Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard – Overview
Switches
MGX Hyperdrive
Magnetic Hall Effect, pre-lubed, hot-swappable, 150M presses
MGX Hyperdrive
Magnetic Hall Effect, pre-lubed, hot-swappable, 150M presses
Actuation
Adjustable 0.1-4.0 mm
Corsair recommends 0.3-3.6 mm, with Rapid Trigger
Adjustable 0.1-4.0 mm
Corsair recommends 0.3-3.6 mm, with Rapid Trigger
Polling
Up to 8,000Hz
AXON hyper-polling with FlashTap SOCD handling
Up to 8,000Hz
AXON hyper-polling with FlashTap SOCD handling
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
Comfort
Magnetic palm rest
Leatherette cover over memory foam, two-stage height feet
Magnetic palm rest
Leatherette cover over memory foam, two-stage height feet
Memory
8MB, 5 profiles
On-board profiles and Game Mode, set up in Web Hub
8MB, 5 profiles
On-board profiles and Game Mode, set up in Web Hub
Warranty
2 Year Carry-In
Corsair manufacturer warranty
2 Year Carry-In
Corsair manufacturer warranty
Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Corsair |
| Model | VANGUARD PRO 96 Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard |
| Part number | CH-91E911G-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 MGX Hyperdrive (magnetic Hall Effect), pre-lubricated |
| Actuation point | Adjustable 0.1 – 4.0 mm (0.3 – 3.6 mm recommended) |
| Rapid Trigger | Yes |
| SOCD | FlashTap |
| Switch lifespan | 150 million keypresses |
| 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, with media control |
| Game Mode | Yes |
| 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 | Two-stage |
| Dimensions | 388 x 141 x 43 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 1.1 kg |
| In the Box and Warranty | |
| In the box | VANGUARD PRO 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 Pro 96 Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard
The Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 is a wired Hall Effect gaming keyboard that keeps a numpad in a 96% layout. Its pre-lubed MGX Hyperdrive magnetic switches sit in hot-swap sockets and let you set actuation anywhere from 0.1 to 4.0 mm, with Rapid Trigger and FlashTap SOCD for fast, clean movement inputs in competitive shooters. A 1.9-inch IPS screen and rotary dial handle media and custom functions, and six G-keys plus a Virtual Stream Deck key cover macros and streaming. Polling reaches 8,000Hz, five profiles live on the board, and a magnetic memory foam palm rest comes in the box.
