# Ultra-Slim Mechanical Keyboards Corsair's New 'K100 Air Wireless' Keyboard is the Brand's Thinnest By Kanesa D | Published 2022-10-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k100-air-wireless References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/5/23388832/corsair-k100-air-cherry-ultra-low-profile-mechanical-switches-wireless-price-features) & [corsair](https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Gaming-Keyboards/c/Cor_Products_Keyboards?sort=price-desc&pageSize=36&q=%3Arelevance&utm_source=Vox%20Media_482924&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=490888_Online%20Tracking%20Link&utm_content=Corsair&clickid=wesTZ%3AQMAxyIWlyUI53ti27AUkDQXozOXyB9S40&utm_coupon=&irgwc=1#rotatingText)  [Corsair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corsair-k70-pro-mini-wireless) has just debuted the ‘K100 Air Wireless,’ a mechanical gaming keyboard that holds the title of Corsair’s [thinnest gaming keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexgears-immersion-a3) to date. The keyboard features Cherry MX Ultra Low Profile tactile switches, a numpad, Bluetooth capabilities, and 200 hours of battery life when the RGB is turned off. The K100 Air can poll at up to 8,000 Hz over a USB cable, but when using Corsair's Slipstream Wireless dongle, this rate is reduced to 2,000 Hz. Since the [low-profile tactile switches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuphy-air60-he) are only 3.5mm tall, they resemble the scissor switches seen on the majority of laptop keyboards. Corsair’s ‘K100 Air Wireless’ is now available on the gaming peripheral giant’s website at a retail price of $279.99 USD. Image Credit: Corsair ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Low Profile Mechanical Keyboards:** There is a trend towards manufacturing low profile mechanical keyboards, which resemble scissor switches, for use in laptops and mobile devices. - **Wireless Mechanical Keyboards:** There is a trend towards manufacturing wireless mechanical keyboards with long battery lives for increased portability and convenience. - **High Polling Rate Keyboards:** There is a trend in improving the polling rate of keyboards, with some manufacturers achieving 8,000 Hz when connected via USB cable. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Equipment:** Manufacturers in the gaming equipment industry should explore the development of low-profile, wireless mechanical keyboards with high polling rates to appeal to gamers who prioritize portability and convenience in their gaming setup. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry should consider the demand for low-profile, wireless mechanical keyboards that are compatible with laptops and mobile devices for improved typing experiences on-the-go. - **Office Supplies:** Manufacturers of office supplies should look into developing low-profile mechanical keyboards that are more ergonomic and comfortable to use for extended periods of typing, while also offering wireless options for increased flexibility in the workplace. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Widely-Compatible Slim Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuphy-air96.md) - [Mobile Device Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corsair-k70-pro-mini-wireless.md) - [Ultra-Slim Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuphy-air75.md) - [Low-Profile Customizable Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-k1-max.md) - [Low-Profile Full-Size Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-k17-max.md) - [Ultrathin Gaming Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rog-falchion-rx.md) - [Thin Gaming Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowprofile-keyboards.md) - [High-Performance Compact Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k70-pro-tkl.md) - [Low-Profile Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-kw-x-ulp.md)