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CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 vs CORSAIR Vanguard Air 99 Wireless

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Series

VANGUARD 961Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-continues-longstanding-legacy-of-innovation-with-game-changing-vanguard-pro-96-and-vanguard-96-gaming-keyboardsRead 23 October 2026

VANGUARD AIR1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Spec row Keyboard Type Size: Vanguard. The VANGUARD AIR 99 is the third line beside VANGUARD 96 and VANGUARD PRO 96.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

CH-91E901E-NA, CH-91E921E-NA, CH-91E901F-NA, CH-91E901H-NA, CH-91E911E-NA, CH-91E901I-NA, CH-91E921I-NA3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440498193_f_0Read 23 October 2026Seven documented US ANSI switch/color configurations. Non-US and Silent KR2 rows are outside this scope.

CH-91HA01B-NA, CH-91H901B-NA, CH-91HA01B-TW, CH-91HA01B-UK, CH-91H901B-UK, CH-91HA01B-DE, CH-91H901B-DE, CH-91HA01B-FR, CH-91H901B-FR, CH-91HA01B-ES, CH-91H901B-ES, CH-91H901B-IT, CH-91HA01B-ND, CH-91H901B-ND, CH-91H901B-CH, CH-91HA01B-KR2, CH-91H901B-KR21Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-ch-91h901b-naRead 14 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/de/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-de/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-de-ch-91ha01b-deRead 14 October 2026SKU CH-91HA01B-DE in the Corsair store.4Maker product pagecorsair.com/de/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-de/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-de-ch-91h901b-deRead 14 October 2026SKU CH-91H901B-DE in the Corsair store.5Maker product pagecorsair.com/uk/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-uk/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-uk-ch-91ha01b-ukRead 14 October 2026SKU CH-91HA01B-UK in the Corsair store.6Maker product pagecorsair.com/uk/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-uk/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-uk-ch-91h901b-ukRead 14 October 2026SKU CH-91H901B-UK in the Corsair store.7Maker product pagecorsair.com/fr/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-fr/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-fr-ch-91ha01b-frRead 14 October 2026SKU CH-91HA01B-FR in the Corsair store.8Maker product pagecorsair.com/fr/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-fr/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-fr-ch-91h901b-frRead 14 October 2026SKU CH-91H901B-FR in the Corsair store.9Maker product pagecorsair.com/es/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-es/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-es-ch-91ha01b-esRead 14 October 2026SKU CH-91HA01B-ES in the Corsair store.10Maker product pagecorsair.com/es/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-es/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-es-ch-91h901b-esRead 14 October 2026SKU CH-91H901B-ES in the Corsair store.11Maker product pagecorsair.com/it/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-it/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-it-ch-91h901b-itRead 14 October 2026SKU CH-91H901B-IT in the Corsair store.12Maker product pagecorsair.com/se/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-nd/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-nd-ch-91ha01b-ndRead 14 October 2026SKU CH-91HA01B-ND in the Corsair store.13Maker product pagecorsair.com/se/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-nd/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-nd-ch-91h901b-ndRead 14 October 2026SKU CH-91H901B-ND in the Corsair store.14Maker product pagecorsair.com/ch/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-ch/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-ch-ch-91h901b-chRead 14 October 2026SKU CH-91H901B-CH in the Corsair store.15Maker product pagecorsair.com/kr/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-kr2/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-kr2-ch-91ha01b-kr2Read 14 October 2026SKU CH-91HA01B-KR2 in the Corsair store.16Maker product pagecorsair.com/kr/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-kr2/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-kr2-ch-91h901b-kr2Read 14 October 2026SKU CH-91H901B-KR2 in the Corsair store.17Maker product pagecorsair.com/tw/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-tw/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-tw-ch-91ha01b-twRead 14 October 2026SKU CH-91HA01B-TW in the Corsair store.

GTIN / EAN

840440492368, 840440413004, 840440492443, 840440492474, 840440492498, 840440492481, 8404404130353Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440498193_f_0Read 23 October 2026Consumer UPC values. The separate master-carton GTIN column is excluded.

840440490364, 840440418856, 84044049039525Press articletechstoriesindia.com/corsair-vanguard-air-99-wireless-gaming-keyboard-us-price-specs-amazonRead 14 October 2026Spec table: CH-91H901B-NA UPC 840440418856 and CH-91HA01B-NA UPC 840440490364. Both pass the UPC check digit test. Only this page states them.26Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/products/corsair-vanguard-air-99-w-l-kb-opx-lowRead 14 October 2026Listing for the UK black SKU CH-91HA01B-UK shows barcode 840440490395. It passes the UPC check digit test.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

25 September 20251Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-continues-longstanding-legacy-of-innovation-with-game-changing-vanguard-pro-96-and-vanguard-96-gaming-keyboardsRead 23 October 2026Maker September 25, 2025 launch names mechanical VANGUARD 96 separately from Hall effect VANGUARD PRO 96 and says both immediately available worldwide.

17 March 202619Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-low-profile-vanguard-air-99-wireless-gaming-keyboard-sleek-high-performance-low-profile-keyboard-with-elgato-stream-deck-integrationRead 14 October 2026Corsair press release from Milpitas, CA dated March 17, 2026 announcing the release.

Status

Available2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026Selected Quantum Dual Tone US SKU is in stock. This is the wired conventional mechanical keyboard, not Pro 96 or Vanguard 96 Wireless.

Available19Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-low-profile-vanguard-air-99-wireless-gaming-keyboard-sleek-high-performance-low-profile-keyboard-with-elgato-stream-deck-integrationRead 14 October 2026The press release says the keyboard is available from the Corsair webstore and authorized retailers. The Corsair store sells it today.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$179.995Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Corsair-s-Vanguard-96-series-blurs-the-line-between-keyboard-and-stream-deck.1125314.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Launch-period September 2025 reporting explicitly gives $179.99 for regular mechanical VANGUARD 96. Pro price is a separate claim. This is US launch price excluding sales tax.

