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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

G51Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 20264Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2026/Introducing-the-Logitech-G512-X-Gaming-Keyboard-Designed-to-be-Tuned-Tweaked-and-Mastered-for-Personalized-Performance/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026

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.

920-013927, YU00941Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Exact US Black Linear SKU 920-013927. Embedded product variants[920-013927] names Black, English US (QWERTY), Linear. YU0094 is the support-listed keyboard M/N. Other switch/colour editions and G512 X 98 are excluded from this initial reference configuration.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 October 2026Keyboard M/N YU0094 printed on bottom label. Exact selected commerce SKU 920-013927 remains separate from hardware M/N.

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.

0978552089728Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/709523/logitech-g-g512-x-75-wired-gaming-keyboard-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact Mfr Part 920-013927 lists UPC 097855208972. Only SKU/UPC identity used. Its TMR switch wording and NKRO claim are not used to override maker factory mechanical configuration or unresolved rollover.

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.

28 April 20264Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2026/Introducing-the-Logitech-G512-X-Gaming-Keyboard-Designed-to-be-Tuned-Tweaked-and-Mastered-for-Personalized-Performance/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026

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.

Available4Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2026/Introducing-the-Logitech-G512-X-Gaming-Keyboard-Designed-to-be-Tuned-Tweaked-and-Mastered-for-Personalized-Performance/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026

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.

$179.994Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2026/Introducing-the-Logitech-G512-X-Gaming-Keyboard-Designed-to-be-Tuned-Tweaked-and-Mastered-for-Personalized-Performance/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026Maker suggested retail price USD 179.99 for 75 layout, separate from USD 199.99 for 98 layout. Exact US Black Linear reference current list price corroborates same figure. Excludes tax and separately sold palm rest.

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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026

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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 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

75 %1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026

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.

ANSI1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Selected US ANSI photo has single-row horizontal Enter and wide left Shift. Typing rows 13 + 15 + 15 + 14 + 14 + 10 = 81, excluding two knobs. No ISO/JIS typing count is imported.

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

US1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026

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

812Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026

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

No1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026US photo has dedicated Page Up and Page Down in the right column, with Home and End as front-side Fn legends. Therefore compact, not a full dedicated navigation cluster.

Key stagger

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

Row-staggered1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 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.

No7Reviewhardwired.pbtech.co.nz/article/2945/logitech-g512-x-75-hands-on-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 75 hands-on review explicitly says standard-profile keys sit higher than a slim low-profile keyboard. No force or sound measurement from its Black Tactile configuration is imported. Its G HUB closed behavior conflicts with another review, so it is not used to claim universal runtime dependence.

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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Embedded universal mechanical specifications explicitly state 81 preinstalled Tactile or Linear mechanical switches. Selected variant is Linear. TMR sensors are built into 39 beds but are not the sensing path of the factory mechanical switches. This is not a factory Hall-effect or TMR switch configuration.9Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/logitech/g512-xRead 8 October 2026Public Difference Between Variants identifies tested 75 Black Linear. Public introduction explicitly says full mechanical set fitted, nine magnetic switches supplied to swap in. Protected numeric force, latency, noise, dimensions and mass results are not accessed or transferred.

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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Factory Kailh Linear only. Optional magnetic switches and optional SAPP pressure-point rings do not turn the stock feel into tactile.

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

Kailh2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 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

Kailh Linear2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 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.

40gf2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 October 2026Factory Kailh Linear manufacturer actuation force 40 ±8 gf at the fixed 2 mm standard mechanical actuation point in the same specification table. Not initial spring force. Optional Gateron KS20 nominal 30 ±10 g lacks an adjustable actuation setting and is not used for the factory scalar.

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.

2mm2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 October 2026Published standard mechanical 2 mm, describing all 81 fitted Kailh Linear switches. Optional magnetic adjustment is stored separately with 39-bed conditions.

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.

4mm2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 October 2026Maker published full travel 4.00 mm for stock mechanical keys. No inference from optional 0.1-4 mm adjustable actuation range. Japanese release specifications qualify mechanical travel 4 ±0.4 mm, distinct from magnetic 4 ±0.2 mm.

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

50million2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 October 2026Published keyboard durability 50 million presses. Stored for factory mechanical configuration. No separate lifetime is assigned to optional KS20 magnetic 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

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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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Only after magnetic switches are installed and scanned in the 39 Dual Swap beds on the left side and arrows. All 81 typing keys are fitted with Kailh Linear mechanical switches at sale. Nine loose Gateron KS20 magnetic switches are supplied in rear storage, not installed under typing keys. Remaining 42 beds are mechanical only.

