Corsair iCUE LS100 Monitor Back Lighting Kit Review - Features and specifications

Name: Corsair iCUE LS100 Monitor Back Lighting Kit Review
Brand: Corsair iCUE LS100

by Krzysztof Hukalowicz on: 11/19/2019 12:18 PM [

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Features and specifications

Let’s proceed with the info from the manufacturer, first up are the key features:

Immersive Ambient Lighting: Extend your RGB lighting beyond your PC, bathing your environment in diffused colors and intricate lighting effects to create an immersive backdrop.
Integrate with Games and Media: Dynamically match the on-screen action in games, movies, and videos, or turn your room into a living visualizer for your music.
Powerful iCUE Software: Fully customize and synchronize RGB lighting across all your CORSAIR RGB iCUE-compatible products, including fans, DRAM, keyboard, and more.
Everything You Need to Shine: Includes 2x long strips with 27 individually addressable LEDs each, 2x short strips with 15 individually addressable LEDs each, and an external lighting controller.
Built-In Light Diffusion: LEDs are housed in a sturdy, light-diffusing casing that softens and blends light for a continuous and smooth effect.
Quick and Easy Installation: Mounts securely to most surfaces using magnetic fasteners with an adhesive backing.

Starter kit:

Starter Kit Dimensions (L x W x H)	403mm x 133mm x 56mm
Controller Dimensions (L x W x H)	65mm x 38mm x 15mm
AC Adapter	5V
RGB LED Channel	2
Max. RGB LED Strip per Channel	138 LEDs per channel, 192 LEDs total for 2
Micro USB Cable	150cm
Long Lighting Strips (450mm)	2 (27 LEDs each)
Short Lighting Strips (250mm)	2 (15 LEDs each)
Protective Cover on Strips	White diffuser silicone
RGB Extension Cable (300mm)	4
Accessories	16 Metal Plates, 8 Cable Management Clips
Safety and Agency	FCC, IC DOC, CE, RCM, REACH, CP65, ROHS, WEEE, China RoHS
Warranty	2 years

Expansion Kit 450mm:

Controller /Power / USB Cable requirements:	Require iCUE LS100 Smart Lighting Strip Starter Kit, sold separately
Long Lighting Strips (450mm):	2 (27 LEDs each)
Protective Cover on Strips:	White diffuser silicone
RGB Extension Cable	1 (300mm extension cable) 1 (300mm Y cable)
Accessories:	9 Metal Plates, 2 Cable Management Clips
Safety and Agency:	FCC, IC DOC , CE, RCM, CP65, ROHS, WEEE, RoHS
Warranty	2 years

Expansion Kit 250mm:

Controller /Power / USB Cable requirements:	Require iCUE LS100 Smart Lighting Strip Starter Kit, sold separately
Long Lighting Strips (450mm):	2 (15 LEDs each)
Protective Cover on Strips:	White diffuser silicone
RGB Extension Cable	1 (300mm extension cable) 1 (300mm Y cable)
Accessories:	9 Metal Plates, 2 Cable Management Clips
Safety and Agency:	FCC, IC DOC , CE, RCM, CP65, ROHS, WEEE, RoHS
Warranty	2 years

Below, you can see a comparison of the different iCUE RGB lighting controllers:

That’s it for the theory. Let’s proceed to the unboxing, shall we?

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