Comparing Corsair K100 RGB and Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB
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- How do the aesthetics of the Corsair K100 RGB and Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB compare in terms of overall design and visual appeal?
- What type of switches are used in the Corsair K100 RGB and Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB keyboards?
- What level of RGB lighting customization is available on the Corsair K100 RGB and the Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB?
- What are the connectivity options available for the Corsair K100 RGB and the Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB?
Experts recommend Corsair K100 RGB more than Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB
As of 3 Jun 2023, experts prefer Corsair K100 RGB over Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB, but both Gaming Keyboards have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Corsair K100 RGB received 4 recommendations: from Laptop Mag (29 Nov 2022), TechRadar (17 Mar 2023) PCMag (16 Apr 2023) and 1 other. By contrast, Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB received only 2 recommendations from Laptop Mag (29 Nov 2022) and PCMag (16 Apr 2023).
Rank | Change | Price | Gaming Keyboard | Digital Trends ![]() | Laptop Mag ![]() | Tom's Guide ![]() | TechRadar ![]() | PCMag ![]() | T3 ![]() | Rtings.com ![]() | PC Gamer ![]() | GamesRadar+ ![]() | Tom's Hardware ![]() |
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4 | - | $215 | ![]() The Corsair K100 RGB keyboard is a high-end gaming keyboard with customizable lighting, programmable keys, and a sleek design, making it a great option for gamers and power users. | - | 1 | - | 6 | 10 | 12 | - | - | - | - |
27 | - | $199 | ![]() | - | 13 | - | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 29 Nov 2022
Laptop Mag ranked Corsair K100 RGB as #1 and Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB as #13
Rank Gaming Keyboard Comment #1 out of 13 Corsair K100 RGB The best overall gaming keyboard... ... ... #13 out of 13 Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB Best outside-the-box designSource: www.laptopmag.com - On 16 Apr 2023
PCMag ranked Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB as #9 and Corsair K100 RGB as #10
Rank Gaming Keyboard Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 12 Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB Best Ergonomic Gaming Keyboard / Editors' Choice#10 out of 12 Corsair K100 RGB Best Gaming Keyboard for Serious Streamers... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 17 Mar 2023
TechRadar ranked Corsair K100 RGB as #6
Rank Gaming Keyboard Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 15 Corsair K100 RGB The optical-mechanical gaming keyboard to buy... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 9 Jan 2023
T3 ranked Corsair K100 RGB as #12
Rank Gaming Keyboard Comment ... ... ... #12 out of 16 Corsair K100 RGB A high-end keyboard that feels super-premium... ... ... Source: www.t3.com
After counting and adding up the 112 expert endorsements of the June rankings, Corsair K100 RGB outranks Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB. This is not to say that Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB is a bad option. Like Corsair K100 RGB, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Customers like Corsair K100 RGB noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Corsair K100 RGB, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling gaming keyboard receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Corsair K100 RGB ranks higher than that and Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB ranks lower than that.
Corsair K100 RGB |
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9.3 Amazing
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Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB |
In comparison:
Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB ranks #90 out of 125. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.5 Great
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Median best-selling Gaming Keyboard |
In comparison:
Redragon K582 Surara ranks #63 out of 125. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
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Corsair K100 RGB is more popular than Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB
It's fairly safe to say that Corsair K100 RGB is a more popular gaming keyboard than Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB, based on its 3,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Corsair K100 RGB and Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB | |||||
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![]() | Razer Huntsman v2 Analog | $200 |
In comparison:
Razer Huntsman v2 Analog ranks #100 out of 125. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.2 Great
| 4 expert recommendations | |
![]() | Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro | $230 | 3 expert recommendations | ||
![]() | SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL | $190 |
We don't yet have enough review information for SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL N/A
| 3 expert recommendations | Cheaper |
![]() | Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro | $245 | 4 expert recommendations |
Rank | Change | Price | Gaming Keyboard | Digital Trends ![]() | Laptop Mag ![]() | Tom's Guide ![]() | TechRadar ![]() | PCMag ![]() | T3 ![]() | Rtings.com ![]() | PC Gamer ![]() | GamesRadar+ ![]() | Tom's Hardware ![]() |
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1 | - | $120 | ![]() The Corsair K70 RGB TKL is a highly customizable and versatile gaming keyboard with per-key addressable RGB lighting, a compact size, and extensive customization options through Corsair's iCUE software, making it suitable for gamers, programmers, and content creators who prioritize speed, responsiveness, and personalization. | 4 | 11 | 5 | - | 5 | 4 | 3 | - | 11 | - |
2 | - | $226 | ![]() The Asus ROG Azoth gaming keyboard is a highly customizable and durable keyboard with hot-swappable ROG NX mechanical switches, extensive RGB lighting, and multiple connectivity options, making it a versatile choice for gamers who prioritize a solid and stable typing experience. | 6 | - | - | 11
| 11 | - | - | 7 | 1 | 7 |
3 | - | $200 | ![]() The Razer Huntsman v2 Analog gaming keyboard is a customizable and sleek keyboard with joystick-inspired analog input, full RGB backlighting, and versatile connectivity options, making it an excellent choice for gamers and power users. | 7 | 6 | 9 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
4 | - | $215 | ![]() The Corsair K100 RGB keyboard is a high-end gaming keyboard with customizable lighting, programmable keys, and a sleek design, making it a great option for gamers and power users. | - | 1 | - | 6 | 10 | 12 | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [28]
- with a score: 17
- without a score: 11
Highest score by cravingtech.com | 100 |
Average score based on 28 reviews | 86 |
Lowest score by T3 | 80 |
Score distribution:
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- The Corsair K100 RGB is the pinnacle of Corsair keyboards, offering the cutting-edge performance, style, durability, and customization that gamers need to stand above the rest
- The centerpiece of your gaming setup, the Corsair K100 RGB boasts a refined design bolstered by a durable aluminum frame, dynamic per-key RGB backlighting, and a 44-zone three-sided LightEdge
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- Versatile split design great for typing and gaming: move the right module out of the way and bring your mouse in close for improved endurance and more precise aim (eSports proven). Rotate the left module for optimal key coverage or to squeeze into a tight space at a LAN. Or split the modules up to 20 inches and put your stream mic, HOTAS, or mouse in the middle for easy access. Separate the modules to shoulder-width for an ergonomic typing posture and add the lift kit tenting accessory to reduce forearm strain. The detachable Palm Supports now include all-new thick cushioned palm pads for even more comfort.
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Corsair K100 RGB is a popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling gaming keyboards and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Drop CTRL or Asus ROG Azoth .
Corsair K100 RGB is $115 more expensive than the average gaming keyboard ($99.99).
Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB is a popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling gaming keyboards and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Razer Huntsman v2 Analog or Das Keyboard 5QS .
Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB is $108.98 more expensive than the average gaming keyboard ($99.99).