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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

Q HE 8K1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Product page and cart list it in the Q HE 8K series.

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.

Q5HW-M1, Q5HW-P12Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboard.jsonRead 14 October 2026Store product data lists two SKUs: Q5HW-M1 (Black) and Q5HW-P1 (White).

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.

4894979052575, 48949790525822Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboard.jsonRead 14 October 2026Barcodes of the same two SKUs from the store product data.

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.

March 20265Press articlepcvenus.com/keychron-q5-he-8k-gaming-keyboard-8000hzRead 14 October 2026Article dated 6 March 2026 reports the launch.

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.

Available6Press articlemechkeys.com/blogs/news/keychron-announces-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboard-with-8k-polling-rateRead 14 October 2026Article dated 6 March 2026: the keyboard is now available through Keychron. The store page shows the Black SKU as backordered on the access date.

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.

$239.991Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026US store regular price $239.99 for the Fully Assembled Knob Black and White. The press launch reports of 6 March 2026 give the same price.5Press articlepcvenus.com/keychron-q5-he-8k-gaming-keyboard-8000hzRead 14 October 2026Article: $239.99.6Press articlemechkeys.com/blogs/news/keychron-announces-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboard-with-8k-polling-rateRead 14 October 2026Article: priced at $239.99, available through Keychron.

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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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

US1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026US store page with USD prices.

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, White2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboard.jsonRead 14 October 2026Color options Black and White.

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 pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker text: a wired magnetic switch custom gaming keyboard.

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 pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Reference is the Fully Assembled Knob type. No barebone option is on the page.

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 pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs: layout 96 percent. Stored as the 1800 layout, which the schema defines as the 96 percent layout.

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.

ANSI4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview diagram shows a horizontal Enter key. The maker plate file is for the US layout. The ISO collection tag on the site is a different SKU and is not covered.

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

US ANSI4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026US layout, ANSI.

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

1014Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Counted on the Windows layer diagram: 17 + 19 + 19 + 17 + 17 + 12 = 101, not counting the knob. The top row has Esc, F1 to F12, Del and three shape keys.

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.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Keycaps include Mac and Windows keycaps.

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

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 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

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 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

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 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.

Compact4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dedicated Del, Page Up, Page Down and Home. There is no End key.

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-staggered4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Standard row-staggered layout in the diagrams.

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.

No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Standard height. The maker describes the OSA profile as similar in height to OEM.

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

TMR1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker: powered by TMR technology with contactless sensing. The switch family is called magnetic.

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

Linear3Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Q-HE-8K-Keychron-Ultra-Fast-Lime-Magnetic-Switch.pngRead 14 October 2026Switch card on the product page: switch type 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

Keychron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-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

Keychron Ultra-fast Lime Magnetic Switch1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 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.

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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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55gf3Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Q-HE-8K-Keychron-Ultra-Fast-Lime-Magnetic-Switch.pngRead 14 October 2026Switch card: 55 g end force. The card also lists a 30 g start force, which is not an actuation force and is not stored.

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

100million3Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Q-HE-8K-Keychron-Ultra-Fast-Lime-Magnetic-Switch.pngRead 14 October 2026Switch card: 100 million clicks lifespan. The Lime switch page also says up to 100 million clicks.

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

Yes3Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Q-HE-8K-Keychron-Ultra-Fast-Lime-Magnetic-Switch.pngRead 14 October 2026Switch card: pre-lubed from factory.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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

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Min0.1Max3.35mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Adjustable actuation points 0.1 to 3.35 mm.

Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

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0.01mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker: 0.01 mm sensitivity. Stored as the finest selectable step.

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

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker: customize each key with adjusting actuation points.

Rapid trigger

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

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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

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0.01mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs: sensitivity 0.01 mm. Stored as the finest selectable movement. Press and reset distances are set in Keychron Launcher.

Multi-action keys

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Dynamic Keystrokes: up to 4 actions per key by press depth.

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 pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Last Key Priority (LKP) and Snap Click. Both are off by default.

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

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Analog Mode gives variable inputs like a game controller. Series table lists Gamepad Analog.

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.

Magnetic1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Magnetic sockets. The page says it supports hot-swapping with Keychron Lime and Gateron Jade magnetic switches.

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

Keychron Lime and Gateron Jade magnetic switches1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Footnote on the page: supports hot-swapping with Keychron Lime and Gateron Jade magnetic switches.

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.

PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs: screw-in PCB stabilizer.

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.

PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Legend method

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

Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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.

OSA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker names the profile OSA, similar in height to OEM with an SA-like shape.

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.

No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker: south-facing RGB works with premium non-shine-through PBT 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.

BKeychron Q5 HE 8K

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	125
USB (wired)	250
USB (wired)	500
USB (wired)	1,000
USB (wired)	2,000
USB (wired)	4,000
USB (wired)	8,000

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs: 8000 Hz, 4000 Hz and 1000 Hz. The 8K rate is wired only. The lower rates are from the user manual.4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Toggle switch can be set to 1K, 2K or 8K. Launcher supports 0.125K, 0.25K, 0.5K, 1K, 2K, 2K and 8K. The second 2K is read as the 4K rate listed on the product page. Default is 1K.

