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General

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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

Eternal6Press articlebasic-tutorials.com/news/glorious-gmmk-eternal-96-percent-gaming-keyboard-with-triple-sound-dampening-unveiledRead 14 October 2026Article puts the GMMK Eternal in the Eternal series with the Model O Eternal mouse and the GHS Eternal headset.

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.

GLO-GMMKE96-BLK-US, GLO-GMMKE96-BLK-UK, GLO-GMMKE96-BLK-ND1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026US store lists three Black SKUs: GLO-GMMKE96-BLK-US English (US), GLO-GMMKE96-BLK-UK English (UK) and GLO-GMMKE96-BLK-ND Nordic (ND).

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.

840408303880, 840408303897, 8404083044121Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Barcodes come from the store's product data for each SKU.

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.

8 September 20264Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/glorious-gmmk-eternal-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table release date Sept. 8, 2026. The Glorious store page was published on 8 September 2026.5Press articlekitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/joao-silva/glorious-launches-gmmk-eternal-compact-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026KitGuru article dated 13 September 2026 reports the release.6Press articlebasic-tutorials.com/news/glorious-gmmk-eternal-96-percent-gaming-keyboard-with-triple-sound-dampening-unveiledRead 14 October 2026Unveil reported 9 September 2026. The store page and Tom's Hardware give 8 September.

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.

Available1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Banner says the keyboard is available now. SKU US is in stock.

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.

$99.991Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026US store price USD 99.99 for all three SKUs. Tom's Hardware lists the same MSRP at launch. Excludes tax.4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/glorious-gmmk-eternal-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table MSRP USD 99.99.

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.

Not available

€99.993Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/en-eu/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026EU store lists EUR 99.99 for all three SKUs. Shown as published, tax treatment not stated. Basic Tutorials gives the same figure as the recommended price.6Press articlebasic-tutorials.com/news/glorious-gmmk-eternal-96-percent-gaming-keyboard-with-triple-sound-dampening-unveiledRead 14 October 2026Recommended price EUR 99.99, dated 9 September 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, GB1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Glorious regional stores for the US, EU and UK list the three SKUs. USD, EUR and GBP prices differ by store.

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.

Black1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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 pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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 pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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 pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker calls it a 96% layout. In the schema the 96% layout is 1800.

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, ISO1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker photos: US has a wide horizontal Enter and a backslash key above it, so ANSI. UK and Nordic have a tall ISO Enter and an extra key left of Z, so ISO.

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

English (US), English (UK), Nordic (ND)1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Variant titles on the store: English (US), English (UK), Nordic (ND).

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

98 to 991Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 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 pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Windows logo on the Win key in all three layout photos.

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 pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 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 pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 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 pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 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 pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Photo shows dedicated PrtSc, Del, Ins, PgUp and PgDn above the numpad. Home and End are secondary legends on numpad 7 and 1. Tom's Hardware says the board drops most navigation keys.

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 pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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.

No4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/glorious-gmmk-eternal-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the keycaps are standard height OEM profile. It calls the board itself fairly compact.

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

Mechanical1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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 pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Glorious Fox Switches. The product guide states Glorious Fox Linear.2Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026Switch type: Glorious Fox Linear.

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

Glorious1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 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

Glorious Fox Linear1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Switch stem

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MX cross1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page says Hotswap MX Switches.

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.

55gf4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/glorious-gmmk-eternal-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the Fox switches are pre-lubed linear switches with an actuation force of 55 g. The maker does not publish a force. KitGuru's launch article says 50 to 60 g. The Glorious Fox standard switch is 45 g on the maker's switch pages, but that is a separate loose switch.

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.

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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.

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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

50million2Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026Switch type: Glorious Fox Linear 50M press rated switches.

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

Yes4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/glorious-gmmk-eternal-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the Fox switches are pre-lubed.

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.

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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.

No1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Tech specs list Hall Effect (Rapid Trigger): No.

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.

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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.

5-pin1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page says Hotswap MX Switches. Features: Compatible with 3 and 5 pin switches.2Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026

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

3 and 5 pin mechanical1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Feature text: compatible with 3 and 5 pin switches.2Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026Hot-swap switch compatibility: 3 and 5 pin mechanical.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Stabilizers Cherry-style, Pre-lubed. The type of mounting is not stated.

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.

ABS1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 20262Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026

Legend method

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

Doubleshot1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Keycap Material ABS Double-Shot.

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.

OEM2Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026Keycaps: ABS Double-Shot, OEM Profile.

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.

Yes4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/glorious-gmmk-eternal-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the keycaps have shine-through legends. KitGuru says the same.5Press articlekitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/joao-silva/glorious-launches-gmmk-eternal-compact-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026OEM-profile double-shot ABS keycaps with shine-through legends.

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.

BGlorious GMMK Eternal 96%

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	125
USB (wired)	250
USB (wired)	500
USB (wired)	1,000

Source2Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026Polling rate 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz or 1000 Hz. Default 1000 Hz.

Max polling rate

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (wired)

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

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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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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.

BGlorious GMMK Eternal 96%

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

Source2Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: N-Key Rollover Yes. The guide does not name the connection. The board has one wired connection.

Anti-ghosting

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

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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.

BGlorious GMMK Eternal 96%

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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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879g(1.9 lb)4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/glorious-gmmk-eternal-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table and text: 1.94 lb (879 g). The review does not state the method or whether the cable was weighed. The cable is listed as a separate accessory.

