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CORSAIR Vanguard Air 99 Wireless vs CORSAIR Vanguard Pro 96

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Series

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

VANGUARD 966Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-continues-longstanding-legacy-of-innovation-with-game-changing-vanguard-pro-96-and-vanguard-96-gaming-keyboardsRead 30 September 2026VANGUARD 96 series with VANGUARD PRO 96 and VANGUARD 96

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

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

CH-91E911G-NA, CH-91E911G-ND, CH-91E911G-UK, CH-91E911G-JP, CH-91E911G-KR2, CH-91E911G-TW, CH-91E911G-BE, CH-91E911G-FR, CH-91E911G-DE, CH-91E911G-ES, CH-91E911G-CH1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/eu/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440403166_f_0Read 30 September 2026

GTIN / EAN

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

840440403197, 840440403173, 840440403180, 840440403210, 840440403128, 840440403203, 840440403166, 840440403142, 840440403159, 840440403135, 8404404032277Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440403166_f_0Read 30 September 2026Consumer UPC/EAN, not the 14-digit master carton GTIN.

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

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

25 September 20256Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-continues-longstanding-legacy-of-innovation-with-game-changing-vanguard-pro-96-and-vanguard-96-gaming-keyboardsRead 30 September 2026Milpitas, CA, September 25, 2025

Status

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

Available1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026In stock on the US store

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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

US, EU2Maker product pagecorsair.com/eu/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026Sold in the US store and the EU store

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026

Segment

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

Gaming1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026

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

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

Complete7Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440403166_f_0Read 30 September 2026Retail package includes fitted magnetic switches, keycaps, keyboard, wrist rest and cable.

Layout

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

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

96 % (1800)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 202696% form factor. The schema id 1800 is the 96 % layout

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

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

ANSI, ISO2Maker product pagecorsair.com/eu/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026NA is ANSI. Nordic and UK layouts are ISO

Regional layouts

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

NA (North America), ND (Nordics), UK (UK)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026Layout names from the store data: NA (North America), ND (Nordics), UK (UK)

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.

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

96 to 981Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/eu/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 20263Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440403166_f_0Read 30 September 20269Reviewtweaktown.com/reviews/11197/corsair-vanguard-pro-96-gaming-keyboard-magnetic-performance/index.htmlRead 7 October 202613Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/corsairvanguard-pro-96-reviewRead 7 October 2026

Key legends for

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

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Numpad

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

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026

Function row

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

Yes3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026

Dedicated arrow keys

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

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026

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

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

Fn layer3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Home, End, Pg Up, Pg Dn and Insert are FN + numpad keys

Key stagger

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

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Bottom row

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Low profile

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

No15Reviewlttlabs.com/products/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Ergonomics table explicitly says Low Profile No. Low-profile side G buttons do not make the keyboard a low-profile board.

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.

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

Magnetic (Hall effect)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026

Switch feel

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

Linear4Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-mgx-magnetic-key-switches-explainedRead 30 September 2026Switch style: Linear. Actuation force is published as 30 g - 55 g depending on the actuation point, so actuation_force_g is left out

Switch maker

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

CORSAIR4Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-mgx-magnetic-key-switches-explainedRead 30 September 2026

Switch models

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

CORSAIR MGX Hyperdrive1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026Overview and FAQ: "CORSAIR MGX Hyperdrive" preinstalled. The Tech Specs table says "CORSAIR MGX V2". The marketing name is kept

Switch stem

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MX cross4Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-mgx-magnetic-key-switches-explainedRead 30 September 2026"the same dimensions as traditional Cherry MX-style keyswitches", so MX keycaps fit

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

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

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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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55gf4Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-mgx-magnetic-key-switches-explainedRead 30 September 2026MGX Hyperdrive specifications: force rises from 30 g at 0.1 mm to 55 g at the full 4.0 mm travel. This endpoint is bottom-out force, not a fixed actuation-force claim.

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.