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

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Min0.1Max4mm1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Applies only after magnetic switches are installed and scanned in the 39 Dual Swap beds. Maker selectable magnetic range 0.1 to 4.0 mm. Factory mechanical actuation remains fixed at 2 mm.

Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

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0.1mm5Reviewmezha.ua/en/reviews/oglyad-logitech-g512-x-75-310884Read 8 October 2026Exact 75 review explicitly states magnetic-switch adjustable actuation increments 0.1 mm. Applies after compatible magnetic switches are installed/scanned in 39 Dual Swap beds. It does not apply to the stock mechanical switches. White Tactile test-unit force/mass measurements are excluded.

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

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Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Applies only after magnetic switches are installed and scanned in the 39 Dual Swap beds. Maker explicitly says each analog switch can have its own actuation distance. Not all 81 factory mechanical keys are individually adjustable.

Rapid trigger

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

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Applies only after magnetic switches are installed and scanned in the 39 Dual Swap beds. Exact maker product-tour RAPID TRIGGER text describes dynamic re-actuation for quicker resets. This is not a capability of the 81 fixed mechanical stock keys.

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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Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Applies only after magnetic switches are installed and scanned in the 39 Dual Swap beds. Two actions at different depths are mapped through G HUB. SAPP rings can add a physical pressure point but are not required for software multipoint mapping.3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g512-x-75/g512-x-75-qsg-amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 9 says second actuation is only possible with analog switches. SAPP rings fit keycap stems, not switch stems. Configure Remap Multi Action and O-ring installed in G HUB. Factory mechanical 2 mm keys do not gain depth-sensing from a ring alone.

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.

Yes5Reviewmezha.ua/en/reviews/oglyad-logitech-g512-x-75-310884Read 8 October 2026G HUB analog-switch tab Key Priority gives priority to latest selected input and deactivates prior key. Conditional on compatible installed/scanned magnetic switches in 39 Dual Swap beds. Not a claim that factory mechanical keys produce joystick output.

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

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No9Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/logitech/g512-xRead 8 October 2026Public Popular Keyboard Comparisons explicitly says the G512 X does not support true analog output for joystick emulation. Magnetic switch-depth sensing, adjustable actuation and multiple binary actions at different depths are distinct from variable gamepad-axis output. No protected test result is used. The review identifies its tested unit as G512 X 75 Black Linear.

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.

Other1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Mixed socket coverage. All 81 beds support mechanical hot-swap. Maker explicitly documents standard 3-pin/5-pin mechanical compatibility in the 39 Dual Swap beds, which additionally accept compatible magnetic switches. Pin compatibility outside those 39 beds is not independently enumerated, so Other avoids implying five-pin support in every typing position.

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

81 mechanical hot-swap beds. The 39 Dual Swap beds additionally accept centered-magnet Gateron KS20-compatible magnetic switches. Standard 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical compatibility is explicitly documented for those 39 beds. The remaining 42 beds support mechanical switches only.1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Maker 39-bed claim and 81 mechanical-bed claim plus manual printed pages 6 to 8. Manual requires power cable disconnected before swapping. Use centered-magnet magnetic switches matching Gateron KS20 magnet placement, and rescan after installation. No universal compatibility with arbitrary magnetic housings is claimed.3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g512-x-75/g512-x-75-qsg-amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 6-8 repeatedly specify 39 analog-capable beds, left-hand region plus arrows. Centered magnet required. Outside those beds magnetic keys will not work. Disconnect power and rescan using rear Scan button after changes. Game Watch Japanese review says 41, which is rejected against exact maker manual and product page 39.

Stabilizers

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

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Factory-lubed stabilizers

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

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Keycaps

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Keycap material

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

PBT1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026

Legend method

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

Doubleshot1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Embedded additional feature PBT DOUBLESHOT KEYCAPS explicitly states double-shot, independently consistent with exact 75 reviews. Cap profile is not published.

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.

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Keycap thickness

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Same maker additional feature states dual-layer caps let LIGHTSYNC RGB shine through every key. Printed front-side secondary functions are not assumed to illuminate.

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.

BLogitech G512 X 75

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

Source3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g512-x-75/g512-x-75-qsg-amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 4 explicitly supports 1 kHz and 8 kHz. Factory default 1 kHz. Selection in G HUB Performance/Report Rate. Other rates, scan rate and latency are not computed from these settings.

Max polling rate

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (wired)

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

Not available

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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.

