Corsair Galleon 100 SD Keyboard Review

Corsair and Elgato have combined two of their most recognisable product lines into a single device with the Galleon 100 SD – a mechanical gaming keyboard featuring a fully integrated Stream Deck. At over £300, it’s positioned firmly in enthusiast territory, promising high-end gaming performance alongside serious workflow customisation. The question is whether this all-in-one approach genuinely adds value, or if you’re better off keeping your keyboard and Stream Deck separate…

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:51 Pricing and key details
02:10 Design first impressions
03:13 Build quality
04:34 The Stream Deck integration
06:00 Setting up your SD profile
08:06 Keyboard switches and sound
09:52 Software experience
11:36 Closing thoughts

Specifications

• Media and Volume Controls – Yes
• Keyboard Size – Extended
• Wrist Rest Included – Magnetic detachable, with leatherette cover and memory foam cushion
• Keyboard Report Rate – Up to 8,000Hz
• Keyboard Form Factor – Full Size
• Keyboard Color – BLACK
• Switch Type – Mechanical
• On Board Memory – 8MB
• Adjustable Height – Yes
• Wired Connectivity – USB Type-A
• Keyboard Connectivity – Wired
• Keyboard Cable Material – Braided
• WIN Lock – Dedicated Hotkey
• Media Keys – Dedicated Media Keys, Volume Roller, Control Wheel
• Key Rollover – Full Key (NKRO) with 100% Anti-Ghosting
• Key Switches – CORSAIR MLX Pulse
• Keyboard Layout – UK (UK)
• Keyboard Warranty – 2 Years
• Keyboard Compatibility – PC or Mac®|Windows® 10 or macOS® 10.15|CORSAIR WEB HUB & ELGATO Stream Deck
• Weight – 1.392kg
• USB Passthrough – USB 2.0 Type-A

You can buy the Galleon 100 SD keyboard for £309.99 RRP directly from Corsair HERE.

Pros:

• Fully integrated Stream Deck with mature, powerful ecosystem.
• Strong plug-in marketplace and deep workflow customisation.
• Reliable performance with no crashes or missed inputs.
• Solid aluminium top plate and good overall build quality.
• Smooth MLX Pulse linear switches and decent stabiliser tuning.

Cons:

• £309.99 pricing puts it firmly in enthusiast territory.
• Stream Deck fixed on the right side limits ergonomics and flexibility.
• Physically wide layout can impact desk comfort.
• Keyboard itself isn’t exceptional without the Stream Deck.
• Some uneven RGB through larger keycap legends.

KitGuru says: The inclusion of a fully functional Stream Deck makes the Galleon 100 SD one of the most versatile and customisable keyboards on the market. However, it is let down slightly by poor ergonomics for right-hand users.

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