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

2mm4Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-mgx-magnetic-key-switches-explainedRead 30 September 2026"Out of the box actuation point is 2.0 mm"

Total travel

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

4mm4Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-mgx-magnetic-key-switches-explainedRead 30 September 2026

Rated keystrokes

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

150million1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026"rated for 150 million keypresses"

Factory-lubed switches

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

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026

Adjustable actuation

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

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026

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

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Min0.1Max4mm1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 20260.1 mm to 4.0 mm. Corsair recommends 0.3 mm to 3.6 mm for best accuracy

Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

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0.1mm4Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-mgx-magnetic-key-switches-explainedRead 30 September 2026"adjustable in 0.1 mm increments" per key

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

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Yes4Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-mgx-magnetic-key-switches-explainedRead 30 September 2026

Rapid trigger

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

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 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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0.1mm10Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/how-to-set-up-rapid-trigger-on-corsair-keyboardsRead 7 October 2026Maker guide explicitly lists VANGUARD PRO 96. Viewed Rapid Trigger in Web Hub image, device selector VANGUARD PRO 96. Rapid Trigger Sensitivity is 0.1 mm at the High endpoint of the sensitivity slider. Fixed Point Actuation is separately 2.0 mm. This is the reset/reactivation movement setting, not measured accuracy or the fixed actuation point. Image https://d1q3zw97enxzq2.cloudfront.net/images/SCR-20250926-jpym.width-1000.format-webp.webp.

Multi-action keys

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Yes5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-feature-updateRead 30 September 2026Multi Action (four actions per key), Tap Lock and Smart Tap, added by firmware update. Dual actuation was available at launch

SOCD handling

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

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026CORSAIR Flash Tap SOCD handling

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

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

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

Magnetic1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026"Hotswap support for compatible magnetic switches". Calibration is recommended after swapping

Compatible switches

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Compatible magnetic switches1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026

Stabilizers

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Other15Reviewlttlabs.com/products/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Construction table states Snap-In. Other is used because the public source does not identify PCB versus plate attachment. It is not assumed to mean pcb_snap_in.

Factory-lubed stabilizers

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Keycaps

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Keycap material

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

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Legend method

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

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Keycap profile

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

OEM8Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/corsair-vanguard-pro-96-reviewRead 30 September 2026Typing section identifies OEM profile stock keycaps.

Keycap thickness

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

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

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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 Air 99 Wireless

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

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

BCORSAIR Vanguard Pro 96

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

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026"Up to 8, 000 Hz" with AXON. The manual says the default is 1000 Hz and 8000 Hz is set in Web Hub or iCUE3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026

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)

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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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.

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

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

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

ACORSAIR Vanguard Air 99 Wireless

Rollover
NKRO

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

BCORSAIR Vanguard Pro 96

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026Key Rollover: Full Key (NKRO)

Anti-ghosting

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

Yes3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026"Full key rollover (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghosting"

Adjustable debounce

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Minimum debounce

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Measured

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

ACORSAIR Vanguard Air 99 Wireless

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BCORSAIR Vanguard Pro 96

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Setting	Single key (ms)	Update rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	8,000	LTT best available settings. Firmware 1.4.110, software 1.1.180, debounce 0 ms. Exact actuation distance and Rapid Trigger setting not published.	0.8	Not available
USB (wired)	Not available	RTINGS methodology 1.4.3 optimized settings, lowest available debounce/actuation/Rapid Trigger and highest supported scan/polling. Exact numeric settings, firmware and cable used for this effective-update run are not published. Separate from LTT mean latency.	Not available	2,000

Source12Measurementlttlabs.com/compare/CHILKEYND104-vs-corsair-vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Actual public Chilkey ND104 versus Vanguard Pro 96 comparison, Vanguard column, Performance Latency: Avg. Latency (Wired) 0.8 ms. Mean, not minimum. Test Configuration firmware 1.4.110, software 1.1.180, debounce 0 ms. Product maximum wired polling 8000 Hz plus LTT method highest supported polling establish tested 8000 Hz. Method uses microcontroller-driven solenoid/copper contact detection and Beagle USB 480 analyzer to timestamp individual key contact versus matching USB report. Exact actuation distance, Rapid Trigger state, individual key and aggregation are not published. No default or numeric actuation is inferred. https://www.lttlabs.com/articles/2025/12/03/how-labs-conducts-keyboard-testing.16Measurementrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/corsair/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Row 2 only. Actual public Raw Performance prose explicitly states effective update rate tops out at 2000 Hz while advertised polling is 8000 Hz. Wired Vanguard Pro 96, methodology 1.4.3. This is the rate of new input updates, not the advertised USB polling rate. No locked individual results used. Exact tested firmware, numeric actuation/debounce/RT settings and cable for this run are not stated. Review reports cable/firmware issues. No single/multi/chord/release latency is inferred or mixed with LTT row 1.17Measurementrtings.com/keyboard/learn/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Method for row 2 effective-update result: raw keyboard USB output checked with Beagle USB 480 analyzer to determine maximum effective input-update rate and rollover. Keyboard performance preparation minimizes debounce, adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger, enables low-latency/competition mode, disables RGB effects, and uses highest supported scan/polling. This general method does not provide missing model-specific numeric settings or firmware. LTT row 1 remains separate.