Not available

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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.

Not available

0.125ms4Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2026/Introducing-the-Logitech-G512-X-Gaming-Keyboard-Designed-to-be-Tuned-Tweaked-and-Mastered-for-Personalized-Performance/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026Literal maker press-release claim: 0.125 ms end-to-end, with True 8K polling, reporting and processing. Stored as manufacturer claim, not calculated from reciprocal 8000 Hz and not a reviewer measurement. Exact latency start/end points, test equipment, workload, firmware, fitted switch type, actuation setting and sample count are not published. It must not be treated as measured button-to-host or display latency.

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.

BLogitech G512 X 75

Not available

Anti-ghosting

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

Yes2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 October 2026Exact support table says N key rollover / Anti Ghosting YES but separately Anti-Gosting keys 10. Store anti-ghosting as a limited maker claim. No universal NKRO or invented 10KRO enum is inferred. The key_rollover field is omitted pending resolution.

Adjustable debounce

Not available

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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.

BLogitech G512 X 75

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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)2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 October 2026

Wireless technology

Not available

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Bluetooth

Not available

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Bluetooth device slots

Not available

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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.

Not available

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

Not available

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Receiver connector

Not available

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Receiver storage in keyboard

Not available

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Receiver shared with other devices

Not available

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Wireless range

Not available

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Detachable cable

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

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026

Port on keyboard

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

USB-C2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 October 2026

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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026

Cable

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

Not available

Cable length

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

1.8m1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 October 2026

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.

Not available

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, macOS2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 October 2026Maker at-release platform support Windows and macOS. Exact product data specifies Windows 10 or later, macOS 12 or later. Linux, ChromeOS, mobile and console operation unproved.

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

Not available

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

Not available

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Battery capacity

Not available

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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.

Not available

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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.

Not available

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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.

Not available

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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.

Not available

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Charging port

Not available

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

Not available

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Quick charge

Not available

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Use while charging

Not available

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Solar charging

Not available

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Battery indicator

Not available

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Build

5 of 8 differ

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.

Post-consumer recycled ABS top, middle and bottom case2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 October 2026Maker Material Used cell says PCR ABS top/middle/bottom case. Whole device is not described as metal or polycarbonate. No body resin percentage is calculated from the Black 44% whole-plastic-parts sustainability claim.

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.

Polycarbonate2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly lists PC switch plate, stored as polycarbonate. Not an aluminum plate inferred from weight or appearance.

Mount style

Not available

Gasket1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Embedded additional feature PREMIUM GASKET MOUNT explicitly describes silicone gasket mounting. Does not prove stabilizer mounting or PCB flex cuts.6Reviewgame.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/review/rev1/2110360.htmlRead 8 October 2026Japanese review explicitly identifies silicone gasket mounting. Its test units are 75 Black Linear and 98 White Tactile. No JIS key count, 98 size, uncertain 41-bed count or numeric reviewer measurement transferred to the US 81-key reference.

Flex cuts in PCB

Not available

Not available

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.

Foam, position not stated, Other6Reviewgame.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/review/rev1/2110360.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 75 Black Linear sample review explicitly describes urethane foam and cushioning materials. Exact internal location is not established, so the foam is stored as foam rather than guessing case/plate/PCB foam, and the other cushioning as other. Maker additionally identifies silicone gasket noise damping.

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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4°, 8°3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g512-x-75/g512-x-75-qsg-amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 5 default 4 degrees without removable feet, 8 degrees after installing both supplied pullers as rear feet. Both actual supported positions, not a degree estimate from photos.

Spill resistant

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IP rating

Not available

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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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026

LED position

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

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Lighting zones

Not available

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

Not available

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Side or underglow lighting

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Front-facing case-edge RGB Lightbar, controlled independently from key lighting in G HUB. Not just key spill light. Front strip is part of keyboard, while the optional acrylic rest amplifies diffusion without LEDs of its own. Total lighting-zone count is not inferred from the front-bar-only 33-zone review figure.

Lighting sensors

Not available

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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

LIGHTSYNC RGB1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026

Controls

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

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

Fn layer1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Official native US photo front legends show Fn+F9 previous, Fn+F10 play/pause and Fn+F11 next. Fn+F12 mute is a volume function. These are typing-function-key shortcuts, not separate media 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.

01Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Complete physical controls have two rotary knobs plus rear Game Mode and Scan buttons. No separate playback/mute button. Knob press mute is excluded by schema.

Volume control

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

Knob1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026

Knobs

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

21Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026

Programmable knob

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

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026

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.

