Corsair K100 RGB vs Corsair K95 Platinum XT
The Corsair K100 RGB and the Corsair K95 Platinum XT are close alternatives. The main differences: the Corsair K95 Platinum XT is the cheaper of the two at $199 versus $229.
- Lower priceCorsair K95 Platinum XT$199 versus $229
Choose the Corsair K100 RGB if
- its overall balance fits you: full size wired mechanical keyboard with corsair opx optical-mechanical or cherry mx switches, per-key rgb, an icue control wheel, and aluminum frame construction aimed at high end gaming setups.
Choose the Corsair K95 Platinum XT if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you want to spend less ($199).
Corsair K100 RGB vs Corsair K95 Platinum XT, spec by spec
| Corsair K100 RGB | Corsair K95 Platinum XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | full |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot | PBT double-shot |
| Case | aluminum top plate | aluminum top frame |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $229 | $199 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | stock, thocky with OPX switches | n/a |
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
85% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Corsair K100 RGB; 77% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Corsair K95 Platinum XT.
Where to buy the Corsair K100 RGB
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Where to buy the Corsair K95 Platinum XT
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