$259.991Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026US store list price USD 259.99, shown without a discount, on the black NA SKU and on the white NA SKU. TechRadar reports USD 260 at the March 17, 2026 release. Excludes tax.2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-ch-91h901b-naRead 14 October 202621Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-air-99-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: $260 at release. The Corsair store list price is USD 259.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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From €279.991Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-ch-91h901b-naRead 14 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/de/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-de/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-de-ch-91ha01b-deRead 14 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/de/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-de/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-de-ch-91h901b-deRead 14 October 20265Maker product pagecorsair.com/uk/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-uk/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-uk-ch-91ha01b-ukRead 14 October 20266Maker product pagecorsair.com/uk/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-uk/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-uk-ch-91h901b-ukRead 14 October 20267Maker product pagecorsair.com/fr/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-fr/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-fr-ch-91ha01b-frRead 14 October 20268Maker product pagecorsair.com/fr/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-fr/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-fr-ch-91h901b-frRead 14 October 20269Maker product pagecorsair.com/es/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-es/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-es-ch-91ha01b-esRead 14 October 202610Maker product pagecorsair.com/es/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-es/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-es-ch-91h901b-esRead 14 October 202611Maker product pagecorsair.com/it/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-it/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-it-ch-91h901b-itRead 14 October 202612Maker product pagecorsair.com/se/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-nd/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-nd-ch-91ha01b-ndRead 14 October 202613Maker product pagecorsair.com/se/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-nd/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-nd-ch-91h901b-ndRead 14 October 202614Maker product pagecorsair.com/ch/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-ch/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-ch-ch-91h901b-chRead 14 October 202615Maker product pagecorsair.com/kr/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-kr2/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-kr2-ch-91ha01b-kr2Read 14 October 202616Maker product pagecorsair.com/kr/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-kr2/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-kr2-ch-91h901b-kr2Read 14 October 202617Maker product pagecorsair.com/tw/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-tw/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-tw-ch-91ha01b-twRead 14 October 202618Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 202623Press articleculturageek.com.ar/vanguard-air-99-wireless-el-nuevo-teclado-99-enfocado-en-el-gaming-de-corsairRead 14 October 202625Press articletechstoriesindia.com/corsair-vanguard-air-99-wireless-gaming-keyboard-us-price-specs-amazonRead 14 October 202626Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/products/corsair-vanguard-air-99-w-l-kb-opx-lowRead 14 October 2026

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026

US, EU, GB, CH, KR, TW1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026US store sells CH-91HA01B-NA and CH-91H901B-NA. The other regional SKUs are on the regional Corsair stores listed as sources.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Dual Tone2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026Maker color selector and exact SKU table. Quantum CH-91E911E-NA is Dual Tone despite ambiguous BLACK/WHITE tech-table wording.

Black, White1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-ch-91h901b-naRead 14 October 2026Spec row Keyboard Color: WHITE on this page and BLACK on the black page.

Segment

Gaming2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Gaming1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Corsair sells the keyboard under Gaming Keyboards, Wireless Gaming Keyboards.

Sold asiParts fitted when sold. A complete keyboard includes switches and keycaps. Barebones includes neither.

Complete2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Complete1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Package contents list a complete keyboard with fitted keycaps and switches.

Layout

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Form factoriLayout size or shape. A percentage describes the layout, not the number of keys.

96 % (1800)2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026

96 % (1800)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Spec row Keyboard Form Factor: Compact Full size. Corsair calls it a 99 percent layout with a full numpad and function row. The schema 1800 value is the 96 percent layout class.

Layout standardiPhysical key layout standards sold for this model. Regional language names are listed separately.

ANSI2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026Selected NA reference photo has ANSI Enter and left Shift. Only US ANSI variants are modeled.

ANSI, ISO, KS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026The NA layout is ANSI. The regional stores list ISO layouts for the EU, UK and Swiss SKUs. The Korean KR2 layout is stored as KS, the Korean standard. The maker does not name the standard.

Regional layouts

NA (North America)2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026

NA (North America), UK (UK), DE (Germany), FR (France), ES (Spain), IT (Italy), ND (Nordics), CH (Switzerland), KR2 (Korea)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Spec row Keyboard Layout: NA on this page. The other layout names come from the regional store pages listed as sources.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/de/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-de/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-de-ch-91ha01b-deRead 14 October 2026Layout name DE (Germany).4Maker product pagecorsair.com/de/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-de/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-de-ch-91h901b-deRead 14 October 2026Layout name DE (Germany).5Maker product pagecorsair.com/uk/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-uk/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-uk-ch-91ha01b-ukRead 14 October 2026Layout name UK (UK).6Maker product pagecorsair.com/uk/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-uk/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-uk-ch-91h901b-ukRead 14 October 2026Layout name UK (UK).7Maker product pagecorsair.com/fr/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-fr/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-fr-ch-91ha01b-frRead 14 October 2026Layout name FR (France).8Maker product pagecorsair.com/fr/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-fr/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-fr-ch-91h901b-frRead 14 October 2026Layout name FR (France).9Maker product pagecorsair.com/es/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-es/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-es-ch-91ha01b-esRead 14 October 2026Layout name ES (Spain).10Maker product pagecorsair.com/es/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-es/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-es-ch-91h901b-esRead 14 October 2026Layout name ES (Spain).11Maker product pagecorsair.com/it/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-it/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-it-ch-91h901b-itRead 14 October 2026Layout name IT (Italy).12Maker product pagecorsair.com/se/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-nd/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-nd-ch-91ha01b-ndRead 14 October 2026Layout name ND (Nordics).13Maker product pagecorsair.com/se/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-nd/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-nd-ch-91h901b-ndRead 14 October 2026Layout name ND (Nordics).14Maker product pagecorsair.com/ch/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-ch/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-ch-ch-91h901b-chRead 14 October 2026Layout name CH (Switzerland).15Maker product pagecorsair.com/kr/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-kr2/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-kr2-ch-91ha01b-kr2Read 14 October 2026Layout name KR2 (Korea).16Maker product pagecorsair.com/kr/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-kr2/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-kr2-ch-91h901b-kr2Read 14 October 2026Layout name KR2 (Korea).17Maker product pagecorsair.com/tw/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-tw/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-tw-ch-91ha01b-twRead 14 October 2026Layout name NA - North American Layout.