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Maker additional feature PROGRAMMABLE DIALS explicitly says two clickable, remappable turn dials. Left controls overall brightness by default, right controls volume. Both are counted as knobs.

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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Complete 81-key layout has no extra macro typing buttons. Rear Game Mode and Scan buttons are system controls. Assigning ordinary keys or knob functions to macros does not create dedicated 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.

Not available

Touchpad

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

Not available

Fingerprint reader

Not available

Not available

OS mode switch

Not available

Not available

Windows key lock

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

Yes5Reviewmezha.ua/en/reviews/oglyad-logitech-g512-x-75-310884Read 8 October 2026Exact 75 rear Game Mode button disables Windows key by default, with additional disabled keys configurable through G HUB. Not an OS-mode selector. White Tactile shared control layout corroborated by the US Black maker photo.

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.

Logitech G HUB2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 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.

Windows, macOS2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 October 2026

Open firmware

Not available

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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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 October 2026

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

Not available

32Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 October 2026Exact support table explicitly states 3 profiles. Does not establish all advanced magnetic features or macros executing without G HUB.

Macros

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

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Exact maker PROGRAMMABLE DIALS feature explicitly supports quick macros, and ADVANCED G HUB CUSTOMIZATION supports KEYCONTROL layering. Macro execution from keyboard storage with G HUB closed is not established.

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.

Not available

Key remapping

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

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026

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.

35Reviewmezha.ua/en/reviews/oglyad-logitech-g512-x-75-310884Read 8 October 2026Exact 75 G HUB assignment description distinguishes base assignments, Fn-combination assignments and one additional G-Shift layer. Three total mapping layers including base. These are not the three onboard profile slots. Software version not published.

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.

Yes3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g512-x-75/g512-x-75-qsg-amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 3 G HUB checks software updates and checks connected G512 X75 for firmware updates, then directs user through instructions. Firmware version for specific review tests is not published.

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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026G512 X Palm Rest 75 sold separately. No wrist rest included in this reference box, so optional acrylic rest material and dimensions are not assigned to bundled equipment.

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

Not available

No3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g512-x-75/g512-x-75-qsg-amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 5 shows traditional front-to-back tilt on one rigid keyboard body. No split-half or side-tenting mechanism.

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.

Width330.2Depth155.2Height46.6mm(13 × 6.1 × 1.8 in)2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 October 2026Maker component Keyboard height 46.6 mm, width 330.2 mm, depth 155.2 mm. Body with fitted caps, excluding optional palm rest. Published feet position is unknown. Default tilt 4 degrees and optional puller-feet 8 degrees are separate from body measurement condition.

Dimensions with wrist rest

Not available

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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.

850g(1.9 lb)2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 October 2026Maker Keyboard component mass 850 g, excluding separate cable and optional palm rest. Stored rear-switch/SAPP state is not specified. No reviewer-measured mass is inferred. White Tactile Stuff review lists 862 g without a scale method, so it does not replace the maker value or populate measured_weight_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.

G512 X 75 keyboard with 81 fitted Kailh Linear mechanical switches, Nine Gateron KS20 magnetic switches stored in the rear compartment, 1.8 m detachable USB-C to USB-A cable, Keycap puller, also an 8-degree tilt foot, Switch puller, also an 8-degree tilt foot, Five alternative black keycaps for Escape and arrows, Five Second Actuation Pressure Point (SAPP) rings, Documentation1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Exact product package contents lists keyboard, 9 loose magnetic switches, 1.8 m USB-C/A cable, two puller/tilt feet, 5 alternative keycaps, 5 SAPP rings and documentation. Nine magnetic switches are stored behind rear cover, not factory typing switches. No bundled palm rest.

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

BLogitech G512 X 75

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-A	1

Source1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026

Spare switches

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93Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g512-x-75/g512-x-75-qsg-amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026Nine included loose Gateron KS20 magnetic switches in rear storage. They are upgrade/replacement switches, not identical mechanical spares. Factory 81 installed switches are excluded.

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.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-0139271Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 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.

support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-752Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/39413262252951-Specification-G512-X-75Read 8 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

www.logitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g512-x-75/g512-x-75-qsg-amr.pdf3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g512-x-75/g512-x-75-qsg-amr.pdfRead 8 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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g512-x-75-gaming-keyboard.920-013927Read 8 October 2026Exact US new Black Linear product payload specsAndRequirements declares 2-Year Limited Hardware Warranty. Unrelated refurbished 1-year promotional copy is excluded. Statutory rights excluded.

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