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CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 vs Logitech G515 RAPID TKL
Product A: CORSAIR
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68 of 164 known
Change Logitech G515 RAPID TKL
Compare the CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 with
71 of 156 fields differ
- 32 different values
- 39 known for one only
- 25 the same
- 60 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 131 keyboards.
- Max polling rateA: 8,000HzB: 1,000HzCORSAIR is 8 times higher.
- Polling rate (wired)A: 8,000HzB: 1,000HzCORSAIR is 8 times higher.
Weight
0 to 2,000 g
Keyboard weight
A994g
B800g
All 164 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
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.
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.
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Segment
Layout
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Form factor
Layout standard
Regional layouts
Keys in regional layout
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
Key legends for
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Numpad
Function row
Dedicated arrow keys
Navigation keys
Key stagger
Bottom row
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Low profile
Switches
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Switch sensing technology
Switch feel
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Switch maker
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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
Low-profile magnetic analog switches1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g515-rapid-tklRead 14 October 2026Maker text: low profile magnetic analog switches.
Switch stem
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Bottom-out force
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Tactile bump force
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Actuation point
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Total travel
Rated keystrokes
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Factory-lubed switches
Adjustable actuation
Actuation range
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Actuation step
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Per-key actuation
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Rapid trigger
Minimum rapid trigger movement
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Multi-action keys
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SOCD handling
Analog input
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Hot-swap sockets
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Compatible switches
Compatible 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911e-na/vanguard-96-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-corsair-mlx-quantum-ch-91e911e-naRead 23 October 2026
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Stabilizers
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Keycaps
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Keycap material
Legend method
Keycap profile
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Keycap thickness
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Performance
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Polling rate per connection
ACORSAIR VANGUARD 96
| Connection | Polling rate (Hz) |
|---|---|
| USB (wired) | 1,000 |
| USB (wired) | 8,000 |
BLogitech G515 RAPID TKL
| Connection | Polling rate (Hz) |
|---|---|
| USB (wired) | 1,000 |
Max polling rate
8,000Hz
1,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
8,000Hz
1,000Hz
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
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Polling rate (Bluetooth)
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Scan rate
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Input latency (claimed)
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Key rollover per connection
ACORSAIR VANGUARD 96
| Connection | Rollover |
|---|---|
| USB (wired) | NKRO |
BLogitech G515 RAPID TKL
| Connection | Rollover |
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| USB (wired) | NKRO |
Anti-ghosting
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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)
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 |
BLogitech G515 RAPID TKL
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Typing noise (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Connectivity
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Connections
Wireless technology
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth device slots
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Devices it can switch between
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Device switching
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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
Port on keyboard
Cable plug
Cable
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Cable length
USB passthrough
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Works with
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
Battery
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Battery type
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Number of batteries
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Battery capacity
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User-replaceable battery
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Battery life per mode (claimed)
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Longest battery life (claimed)
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Battery life, lighting off
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Battery life, lighting on
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Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
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Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
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Charging port
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Full charge time
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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.
Stainless steel top case1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g515-rapid-tklRead 14 October 2026Maker: a stainless steel top plate. Logitech support lists stainless top cases.3Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33771224804375-Specification-G515-RAPID-TKLRead 14 October 2026Specification page: material used stainless top cases, PBT keycaps.
Plate material
Mount style
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Flex cuts in PCB
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Sound dampening
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.
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Typing angles
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Spill resistant
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IP rating
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Lighting
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Backlight
RGB per key4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-96Read 23 October 2026
RGB per key1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g515-rapid-tklRead 14 October 2026Maker: LIGHTSYNC RGB lighting set in G HUB. Per-key colour control is confirmed by the Shacknews review.3Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33771224804375-Specification-G515-RAPID-TKLRead 14 October 2026Specification page: backlighting yes, LIGHTSYNC yes.8Reviewshacknews.com/article/146251/logitech-g515-rapid-tkl-keyboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: customize the actuation and the RGB for each individual key in G HUB. The launch price is $169.99 on the Logitech website.
LED position
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Lighting zones
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Brightness levels
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Side or underglow lighting
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Lighting sensors
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Lighting sync
Controls
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Media keys
Separate media buttons
Volume control
Knobs
Programmable knob
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Knob press
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Built-in screen
Touchpad
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Fingerprint reader
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OS mode switch
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Windows key lock
Software
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Software
Software runs on
Windows, macOS3Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33771224804375-Specification-G515-RAPID-TKLRead 14 October 2026Specification page: software support G HUB. Setup guide: download G HUB to your PC or Mac.4Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g515-rapid-tkl/g515-rapid-tkl-setup-guide-amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Setup guide: download G HUB software to your PC/MAC.
Open firmware
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Onboard memory
Onboard profiles
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33Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33771224804375-Specification-G515-RAPID-TKLRead 14 October 2026Specification page: onboard memory 3. The setup guide lists three pre-configured onboard profiles and a separate customizable analog profile.4Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g515-rapid-tkl/g515-rapid-tkl-setup-guide-amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Setup guide: three onboard profiles, selected with FN + F2, F3 or F4.
Macros
Macros stored onboard
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Key remapping
User firmware updates
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Ergonomics
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Wrist rest
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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Dimensions
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.
Width354.75Depth146Height22mm(14 × 5.7 × 0.9 in)3Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33771224804375-Specification-G515-RAPID-TKLRead 14 October 2026Specification page: height 22 mm, width 354.75 mm, depth 146 mm. The US and EU product pages print width 146 mm and depth 354.75 mm, which is reversed for a TKL keyboard. The support page is used.
Dimensions with wrist rest
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Keyboard weight
800g(1.8 lb)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g515-rapid-tklRead 14 October 2026Page specs: 31 oz (800 g). Logitech support gives 800 g for the keyboard.3Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33771224804375-Specification-G515-RAPID-TKLRead 14 October 2026Specification page: keyboard 800 g, cable listed separately.
Weight including wrist rest
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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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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.
G515 RAPID TKL Analog Gaming Keyboard, USB-A to USB-C Cable, User Documentation1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g515-rapid-tklRead 14 October 2026Package contents: keyboard, USB-A to USB-C cable, user documentation.
Cables included
ACORSAIR VANGUARD 96
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Braided USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable | 1 |
BLogitech G515 RAPID TKL
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-A to USB-C cable | 1 |
Spare switches
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Links
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Product page
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.
Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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