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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.

Apex Pro Gen 33Press releasesteelseries.com/press/149-steelseries-take-the-worlds-fastest-keyboards-to-the-next-level-with-theRead 23 October 2026

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.

64871, KB251Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Selected JSON-LD identifies exact Wireless Gen 3 US SKU 64871. KB25 is regulatory keyboard model in matching wireless manual.2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 40 identifies wireless keyboard KB25 and transceiver KB25TX. Only keyboard code is stored as keyboard model.

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.

5707119058865, 8100529882211Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Exact selected 64871 JSON-LD contains GTIN13 5707119058865 and GTIN12 810052988221.

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.

24 September 20243Press releasesteelseries.com/press/149-steelseries-take-the-worlds-fastest-keyboards-to-the-next-level-with-theRead 23 October 2026Launch body explicitly September 24, 2024.

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 pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Exact selected 64871 offer is in stock.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$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.

$269.993Press releasesteelseries.com/press/149-steelseries-take-the-worlds-fastest-keyboards-to-the-next-level-with-theRead 23 October 2026Exact TKL Wireless Gen 3 MSRP USD 269.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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

€289.993Press releasesteelseries.com/press/149-steelseries-take-the-worlds-fastest-keyboards-to-the-next-level-with-theRead 23 October 2026Exact TKL Wireless Gen 3 EMEA MSRP EUR 289.99. Tax treatment not separately stated.

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.

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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 pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 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 pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 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.

Complete1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

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.

TKL2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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.

ANSI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

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.

US1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Keys in regional layoutiPhysical typing and function keys in the stated regional layout. Separate media buttons, macro buttons and rotary controls are excluded. A Touch ID or Lock key in a key row counts, as on Apple keyboards.

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

878Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/32N-001D-000U2Read 23 October 2026Title explicitly identifies 87-key exact 64871 US ANSI model. Separate roller and media button excluded.

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.

Windows2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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

No2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 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

Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 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

Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 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.

Full2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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.

Row-staggered2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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.

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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 pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Exact Wireless Gen 3 US SKU 64871 technical table identifies OmniPoint 3.0 switches as Analog Hall Effect Magnetic Sensor. The maker FAQ identifies 61 keys with adjustable actuation. This records the documented fitted OmniPoint technology. It does not claim that every key is adjustable or establish sensing on the remaining keys. No wired sibling evidence is used.4Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/34682221142925-Which-Keys-Can-Be-Adjusted-Apex-Pro-Gen-3-TKL-TKL-WirelessRead 23 October 2026This exact-model FAQ includes TKL Wireless and establishes the scope of 61 adjustable keys. Hall effect identification comes from the exact selected Wireless Gen 3 product technical table.

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.

Linear6Reviewstuff.tv/review/steelseries-apex-pro-gen-3-review-my-new-hall-effect-heroRead 23 October 2026

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

SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 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

OmniPoint 3.0 Adjustable HyperMagnetic Switches1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Switch stem

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MX cross6Reviewstuff.tv/review/steelseries-apex-pro-gen-3-review-my-new-hall-effect-heroRead 23 October 2026Review explicitly identifies widely used cross pattern for aftermarket keycaps.

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.

Not available

45gf1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Exact selected Wireless Gen 3 feature section states 45 g bottom-out force. It is not actuation force.

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

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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

4mm7Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4400472/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen3--omnipoint-3-0---wireless-gaming-keyboard--blackRead 23 October 2026Exact wireless model technical table states 4 mm key travel. This is separate from selectable actuation range.

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.

100million1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

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.

Yes3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/149-steelseries-take-the-worlds-fastest-keyboards-to-the-next-level-with-theRead 23 October 2026Launch explicitly applies factory-lubed switches to all three named Gen 3 models including TKL Wireless.

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 pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

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

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Min0.1Max4mm1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 20260.1 to 4.0 mm is the selectable setting range, not measured total switch travel.

Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

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0.1mm3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/149-steelseries-take-the-worlds-fastest-keyboards-to-the-next-level-with-theRead 23 October 202640 adjustable actuation levels from 0.1 to 4.0 mm.

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

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Yes4Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/34682221142925-Which-Keys-Can-Be-Adjusted-Apex-Pro-Gen-3-TKL-TKL-WirelessRead 23 October 2026Maker FAQ explicitly includes TKL Wireless. Only 61 keys have adjustable actuation. Remaining keys are not claimed adjustable.

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 pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

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

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Multi-action keys

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Yes5Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-wireless-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026

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 pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

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

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No5Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-wireless-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Exact Wireless Gen 3 review explicitly says keys cannot emulate analog stick or gamepad triggers. Adjustable sensing is not analog output.

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.

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Compatible switches

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Stabilizers

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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.

PBT1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

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.

Doubleshot1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

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.

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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.

Yes6Reviewstuff.tv/review/steelseries-apex-pro-gen-3-review-my-new-hall-effect-heroRead 23 October 2026Exact tested wireless review says RGB shines through character markings.

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.

BSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3

Polling rate (Hz)
1,000

Source7Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4400472/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen3--omnipoint-3-0---wireless-gaming-keyboard--blackRead 23 October 2026Exact wireless model table states 1000 Hz but does not qualify which connection. Connection omitted rather than assigning wired, 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth rates.

Max polling rate

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (wired)

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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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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0.7ms1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Exact Wireless Gen 3 technical table says Response Time 0.7 ms, connection and method unstated. Launch press gives 0.54 ms with different unspecified conditions. Current exact product specification used.

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.

BSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3

Rollover
NKRO

Source7Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4400472/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen3--omnipoint-3-0---wireless-gaming-keyboard--blackRead 23 October 2026Exact Wireless Gen 3 description explicitly states N-key rollover and anti-ghosting. Connection is not specified.

Anti-ghosting

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

Yes7Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4400472/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen3--omnipoint-3-0---wireless-gaming-keyboard--blackRead 23 October 2026

Adjustable debounce

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Minimum debounce

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Measured

None of 7 known

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.

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

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

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

Not available

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Typing noise (measured)iReviewer-measured A-weighted typing sound level. Measurement distance and conditions are stated in the source note.

Not available

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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), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 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.

Quantum 2.0 Dual Wireless1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Bluetooth

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5.07Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4400472/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen3--omnipoint-3-0---wireless-gaming-keyboard--blackRead 23 October 2026Exact Nordic Wireless Gen 3 SKU 64873 spec table and description both state Bluetooth 5.0. Matching manual requires Bluetooth 5.0 or higher hosts.

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.

32Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed pages 7-8 explicitly store three Bluetooth profiles.

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.

Keys2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026SteelSeries Function Key + Enter +1/2/3 selects host. Rear switch selects wireless mode.

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.

USB-C2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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.

No6Reviewstuff.tv/review/steelseries-apex-pro-gen-3-review-my-new-hall-effect-heroRead 23 October 2026Review explicitly tests Wireless Gen 3 and says there is nowhere to slot USB-C dongle.

Receiver shared with other devices

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Wireless range

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9.144m8Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/32N-001D-000U2Read 23 October 2026Exact 64871 Wireless table states 30 feet. Converted exactly to 9.144 m. Radio mode is not specified.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 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-C2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 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-A2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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.

Braided2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 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.

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USB passthrough

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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, macOS2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3 PC and Mac compatibility, not inferred from software alone.

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, PlayStation2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3 explicitly lists Xbox and PlayStation.

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.

Li-ion2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Matching manual French safety section explicitly identifies lithium-ion.

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.

5,920mAh8Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/32N-001D-000U2Read 23 October 2026Specs identify exact Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3 part 64871 and battery 5920 mAh, 22.79 Wh, 3.85 V. Capacity and voltage agree within published rounding. Page is a marketplace listing.

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.

BSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3

Connection	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	On	37.5
Bluetooth	On	45

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Exact Wireless Gen 3 technical table gives 37.5 hours Wireless and 45 hours Bluetooth at default lighting. Default RGB brightness and OLED settings are not specified.

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)

45h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

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)

45h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

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.

USB-C2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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.

Key lighting, Built-in display, Software2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 9 keyboard pulses red under 5%, and Escape plus number row shows charging/battery level.5Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-wireless-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Exact review says OLED Smart Screen shows battery life by default.10Maker product pagetechblog.steelseries.com/2025/11/05/GG-notes-98.0.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Producer release notes explicitly state GG Home shows battery/connection state and fix exact Wireless Gen 3 battery reporting over Bluetooth.

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.

Aluminum top plate1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Plate material

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Aluminium1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Exact feature section names Aluminum Top Plate. Entire case is not asserted to be metal.

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.

Foam, position not stated1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Exact product FAQ specifies triple-layer sound-dampening foam. Layer placements are not borrowed from wired teardown.

Typing anglesiKeyboard slope for each supported foot position, starting with the lowest. An adjustable-foot count does not establish angles. When the maker publishes only the angle with the feet out, that angle is stored alone.

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Spill resistant

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IP rating

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Lighting

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Backlight

RGB per 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 key1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

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.

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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

SteelSeries Prism1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Controls

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

Fn 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.

Dedicated2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 8 OLED menu button provides single/double/triple-press playback actions.

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.

12Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026One physical OLED menu/playback button. Roller mute press is excluded.

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.

Roller2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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.

02Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete product map identifies a horizontal volume roller, not a rotary knob.

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.

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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.

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

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.

06Reviewstuff.tv/review/steelseries-apex-pro-gen-3-review-my-new-hall-effect-heroRead 23 October 2026Exact tested wireless review explicitly says no dedicated macro keys.

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.

OLED2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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.

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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.

SteelSeries GG1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

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

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026GG Engine Windows 10+ and macOS 11+. Not all Mac features supported. QuickSet Windows only.

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 pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

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

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51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

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.

Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 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.

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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.

Yes5Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-wireless-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026

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.

Yes9Maker product pagetechblog.steelseries.com/page7Read 23 October 2026Producer software team release notes explicitly list Apex Pro TKL Wireless (Gen 3) among models receiving firmware updates.

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.

Detachable2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Wrist rest material

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Rubberized surface5Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-wireless-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review identifies smooth rubberized layer.

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.

Width355Depth129Height42mm(14 × 5.1 × 1.7 in)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Design table gives body dimensions 355 x 129 x 42 mm. No front-height measurement published.

Dimensions with wrist rest

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Keyboard weightiKeyboard without cable or wrist rest. Weights that include accessories cannot be stored here. A cable that cannot be removed is included. Replaceable batteries are included, as built-in batteries are.

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.

1,038g(2.3 lb)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Design table gives keyboard weight 1038 g. It is listed alongside body size, separate from box contents.

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

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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.

EU RoHS 2015/863/EU, EU RED 2014/53/EU, EU EMC 2014/30/EU, EU LVD 2014/35/EU, REACH (EC) 1907/2006, UK conformity, FCC Part 15 Class B, Canadian ICES-003 Class B, KC R-R-SSx-KB25/R-R-SSx-KB25TX2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Matching KB25/KB25TX regulatory section declares EU RoHS, RED, EMC, LVD, REACH, UK conformity, FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Class B and KC R-R-SSx-KB25/R-R-SSx-KB25TX.

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.

Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3 Gaming Keyboard, Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable, Keycap Puller, Extension Adapter, Wrist Rest, USB-C Wireless Dongle, Product Information Guide1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Exact Wireless Gen 3 Box Content table includes Product Information Guide in addition to manual page 3 package list.2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Exact wireless package on page 3 and producer Box Content table.

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.

BSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3

Type	Count
Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable	1

Source2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 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

steelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

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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.

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdf2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 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

1year1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026US offer JSON-LD specifies 12 months SteelSeries Limited Warranty.

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