Corsair has finally done the one thing we all knew was coming the second they bought Elgato back in 2018; the peripheral giant has just dropped the Galleon 100 SD at CES 2026. It’s essentially the Frankenstein’s monster of the gaming world, combining a traditional mechanical keyboard with a Stream Deck – and it actually makes sense. It’s a bold, yet expensive, much-needed step forward in the world of keyboards and peripherals.

All-in-One Command Centre

The Corsair Galleon 100 SD is the first keyboard in the world to fully integrate a physical Stream Deck into the keyboard itself, complete with dials, an onboard display and 12 buttons that have all the power of your standard Stream Deck. But, before we get into the Stream Deck functionality, let’s talk about the full-size keyboard itself.

• Pre-lubed CORSAIR MLX Pulse linear mechanical switches, gasket mounting and six layers of sound dampening.
• 8,000Hz hyper-polling via CORSAIR AXON.
• FlashTap SOCD handling to enable cleaner directional movement.

While these are all fantastic specs for your average users, they lack some of the “pro” specs you’d find in competitive gaming keyboards – like the MGX magnetic switches found in the K70 Max, or the ultra-fast OPX optical switches from the K100. This isn’t to the keyboard’s detriment, as the included switches look fantastic and will appeal to a huge audience – if you need to shave off milliseconds in Valorant however, you may be better off with another of Corsair’s keyboards build for that competitive play.

The keyboard is clearly aimed at the person who thinks “alt-tabbing” is a method from the dark ages, or those that favour productivity and efficiency in daily life above the saved time on a key press.

A Revolution in Peripherals

What makes this relevant – and enticing – right now is the sheer level of hardware fusion on display. We’ve seen keyboards with screens before – Corsair’s own Vanguard series is a great example of that. We’ve also many keyboards with macro keys – heck, Corsair even released the Scimitar Wireless Elite SE last year that featured Stream Deck functionality with the side-buttons (we wrote a whole review on it). But this is the first time the actual Elgato infrastructure has been baked into the hardware at this scale. The right side of the board features 12 LCD keys, two dials with scrolling and “press” functionality, and a massive 5-inch full-colour display. Yes, five inches is more than enough. It’s a “command centre” that gives you all the power of your standard keyboard, but with direct integration into every game and app that you have installed.

If you need examples on how this would work in the real world, look at how the hardcore users are interacting with the Stream Deck these days – direct integration with software like Photoshop and OBS, compatibility with video games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Call of Duty. Whether you’re using the dials to adjust your brush size, or changing your loadout with a tap of a button, the power of the Stream Deck is now directly integrated into the device you’ve had in front of you all these years.

The Price Issue & The NumPad

Now, we have to look at the other side of the coin, because the Galleon 100 SD isn’t without its controversies. The most glaring issue for many will be the complete removal of the number pad. While gamers rarely use it, anyone who uses their PC for “real work” involving spreadsheets or data entry is going to feel that loss. Yes, you can program a virtual numpad onto the Stream Deck keys, but it’s never going to feel the same as physical, tactile digits. It’s a calculated risk by Corsair, but it definitely narrows the audience – particularly as this is a keyboard targeting towards those focusing on productivity. The solution here may actually be easier to achieve than expected.

Earlier last year, Elgato showcased Stream Decks with butterfly switches. While we haven’t experienced them ourselves, the inclusion of butterfly switches over the “thudding”/”squishy” traditional Stream Deck buttons may actually improve the experience here, and bring back the customers who would miss the Numpad functionality.

Then there’s the price – the pre-order page shows £309.99/$349.99. The Galleon 100 SD is firmly in the “enthusiast only” category. You could buy a very respectable mechanical keyboard and a standalone Stream Deck+ for less than that and still have money left over for a nice dinner. You’re paying a significant premium for the convenience of having it all in one chassis, being powered by a single USB cable.

To many, this could be quite off-putting – however there’s something to note; this is the first in a generation. There is no other keyboard in the world right now that has the power and the functionality that the Corsair Galleon 100 SD offers. It’s cutting-edge tech, and could change the landscape of peripherals as we know them going forward – particularly as Corsair and Elgato continue to innovate and improve their devices. For many, that warrants the additional expensive – and even for those who’s prefer not to have a physical Stream Deck on their desk, running with a cleaner aesthetic – this is a huge win.

The Verdict: A Glimpse into the Future

So, where does that leave the Galleon 100 SD? It’s clearly not a product for everyone, and it isn’t trying to be. It’s a statement piece. Corsair is flexing its muscles and showing what happens when you own the best keyboard tech and the best macro pad tech in the industry, alongside some of the most talented software developers in the world. The legacy of this device likely won’t be that every keyboard suddenly gets a screen, but rather that it sets a new bar for what a “workstation” keyboard looks like. It’s the ultimate luxury for the streamer who is tired of their desk looking like a tangled mess of wires, and a step away from the branding of a “standard gaming keyboard”, moving closer to the world of high-value studio production and sought-after productivity.

Is it worth the $350 asking price? If you value desk space and a unified aesthetic above all else, the answer is probably yes. There is something undeniably satisfying about a single piece of hardware that can control your entire digital ecosystem. However, if you’re just looking for a good keyboard, there are plenty of other options by Corsair. The Galleon 100 SD is an ambitious, slightly crazy, and incredibly polished piece of tech that proves Corsair is still willing to take big swings.

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