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Our Verdict
Corsair K100 RGB
Corsair VANGUARD 96
The Corsair K100 RGB and Corsair VANGUARD 96 are both wired mechanical gaming keyboards. The K100 RGB is larger and has a more conventional full-size layout. It also has a full set of dedicated media keys and somewhat better raw gaming performance. It’s available with either linear MX Speed switches or Corsair OPX optical switches. Comparatively, the VANGUARD 96 has a more compact 96% form factor with more compressed key clusters and a few missing navigation keys. However, it takes up less space on your desk, leaving more room for mouse movements. Unfortunately, it lacks a full set of dedicated media keys, but it does have media shortcuts on the F-row and a programmable LCD display that the larger K100 RGB lacks. It's available with three linear and one tactile MLX mechanical switch options.
Variants
- K100 RGB (Black)
- K100 RGB (Midnight Gold)
- VANGUARD 96 (Black)
- VANGUARD 96 (Dual Tone)
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Main Differences for
Gaming
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Full Comparison
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Height
Width
Depth
Depth With Wrist Rest
Weight
Build Quality
Build Quality Close Up
Underside Picture
Keycap Material
Ergonomics
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Split Keyboard
Key Alignment
Minimum Incline
Medium Incline
Maximum Incline
Home Row Height
Hardware Customizability
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Stabilizer Fixation
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Hot-Swappable Switches
Switch Stem Shape
Mechanical Switch Compatibility
Magnetic Switch Compatibility
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Backlight Features
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Brightness Min
RGB
Per-Key Backlighting
Effects
Software Controllable
Backlight Clarity
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Detachable
Length
Connector (Keyboard side)
Wireless Versatility
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
Proprietary Receiver
Battery Type
Macro Keys And Programming
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
Onboard Macro Programming
Macro Programming With Software
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Trackpad / Trackball
Scroll Wheel
Control Knob
USB Passthrough
Numpad
Windows Key Lock
Lock Indicator
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Quality
Key Spacing
Typing Noise
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
High Pitch Clicks
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Initial Force
Peak Tactile Force
Actuation Force
Bottom-Out Force
Pre-Travel Distance
Total Travel Distance
Adjustable Input Granularity
Input Linearity Graph
Analog Output Graph
Top Deadzone
Bottom Deadzone
Detection Ratio
Minimum Step Depth
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Switch Type
Feel
Output Type
Single-Key Latency
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
Best Connection Std Dev
Wired
Receiver
Bluetooth
PCB (Estimated)
Multi-Key Latency
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Key Press
Data Transmission
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
USB Polling Rate
Effective Update Rate
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Chord Split
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
8 Chord Split Delay
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Corsair K100 RGB
Corsair VANGUARD 96
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