Keys in regional layoutiPhysical typing and function keys in the stated regional layout. Separate media buttons, macro buttons and rotary controls are excluded. A Touch ID or Lock key in a key row counts, as on Apple keyboards.

962Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026Exact p4 maker SKU table gives 96 typing/function keys for all selected US variants. Five separate G buttons and Game Mode button are excluded. Stream Deck launch key in bottom key row is included, like other physical row function keys.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440498193_f_0Read 23 October 2026

99 to 1001Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-ch-91h901b-naRead 14 October 20263Maker product pagecorsair.com/de/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-de/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-de-ch-91ha01b-deRead 14 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/de/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-de/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-de-ch-91h901b-deRead 14 October 20265Maker product pagecorsair.com/uk/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-uk/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-uk-ch-91ha01b-ukRead 14 October 20266Maker product pagecorsair.com/uk/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-uk/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-uk-ch-91h901b-ukRead 14 October 20267Maker product pagecorsair.com/fr/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-fr/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-fr-ch-91ha01b-frRead 14 October 20268Maker product pagecorsair.com/fr/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-fr/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-fr-ch-91h901b-frRead 14 October 20269Maker product pagecorsair.com/es/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-es/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-es-ch-91ha01b-esRead 14 October 202610Maker product pagecorsair.com/es/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-es/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-es-ch-91h901b-esRead 14 October 202611Maker product pagecorsair.com/it/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-it/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-it-ch-91h901b-itRead 14 October 202612Maker product pagecorsair.com/se/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-nd/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-nd-ch-91ha01b-ndRead 14 October 202613Maker product pagecorsair.com/se/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-nd/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-nd-ch-91h901b-ndRead 14 October 202614Maker product pagecorsair.com/ch/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-ch/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-ch-ch-91h901b-chRead 14 October 202615Maker product pagecorsair.com/kr/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-kr2/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-kr2-ch-91ha01b-kr2Read 14 October 202616Maker product pagecorsair.com/kr/en/p/keyboards/ch-91h901b-kr2/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-kr2-ch-91h901b-kr2Read 14 October 202617Maker product pagecorsair.com/tw/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-tw/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-tw-ch-91ha01b-twRead 14 October 202618Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 202623Press articleculturageek.com.ar/vanguard-air-99-wireless-el-nuevo-teclado-99-enfocado-en-el-gaming-de-corsairRead 14 October 202625Press articletechstoriesindia.com/corsair-vanguard-air-99-wireless-gaming-keyboard-us-price-specs-amazonRead 14 October 202626Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/products/corsair-vanguard-air-99-w-l-kb-opx-lowRead 14 October 2026

Key legends for

Windows2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026Selected NA product photo has Windows key legend.

Windows1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Spec rows and photos show Windows legends. Six Mac keycaps are in the box for Mac mode.

Numpad

Yes2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026

Function row

Yes2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026

Dedicated arrow keys

Yes2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026

Navigation keysiAvailability of Home, End, Page Up and Page Down as dedicated keys or through an Fn layer.

Fn layer4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Home, End, Page Up, Page Down and Insert are Fn+numpad shortcuts.

Compact1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Top-view maker photo: Home, Page Up, Page Down and End in one column right of the main block.21Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-air-99-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: a 99 percent board keeps almost everything but compresses the nav cluster.

Key stagger

Row-staggered2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Row-staggered1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Top-view maker photo: standard staggered rows.

Bottom row

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Low profile

No6Measurementrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/corsair/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Public Office verdict calls the keyboard a high-profile design. The separate low-profile G buttons do not define the typing profile.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026CORSAIR OPX low-profile switches. The FAQ says replacement keycaps must be designed for low-profile switches.

Switches

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Switch sensing technologyiKey sensing technology. Hall effect and TMR are different sensor types. A mixed board is identified explicitly. Magnetic switch housing alone does not identify the sensor.

Mechanical2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Optical1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026CORSAIR OPX low-profile optical-mechanical switches that use an infrared light beam to register keystrokes.

Switch feel

Linear, Tactile2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Linear1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Page headline: linear and quiet OPX low-profile switches.20Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-opx-low-profile-optical-switches-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 2026Smooth, linear actuation.21Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-air-99-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the switches are linear, pre-lubed and not hot-swappable.

Switch maker

CORSAIR2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026

CORSAIR1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026

Switch models

CORSAIR MLX Plasma, CORSAIR MLX Fusion, CORSAIR MLX Quantum, CORSAIR MLX Pulse2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026

CORSAIR OPX Low Profile1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Spec row Key Switches: CORSAIR OPX Low Profile.19Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-low-profile-vanguard-air-99-wireless-gaming-keyboard-sleek-high-performance-low-profile-keyboard-with-elgato-stream-deck-integrationRead 14 October 2026

Switch stem

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Actuation forceiForce at the point where a key registers. Initial spring force is not actuation force. Adjustable switches require a stated actuation setting.

45gf2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026Selected Quantum reference 45 gf. All four switch specifications appear in maker MLX Switch Squad table. Fusion is 40 gf and differs in variant row.

