Corsair Vangard 96 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (MLX Fusion)

CORSAIR’s VANGUARD 96 pulls off the astonishing feat of shrinking a full keyboard with arrow keys, a tenkey pad, an LCD screen, rotary dial, and 6 programmable G-keys into a super-compact frame. Featuring wobble-free pre-lubricated CORSAIR MLX switches, it’s also hotswappable, supporting compatible 3-pin and 5-pin switches. The stunning LCD screen takes keyboard personalization to the next level with animations, stats, and game integration support. Quad-layer sound dampening provides satisfying keypress acoustics, and 8,000Hz hyper-polling delivers lightning-fast inputs. VANGUARD 96 also features Elgato Virtual Stream Deck integration, FlashTap SOCD handling, and easy customization via our web-based utility, CORSAIR Web Hub.

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Key Features

96% keyboard that keeps it 100  
The optimized 96% layout means you’ll have full keyboard with arrow keys, a tenkey pad, an LCD screen, rotary dial, and 6 programmable G-keys, but in a super-compact frame that’s roughly the size of a TKL keyboard.

Vibrant full-color LCD screen 
The keyboard of the future is here! Personalize your keyboard on a whole new level with a luminous integrated 1.9” LCD screen you can use to display custom animations, images, system specs, and more.

Maximize every millisecond 
Utilize ultra-responsive 8,000Hz hyper-polling to eradicate input lag. Get the fastest response times for your in-game actions and stream commands.

Elgato Virtual Stream Deck integration 
Map Stream Deck functions directly to the VANGUARD 96’s programmable G-keys and utilize Virtual Stream Deck to create clickable shortcuts. Unlock a world of newfound productivity and enhanced in-game performance  .

FlashTap SOCD 
With CORSAIR FlashTap SOCD handling, choose how the keyboard should resolve accidental SOCD inputs so you can Move Like You Mean It.

Wobble-free CORSAIR MLX switches 
Wobble-free CORSAIR MLX keyswitches feature pre-lubricated stems and Fresnel lensing for stunning RGB lighting. Refined for top-tier responsiveness and rated for 80 million keypresses.

Hotswap support for 3-pin and 5-pin switches 
The versatile VANGUARD 96 allows you to hotswap in your choice of compatible 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical keyswitches.

Quad-layer sound dampening 
4 layers of sound dampening foam help keep unwanted keyboard noise to a minimum, so you’re better able to enjoy your satisfying keypress acoustics.

6 Dedicated G-keys 
Set up in-game actions, productivity macros, or common key combinations for quick access on the 6 low-profile G-keys.

Customizable via CORSAIR Web Hub 
Enjoy lightweight, powerful customization with no additional software installation via CORSAIR Web Hub. Set up macros, map buttons, and more.