Corsair K100 Air Wireless vs Corsair K70 Core
The Corsair K100 Air Wireless and the Corsair K70 Core are close alternatives. The main differences: the Corsair K70 Core is the cheaper of the two at $100 versus $279; the Corsair K100 Air Wireless runs wireless where the Corsair K70 Core is wired-only; stock, the Corsair K100 Air Wireless sounds sharp, higher-pitched acoustics typical of thin low-profile switches and an all-aluminum chassis; reviewers describe it as functional rather than plush. and the Corsair K70 Core muted, deeper tone from the pre-lubed mlx red switches and two internal foam dampening layers, quieter than most stock gaming boards near this price..
- Lower priceCorsair K70 Core$100 versus $279
- More ways to connectCorsair K100 Air Wireless3 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Corsair K100 Air Wireless if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you need wireless.
- you prefer a low-profile board.
Choose the Corsair K70 Core if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want to spend less ($100).
Corsair K100 Air Wireless vs Corsair K70 Core, spec by spec
| Corsair K100 Air Wireless | Corsair K70 Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | full |
| Height | Low profile | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz (stronger spec) | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | n/a | ABS double-shot |
| Case | aluminum | aluminum top plate |
| Mount | n/a | n/a |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $279 | $100 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | Sharp, higher-pitched acoustics typical of thin low-profile switches and an all-aluminum chassis; reviewers describe it as functional rather than plush. | Muted, deeper tone from the pre-lubed MLX Red switches and two internal foam dampening layers, quieter than most stock gaming boards near this price. |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
91% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Corsair K100 Air Wireless; 35% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Corsair K70 Core.
Where to buy the Corsair K100 Air Wireless
Where to buy the Corsair K70 Core
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