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Corsair K100 RGB vs Keychron Q1 HE: Comparison
Corsair K100 RGB and Keychron Q1 HE differ on switch type: Corsair K100 RGB at Cherry MX Speed Silver or Corsair OPX Optical-Mechanical, Keychron Q1 HE at Keychron Magnetic Switch (Hall Effect).
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Corsair | Keychron |
| Layout | Full-Size | 75% |
| Model | K100 RGB | Q1 HE |
| Switch Type | Cherry MX Speed Silver or Corsair OPX Optical-Mechanical | Keychron Magnetic Switch (Hall Effect) |
| Connectivity | Wired USB (USB passthrough included) | Wired (USB-C) |
| Keycap Material | PBT Double-Shot | Double-shot PBT |
| Backlighting | 144-Zone Per-Key RGB with iCUE | South-facing RGB |
| Polling Rate | Up to 8000 Hz (Axon) | Up to 8000 Hz |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair K100 RGB | Keychron Q1 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Corsair | View on Corsair |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Corsair K100 RGB
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A feature-loaded full-size flagship for players who want a control wheel and macro keys alongside serious polling speed.
Keychron Q1 HE
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely premium case wrapped around competitive-grade magnetic switches — the Q1 Max's typing feel with the Wooting 80HE's competitive edge, at a fair price.




