Corsair K100 RGB vs Apex Pro
Corsair K100 RGB
2020 · $199.99 today
8268
Apex Pro
2019 · $179.99 today
8265
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Corsair K100 RGB is better
- Onboard Profiles: 50 vs 5(10.0× more)
- Polling Rate: 4000Hz vs 1000Hz(4.0× more)
Why Apex Pro is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Corsair K100 RGB leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Corsair K100 RGB | Apex Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Switch & Input | ||
| Switch Type | Cherry MX/OPX optical-mechanical | OmniPoint adjustable magnetic |
| Actuation Force | 45g | — |
| Keycap Material | PBT | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connection | Wired USB + passthrough | — |
| Polling Rate | 4000Hz● | 1000Hz |
| Interface | — | USB-A wired |
| Build & Dimensions | ||
| Layout | Full-size | — |
| Weight | 1358g | 1140g● |
| Hot-swappable | No | — |
| Extras & Software | ||
| Onboard Profiles | 50● | 5 |
| RGB Zones | Per-key + control wheel | Per-key |
| Switches | ||
| Switch Type | Cherry MX/OPX optical-mechanical | OmniPoint adjustable magnetic |
| Actuation Point Range | — | 0.4-3.6mm |
| Hot-Swappable | — | No |
| Build | ||
| Frame Material | — | Aircraft-grade aluminum |
| Weight | 1358g | 1140g● |
| N-Key Rollover | — | Yes (USB) |
| Features | ||
| OLED Smart Display | — | Yes |
| Adjustable Actuation | — | Per-key |
| Onboard Profiles | 50● | 5 |
| RGB Zones | Per-key + control wheel | Per-key |