Corsair K100 RGB vs BlackWidow V4 Pro
Corsair K100 RGB
2020 · $199.99 today
8268
BlackWidow V4 Pro
2023 · $199 today
7971
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Corsair K100 RGB is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why BlackWidow V4 Pro is better
- Polling Rate: 8000 Hz (with dongle) vs 4000Hz(2.0× more)
Verdict
BlackWidow V4 Pro leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Corsair K100 RGB | BlackWidow V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Switch & Input | ||
| Switch Type | Cherry MX/OPX optical-mechanical | Razer Green/Yellow Mechanical |
| Actuation Force | 45g | — |
| Keycap Material | PBT | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connection | Wired USB + passthrough | USB-C wired |
| Polling Rate | 4000Hz | 8000 Hz (with dongle)● |
| USB Passthrough | — | Yes |
| Build & Dimensions | ||
| Layout | Full-size | Full-size |
| Weight | 1358g | 1.7 kg● |
| Hot-swappable | No | No |
| Extras & Software | ||
| Onboard Profiles | 50 | 5 |
| RGB Zones | Per-key + control wheel | — |
| Design | ||
| Layout | Full-size | Full-size |
| Case Material | — | Aluminum top plate |
| Extras | — | Command dial, media controls, wrist rest |
| Weight | 1358g | 1.7 kg● |
| Switches | ||
| Switch Type | Cherry MX/OPX optical-mechanical | Razer Green/Yellow Mechanical |
| Hot-swappable | No | No |
| RGB Lighting | — | Per-key Chroma RGB, underglow |
| Software | ||
| Software | — | Razer Synapse |
| Onboard Profiles | 50 | 5 |