Corsair Vanguard 96 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (MLX Fusion Switch) – Overview
Switches
CORSAIR MLX Fusion
Tactile, pre-lubed, 40 g actuation force, hot-swappable
CORSAIR MLX Fusion
Tactile, pre-lubed, 40 g actuation force, hot-swappable
Actuation
2.0 mm, 3.4 mm travel
Rated for 80 million keystrokes
2.0 mm, 3.4 mm travel
Rated for 80 million keystrokes
Layout
96% with numpad
Full numpad in a footprint close to a TKL board
96% with numpad
Full numpad in a footprint close to a TKL board
Display
1.9″ IPS LCD
320 x 170 colour screen with a multi-function rotary dial
1.9″ IPS LCD
320 x 170 colour screen with a multi-function rotary dial
Macro keys
6 G-keys
Plus a dedicated Virtual Stream Deck launch key
6 G-keys
Plus a dedicated Virtual Stream Deck launch key
Polling
Up to 8,000Hz
AXON hyper-polling with full NKRO
Up to 8,000Hz
AXON hyper-polling with full NKRO
Comfort
Magnetic palm rest
Leatherette cover over memory foam, detachable
Magnetic palm rest
Leatherette cover over memory foam, detachable
Acoustics
Quad-layer dampening
Four layers of sound dampening inside the case
Quad-layer dampening
Four layers of sound dampening inside the case
Warranty
2 Year Carry-In
Corsair manufacturer warranty
2 Year Carry-In
Corsair manufacturer warranty
Corsair Vanguard 96 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (MLX Fusion Switch) Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Corsair |
| Model | VANGUARD 96 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard |
| Part number | CH-91E901F-NA |
| Colour | Black |
| Layout | NA (North America), ANSI |
| Compatibility | PC, Mac or Xbox One; Windows 10 or macOS 10.15 and later |
| Software | CORSAIR Web Hub |
| Keys and Switches | |
| Form factor | 96% |
| Key switches | CORSAIR MLX Fusion (tactile), pre-lubricated, 3-pin |
| Actuation force | 40 g |
| Actuation point / total travel | 2.0 mm / 3.4 mm |
| Switch lifespan | 80 million keystrokes |
| Hot-swappable | Yes |
| Key rollover | Full key (NKRO) |
| Programmable keys | 6 dedicated G-keys, Virtual Stream Deck key |
| Media keys / Win Lock | FN shortcuts, plus rotary dial |
| Display and Controls | |
| Screen | 1.9″ IPS colour LCD, 320 x 170 |
| Rotary dial | Multi-function |
| Connectivity | |
| Connection | Wired; needs a USB 3.0 or 3.1 Type-A port |
| Report rate | Up to 8,000 Hz |
| Cable | Braided USB Type-C cable |
| On-board memory | 8 MB, 5 on-board profiles |
| Physical | |
| Palm rest | Magnetic, detachable, leatherette cover with memory foam |
| Sound dampening | Quad-layer |
| Adjustable height | Yes |
| Weight | 994 g |
| In the Box and Warranty | |
| In the box | VANGUARD 96 keyboard Detachable magnetic palm rest Braided USB Type-C cable 2-in-1 keycap and switch puller Safety leaflet Warranty card |
| Warranty | 2 Year Corsair Carry-In |
About the Corsair Vanguard 96 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (MLX Fusion Switch)
The Corsair Vanguard 96 is a wired mechanical gaming keyboard with a 96% layout that keeps the numpad while staying close to the size of a TKL board. This version uses CORSAIR MLX Fusion switches, a tactile, pre-lubed design with a 40 g actuation force and 2.0 mm actuation point, fitted in hot-swap sockets. A 1.9-inch IPS screen and rotary dial sit above the numpad, alongside six programmable G-keys and a Virtual Stream Deck key. Polling reaches 8,000Hz, settings are stored on the board in five profiles, and a magnetic memory foam palm rest is included.
