in footprint. The boards themselves barely even stick out beyond the keycaps, which is just neat. - But yea, just saying in case you didn't see them. They just happened to grab my attention just recently.

  • @ALbino998

    @ALbino998

    Жыл бұрын

    @@michaelmonstar4276 I saw that one at some point, but haven't had a chance to try it. Thanks for the reminder!

  • @Zzzlol94
    @Zzzlol94 Жыл бұрын

    Low-profile switches are really just so much better than normal switches because of the much shorter travel distance, like is there a real benefit of that extra travel distance (other than being cheaper to produce)? I hope there's more development in this area. I got the G915, which doesn't have AS low profile switches as these, but it's the best non-laptop keyboard I've ever used, because my fingers just float across it while typing. I'd hope Logitech follows Corsair to making an ultra low-profile keyboard like this, cause I'd get it immediately.

  • @michaelmonstar4276

    @michaelmonstar4276

    Жыл бұрын

    I bet there are plenty of people who like a lot of "action", which is also the case with say guitar-players and such (meaning, the strings closer to or farther from the fretboard), just like those who like lighter or heavier switches, which is all just a matter of preference. - But I'm also of the idea now that it feels rather inefficient and that I could probably type more quickly if the travel was tighter and I wouldn't "trip" over the edges of the keycaps with my fingertips. - Which is why I'm looking into getting a low-profile keyboard now. We're going to handicap ourselves severely when we ever need to type on someone's generic swampass rubber-dome keyboard, though.

  • @Stanwis

    @Stanwis

    2 ай бұрын

    Just but mx keys - its better then this low profile mechanical crap

  • @noob4head
    @noob4head Жыл бұрын

    Honestly if they make a 60%-65% version it might be on my wishlist but I'm not the biggest fan of fullsized boards, just don't have the room for them and this would be a perfect keyboard to take with you on the go but the fullsized makes that pretty difficult. Plus as with many main brand keyboard the price man ... just get a Keychron low profile board for like 1/3 of the price. I've been rocking the Keychron k3 for a couple of years now and it's great.

  • @mayaschmidt7388
    @mayaschmidt7388 Жыл бұрын

    I love the ergonomic aspect of the product it leads to less wrist problems

  • @dragonfly8568
    @dragonfly8568 Жыл бұрын

    I am so glad I watched this on youtube. I’ve been wanting to try stelaris for a while and wouldn’t have known about the free weekend if I watched on floatplane

  • @mannuafc
    @mannuafc Жыл бұрын

    I really fell for that mid "thanks for watching" 😂😂

  • @calebmenker988
    @calebmenker988 Жыл бұрын

    I love the media keys on my keyboard, a razer ornata v2, the volume wheel has just the right amount of resistance, you can click the volume wheel like a mouse wheel to mute, and the play pause and skip buttons are nothing special, just super useful to have

  • @imark7777777
    @imark7777777 Жыл бұрын

    Hey can we get links to any of the videos that are in bedded in the video like say they "take my keyboard to work" video or others that get clipped like that. I would love to see the links in the description that nobody knows exists. AKA can we cite sources.

  • @Celician83
    @Celician83 Жыл бұрын

    This keyboard checked all the boxes of what Ive been looking for in a keyboard: scissor switches, chicklet keys, RGB is cool but unnecessary, full keyboard with numpad (hardly any scissor key keyboard has numpad) semi-flat keys, was almost ready to order one, til the price drop.... Dear GOD! I don't need it THAT bad!!! When he said it came with a premium price, I was thinking $150-$180 was about right for this, but HOLY CRAP!!! I'll just wait a few years when none of these sell and the price drops down to $150 to buy it.

  • @AnDr3w066

    @AnDr3w066

    Жыл бұрын

    Thats pretty much what you should do with any peripheral by the big companies. They often come with kinks and hilariously overpriced

  • @MikeOnTrack

    @MikeOnTrack

    Жыл бұрын

    Logitech MX Keys not do it for you?

  • @Celician83

    @Celician83

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MikeOnTrack even though it has chicklet keys, they are super convex which I despise.i prefer the keys to be completely flat, and these are close "enough"

  • @0sba
    @0sba7 ай бұрын

    I've been using it for months now and It still feels SO GOOD to type on... it's amazing.

  • @grssam
    @grssam Жыл бұрын

    I like how the video just ends at 7:10 but then he goes on to say "having said that" and it resumes back for another 7 minutes. LOL

  • @chrisjensen6826
    @chrisjensen6826 Жыл бұрын

    I'd love it if you did a low-profile mechanical keyboard roundup and compared the k100 against the g815/915, the nuphy air, the keychrons, and any others

  • @spdcrzy

    @spdcrzy

    Жыл бұрын

    G915 blows everything out of the water, honestly. The battery life on those things is LEGENDARY.

