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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Just a few weeks after reviewing the 36 gram Sabre V2 Pro, Corsair has returned with two more premium versions built from magnesium and carbon fibre. They’re heavier, more rigid and undeniably more refined, with improved battery life and added Bluetooth support. But in chasing a more premium feel, Corsair has moved away from the extreme lightweight identity that made the original stand out. The question is whether that trade-off makes these better overall… or simply different.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:20 Pricing and key info
01:54 Design, main differences
03:24 Weight and build
04:57 Shape/size
06:12 Sensor / battery / Bluetooth
07:20 Corsair web hub
08:24 Closing thoughts

Specifications

SABRE v2 PRO WIRELESS MAGNESIUM ALLOY

• Weight In Grams – 56
• Connectivity – Wireless;Wired
• Sensor Type – Optical
• Grip Type – Any
• Battery Life – Up to 120 hours of battery life using 2.4 GHz with 1kHz polling rate. Up to 21 hours of battery life using 2.4 GHz with 8kHz polling rate. Up to 170-h
• Cable – 1.8M/ 6ft Braided Type C to A cable
• Mouse Compatibility – PC with a USB Type-A port | Windows® 10, Windows® 11
• Mouse Warranty – 2 Year

SABRE v2 PRO CARBON FIBER WIRELESS

• Weight In Grams – 55
• Connectivity – Wireless;Wired
• Sensor Type – Optical
• Grip Type – Any
• Battery Life – Up to 120 hours of battery life using 2.4 GHz with 1kHz polling rate. Up to 21 hours of battery life using 2.4 GHz with 8kHz polling rate.
• Cable – 1.8M/ 6ft Braided Type C to A cable
• Mouse Compatibility – PC with a USB Type-A port | Windows® 10, Windows® 11
• Mouse Warranty – 2 Years

You can buy the Sabre V2 Pro in either Magnesium Alloy or Carbon Fiber for £119.99 and £169.99, respectively, directly from Corsair here: Magnesium – Carbon Fiber.

Pros:

• Much improved build quality.
• Premium magnesium and carbon fibre finishes.
• More rigid, solid feel.
• Better battery life.
• Bluetooth added.
• Updated Web Hub controls.

Cons:

• Heavier than the 36g original.
• Magnesium shell feels cold and perforations are noticeable.
• Carbon fibre finish lacks grip.
• 8ms debounce locked with no official adjustment.
• 8K polling drains battery quickly.
• Higher price points.

KitGuru says: The materials used in these mice certainly give them a premium, eye-catching allure. However, the added weight takes away what made the original Sabre v2 Pro so appealing. 

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ASUS isn’t short on gaming headsets, but the ROG Kithara feels like something a little different. Developed in collaboration with HiFiMan and built around large 100mm planar magnetic drivers, it aims to blur the line between traditional gaming headsets and more studio-focused audiophile headphones. Priced at £284.99 in the UK, the Kithara sits firmly in premium territory, promising detailed, spacious sound for both competitive gaming and music listening. Does it justify the price?

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:02 Pricing and key info
01:41 Design first impressions
03:45 Ear cushion, cable info
05:11 Included measurement card
05:34 Headset specs
06:35 Real-world gaming experience
07:11 Music testing
07:40 Driving from an amp/DAC
09:01 Device compatibility
10:33 Mic test
11:40 Closing thoughts

Specifications

• Product Type – 3.5mm headset
• Interface – Wired
• Connector – 3.5mm
• Support Platform
  • PC
  • MAC
  • PlayStation® 4, PlayStation® 5
  • Nintendo Switch
  • iPad, iOS
  • Android
  • Xbox (* Compatible with Xbox consoles via 3.5mm connection)
• Driver Material – Planar Magnetic Driver
• Driver Size – 100 mm
• Headphones Impedance – 16 ohm
• Headphones Frequency Response – 8Hz – 55kHz
• Microphone Sensitivity – -36 dB
• Microphone Frequency Response – 20Hz – 20kHz
• Active Noise Cancellation – No
• Channel – Stereo
• Aura – No
• Foldablility – No
• Weight – 420 g
• Carry bag/box – No
• Extra ear-cushion – Yes
• Color – Black
• Cable
  • 1.8m Dual-3.5mm to Dual-3.5mm Boom Mic Cable
  • 1.8m Dual-3.5mm with 3-in-1 (3.5mm/6.3mm single-ended, 4.4mm balanced) plug cable
• Accessories
  • 1.8m Dual-3.5mm to Dual-3.5mm Boom Mic Cable
  • 1.8m Dual-3.5mm with 3-in-1 (3.5mm/6.3mm single-ended, 4.4mm balanced) plug cable
  • USB-C to Dual-3.5mm Adapter
  • 2 sets of Ear Cushion: 1 x Velour, 1 x Leatherette with Mesh Fabric
  • Frequency Response Measurement Card
  • Warranty Booklet
  • Quick Start Guide

You can buy the ROG Kithara Gaming Headset for £284.99 from Scan HERE.

Pros:

• High quality, detailed audio.
• Great frequency separation.
• Very comfortable.
• Good selection of accessories.
• Clean design.

Cons:

• Weak headband adjustment brackets.
• Needs a DAC/Amp/Audio Interface to get the most from it.

KitGuru says: The ROG Kithara brings great sound quality to a gaming headset.

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The ROG Falchion 75 HE is a premium hall effect gaming keyboard, with a price tag to match. Coming in at around £220 here in the UK, it brings pretty much every gaming feature you could want from a top-tier gaming board in 2026. Adjustable actuation? Check. Rapid Trigger? Check. 8KHz polling rate? Check. There’s not a lot the Falchion doesn’t do… but what's it like to use and is it better than ASUS’ current flagship gaming board, the ROG Falcata?

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:44 Pricing
01:10 Design first impressions
02:20 Gaming features
03:28 Switches and dialling it in
04:20 Soundtest
05:33 Gearlink web hub
07:08 Day to day experience
08:06 Closing thoughts

Specifications

• Key Switch – ROG HFX V2 Magnetic Switch, ROG HFX V2X Magnetic Switch
• Connectivity – USB 2.0 (Type-C to Type-A)
• Software – Gear Link
• Dimensions – 320 x 145 x 35 mm
• Color – Black / White
• Contents
  • 1 x ROG Falchion ACE 75 HE
  • 1 x keyboard carry case
  • 1 x Keycap puller
  • 1 x USB cable
  • 1 x ROG sticker
  • 1 x ctrl Keycap
  • 1 x Quick Start Guide
  • 1 x Warranty booklet

You can buy the ROG Falchion ACE 75 HE from Scan for £219.98 HERE.

Pros:

• Great gaming performance.
• Packed with every gaming feature you could ask for.
• Great design and clean look to the white model.
• Comfortable to both type and game on.
• Intuitive and genuinely convenient on-board controls.
• Web based config is leaps and bounds better than Armory Crate.

Cons:

• Expensive.
• Plastic bottom case is disappointing considering the price.
• No included wrist rest.

KitGuru says: The Falchion ACE 75 HE is a great gaming keyboard and probably a better fit for most people when compared to ASUS' flagship board, the ROG Falcata.

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