Description
Engineered for competitive precision | Built for all-day battlestation command | Designed to move exactly as you intend, every time
Quick Specs
- Experience ultra-responsive input with 8,000Hz hyper-polling technology.
- Personalise your setup with a vibrant integrated LCD screen.
- Control your stream like a pro with Elgato Virtual Stream Deck integration.
- Move like you mean it with FlashTap SOCD switching technology.
- Feel every keystroke with wobble-free CORSAIR MLX mechanical switches.
Command the battlefield with precision engineering
The CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 is built for the gamer who refuses to let hardware be the reason they lose. Compressed into an optimally-compact 96% form factor, it delivers a full-featured layout without eating into your desk space or mouse room, giving you the tactical edge of a tenkeyless build with none of the compromises. Every element of this keyboard is tuned for competitive play, from the switches under your fingertips to the software behind the scenes.
Lightning-fast response when every millisecond counts
Tired of input lag costing you the clutch moment? The VANGUARD 96 answers with 8,000Hz hyper-polling, sampling your inputs up to eight times faster than a standard keyboard so your actions register the instant you make them. Layered on top is FlashTap SOCD technology, engineered so opposing direction inputs resolve exactly as you intend, letting you move like you mean it with no hesitation and no wasted frames.
Your battlestation, your rules
A vibrant integrated LCD screen puts next-level personalisation at your fingertips, while Elgato Virtual Stream Deck integration lets streamers and creators bring stream control directly onto the keyboard itself. With 8MB of onboard memory and 5 onboard profiles, your settings and macros travel with you, ready to load the moment you sit down, whether that’s at home or at a LAN event.
Built to endure the longest sessions
Under the keycaps sit wobble-free CORSAIR MLX Plasma mechanical switches, backed by full key rollover (NKRO) so every simultaneous keypress is captured accurately, even in the most frantic firefights. A magnetic detachable wrist rest, finished in leatherette with a memory foam cushion, keeps your hands comfortable through marathon sessions, while the braided USB cable is built to handle the daily wear of a hard-working setup.
Features
- 96% compact form factor maximises desk space while keeping a full-feature layout
- 8,000Hz hyper-polling for ultra-responsive, lag-free input
- CORSAIR MLX Plasma mechanical switches for a wobble-free, consistent feel
- FlashTap SOCD technology for precise, instant directional switching
- Integrated LCD screen for on-the-fly personalisation
- Elgato Virtual Stream Deck integration for streamers and creators
- 8MB onboard memory with 5 onboard profiles for portable settings
- Magnetic detachable wrist rest with leatherette cover and memory foam cushion
- Full key rollover (NKRO) for accurate multi-key input
- Braided USB cable built for daily durability
Specifications
- Keyboard Size: 96%
- Switch Type: CORSAIR MLX Plasma
- Connection: Wired
- Backlighting: RGB
- Layout: NA (North America)
- Colour: Black
- Warranty: 24 months
- Product Weight: 994g
What’s in the Box
- 1 x Corsair VANGUARD 96 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Black
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1 x Detachable magnetic cushioned palm rest
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1 x Braided USB Type-C cable
Why Corsair
Corsair has long been the choice of competitive gamers who demand hardware that keeps pace with their ambition. With the VANGUARD 96, that commitment continues, pairing precision engineering with everyday durability. For South African gamers looking to upgrade their setup, it is a dependable, performance-driven choice backed by a trusted name.
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