  • @chrisjensen6826

    @chrisjensen6826

    Жыл бұрын

    @spdcrzy i have a g815 and a nuphy air 75 and i prefer my g815, mainly because of the spacing between the keys, theyre still both great keyboards

  • @Arrynek01

    @Arrynek01

    Жыл бұрын

    @@spdcrzy absolutely. I`ve been running it since it first came out. It's ridiculously overdesigned.

  • @BillyReichard
    @BillyReichard Жыл бұрын

    I have had this keyboard for a few months and absolutely love it!

  • @aussieunknown
    @aussieunknown Жыл бұрын

    I LOVE this keyboard. BUT Just a heads up, I bought the keyboard Dec 2022. The space bar started squeaking after a few months. Corsair support said to remove the space bar key and blow compressed air in it (but the keys are ultra slim and I didnt feel comfortable with pulling the key caps off) Amazon replaced the key board for me aaaaaand guess what? Just after a few weeks the replacement keyboard started doing the same thing. I use the keyboard about 10-16 hours per day (WFH full time)

  • @Ghurdill
    @Ghurdill Жыл бұрын

    I got this keyboard 3 weeks ago and I absolutely love it. I went from a rapidfire to this and its insanely good. I really feel like I am tiping on a mechanical keyboard that has the profile of a premium laptop. Best keyboard ever. Only thing I was afraid about was the brushed aluminium as it was an absolute dust and shit magnet on my rapidfire, but here I have not had to wash it for the first 3 weeks. I suspect the aluminium "brushing" is not as deep here.

  • @poodlemeister22314
    @poodlemeister22314 Жыл бұрын

    I was able to snag this for $220 (I think that's a $50 discount?) at my local best buy. Yes, it's still way too expensive (especially when the G915 from Logitech is just as good, if not better for some, for cheaper, and also has a wired version as well for even cheaper. Guess you have to decide between which company you like more?) And I've gotta say, initial impressions are solid, I think I may personally like it more than my g815, and my full fat k100 does has a run for it's money. Sadly these don't support wrist rests all that well so if you need one to comfortably type, do not get anything close to a low profile. But for typing on the go, I don't think you can beat this when it comes to feature set

  • @StaySic4Ever
    @StaySic4Ever Жыл бұрын

    Would be great to see more low profile offerings in like TKL and ISO with none flat keycaps. Also need a hotswap offer from brands.

  • @AlxBrb
    @AlxBrb Жыл бұрын

    any driver issue especially with wireless drivers for the dongle on non-windows operative systems? lets say for example, a linux distro? Also... only 8 days on battery? :(

  • @theamazingalsome
    @theamazingalsome Жыл бұрын

    Just got this keyboard 2 days ago. It's amazing and works great with Corsair's slipstream, so only one wireless dongle required!

  • @johnnada
    @johnnada7 ай бұрын

    been using this for a few weeks and its amazing

  • @sillakilla8674
    @sillakilla86748 ай бұрын

    Hello, I would like to buy a mechanical keyboard. I game about 7 hours a day, but I've already had carpal tunnel surgery. Which is gentler on the hands and wrists? Normal or low profile?

  • @TheSirGoreaxe
    @TheSirGoreaxe Жыл бұрын

    Ummm, curious as to why you put of the dimensions in mm and cm... shouldn't it have been in mm and in?

  • @warth45
    @warth45 Жыл бұрын

    Yo, that outro screen at the middle of the video got me

  • @tdebug1
    @tdebug1 Жыл бұрын

    I looks cool and definitely like something I would get one day. But the price is just insane. I like the full size and dedicated custom (G) keys.

  • @osirisgamez
    @osirisgamez Жыл бұрын

    As a person that switches between devices (3 different computers and my xbox) multiple time throughout the day and already uses iCue for my setup, this would be perfect as an upgrade from my normal K100

  • @reggiep75
    @reggiep75 Жыл бұрын

    I do like a full size flat keyboard.. but not at £276 from Amazon UK. [looks down at trusty Logitech keyboard - I smile and it smiles back]

  • @DizConnected
    @DizConnected Жыл бұрын

    I am currently using a Corsair K70 RGB TKL and really like it. With that said, I have a Wooting 60HE ordered, it should ship next week.

  • @shteph_rf7381
    @shteph_rf7381 Жыл бұрын

    thats the perfect keyboard for me. i need that numpad and i hate regular keyboards with huge keycaps. i just want that keyboard with a thicker casing but those exact keys.