45gf18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: CORSAIR OPX Low Profile keyswitches, 45g actuation force, 1.5mm actuation point, 2.5mm total travel, guaranteed for 80 million keystrokes.20Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-opx-low-profile-optical-switches-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 2026OPX low-profile switch specs: actuation force 45g, actuation distance 1.5mm, total travel 2.5mm, housing 1-pin, up to 80 million keypresses.

Bottom-out forceiForce at the end of the switch travel. It is not the initial spring force or the tactile peak.

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Tactile bump forceiPeak force of the tactile bump. It is not the force at initial movement or at bottom-out.

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Actuation pointiDistance before a key registers. For adjustable boards, the default profile or setting is stated in the source note.

1.2mm2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026Selected Quantum reference 1.2 mm. Plasma, Fusion and Pulse are 2.0 mm in their rows.

1.5mm1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Page: 1.5 mm actuation point.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026

Total travel

3.4mm2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026Selected Quantum reference 3.4 mm. Plasma 4.0 mm, Fusion 3.4 mm, Pulse 3.6 mm.

2.5mm1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Page: 2.5 mm total travel.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026

Rated keystrokes

80million2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026

80million1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Page: up to 80 million keystroke lifespan. The Corsair blog Everything You Need To Know of June 11, 2026 says 90 million. The manual and the OPX switch blog say 80 million, which is stored.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: guaranteed for 80 million keystrokes. The OPX switch blog of March 17, 2026 also says up to 80 million. The June 11, 2026 blog says 90 million and is not used.20Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-opx-low-profile-optical-switches-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 2026Up to 80 million keypresses. Blog updated March 17, 2026.

Factory-lubed switches

Yes2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Page: every switch is pre-lubricated.20Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-opx-low-profile-optical-switches-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 2026OPX switches come pre-lubricated.21Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-air-99-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: pre-lubed switches.

Adjustable actuation

No6Measurementrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/corsair/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Public exact-model comparison states conventional mechanical switches rather than Pro adjustable Hall effect switches.

No21Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-air-99-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the optical switches are fast and consistent, but actuation isn't adjustable.

Actuation rangeiSelectable actuation distances. These are settings, not a measured usable travel range.

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Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

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Per-key actuationiActuation can be configured individually for supported keys. The source note identifies any excluded keys.

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Rapid trigger

No6Measurementrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/corsair/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Public comparison explicitly says regular VANGUARD 96 lacks Rapid Trigger support.

No21Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-air-99-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: adjustable actuation and rapid trigger style features are found on analog boards. The Vanguard Air 99 optical switches have no adjustable actuation. KitGuru says it lacks genuine Rapid Trigger.22Reviewkitguru.netRead 14 October 2026Review: the optical switches lack genuine Rapid Trigger. The software based Snap Tap feature (FlashTap) is not a replacement.

Minimum rapid trigger movementiSmallest selectable movement used to reset or reactivate a key. This is a setting, not measured accuracy.

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Multi-action keys

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SOCD handling

Yes2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026CORSAIR FlashTap SOCD. This conventional mechanical feature does not imply Rapid Trigger or analog output.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Page: FlashTap SOCD resolves overlapping directional inputs.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026FlashTap (SOCD): off by default. Hardware mode supports the A and D keys with last priority only. Web Hub adds neutral and first priority modes.22Reviewkitguru.netRead 14 October 2026Review names the software based Snap Tap style handling, which is Corsair FlashTap.

Analog inputiCan send variable gamepad or joystick input. Magnetic sensing or adjustable actuation alone does not establish analog output.

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Hot-swap socketsiSwitches can be replaced without soldering. Magnetic compatibility must be checked separately.

5-pin2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026Maker explicitly supports both three-pin and five-pin conventional mechanical switches. Five-pin enum denotes the socket accepting both.

None18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Switch notice: switches on this keyboard are not user replaceable.21Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-air-99-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the switches are not hot-swappable.

Compatible switches

Compatible 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026

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Stabilizers

Plate-mounted7Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/13918/corsair-vanguard-96-matige-software-beperkt-goede-hardware.htmlRead 23 October 2026Hardware section explicitly identifies plate-mounted Cherry stabilizers.

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Factory-lubed stabilizers

Yes7Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/13918/corsair-vanguard-96-matige-software-beperkt-goede-hardware.htmlRead 23 October 2026Hardware section states switches and stabilizers are factory lubricated. Tested Dual Tone Plasma.

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Keycaps

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Keycap material

PBT4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026NA selected variants have PBT double-shot. BR/SP/ES ABS Paint exceptions are not included.

PBT18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: keycaps for the NA layout and UK are PBT double shot. Other layouts are ABS single shot.19Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-low-profile-vanguard-air-99-wireless-gaming-keyboard-sleek-high-performance-low-profile-keyboard-with-elgato-stream-deck-integrationRead 14 October 2026Press release: durable PBT double-shot keycaps. The manual limits PBT to the NA and UK layouts.21Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-air-99-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: PBT double-shot on NA and UK layouts, ABS on other layouts.

Legend method

Doubleshot4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026

Doubleshot18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: PBT double shot on the NA and UK layouts. The ABS single shot legend method is not stored because it fits no schema option.

Keycap profile

OEM8Reviewpcmasters.de/testbericht/133714700-corsair-vanguard-96-test-review.htmlRead 23 October 2026Typing and ergonomics section explicitly identifies OEM profile. Review tested standard mechanical MLX Plasma rather than Pro.

Low profile1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026The FAQ says replacement keycaps must be designed for low-profile switches. No keycap profile name is published, so low profile is stored.

Keycap thickness

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Shine-through legendsiLight passes through the legends. Translucent keycap sides alone do not count.

Yes7Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/13918/corsair-vanguard-96-matige-software-beperkt-goede-hardware.htmlRead 23 October 2026Dual Tone PBT review says light shines through legends. Maker gallery also shows illuminated legends on selected Quantum.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Page: per-key RGB with durable shine-through keycaps.