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

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1.7mm11Measurementlttlabs.com/products/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026LTT Labs public MGX Hyperdrive unit. Firmware 1.4.110, software 1.1.180. Individual test key and configured actuation distance are not stated, so no default setting is asserted. Force-travel method uses Flexiv Rizon 4 robotic arm, LMI laser profile sensor and Mecmesin VFG force gauge. https://www.lttlabs.com/articles/2025/12/03/how-labs-conducts-keyboard-testing. Keystroke table Pre-Travel 1.7 mm. Not a maker actuation claim.

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

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4.08mm11Measurementlttlabs.com/products/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026LTT Labs public MGX Hyperdrive unit. Firmware 1.4.110, software 1.1.180. Individual test key and configured actuation distance are not stated, so no default setting is asserted. Force-travel method uses Flexiv Rizon 4 robotic arm, LMI laser profile sensor and Mecmesin VFG force gauge. https://www.lttlabs.com/articles/2025/12/03/how-labs-conducts-keyboard-testing. Keystroke table Total Travel 4.08 mm. Not a maker 4.0 mm claim.

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

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

USB (wired)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026

Wireless technology

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

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Bluetooth

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Bluetooth device slots

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

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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.

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

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Receiver connector

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

None15Reviewlttlabs.com/products/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Connectivity table: Receiver No, wired yes, wireless no. Enum none reflects no receiver. No wireless sibling data borrowed.

Receiver storage in keyboard

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

No15Reviewlttlabs.com/products/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Connectivity table explicitly says Receiver Storing No.

Receiver shared with other devices

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Wireless range

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Detachable cable

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

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026

Port on keyboard

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

USB-C1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026

Cable plug

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

USB-A3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Connectivity: USB 3.0 Type-A

Cable

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

Braided1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026

Cable length

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

1.8m3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026"1.8m / 6ft, Detachable braided Type-C cable"

USB passthrough

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No15Reviewlttlabs.com/products/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Connectivity table explicitly says USB Passthrough No. PC Gamer Extra ports None and Tom's Hardware Additional Ports 0 agree.

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

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

Windows, macOS, Linux1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026Tech specs: Windows 10 or macOS 10.15. FAQ: "It can be used with macOS and Linux, though some system functions may not be supported"

Consoles

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

Xbox, PlayStation3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Play Station 4, 5. Play Station needs a mode switch (FN + Win for 5 seconds)

Battery

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Battery type

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

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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

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

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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.

ACORSAIR Vanguard Air 99 Wireless

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

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

BCORSAIR Vanguard Pro 96

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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.

57.53h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

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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.

57.53h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

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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.

29.3h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

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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

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

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

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

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Quick charge

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

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Use while charging

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Solar charging

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Battery indicator

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

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Build

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Case material

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

Top cover: Aluminium plate. Bottom: Plastic3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Top Cover: Aluminium plate. Bottom: Plastic

Plate material

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Aluminium15Reviewlttlabs.com/products/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Construction: Switch Plate Material Aluminum. This is the internal switch plate, not a conversion from the maker's separate top-cover material.

Mount style

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

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Flex cuts in PCB

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

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

Case foam, Plate foam3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Maker Case Foam Silicone and Sound Absorbing Foam PORON are directly stated. PORON position is further established by the matching Tech4Gamers review as beneath the switch plate, so plate_foam is recorded alongside case_foam. No layer count inferred.14Reviewtech4gamers.com/corsair-vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-reviewRead 7 October 2026Refines the previously unlocated PORON foam from other to plate_foam. Review explicitly places Poron sound-absorbing foam beneath the plate and silicone case foam within the body. Maker PORON and Silicone material facts remain in existing manual source. No foam count is invented.

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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4.5°, 5.7°11Measurementlttlabs.com/products/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Ergonomics table: Incline Angles 4.5 degrees / 5.7 degrees. Caption identifies 4.5 degrees with the adjustable leg in, so feet-folded position comes first. These are front-to-back typing angles, not tenting.

Spill resistant

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IP rating

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Lighting

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Backlight

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

RGB per key3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026"Individually LED lit and per-key programmable"

LED position

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

North-facing15Reviewlttlabs.com/products/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Performance Keystroke table explicitly says LED Orientation North-Facing.