  • @Redblacky
    @Redblacky Жыл бұрын

    Would love to see this with an integrated Touchpad and without the numpad, would be an awesome mediacenter keyboardcombo

  • @Brian.M

    @Brian.M

    Жыл бұрын

    That is exactly what I thought too! The options for keyboards with touchpads are very poor :(

  • @benbunch4159
    @benbunch4159 Жыл бұрын

    "Does Bluetooth work? I don't know!" "I don't know what the shield means" Top notch tech journalism there.

  • @Dan-wu9iv
    @Dan-wu9iv7 ай бұрын

    can someone tell me how to turn off the keyboard backlight when the pc is off/sleep

  • @NeverlandSystemZor
    @NeverlandSystemZor Жыл бұрын

    I have a Strafe Mk 2 and LOVE it. First keyboard I've really loved since the old AT connecting 486 era PC...

  • @ibsn87
    @ibsn876 ай бұрын

    I moved away from chicklet as I was told how “good” mechanical keys were. And bought a k70 mk2. Myself. My wife and 10+ people who used the mk2 all remarked that it was junk to touch type on, constant mistakes even 2 years later. Sold it at great loss and went back to an apple Magic Keyboard to fill the gap. It’s absolutely gorgeous to type on. This mechanical keyboard trend is odd to me. I’ve not met one person who could type quicker on a chucky mechanical compared to a slim chicklet or membrane keyboard. I want to keep with the Corsair ecosystem, but I’m worried to reinvest in Corsair. Something was SO off with the mk2 K70.

  • @TheThirdeYe1337
    @TheThirdeYe1337 Жыл бұрын

    I got this when it first released a while ago, but I didn't like the way the keys felt. They required much more pressure than I expected, to actuate. My hands would get tired holding them down playing games that require long keypresses to be held. I'm also not a fan of Corsair's iCue. Nice keyboard otherwise and I love the look of it.

  • @JHXmas9001
    @JHXmas9001 Жыл бұрын

    Given all the bs I had to deal with (as of 8 months ago), that price is just silly. Fun fact, you have (had?) to boot windows into safe mode to update keyboard firmware. And icue fails (failed?) to save profiles to the keyboard if you ever connected it to something without the software. I returned it

  • @bayoujd
    @bayoujd11 ай бұрын

    Definitely want this but I just brought a glove80. I hope I made a good choice. I’m nervous. But this has always been my dream keyboard

  • @mandra213
    @mandra213 Жыл бұрын

    would you review ultra low profile keyboard more, like from Redragon (Aps K607, Apas K535, Horus K622) and Keychron (K1 SE, K3, K5) with their own switches? thanks ^^

  • @harsh5424-wastaken
    @harsh5424-wastaken Жыл бұрын

    I'm looking for a new keyboard and really liked what this one had to offer. I then looked at the price, which is so outrageous that I'm not gonna consider even if I had the money.

  • @paulpietschinski3282
    @paulpietschinski3282 Жыл бұрын

    For years I bought whatever keyboard that was cheap. Basically every one of them ended up having problems...keys not working etc. I bought a corsair K70 a couple years ago and it cost a shit ton. I am beyond happy with it..works great.

  • @Catto666
    @Catto666 Жыл бұрын

    Dissapoingly late video, bought my corsair k100 air at launch day and i love it! I only charge it about a hour or so every month with rgb enabled and resting mode uppon windows lock or 15 mins of inactivity!

  • @TheMoose2010
    @TheMoose2010 Жыл бұрын

    It’s refreshing to see someone who appreciated that chiclet/membrane keyboards have their place and not everything needs to sound like you’re at a shooting range.

  • @vinnityom
    @vinnityom Жыл бұрын

    i don't know if anybody noticed this, but this screen on the left side of a frame.. ) i mean, even in the first video it showed up, i remember i went to the earlier frames -- and that was a completeley different scene.

  • @pablomonfig
    @pablomonfig Жыл бұрын

    The keycaps on my G915 from logitech are not standard either, the A, C, D and V caps wore out super quickly and it looks really bad. Replacements for that type of keycap seems expensive. So I would assume that if a keycap breaks or wears out on this keyboard, you will have a hard time finding replacements or will have to pay a premium to get them.

  • @slizgi86
    @slizgi86 Жыл бұрын

    One nice thing, would be if we would start getting built in fingerprint reader in to keyboards... I don't understand why it is not the thing, in premium products these days.

  • @ummhafsa3275
    @ummhafsa3275 Жыл бұрын

    i really want to see a review of the AKKO 3068b plus black cyan with the AKKO jelly pick switches

  • @th0m
    @th0m Жыл бұрын

    @Glarses clip was a treat especial

  • @stephenclark7026
    @stephenclark7026 Жыл бұрын

    I’m ngl I have that keyboard (I bought it at Best Buy) and I love it! I had a few issues with connectivity when I first got it but once I updated the keyboard it worked just fine!

