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Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96  Keyboard Review

Notice: Below are the preliminary measurements for the Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96. Insiders have early access to the test results, and some measurements may be updated before publication.

The full review will be published in a few days.
Tested using Methodology v1.4.3 
Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96
Size
Locked
Hot-Swappable Switches
Locked
ConnectivityLocked
Switch Type
Locked
Output Type
Locked
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Changelog

  1.  Updated Feb 17, 2026: Early access published.
  2.  Updated Jan 27, 2026: Our testers have started testing this product.
  3.  Updated Nov 28, 2025: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  4.  Updated Nov 24, 2025: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

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Design
Dimensions
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Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96 Top Picture Sample
Size
LockedLocked
Height
LockedLock" (Lock cm)
WidthLockedLock" (Lock cm)
Depth
LockedLock" (Lock cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
LockedLock" (Lock cm)
Weight
LockedLock lbs (Lock kg)
0.0
Build Quality
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Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96 Build Quality Close Up Sample
Keycap MaterialLockedLocked
0.0
Ergonomics
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Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96 Side Picture Sample
Curved/Angled
LockedLocked
Split Keyboard
LockedLocked
Key Alignment
LockedLocked
Minimum Incline
LockedLock°
Medium Incline
LockedN/A
Maximum Incline
LockedLock°
Home Row Height
LockedLock mm (Lock")
0.0
Hardware Customizability
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Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96 Customizability Overview Sample
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
LockedLocked
Stabilizer Fixation
LockedLocked
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
LockedLocked
Size Of Right Mod Keys
LockedLocked
Hot-Swappable Switches
LockedLocked
Switch Stem Shape
LockedLocked
Mechanical Switch Compatibility
LockedLocked
Magnetic Switch Compatibility
LockedLocked
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
LockedLocked
0.0
Backlight Features
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Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96 Backlighting Picture Sample
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Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96 Brightness Max Sample
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Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96 Brightness Min Sample
BacklightingLockedLocked
RGB
LockedLocked
Per-Key Backlighting
LockedLocked
Effects
LockedLocked
Software Controllable
LockedLocked
0.0
Backlight Clarity
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Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96 White Shot Sample
Cable & Connector
ConnectivityLockedLocked
Detachable
LockedLocked
LengthLockedLock ft (Lock m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
LockedLocked
0.0
Wireless Versatility
Bluetooth
LockedLocked
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
LockedLocked
Proprietary Receiver
LockedLocked
Battery Type
LockedLocked
0.0
Macro Keys And Programming
Dedicated Macro Keys CountLockedLock
Onboard Macro Programming
LockedLocked
Macro Programming With Software
LockedLocked
Extra Features
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Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96 Extra Features Sample
Media Keys
LockedLocked
Trackpad / TrackballLockedLocked
Scroll Wheel
LockedLocked
Control Knob
LockedLocked
USB Passthrough
LockedLocked
NumpadLockedLocked
Windows Key Lock
LockedLocked
Lock IndicatorLockedLocked
In The Box
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Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96 Bundle Picture Sample
Typing Experience
0.0
Typing Quality
Key Spacing
LockedLock mm (Lock")
LEARN ABOUT TYPING QUALITY 
0.0
Typing Noise
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Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96 Typing Sample Sample
Average Loudness
LockedLock dBA
High Pitch Clicks
LockedLocked
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Keystrokes
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Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96 Key Switch Actuation Graph Sample
Initial Force
LockedLock gf
Peak Tactile Force
LockedN/A
Actuation Force
LockedLock gf
Bottom-Out Force
LockedLock gf
Pre-Travel Distance
LockedLock mm
Total Travel Distance
LockedLock mm
LEARN ABOUT KEYSTROKES 
0.0
Adjustable Input Granularity
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Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96 Input Linearity Graph Sample
Top Deadzone
LockedLock mm
Bottom Deadzone
LockedLock mm
Detection Ratio
LockedLock%
Minimum Step Depth
LockedLock mm
Switches
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Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96 Wobble Video Sample
Switch Name
LockedLocked
Switch Type
LockedLocked
Feel
LockedLocked
Output Type
LockedLocked
Performance
0.0
Single-Key Latency
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Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96 Single-Key Latency Graph Sample
Best Connection
LockedLock ms
Best Connection Std DevLocked±Lock ms
Wired
LockedLock ms
Receiver
LockedN/A
Bluetooth
LockedN/A
PCB (Estimated)
LockedN/A
LEARN ABOUT SINGLE-KEY LATENCY 
0.0
Multi-Key Latency
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Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96 Multi-Key Latency Graph Sample
Connection EvaluatedLockedLocked
Key Press
LockedLock ms
0.0
Data Transmission
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Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96 Multi-Key Raw USB Sample
Connection EvaluatedLockedLocked
USB Polling Rate
LockedLock Hz
Effective Update Rate
LockedLock Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
LockedLocked
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
LockedLocked
0.0
Chord Split
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Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96 Chord Split Graph Sample
4 Chord Split Delay
LockedLock ms
8 Chord Split Delay
LockedLock ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
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Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96 Software Tour Sample
Software NameLockedLocked
Software Windows Compatible
LockedLocked
Software macOS Compatible
LockedLocked
Onboard Memory
LockedLocked
Profiles
LockedLocked
0.0
Computer Compatibility
Windows
LockedLocked
macOS
LockedLocked
Linux
LockedLocked
Media Key Compatibility
LockedLocked
0.0
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
Android
LockedN/A
iOS
LockedN/A
iPadOS
LockedN/A
Media Key Compatibility
LockedN/A
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