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

CORSAIR iCUE1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026"iCUE Enabled Product"

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

Fn layer1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026Tech specs: Media Keys: FN Shortcuts. The rotary dial also controls media

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

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

03Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Media controls use Fn shortcuts and the rotary dial. There are no separate playback buttons in the complete control map.

Volume control

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

Knob3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026FN + F9/F10/F11 and the rotary dial

Knobs

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

11Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 20263Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Product overview identifies one multifunction rotary dial. It is distinct from the five G keys and the Stream Deck launch button.

Programmable knob

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

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026FAQ: dial modes switch with FN+F12 and custom functions can be added in CORSAIR Web Hub

Knob press

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

Yes3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Press dial to save the actuation setting or to start macro recording

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

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

53Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Five G-keys in the manual Stream Deck section, corroborated by the reviewed physical keyboard. Marketing six includes the separate Stream Deck launch key, which is excluded from this field.8Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/corsair-vanguard-pro-96-reviewRead 30 September 2026Publicly rendered hardware section describes five custom buttons down the left side. A separate Stream Deck launch button is listed by the maker.

Built-in screen

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

LCD1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 20261.9 inch 320 x 170 IPS colour screen

Touchpad

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Fingerprint reader

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OS mode switch

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

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Windows key lock

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

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026WIN Lock: FN Shortcut. Game Mode also disables the Windows key

Software

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Software

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

CORSAIR Web Hub and iCUE3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Current operating-mode section explicitly documents Hardware, Web Hub and iCUE modes.

Software runs on

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

Web1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026

Open firmware

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Onboard memory

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

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 20268MB onboard memory. The tech specs table lists 5 onboard profiles, while the manual says "5 (1 On-board, 4 on WEB HUB)", so onboard_profiles is left out

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

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Macros

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

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026

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

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

Yes3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026On-the-fly macro recording with FN + M in hardware

Key remapping

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

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026Web Hub: "Program macros, map buttons, personalize lighting"

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

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

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User firmware updates

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

Yes5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-feature-updateRead 30 September 2026Update through the CORSAIR Firmware Update Utility

Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

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

Detachable1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026

Wrist rest material

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Leatherette cover and memory foam cushion1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026

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.

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

Width388Depth141Height43mm(15.3 × 5.6 × 1.7 in)3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026388(L) x 141(W) x 43(H) mm, stored as width 388, depth 141, height 43

Dimensions with wrist rest

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Depth214mm11Measurementlttlabs.com/products/keyboards/corsair-vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026Dimensions table: Depth W/ Palm Rest 21.4 cm, exact conversion 214 mm. Only depth is stored. Width and height with the rest are not independently published and are not borrowed from the body dimensions.

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.

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

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

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Box dimensions

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Width417Height67Depth193mm(16.4 × 2.6 × 7.6 in)7Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440403166_f_0Read 30 September 2026p 4 one retail package: 417×193×67 mm. Master carton 432×286×217 mm is excluded.

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

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1,690g(3.7 lb)7Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440403166_f_0Read 30 September 2026p 4 one retail package 1.69 kg. Four-unit master shipper 7.29 kg is excluded.

Certifications

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Platform certifications

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Other certifications

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

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In the box

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In the box

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

VANGUARD PRO 96 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Detachable magnetic cushioned palm rest, Braided USB Type-C cable, Safety leaflet, Warranty card, 2 in 1 keycap & switch puller1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026Package contents on the page are cut off after "2 in 1 keyca". The manual names the item "2 IN 1 KEYCAP & SWITCH PULLER"3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026

Cables included

ACORSAIR Vanguard Air 99 Wireless

Type	Count
USB Type-C to Type-A	1

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

BCORSAIR Vanguard Pro 96

Type	Count
Braided USB Type-C cable	1

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026

Spare switches

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Links

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Product page

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

www.corsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-na1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91e911g-na/vanguard-pro-96-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-91e911g-naRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

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boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440403166_f_07Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440403166_f_0Read 30 September 2026Corsair-authored Vanguard Pro 96 product reference sheet, embargo Sept 25, 2025. Mirrored publicly by Boulanger. Identity is the wired Hall effect Pro, not the MLX mechanical or wireless sibling.

Manual

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

www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-963Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 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.

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

2years3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-pro-96Read 7 October 2026"Two years". Local country regulations apply

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