  • @BansheeBunny
    @BansheeBunny Жыл бұрын

    I always look forward to Plouffe's keyboard videos. He should have done the custom keyboard video, but...

  • @neilbonalos
    @neilbonalos Жыл бұрын

    I wonder how this compares to the Logitech G915. As I found that as the standard for low profile gaming keyboards.

  • @bighammer3464
    @bighammer3464 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for converting centimeters to millimeters. That is such a useful conversion even though it is still friggin wrong

  • @linkVIII
    @linkVIII Жыл бұрын

    no idea what the polling rate is but my $30 "cherry" low profile office keyboard serves my causal self

  • @aguman
    @aguman11 ай бұрын

    I have this and I love it, the B key broke and I'm returning it tomorrow. It did everything I asked for, it was a Full Keyboard, Lights up, Ultra Slim, and it was Mechanical. It went above and beyond when it could store Macros (for when I went mining in Minecraft), switch between setups using the doggle on my main one and Bluetooth on my subsidiaries and the customization was insane. It will be missed P.S. I'm typing this with my old keyboard lol P.S.S Dang that's crazy, using my keyboard and saying how my keyboard is going to the graveyard, good thing its not sentient because man, this would be an awful way to go

  • @rossharper1983
    @rossharper1983 Жыл бұрын

    I love Corsair products and use icue to control all my RGB but slipstream is crap. Tried two slipstream mice now and both caused stutters/freezes in certain games, switching to wired stops the issue

  • @MichaelsPwner
    @MichaelsPwner Жыл бұрын

    When are we getting a video telling us the best keyboards at different price points? I need to know what to buy to replace my dying mechanical keyboard.

  • @kgonepostl
    @kgonepostl Жыл бұрын

    Love you Plufe!! Keep up the great work!!

  • @eekhead1
    @eekhead1 Жыл бұрын

    Sweet switches, reminds of the old Razer Deathstalker with the island style. These are the same laptop switches that Dell/Alienware uses in their laptops.

  • @BrolyHanma
    @BrolyHanma Жыл бұрын

    A single weekend is nowhere near long enough to understand the intricacies of Stellaris. Trust me, I know.

  • @Soul_in_Gun
    @Soul_in_Gun Жыл бұрын

    "SignalRGB/OpenRGB" - but have You tried Aurora? IMO that's the way to have an external RGB controls - all the thingies like load percentage, notifications from some apps and ambilight are there to get the best rgb expirience out there. Wish more keyboards support this app

  • @l3g4to28
    @l3g4to28 Жыл бұрын

    nice , i really like chicklet/low profile keyboards, like the logitech mx keys, maybe i check out this one

  • @lilbuddyFN
    @lilbuddyFN Жыл бұрын

    I have been wanting a keyboard vid

  • @happyweekend2343
    @happyweekend2343 Жыл бұрын

    I bought this and returned it the next day, it's basically typing on a laptop, no wrist rest the keys are mushy I decided to return to corsairs k70s line

  • @amdkillaplays
    @amdkillaplays Жыл бұрын

    I miss my Logitech K350 Wave. I loved the app switcher rocker in Vista and th3 amount if dedicated media buttons

  • @costafilh0
    @costafilh0 Жыл бұрын

    The LABs needs to test longevity or at least have a longevity score with included durability, reparability, replacement parts available, customization options etc. Or something like that. I can't imagine this keyboard lasting more than 2-3 years before needing to be replaced because of broken keys and no parts available to repair it. Specially not easily because the switches are not hot swappable.

  • @brandonb417
    @brandonb41711 ай бұрын

    Does anyone know how clicky this is? I use a Logitech 915TKL, it clicks, but not from the switch, just the nature of typing. Switch click drives me nuts.

  • @SNVXC
    @SNVXC Жыл бұрын

    Considered this one, but ultimately went with Nuphy Air96, for less than half of the price of the K100 Air

  • @costafilh0
    @costafilh0 Жыл бұрын

    "I like iCUE. Because I never use it" LOL

  • @caryon-
    @caryon-3 ай бұрын

    I'm looking for a low profile gaming keyboard ( like this one, low low) that is quiet, 1000hz wired I don't need all the fancy "hook to 3 pc features" is there such a keyboard if so give me a link xD.

  • @dragonling748
    @dragonling748 Жыл бұрын

    How does it compare to the logictech equivalent?

  • @malerra
    @malerra Жыл бұрын

    Hmm, my favourite keyboard ever is the Dinovo Edge. This might be the most similar one I have seen since. I have a MX Keys and it just doesn't have that premium feel.

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