Performance

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Polling rate per connectioniDocumented report rates for each connection. Required receivers or optional adapters are identified in the row and source note.

ACORSAIR VANGUARD 96

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	1,000
USB (wired)	8,000

Source4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Default 1000 Hz. Game Mode can be configured up to 8000 Hz through Web Hub or iCUE. BIOS compatibility mode is separately fixed at 125 Hz, not represented as a normal-operation mode here.

BCORSAIR Vanguard Air 99 Wireless

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver or adapter
USB (wired)	1,000	Not available
USB (wired)	8,000	Not available
2.4 GHz	8,000	Included SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS v2 adapter

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Spec row Keyboard Report Rate: up to 8,000Hz. FAQ: up to 8,000Hz polling for both wired and wireless connections. The manual states the default is 1000 Hz.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: USB report rate wired AXON True 8,000 Hz and wireless True 8,000 Hz. Game Mode section: the default polling rate is 1000 Hz and Web Hub raises it to the maximum 8000 Hz. Device Settings adjust the USB wired polling rate. No wireless 1000 Hz row is stored because the manual does not state one.

Max polling rate

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Polling rate (wired)

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Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

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8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (Bluetooth)

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Scan rateiHow often the keyboard reads its switches. A USB report rate does not establish a scan rate.

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4,000Hz18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Game Mode table: scan rate 4000Hz with Game Mode on. The default mode scan rate is 1000Hz. The higher value is stored.

Input latency (claimed)iMaker-published input or response latency with conditions in the source note. Do not calculate this from polling rate.

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Key rollover per connectioniKeys registered simultaneously over the stated connection. Connection is omitted if the source does not specify it.

ACORSAIR VANGUARD 96

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

Source4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Normal USB mode Full NKRO. PlayStation and BIOS compatibility modes have separate reduced-key limits in the manual.

BCORSAIR Vanguard Air 99 Wireless

Rollover
NKRO

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Spec row Key Rollover: Full Key (NKRO). No connection is named.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Matrix, full key rollover (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghosting.

Anti-ghosting

Yes4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026

Yes18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 100% anti-ghosting.

Adjustable debounce

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Minimum debounce

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Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)iReviewer measurements for one tested setup per row. Settings and test method are stated in the source note. Missing conditions are not inferred.

ACORSAIR VANGUARD 96

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Setting	Update rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	8,000	RTINGS methodology 1.4.3. Dual Tone MLX Plasma. Exact firmware and device settings not published in public summary.	2,000

Source6Measurementrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/corsair/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Public Raw Performance prose explicitly states computer polls at 8000 Hz while keyboard produces new updates at 2000 Hz. This is the standard mechanical Dual Tone Plasma unit. No Pro measurement or locked latency numbers used.

BCORSAIR Vanguard Air 99 Wireless

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Actuation point (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Total travel (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

3.9mm7Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/13918/corsair-vanguard-96-matige-software-beperkt-goede-hardware.htmlRead 23 October 2026Tested wired US ANSI Dual Tone MLX Plasma. Texture Analyzer measures every key. Average total-travel chart and prose agree on 3.90 mm. Firmware, polling, key aggregation details and software version are not published. The actuation-distance chart says 2.20 mm while prose says 2.3 mm, so measured actuation point is omitted.

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Operating force (measured)iReviewer-measured force at actuation. The switch and actuation setting are stated in the source note.

39.8gf7Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/13918/corsair-vanguard-96-matige-software-beperkt-goede-hardware.htmlRead 23 October 2026Same Plasma unit. Table Gemiddelde kracht vereist tijdens actuatie gives average force at actuation 39.00 cN. Converted using plan factor 1.02 and rounded to 39.8 gf. Separate before-actuation table gives 42 cN and is not stored as operating force. Stock MLX Plasma fixed actuation. Firmware and polling unspecified.

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Typing noise (measured)iReviewer-measured A-weighted typing sound level. Measurement distance and conditions are stated in the source note.

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Battery life (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iReviewer-measured keyboard weight without cable or wrist rest. The tested configuration is stated in the source note.

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired)4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Three connection modes: SLIPSTREAM wireless, Bluetooth and wired USB.

Wireless technology

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SLIPSTREAM v21Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Spec row Wireless Connectivity: 8K SLIPSTREAM Wireless, BLE. Page text calls it SLIPSTREAM v2.

Bluetooth

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Bluetooth device slots

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318Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Wireless mode table: Bluetooth 1, 2 and 3 on FN + Home, PgUp and PgDn.

Devices it can switch betweeniDistinct device connections available for switching. Do not infer this by adding wireless modes or paired Bluetooth slots.

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Device switchingiControl used to switch between paired device hosts. Connection-mode and OS switches are described separately.

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Keys18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026The Bluetooth hosts are switched with FN key shortcuts. A 3-way mode switch selects 2.4GHz, off or Bluetooth.

Receiver connector

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USB-A24Reviewtech4gamers.com/corsair-vanguard-air-99-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the included USB receiver plugs into a standard USB Type-A port. The box also holds a USB Type-C to A adapter for placing the receiver.

Receiver storage in keyboard

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Yes21Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-air-99-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the 2.4GHz receiver magnetically slots into the keyboard next to the buttons.

Receiver shared with other devices

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Wireless range

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Detachable cable

Yes4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the included USB Type-C to Type A cable is detachable.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: cable detachable.

Port on keyboard

USB-C4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 202618Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Getting to know your keyboard: USB Type-C port on the keyboard.

Cable plug

USB-A4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Technical table and setup instructions identify USB-A host connector.

USB-A1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 202618Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026USB Type-C to Type-A cable.

Cable

Braided4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026

Braided1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Spec row Keyboard Cable Material: Braided. The quick start guide says tangle-free rubber. TechRadar describes a soft braided fabric shell, so braided is stored.21Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-air-99-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the included USB cable is soft and has a braided fabric shell.

