CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know

The VANGUARD 96 family is expanding, but not like, physically. The VANGUARD 96 series, which previously launched the VANGUARD PRO 96 and VANGUARD 96, is now welcoming a wireless model into its ranks.

Like its siblings, the VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Gaming Keyboard is a 96% form factor keyboard that more efficiently lays out the full array of keys – a numpad, arrow keys, all the F-keys, and even an LCD screen, all within a super compact desktop footprint that rivals a tenkeyless keyboard. The big difference between this model and the VANGUARD 96 is that this keyboard comes with the wireless freedom of robust, low-latency 2.4GHz connectivity and versatile Bluetooth.

Similar to the VANGUARD 96, the VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS allows you to choose from 4 different pre-lubed, wobble-free CORSAIR MLX mechanical switches: MLX Fusion, MLX Plasma, MLX Pulse, and MLX Quantum. If you find a compatible switch that you’d really like to use instead, the VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS supports hotswapping in compatible 3-pin and 5-pin switches.

Just like the other VANGUARD keyboards, this keyboard is in the Stream Deck ecosystem, so it’s natively integrated into the Elgato Stream Deck app. Users can directly map actions for quick, one-touch control of their gaming and everyday life.

With the deep integrations with the most popular apps and tools, this keyboard isn’t just for elite in-game performance, it can dominate in daily life, too. Set up a Multi Action to streamline your online classes by launching your video chat, turning on your camera, putting up an appropriate background image, and setting your mic and headset levels all with a single button press. You can also set all of this up to optimize your remote work tasks, streaming pre-launch checklists, and a ton of the parts of your daily routines.

Obviously, this has potential to help with your in-game routines, too. Reduce complex input sequences with a single press. Manage inventory, chain cooldowns, and set up round buys without committing key binds to memory or wasting valuable time digging through menus.

VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS also unlocks the power of Virtual Stream Deck, empowering you with the ability to create and customize clickable on-screen shortcut menus. Easily customize these menus to simplify control and enhance the experience of all your favorite apps and the games in your current rotation.  

With quad-layer sound dampening, the VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS mutes the annoying parts of keypress acoustics so your switches of choice simply deliver satisfying sound.

It also features a brilliant, full-color 320 x 170 screen that lets you showcase your unique style on a whole different level. Display custom images, animations, sync it with the rotary dial’s customizable media controls, and more.

Easily customize your new keyboard with lightweight, web-based CORSAIR Web Hub. Without needing to install additional software, you can create macros, map buttons, personalize lighting effects, and much more.