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Vanguard 96

Corsair Vanguard 96

Quick Features:

The Corsair Vanguard 96 is a premium gaming keyboard that hits the sweet spot between compact design and full functionality. This 96-key layout gives you all the essentials including a numpad while saving precious desk space compared to full-size boards - perfect for gamers who want maximum mousepad real estate without sacrificing productivity keys. What makes this board special is Corsair's MLX mechanical switches that come in four distinct flavors: Plasma, Fusion, Quantum, and Pulse, all factory lubed for smooth, premium feel right out of the box. The keyboard packs serious gaming tech with 1000Hz standard polling or 8000Hz with Corsair's AXON technology for that ultra-responsive edge in competitive play. You get 6 dedicated macro keys for complex commands, plus 5 onboard profiles stored in 8MB of memory so your settings travel with you. The detachable palm rest keeps things comfortable during marathon sessions, while per-key RGB lighting creates stunning effects through iCUE software. At 994 grams with dimensions of 388 x 141 x 43mm, it's got that premium heft without being overly bulky. The detachable braided USB-C cable keeps things clean and portable. Available in classic Black or unique Dual Tone colorways, the Vanguard 96 delivers flagship Corsair performance in a space-efficient package that's perfect for modern gaming setups where every inch of desk space matters.

Manufactures description:

CORSAIR's innovative legacy that began with the legendary, award-winning K70 presents the keyboard of the future. VANGUARD 96 combines years of fan feedback with esports-proven engineering for uncompromising performance and versatility.

 
 
Specification
 No. of Keys 96
 No. of Macro Keys 6
 Media Keys Via Function Keys
 Palm Rest Yes, Detachable
 Profiles 5 onboard
 Processor 
 Memory Size 8MB
 Colourway Black, Dual Tone
 Connection Wired
 Cord Length 1.8 m, black, detachable, braided USB Type-C to USB Type-A
 Wireless No
 Battery Type N/A
 Battery Life N/A
 USB Report rate 1000Hz, 8000Hz / 8K with Corsair AXON
 Wireless Report rate N/A
 Key Switches Corsair MLX Mechanical: Plasma, Fusion, Quantum, Pulse
 Key Caps 
 Switch lube Factory Lubed
 USB Passthrough No
 Audio Passthrough No
 
Features
 Anti-ghosting Full key rollover (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghosting
 Software Corsair Web Hub, Corsair iCUE
 Compatible OS 
 
Lighting
 Colour Options Per Key RGB
 Lighting Effect Via Software
 
Dimensions & Weight
 Size 69%
 Weight (grams) 994g
 Dimension (LxWxH) 388 x 141 x 43 mm
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