Connectivity

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Connections

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

USB (wired)1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 20262Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026Wired only.

Wireless technology

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Bluetooth

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Bluetooth device slots

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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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Receiver connector

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Receiver storage in keyboard

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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 pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 20262Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026Connection: Wired (USB-A to USB-C, detachable).

Port on keyboard

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

USB-C4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/glorious-gmmk-eternal-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says one USB-C port in the centre of the board.

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 pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 20262Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026Included cable has a USB-C end for the keyboard and a USB-A end for the computer.

Cable

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

Rubber4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/glorious-gmmk-eternal-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says a rubber-coated cable.

Cable length

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

1.8m4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/glorious-gmmk-eternal-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says 6 ft, 1.8 m USB-C to USB-A cable.

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.

No4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/glorious-gmmk-eternal-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Additional Ports 0.

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, ChromeOS1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page says compatible with OS: Windows, macOS, Chrome, Consoles. The product guide lists Windows 10 and later and macOS 10.11 or later. The consoles are not named, so console_compatibility is left out.2Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026System requirements: Windows 10+, macOS 10.11 or later.5Press articlekitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/joao-silva/glorious-launches-gmmk-eternal-compact-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026The article says the keyboard is also compatible with macOS, ChromeOS and consoles. Core is Windows-only.

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.

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Battery

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Battery type

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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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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.

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

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Quick charge

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Use while charging

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Solar charging

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Battery indicator

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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.

Aluminium top plate, ABS bottom case1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Case Material Aluminum Top Plate. The product guide lists top plate Aluminium and case Plastic.2Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026Top plate Aluminium, case Plastic.4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/glorious-gmmk-eternal-reviewRead 14 October 2026Black anodised aluminium top plate over a black ABS plastic bottom case.

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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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.

PCB foam, Other1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Three layers: a molded silicone layer and two PU foam layers around the PCB. The place of the silicone layer is not stated, so it is stored as other.4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/glorious-gmmk-eternal-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review confirms a molded silicone layer and two PU foam layers around the PCB.5Press articlekitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/joao-silva/glorious-launches-gmmk-eternal-compact-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026A molded silicone pad and two sheets of PU foam.

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 pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Per-key RGB lighting.

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-facing4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/glorious-gmmk-eternal-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the RGB backlighting uses a north-facing PCB.

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

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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 pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026The product guide lists media control by Fn plus F4 to F11. The board has no separate media keys or knob.2Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026Key combinations: Fn+F4 media player, F5 previous track, F6 next track, F7 play or pause, F8 stop, F9 mute, F10 volume up, F11 volume down.

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.

02Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026No separate media keys are listed. Media control is through Fn shortcuts.4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/glorious-gmmk-eternal-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Dedicated Media Keys No.

Volume control

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

Keys2Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026Volume is set with Fn+F10 and Fn+F11. Fn+F9 mutes. There is no knob or roller.

Knobs

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

01Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026No knob in the maker photos.

Programmable knob

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

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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.

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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.

01Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026No extra keys in the maker photos.

Built-in screen

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

None1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026No screen in the maker photos.

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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Windows key lock

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

Yes1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026The product guide lists Fn plus Win to enable or disable the Windows key.2Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026Fn plus Win enables or disables the Windows key.

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.

Glorious CORE1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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.

Windows1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page says Glorious CORE currently supports Windows only.

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 pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 20262Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026CORE saves personalised profiles to onboard memory.

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

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31Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: On-Board Memory Profiles 3.

Macros

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

Yes1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Tom's Hardware, KitGuru and Guru3D describe macro recording in Glorious CORE.4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/glorious-gmmk-eternal-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the software has a built-in macro recorder and manager.5Press articlekitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/joao-silva/glorious-launches-gmmk-eternal-compact-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Glorious Core handles per-key RGB, key remapping and macro recording.

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.

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Key remapping

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

Yes1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026The product guide says Glorious CORE controls key bindings.2Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026CORE controls key bindings.4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/glorious-gmmk-eternal-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says keys can be remapped up to two layers deep in Glorious Core.5Press articlekitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/joao-silva/glorious-launches-gmmk-eternal-compact-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Same article.

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.

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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.

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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

None2Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026No wrist rest in the box.

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.

Width372Depth122Height44mm(14.6 × 4.8 × 1.7 in)2Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026372 mm x 122 mm x 44 mm. Tom's Hardware measured the same figures and says the height is the thickest point including keycaps.

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.

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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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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.

GMMK Eternal 96% (Black), USB-C to USB-A cable, Switch and keycap puller, Quick start booklet1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026What's included: keyboard, USB-C to USB-A cable, switch and keycap puller. The product guide adds a quick start booklet and lists the two pullers separately. Tom's Hardware calls it a 2-in-1 puller.2Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026Guide lists keyboard, USB-C cable, keycap puller, switch puller and quick start booklet.

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

BGlorious GMMK Eternal 96%

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-A	1

Source1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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.gloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard1Maker product pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 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.gloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guide2Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 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 pagegloriousgaming.com/products/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page lists 2 years. The product guide adds a third year with product registration.2Owner's manualgloriousgaming.com/pages/gmmk-eternal-96-keyboard-product-guideRead 14 October 2026Warranty 2 years, 3 years with product registration.

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