Test
Let’s now test the K100 Air Wireless. We put it to the test in almost all scenarios: video games, office automation, etc…
The grip:
The grip on this reference is relatively classic. Indeed, here we have access to all the keys provided on a keyboard of this format. Moreover, unlike the original K100, the macro keys are not present here on the left of the keyboard. Nevertheless, we will find 4 macro keys above the numeric keypad and which will be assignable through the iCUE software. However, we regret the absence of PBT keys as on the first K100.
To manage the profiles and colors of this reference, we will find some additional keys at the top of the keyboard. For example, a key to change the profile or the light intensity of RGB LEDs . You can also block the Windows key with the small lock. We will lose on this K100 Air Wireless the wheel that existed on the K100 tested earlier this year. At the bottom of the keyboard, on the left, a small mention //K100 is available. Working daily with computer code, it will remind me all the time the comments we can put in our code.
In the center of the keyboard, we will find a very aesthetic screen where the logo of the brand appears in the center. It will be illuminated with the same colors as the other effects of the keyboard. On this one, we will also have the different icons to indicate us the blocking of the Windows key or the NumLk.
On the right, there are some multimedia buttons to manage the volume and music on the PC. It is also here that we will see the 4 available macro keys.
On the front of the keyboard, we will not find much, except for a place to store the connection dongle . But also, an ON/OFF button to turn the keyboard on and off (and thus avoid unnecessary battery loss) and finally a USB-C slot to charge the K100 Air Wireless.
Under the keyboard, we have the right to two elevating legs on two levels. Gone are the legs that fold up on the sides and that systematically folded up when I moved my first K100. There is also a large rubber band that allows a good grip on a desk or mouse pad. Another nice feature is the visual aspect of the bottom that I found nice and worked. 
The design of the K100 Air Wireless
Visually speaking, this K100 Air Wireless is very nice. It is thin, discreet and sober. Far from all the artifices that the original K100 could have. Here, it is simply class. No ultra gamer aspect. In addition, this K100 Air Wireless is very thin, it measures no more than 17 mm thick, so it’s easier to take it on the road than a big, thick keyboard. And this despite the fact that it is a 106-key keyboard.
This reference is also equipped with a beautiful brushed aluminum plate and anodized in black. It is very aesthetic. We are on the top of the range and it shows!
The switches :
For its new keyboard reference, Corsair has equipped this K100 Air Wireless, Cherry MX Ultra Low Profile (or ULP) switches . These are ultra thin tactile switches. The point of emphasis is located at 1 mm and will require a force of 65 cN for activation (against 45 for the old K100, but it is not the same type of switches). For their total stroke, it is very short since it is only 1.8 mm. If you are not used to such short switches, typing errors will be common at first.
In use, when you press a key of this reference, you have a small stop where you have to put “quite a bit” of force until you activate the switch. And when we say “quite a bit”, it’s more than on the MX Black, which, as a reminder, requires a force of 60 cN for activation. Nevertheless, this stop is very short and very firm since it does not leave any “soft” point at the beginning of pressure, we are directly on the hard.
Once the switch is activated, the key presses itself until the end of the switch stroke. The keystroke is very reminiscent of the scissor switches on laptops, but much harder and with the added benefit of touch.
In games, Corsair’s switches will be very responsive and are therefore ideal for FPS type games where the slightest movement is sometimes vital. For other types of games where you need to be precise and not move at the wrong time, this may be a bit of a handicap at first.
Be careful, if you have to remove the keys of this K100 Air Wireless since, the switch can be dislocated and it will be very complicated to put back the spring and the two parts of the scissor which come to put around the switch. In short, if you don’t want to spend 2 hours reassembling them, skip it. Obviously, this happened to us! 😂
The noise :
As far as noise is concerned, we are on something relatively contained on this K100 Air Wireless. Indeed, we are far from the matt noise that the K100 RGB could give off. However, we are still on something noisier than a classic laptop. After all, we mustn’t forget that we’re dealing with touch switches.
The RGB:
The RGB is relatively discreet. It is not bright like some references in the field. In sunlight, it will even be somewhat pale. But we did not notice any illumination of the letters and this is a good point. Also, we will always find all the classic lighting effects of iCUE. What to do! 
