VANGUARD 96 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, CORSAIR MLX Plasma
- 8,000Hz hyper-polling for ultra-responsive input
- Optimally-compact 96% form factor
- Vibrant integrated LCD screen for next-level personalization
- Elgato Virtual Stream Deck integration
- FlashTap SOCD – Move Like You Mean It
- Wobble-free CORSAIR MLX mechanical switches
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VANGUARD 96 MECHANICAL GAMING KEYBOARD
A 96% KEYBOARD THAT MAKES IT 100
UNMATCHED SPEED
FLASHTAP SOCD TECHNOLOGY
EXTEND CONTROL BEYOND THE GAME
STREAM DECK INTEGRATION
THE KEYBOARD OF THE FUTURE IS HERE
MLX SWITCH SQUAD
PULSE
overview
Thocky & Linear
Actuation force
45g
Actuation point
2.0mm
Total Travel
3.6mm
Keystroke Lifespan
80 Million
Lubricated
Yes
Railing Type
Single
Pin
5
PLASMA
overview
Smooth & Linear
Actuation force
45g
Actuation point
2.0mm
Total Travel
4.0mm
Keystroke Lifespan
80 Million
Lubricated
Yes
Railing Type
Single
Pin
3
QUANTUM
overview
Fast & Linear
Actuation force
45g
Actuation point
1.2mm
Total Travel
3.4mm
Keystroke Lifespan
80 Million
Lubricated
Yes
Railing Type
Single
Pin
3
FUSION
overview
Thocky & Tactile
Actuation force
40g
Actuation point
2.0mm
Total Travel
3.4mm
Keystroke Lifespan
80 Million
Lubricated
Yes
Railing Type
Single
Pin
3
EXTENSIVE CUSTOMIZATION
CORSAIR-BUILT, TUNED BY YOU
UNITE YOUR SETUP
MEET VANGUARD 96
Tech Specs
| Media and Volume Controls | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wrist Rest Included | Magnetic detachable, with leatherette cover and memory foam cushion |
| Keyboard Report Rate | Up to 8,000Hz |
| Keyboard Color | BLACK |
| On Board Memory | 8MB |
| Onboard Profiles | 5 |
| Adjustable Height | Yes |
| Wired Connectivity | USB 3.0 or 3.1 Type-A |
| Keyboard Connectivity | Wired |
| Keyboard Cable Material | Braided |
|---|---|
| WIN Lock | FN Shortcut |
| Media Keys | FN Shortcuts |
| Key Rollover | Full Key (NKRO) with 100% Anti-Ghosting |
| Key Switches | CORSAIR MLX Plasma |
| Keyboard Layout | NA (North America) |
| Keyboard Warranty | 2 Year |
| Keyboard Compatibility | PC, Mac, or XBOX One|Windows® 10 or macOS® 10.15 | CORSAIR WEB HUB software |
| Weight | 0.994kg |
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