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VANGUARD 96 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Pacific Blue and Matcha Green Keycaps

  • 8,000Hz hyper-polling for ultra-responsive input
  • Optimally-compact 96% form factor
  • Vibrant integrated LCD screen for next-level personalization
  • Summon virtual Stream Deck with a tap
  • FlashTap SOCD – Move Like You Mean It
  • Wobble-free CORSAIR MLX Plasma mechanical switches
  • Durable Pacific Blue PBT Keycaps with an additional Matcha Green Keycap set
Current price: $189.99$189.99
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Order today for estimated delivery by 11/16/2026-11/17/2026
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SKU: VANGUARD96-PACIFICBLUE-MATCHAGREEN-KEYBOARD-KEYCAP-BUNDLE-NA
Current price: $189.99$189.99
This product qualifies for free shipping
Order today for estimated delivery by 11/16/2026-11/17/2026
60-days risk free returns

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VANGUARD 96 MECHANICAL GAMING KEYBOARD

TWO FRESH COLORWAYS

TWO FRESH COLORWAYS
TWO FRESH COLORWAYS
TWO FRESH COLORWAYS - matcha
TWO FRESH COLORWAYS - matcha
Give your setup a natural refresh with the Pacific Blue and Matcha Green VANGUARD 96 colorways! With your purchase of the Pacific Blue VANGUARD 96, an additional Matcha Green keycap set will be included.

Animation showcasing the CORSAIR AXON processor technology in the Vanguard 96 gaming keyboard

Animation showcasing the CORSAIR AXON processor technology in the Vanguard 96 gaming keyboard

UNMATCHED SPEED

Own the advantage when milliseconds matter most with ultra-responsive 8,000Hz hyper-polling. Eliminate input lag and ensure your in-game actions and stream commands are sent instantaneously.

VANGUARD 96 FlashTap SOCD 
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VANGUARD 96 FlashTap SOCD 
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FLASHTAP SOCD TECHNOLOGY

With CORSAIR FlashTap SOCD Handling, you can choose how the keyboard should handle accidental SOCD inputs so you can execute complicated movement techniques and Move Like You Mean It.
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VANGUARD 96 keyboard layout in Stream Deck software showing configurable keys and app action shortcuts in the side panel.
VANGUARD 96 keyboard layout in Stream Deck software showing configurable keys and app action shortcuts in the side panel.

EXTEND CONTROL BEYOND THE GAME

STREAM DECK INTEGRATION

Instant, one-touch control of your daily life. Directly map your most used actions and shortcuts to the programmable Stream Deck keys and unlock Virtual Stream Deck functionality in the Stream Deck app.
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BATTLESTATION INNOVATION

THE KEYBOARD OF THE FUTURE
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PERFECT FOR ALL-AROUND-GAMING

MLX PLASMA

Callouts | MLX PLASMA
Callouts | MLX PLASMA

PERFECT FOR ALL-AROUND-GAMING

MLX PLASMA

  • SMOOTH & LINEAR

    FEELING

  • 45g

    ACTUATION FORCE

  • 2.0mm

    ACTUATION POINT

  • 4.0mm

    TOTAL TRAVEL

  • 80 MILLION

    KEYSTROKE LIFESPAN

  • YES

    LUBRICATED

  • SINGLE

    RAILING TYPE

  • 3

    PIN

EXTENSIVE CUSTOMIZATION

CORSAIR-BUILT, TUNED BY YOU

CORSAIR Vanguard 96 keyboard customization video showcasing iCUE Web Hub lighting and key remapping features.

CORSAIR Vanguard 96 keyboard customization video showcasing iCUE Web Hub lighting and key remapping features.

CORSAIR Vanguard 96 multi-functional rotary dial with blue RGB glow and built-in display showing CORSAIR artwork.
CORSAIR Vanguard 96 multi-functional rotary dial with blue RGB glow and built-in display showing CORSAIR artwork.
CORSAIR Vanguard 96 keyboard with G-macro keys shown alongside the Stream Deck software integration UI
CORSAIR Vanguard 96 keyboard with G-macro keys shown alongside the Stream Deck software integration UI

Enjoy lightweight, powerful customization with no additional software installation via CORSAIR Web Hub. Program macros, map buttons, personalize lighting, and more with ease.

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MEET VANGUARD 96

Game Mode Button
Vibrant integrated LCD screen for next-level personalization
Customizable via web-based CORSAIR Web Hub
6 Dedicated, programmable low-profile G-Key
Hotswap support for 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches
CORSAIR MLX Mechanical Switches
Optimally-compact 96% form factor
Multi-functional Rotary Dial
Quad-layer sound dampening
Game Mode Button
Vibrant integrated LCD screen for next-level personalization
Customizable via web-based CORSAIR Web Hub
6 Dedicated, programmable low-profile G-Key
Hotswap support for 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches
CORSAIR MLX Mechanical Switches
Optimally-compact 96% form factor
Multi-functional Rotary Dial
Quad-layer sound dampening
Game Mode Button

Tech Specs

VANGUARD 96

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VANGUARD 96

FAQ

The keyboard supports hot-swapping compatible 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
Yes. The Matcha Green keycaps are included with any purchase of the Pacific Blue keycaps for Vanguard 96.
It includes 8MB of onboard memory, and more profiles can be created in CORSAIR Web Hub and saved there.
It uses mechanical switches, and CORSAIR MLX Mechanical switches come pre-installed.
Custom key macros can be created and configured via CORSAIR Web Hub
The RGB lighting can be customized through the CORSAIR Web Hub
Currently, a web-based software configuration utility CORSAIR Web Hub is available for configuring and saving all keyboard functions directly to the device. Meanwhile, it requires support for the Elgato Beta version of the Stream Deck software (version SW Stream_Deck_7.0.0.21998 or above) to enable the Virtual Stream Deck function.
It can be used with macOS and Linux, though some system functions may not be supported.
The keyboard height and angle can be adjusted in two stages.
The rotary dial can switch between various modes using FN+F12, and custom functions can be added via CORSAIR Web Hub.
Media controls are available through FN key combinations, and the rotary dial also supports multimedia control
Yes, the included USB-C cable is detachable.
The keyboard supports an up to 8,000Hz polling rate
Firmware updates can be found in the "Device Settings" section of CORSAIR Web Hub software.
It comes with a 2-year warranty.
The keycaps are primarily PBT double-shot, but some area will use ABS painted keycaps. Actual materials used please refer to local labeling.
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