Corsair Launches Galleon 100 SD Keyboard with Integrated Stream Deck
Corsair has released the Galleon 100 SD, a fresh mechanical keyboard featuring a built-in Elgato Stream Deck. The keyboard aims to streamline workflows for streamers, content creators, and gamers by combining a high-performance keyboard with the functionality of a dedicated macro pad.
The Galleon 100 SD integrates the Elgato Stream Deck directly into the keyboard’s design, offering users customizable shortcut settings for various programs. This allows for quick access to frequently used functions, playlists, or control schemes. The keyboard is designed with a gamer-oriented aesthetic, including RGB lighting and a Corsair logo bar.
The keyboard utilizes Corsair MLX Pulse switches, which are pre-lubricated to provide a smooth key feel. It likewise incorporates six layers of sound dampening for a quieter typing experience and features PBT keycaps that resist fingerprints. The design includes foldable feet for angle adjustment and a magnetic wrist rest made of firm memory foam for added comfort.
According to recent reviews, the Galleon 100 SD has been favorably compared to leading gaming keyboards like the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro. The addition of the Stream Deck functionality provides a level of versatility that appeals to both professional users and gamers. The keyboard’s price point of $349.99 positions it as a premium offering in the gaming keyboard market.
The Elgato Marketplace provides plugins and ready-made profiles to further enhance the Stream Deck experience on the Galleon 100 SD. This ecosystem of digital assets allows users to customize the keyboard to their specific needs. The launch of the Galleon 100 SD reflects Corsair’s recent success in the gaming keyboard market, marking the second new keyboard release for the brand in recent months.
The keyboard boasts an 8000Hz polling rate and a 2mm actuation point, maximizing function efficiency and gaming performance. This combination of features aims to provide a clean desk setup without the need for a separate Stream Deck device.