Max polling rate

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Polling rate (wired)

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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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256kHz1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker: up to a 256 kHz single-key scanning rate.

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.

BKeychron Q5 HE 8K

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs: N-Key Rollover yes. The keyboard is wired only.

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.

BKeychron Q5 HE 8K

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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)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Type-C cable and a Type-A to Type-C adapter are listed as separate items. The overview shows a Type-C port.

Port on keyboard

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

USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview: Type-C port on the side.

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-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026In the box: Type-C cable and a Type-A to Type-C adapter. The cable itself ends in Type-C at the host.

Cable

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

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Cable length

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

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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 pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs: macOS, Windows and Linux.

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

None of 16 known

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.

6063 aluminum1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker: the entire metal body is crafted from 6063 aluminum.

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.

Aluminium1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Mount style

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Gasket1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker: double-gasket design. Gaskets on the plate plus silicone pads between the top and bottom cases.

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.

Case foam, Foam, position not stated, Other1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker lists a sound absorbing foam, latex bottom foams and a bottom case acoustic foam. The series table lists EVA foam, EPDM film, bottom case PET film and a silicone bottom pad for the 8K edition. The two lists differ. Stored as case foam, foam for the sound absorbing foam of unstated position and 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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5.3°1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs: angle 5.3 degrees. The same table gives a feet height of 1.24 mm while the manual says 2.4 mm. The angle is the same in both.

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 pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026South-facing RGB LED with per-key RGB.

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.

South-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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 layer4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Mute, volume, previous, play and next are on the F row with Fn. Shared keys, not separate buttons.

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.

04Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026No separate media buttons in the diagrams. The knob press is excluded.

Volume control

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

Knob4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview shows a knob in the top right. On the Windows layer diagram the knob press is labelled Mute. The key description table lists Vol+ and Vol-. The default rotation function is not spelled out. Fn plus knob rotation changes the backlight brightness.

Knobs

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

14Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview: knob, number 1.

Programmable knob

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

Yes5Press articlepcvenus.com/keychron-q5-he-8k-gaming-keyboard-8000hzRead 14 October 2026Article: a programmable rotary knob.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Backlight setting: Fn + knob (press) turns the backlight on or off.

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.

35Press articlepcvenus.com/keychron-q5-he-8k-gaming-keyboard-8000hzRead 14 October 2026Article: dedicated macro keys above the numpad. The three shape keys (circle, triangle, square) sit above the numpad. The Windows layer diagram labels them F13, F14 and F15. The maker pages do not call them macro keys.

Built-in screen

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

None4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026The overview shows no screen.

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

Not available

Switch4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Win Mac (OS toggle) on the side. Mac/iOS and Windows/Android positions.

Windows key lock

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

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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.

Keychron Launcher1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-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.

Web1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Keychron Launcher web app in a current Chrome, Opera or Edge browser, with the keyboard connected by cable.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Custom configurations are retained after power-off. Profile switching works with the physical toggle without software.

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

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34Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Three-position switch selects the profiles Default, Gaming and Gamepad.

Macros

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

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Launcher: customize any macro command, shortcut or key combination.

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 pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Launcher: remap keys.

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.

44Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Four layers: layer 0 and 1 for Mac, layer 2 and 3 for Windows.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Firmware update tab in Keychron Launcher with the keyboard plugged in.

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 pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026The Fully Assembled box has no palm rest. A silicone palm rest is sold separately.

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.

Width408.1Depth144.8Height46.8Front height30.6mm(16.1 × 5.7 × 1.8 × 1.2 in)4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications page: width 144.8 mm, length 408.1 mm. Back height 46.8 mm and front height 30.6 mm with keycaps installed (31.8 mm and 20.7 mm without keycaps). Whether the feet are folded 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.

2,301g(5.1 lb)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 20262301 g plus or minus 10 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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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.

Fully assembled keyboard with aluminum case, PCB, aluminum plate, sound absorbing foam, latex bottom pad and bottom case acoustic foam, 16 gaskets (12 installed and 4 in the box), 7 sets of stabilizers, PBT double-shot keycaps (Mac and Windows), Magnetic switches, Type-C cable, Type-A to Type-C adapter, Keycap and switch puller, Screwdriver, Hex key4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fully Assembled Version page.

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

BKeychron Q5 HE 8K

Type	Count
Type-C cable	1

Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Type-C cable. The Type-A to Type-C adapter is not a cable and is only in the box list.

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.keychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-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.

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Manual

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

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdf4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 202636-page multilingual PDF. It is scanned images, so values were read from the page images. The file name on the maker store is spelled Manul.

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.

1year7Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/warrantyRead 14 October 2026Unless stated otherwise the warranty period is twelve months. The page lists the Q HE series. The HE 8K edition is not named separately. Global page, the market is not named.

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