Cable length

1.8m4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026

1.8m18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Cable 1.8 m / 6 ft, USB Type-C to Type-A, detachable, tangle-free rubber. The product page and TechRadar say braided, so the cable type is stored as braided.

USB passthrough

No9Spec databasemechanical-keyboard.org/corsair-vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Separate regular VANGUARD 96 specifications explicitly say no USB passthrough. Pro specifications are not reused.

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Works withiSystems on which the keyboard works. Configuration software may have narrower system support.

Windows, macOS, Linux2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026FAQ explicitly supports macOS and Linux with some system functions potentially unsupported. Windows 10 is in tech table.4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026

Windows, macOS, Linux1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Spec row: Windows 10 or macOS 10.15. FAQ: wide compatibility across Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile and gaming consoles, with some system functions not supported on certain platforms. Mobile is not stored.

Consoles

Xbox, PlayStation4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Xbox One and Series X/S. PlayStation 4/5 uses special Fn+Win mode, reduced simultaneous keys and USB polling limitations.

Xbox, PlayStation18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and 5. PlayStation needs a shortcut mode. Xbox is compatible out of the box.

Battery

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Battery type

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Li-Po1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Spec row Keyboard Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Polymer.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: rechargeable polymer lithium-ion battery, 1S1P, one battery, one cell, model 2670155.

Number of batteriesiNumber of replaceable AA or AAA cells required. Internal rechargeable battery packs are not counted here.

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Battery capacity

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4,170mAh18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 4170 mAh, 3.7 V, 15.429 Wh. The battery label also reads 3.7V, 4170mAh, 15.43Wh.

User-replaceable battery

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Battery life per mode (claimed)iMaker estimates. Store one published native duration unit per row: hours, days or months. Days and months describe calendar use including idle time, not continuous runtime. Do not convert calendar estimates into hours. Connection, lighting and polling rate are included only when published. Brightness, workload, screen status, sleep settings and up-to qualifiers go in the source note.

ACORSAIR VANGUARD 96

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BCORSAIR Vanguard Air 99 Wireless

Connection	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	Off	55.6
2.4 GHz	On	29.1
Bluetooth	Off	57.53
Bluetooth	On	29.3

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Spec row and page footnote: up to 55 hours via SLIPSTREAM v2 with RGB off and LCD at 20 percent, or 29 hours with both at 20 percent. The manual gives exact figures per connection and is used for the rows.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 2.4GHz mode 20 percent LCD and keyboard LED brightness 29.1 hrs. 2.4GHz mode 20 percent LCD brightness with keyboard backlight off 55.6 hrs. Bluetooth mode 20 percent LCD and keyboard LED brightness 29.3 hrs. Bluetooth mode 20 percent LCD with backlight off 57.53 hrs. The polling rate is not stated.

Longest battery life (claimed)iLongest maker estimate published in hours across the listed modes. Rows published in days or months do not contribute. Conditions can differ between products.

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57.53h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

Battery life, lighting offiLongest maker estimate published in hours with lighting off. Calendar-day and calendar-month estimates are not converted and do not contribute.

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57.53h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

Battery life, lighting oniLongest maker estimate published in hours with lighting enabled. Calendar-day and calendar-month estimates are not converted and do not contribute. Brightness and display conditions are stated in the source note.

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29.3h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

Battery life, backlight on (claimed)iLongest maker up-to estimate published in calendar days with backlighting enabled. Includes idle time and the source-defined usage pattern, not continuous runtime. Brightness, workload, connection and sleep conditions remain in the table and source note. Hours and months are not converted.

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Battery life, backlight off (claimed)iLongest maker up-to estimate published in calendar months with backlighting off. Includes idle time and the source-defined usage pattern, not continuous runtime. Workload, connection and sleep conditions remain in the table and source note. Hours and days are not converted.

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Charging port

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USB-C18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Getting to know your keyboard: USB Type-C port. Battery information lists the keyboard input as 5V 1.5A.

Full charge timeiPublished time for a full charge. Approximate times remain qualified in the source note.

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312min18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: fully charged around 5.2 hours. Stored as 312 minutes with the maker's approximate wording. KitGuru reports a faster charge of about three and a half hours, which is not used.

Quick charge

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Charge time30 minUse time4.96 h18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 4.96 hrs battery life after a 30-minute charge. The mode and brightness are not stated.

Use while charging

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Solar charging

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Battery indicator

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Built-in display18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Charging and battery life: the battery indicator colour on the LCD screen shows the level.

Build

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Case material

Aluminium top cover and ABS bottom4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 20267Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/13918/corsair-vanguard-96-matige-software-beperkt-goede-hardware.htmlRead 23 October 2026Teardown explicitly identifies ABS bottom shell. Maker manual supplies aluminium top cover.

Top cover: Aluminium plate. Bottom: Plastic1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Overview: sculpted aluminum frame. The manual says top cover aluminium plate and plastic bottom.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: top cover aluminium plate, bottom plastic.

Plate material

Aluminium8Reviewpcmasters.de/testbericht/133714700-corsair-vanguard-96-test-review.htmlRead 23 October 2026Build section explicitly identifies the aluminium topplate supporting the floating switches.

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Mount style

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Gasket1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Page: gasket mounting.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: mounting style gasket mount.19Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-low-profile-vanguard-air-99-wireless-gaming-keyboard-sleek-high-performance-low-profile-keyboard-with-elgato-stream-deck-integrationRead 14 October 2026Press release: premium gasket mounting.

Flex cuts in PCB

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Sound dampeningiDampening layers the maker or a review names. Foam whose position in the stack is not stated is foam. Films, pads and silicone parts that fit no other option are other.

Case foam, Plate foam, Silicone bottom4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Maker names PORON sound-absorbing foam and silicone case layer. Exact Tweakers teardown locates silicone bottom mat, additional foam between PCB and mat, and PORON between PCB and top plate. No unlisted fourth material inferred.

