CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (1.9″ LCD, 8,000Hz)

Description

Overview

The CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 packs a full numpad, arrows, function row and a set of programmable G‑keys into a space-saving 96% frame. Built with an aluminium chassis, a detachable magnetic leatherette wrist rest and quad‑layer sound dampening, it’s designed for gamers and typing enthusiasts who want a smaller footprint without losing functionality.

Key features

• Compact 96% layout (approx. 388 × 141 mm) with full numpad and arrow keys.
• 1.9″ 320×170 IPS colour LCD for custom images, animations and Stream Deck-style controls.
• CORSAIR MLX mechanical switches (Fusion / Plasma / Pulse / Quantum options) — pre‑lubricated and rated for 80M keystrokes; hot‑swappable 3‑pin & 5‑pin support.
• AXON Hyper‑Processing with up to 8,000Hz report rate for minimal input latency.
• Six programmable side G‑keys, dedicated Stream Deck launch button and integration with Stream Deck/Elgato software.
• Per‑key RGB lighting, 8MB onboard memory (5 onboard profiles) and CORSAIR Web Hub configuration.
• Wired USB‑C connection with braided cable; magnetic detachable memory‑foam wrist rest included.

Who it’s for

Choose the VANGUARD 96 if you want a near‑full‑size feature set in a smaller footprint — suitable for competitive gamers who value low latency, streamers who want built‑in Stream Deck functionality, and keyboard enthusiasts who want hot‑swappability and premium build quality.