CORSAIR VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know

Just because you want a sleek keyboard doesn’t mean that you have to put up with subpar performance. The CORSAIR VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS is an elegant solution that delivers top-tier gaming performance with features like low-profile CORSAIR OPX optical switches, 8,000Hz hyper-polling, FlashTap SOCD handling, and more, all in one sleek package.

But the VANGUARD AIR 99 isn’t just for gaming. With its great styling and quiet keypresses, it’s perfect for hybrid work and office environments. Elgato Stream Deck Integration and programmable SD-keys help you streamline complex daily workflows into single button presses.

The VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS is equipped with ultra-responsive CORSAIR OPX optical low-profile switches installed. With their short 1.5mm actuation distance, these are high-performance switches that instantly set this keyboard apart from other low-profile keyboards that aren’t purpose-built for serious gaming. These optical switches use infrared light to detect keypresses which cuts out the debounce delay on mechanical switch actuation.

These switches are enhanced by FlashTap SOCD capabilities and 8,000Hz hyper-polling, in both wired and 2.4GHz wireless modes. Engineered to be 8x faster than standard low-profile keyboards, VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS ensuring your inputs are registered with near-zero latency no matter your connection.

With tri-mode connectivity, players can connect using robust 2.4GHz SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS v2, convenient Bluetooth®, or via the included USB-A cable. VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS also features excellent multiplatform support, so gamers can enjoy great performance and exert complete control whether they’re on PC, Mac, console, and more.

This compact multirole keyboard is part of the Stream Deck ecosystem, featuring direct integration within the Elgato Stream Deck app. Users can map commands to the six programmable SD-keys (Stream Deck keys) for quick, one-touch control of their gaming and everyday life. Easily streamline everything in-game from routine actions to complex sequences with a single press. Set your round buys, call in clutch stratagems, and manage inventory without having to dig through menus or memorize key binds.

Thanks to deep integrations with the most popular apps and tools, gamers can now efficiently attack their hybrid work or online classes the way they attack Point A. VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS keeps it all seamless, letting users initiate Teams calls, set their mic levels, and throw up a curated background without alt-tabbing.

VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS also unlocks the power of Virtual Stream Deck, giving users the ability to create and customize endless clickable on-screen shortcut menus. Users can easily summon these menus with one key press to simplify control and enhance the experience of all their favorite apps and the games that are currently in their rotation.

VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS doesn’t just excel at gaming and productivity, it’s a great looking keyboard on top of all that. With its elegant aluminum frame, brilliant LCD screen, and its sophisticated, low-profile aesthetic, it’s the perfect centerpiece for your desktop setup at home or in the office.

Premium gasket mounting gives the low-profile keys an excellent typing feel in addition to their great looks, and the five layers of internal sound-dampening ensure that keypresses sound as good to boot. Finished with durable PBT double-shot keycaps, VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS is built to maintain its pristine aesthetic and performance for years to come. All this in a frame that is just 18mm thick, one of the thinnest keyboards CORSAIR has ever built. It fits into a 16.76 inch x 5.42 inch footprint, (425.63mm x 137.63mm) so even though it is the center of attention, it doesn’t need to take up much room.

One style doesn’t fit all, so the VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS features a bevvy of potential customization options. Tweak anything from the LCD screen’s image, the actuation points of the keys, macros, keybinds, polling rate, lighting effects, and more from convenient web-based CORSAIR Web Hub. CORSAIR Web Hub is a lightweight, web-based customization utility that allows you to get all the particulars of your gear set up without you needing to install additional software. You can save your setup to the keyboard’s onboard memory so they stay with you, even when you need to connect to an entirely new setup, like when you’re playing at a tournament, or working from a different remote office location.