Plate foam, Case foam, Other1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Page: five layers of sound dampening foam. The manual names the layers.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: sound absorbing foam, five layers from top to bottom: PU plate foam, top switch foam, bottom switch film, bottom dampening foam and PET film. They map to plate foam and case foam. The film and the other layers are stored as other.

Typing anglesiKeyboard slope for each supported foot position, starting with the lowest. An adjustable-foot count does not establish angles. When the maker publishes only the angle with the feet out, that angle is stored alone.

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Spill resistant

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IP rating

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Lighting

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Backlight

RGB per key4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026

RGB per key1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026

LED position

North-facing7Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/13918/corsair-vanguard-96-matige-software-beperkt-goede-hardware.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact-model hardware review explicitly says north-facing lighting. ZeDen independently agrees.

North-facing18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Switch notice: hold the switch with the LED window facing north, toward the top of the keyboard.

Lighting zones

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Brightness levelsiSelectable onboard brightness steps. The source note states whether the off position is included.

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Side or underglow lighting

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Lighting sensors

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Lighting sync

CORSAIR iCUE2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026

CORSAIR iCUE1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026

Controls

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Media keysiPlayback controlled by separate buttons, an Fn layer or a multifunction knob/rocker. Volume controls are listed separately, and knob presses are excluded from the separate media-button count.

Fn layer4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026

Fn layer1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Spec row says Dedicated Hotkeys, Volume Roller. The FAQ says media controls are Fn key combinations and the rotary dial also supports multimedia control, which matches the manual. The Fn layer is stored.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: media control through FN shortcuts and the rotary dial. The F row works as media keys by default.

Separate media buttonsiSeparate physical buttons for playback or mute, counted once each. Fn shortcuts, macro buttons, knob presses and roller presses are excluded.

04Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Complete control map uses Fn playback shortcuts and dial. No separate playback buttons. Dial press excluded.

01Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026FAQ: media controls through FN combinations. No separate media buttons are described.

Volume control

Knob4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026

Knob1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 202618Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Rotary dial: volume control is the default mode, 2 percent per step.

Knobs

14Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026

11Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 202618Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: multi-function control, rotary dial x1.

Programmable knob

Yes4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026

No1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the rotary dial does not currently support custom user-defined remapping. Modes are switched with FN shortcuts.

Knob press

Yes4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Hardware macro recording section uses dial press. Other modes configure rotation and press actions.

Yes18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Rotary dial table: press mutes, ends the page, turns the backlight on or off, restores zoom.

Separate macro keysiSeparate physical keys or buttons intended for macros. Excludes ordinary remappable keys, media buttons and a dedicated software-launch button.

54Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Elgato section explicitly identifies five G-keys. Six side buttons comprise Game Mode plus five G keys. The separate Stream Deck launch key is in the bottom key row. Game Mode and software-launch controls are excluded from macro count. RTINGS independently counts five macro buttons.

61Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Spec row Macro Keys: 6. The six programmable SD-keys on the left edge. The Game Mode button and the Elgato key are separate and are not counted.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: SD keys, 6 dedicated hotkeys. Game Mode and Stream Deck launch are single hotkeys listed separately.24Reviewtech4gamers.com/corsair-vanguard-air-99-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: 107 keys including six macro keys, which fits the maker's matrix count.

Built-in screen

LCD4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 20261.9-inch 320 x170 IPS colour LCD.

LCD1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Page: integrated LCD screen. The manual gives a 1.9-inch IPS colour screen at 320 x 170.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 1.9-inch IPS full colour LCD screen, 320x170, 350 cd/m2.21Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-air-99-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: 1.9-inch IPS full-colour display, 320 x 170, 350 cd/m2.

Touchpad

No4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Complete product overview identifies controls and no touchpad.

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Fingerprint reader

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OS mode switch

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Switch18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Getting to know your keyboard lists a WIN MAC mode switch. The Mac keycap set is for Mac mode.21Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-air-99-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: a Windows / Mac switch key goes with the Mac keycaps.

Windows key lock

Yes4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Spec row: WIN Lock via FN shortcut.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Standard shortcuts: FN + L toggles Win Lock. Game Mode also turns on Win Lock.

Software

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Software

CORSAIR Web Hub and iCUE4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Current manual explicitly documents hardware, Web Hub and iCUE operating modes. Early reviews saying iCUE unavailable describe launch software.

CORSAIR Web Hub, iCUE and Elgato Stream Deck app1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Page: CORSAIR Web Hub, Elgato Stream Deck app and CORSAIR iCUE. The FAQ says iCUE ecosystem sync will come in a future update.

Software runs on

Web4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Web Hub browser configuration. Current source does not independently specify desktop iCUE OS support here.

Web1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026

Open firmware

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Onboard memory

Yes4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Operating modes explicitly use settings saved in keyboard storage even without Web Hub. Profile count omitted because technical table says one onboard/four Web Hub, operating-mode table says up to five, and product page says five.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Page and FAQ: onboard memory stores custom profiles. The page says 32MB and the FAQ says 8MB, so the size is not stored.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Operating modes: hardware mode uses profiles and settings saved to the onboard storage. The manual lists 32MB in one table and 1MB in the iCUE table, and the FAQ says 8MB. No size is stored.

Onboard profilesiProfiles stored on the keyboard, including fixed defaults when the maker counts them. Software-only profiles are excluded.

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Macros

Yes4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Page: Web Hub adjusts macros. The manual describes macro recording.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Macro recording: hold FN + M for 2 seconds in hardware mode. Only standard keys and delays are recorded.

Macros stored onboardiRecorded command sequences run from keyboard storage without the configuration app. Onboard lighting or remapping alone does not establish this.

Yes4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Hardware macro recording uses Fn+M or dial, records key sequences and saves to chosen key. Hardware mode executes settings without Web Hub. Not inferred only from lighting or remapping.

Yes18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Macro recording works in hardware mode, where settings are stored on the keyboard.

Key remapping

Yes4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 202618Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Web Hub Key Assignments tab remaps keys on the main layer and the FN layer.

LayersiTotal key mapping layers including the base layer. Lighting effect layers and profile slots are excluded.

27Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/13918/corsair-vanguard-96-matige-software-beperkt-goede-hardware.htmlRead 23 October 2026Software section explicitly lists standard mapping layer and Fn layer. No extra mapping layers can be created. Lighting layers and hardware profile slots are excluded.

218Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Web Hub Key Assignments: select keys in either the Main layer or the FN layer. That is two layers including the base layer.

User firmware updates

Yes10Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/explorer/gamer/accessories/corsair-firmware-update-utility-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026Maker supported-device list explicitly includes VANGUARD 96. Web utility updates firmware. No utility or device action was performed.

Yes18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Device Settings update the firmware in Web Hub and iCUE.

Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

Detachable2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026

None1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Spec row Wrist Rest Included: No.

Wrist rest material

Leatherette cover and memory foam cushion2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026

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Tenting

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Tenting angles

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiKeyboard body dimensions with fitted keycaps, without wrist rest and with feet folded. Any different measurement condition is stated in the source note. Width is the longest side, depth runs front to back and height is the thickness. Map by size when the maker's labels differ.

Width388Depth141Height43mm(15.3 × 5.6 × 1.7 in)4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Maker 388 L x141 W x43 H mm mapped to width/depth/height. Without wrist rest. Feet condition not specified.

Width425.63Depth137.63Height26.27mm(16.8 × 5.4 × 1 in)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026FAQ: 425.63mm x 137.63mm x 26.27mm. The feet position is not stated. The press release says the frame is 18 mm thick.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 425.63 (L) x 137.63 (W) x 26.27 (H) mm. L is the width and W is the depth of the keyboard. The feet position is not stated.

Dimensions with wrist rest

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Keyboard weightiKeyboard without cable or wrist rest. Weights that include accessories cannot be stored here. A cable that cannot be removed is included. Replaceable batteries are included, as built-in batteries are.

994g(2.2 lb)4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Keyboard 0.994 kg in maker technical table, matching product page. Accessories and package are separately listed.

915g(2 lb)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026FAQ and manual: 915 g. The spec table row Weight shows 0.928 without a unit. The manual is stored.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: weight 915 g.

Weight including wrist restiKeyboard plus supplied wrist rest, excluding packaging. The source note identifies any included cable.

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Box dimensions

Width412Height66Depth191mm(16.2 × 2.6 × 7.5 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440498193_f_0Read 23 October 2026p4 one retail package, not the four-unit master carton on p5.

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Box weightiOne retail package including its contents. A multi-unit shipping carton weight is excluded.

1,620g(3.6 lb)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440498193_f_0Read 23 October 2026p4 one retail package 1.62 kg. Four-unit master carton 6.93 kg excluded.

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Certifications

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Platform certifications

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Other certifications

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FCC ID 2AAFM-RGP0181 (keyboard), FCC ID 2AAFMRGP0177 (receiver), IC 10954A-RGP0181 (keyboard), IC 10954A-RGP0177 (receiver), CE Declaration of Conformity, UKCA Declaration of Conformity18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Battery information: FCC ID 2AAFM-RGP0181 for the keyboard and 2AAFMRGP0177 for the receiver. IC 10954A-RGP0181 and 10954A-RGP0177. The product page lists Declaration of Conformity CE-000771 and UKCA-000493.

In the box

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In the box

VANGUARD 96 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Detachable magnetic cushioned palm rest, Detachable braided USB Type-C cable, 2 in 1 keycap & switch puller, Safety leaflet, Warranty card2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026Package list supplies keyboard, magnetic wrist rest, cable, safety information, warranty information and puller. Manual supplies full puller name.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440498193_f_0Read 23 October 2026Package list supplies keyboard, magnetic wrist rest, cable, safety information, warranty information and puller. Manual supplies full puller name.4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026Manual overview supplies exact 2-in-1 tool wording. Product package contents supply wrist rest, safety leaflet and warranty card. No spare switch count published.

VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS Low Profile Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS v2 adapter, USB data and charging cable, USB Type-C to A adapter, Stream Deck icon keycap set (6 keys), Mac keycap set (6 keys), Safety leaflet1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026Package Contents tab lists four items. The manual and TechRadar add the USB-C to A adapter, the Stream Deck keycap set and the Mac keycap set.18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Getting to know your keyboard lists the keyboard, wireless receiver, USB Type-C to Type-A cable, USB Type-C to A adapter, Stream Deck icon keycap set and Mac keycap set. Technical specifications: one set of 6 Stream Deck icon keys and one set of 6 Mac keys.

Cables included

ACORSAIR VANGUARD 96

Type	Count
Braided USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable	1

Source4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026

BCORSAIR Vanguard Air 99 Wireless

Type	Count
USB Type-C to Type-A	1

Source18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Getting to know your keyboard: USB Type-C to Type-A cable.

Spare switches

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Links

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Product page

www.corsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-na2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026

www.corsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-na1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440498193_f_03Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440498193_f_0Read 23 October 2026Corsair-authored French product reference sheet. Embargo September 25, 2025. Technical specifications p3, complete SKU/switch/color/key-count and retail-package table p4. April 2025 footer is document preparation, not retail release.

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Manual

www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-964Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026

www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-9918Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Quick Start Guide on the Corsair explorer, first published March 17, 2026.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440498193_f_0Read 23 October 2026Worldwide two-year maker warranty. Local country regulations apply.

2years1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91ha01b-na/vanguard-air-99-wireless-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-black-ch-91ha01b-naRead 14 October 2026

Both are also in the API. Back to all keyboards.