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CORSAIR Vanguard Air 99 Wireless

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Vanguard Air 99 Wireless

Released March 2026.19Press 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 and TechRadar: released March 17, 2026. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Form factor
96 % (1800)
Switch sensing technology
Optical
Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
Max polling rate
8,000Hz

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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.
Model numbers
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.
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.
Announced
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.
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.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$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.
Launch price (EU)
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
Markets
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.
Colours
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.
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.
Sold as
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.

Layout

Form factor
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.
Layout standard
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.
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.
Keys in regional layout
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
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.
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
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
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
Navigation keys
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.
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.
Bottom row
Not available
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.

Switches

Switch sensing technology
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.
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.
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
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
Switch stem
Not available
Actuation force
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.
Bottom-out force
Not available
Tactile bump force
Not available
Actuation point
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Actuation range
Not available
Actuation step
Not available
Per-key actuation
Not available
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.
Minimum rapid trigger movement
Not available
Multi-action keys
Not available
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.
Analog input
Not available
Hot-swap sockets
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.
Compatible switches
Not available
Stabilizers
Not available
Factory-lubed stabilizers
Not available

Keycaps

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.
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.
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.
Keycap thickness
Not available
Shine-through legends
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.

Performance

Polling rate per connection
ConnectionPolling rate (Hz)Receiver or adapter
USB (wired)1,000Not available
USB (wired)8,000Not available
2.4 GHz8,000Included 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.
Max polling rate
8,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
8,000Hz
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
8,000Hz
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
Not available
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.
Input latency (claimed)
Not available
Key rollover per connection
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.
Anti-ghosting
Yes18Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/vanguard-air-99Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 100% anti-ghosting.
Adjustable debounce
Not available
Minimum debounce
Not available

Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)
Not available
Actuation point (measured)
Not available
Total travel (measured)
Not available
Operating force (measured)
Not available
Typing noise (measured)
Not available
Battery life (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Connectivity

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.
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.
Bluetooth
Not available
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.
Devices it can switch between
Not available
Device switching
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.
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.
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.
Receiver shared with other devices
Not available
Wireless range
Not available
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
USB passthrough
Not available
Works with
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.
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.

Battery

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.
Number of batteries
Not available
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.
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Battery life per mode (claimed)
ConnectionLightingHours (h)
2.4 GHzOff55.6
2.4 GHzOn29.1
BluetoothOff57.53
BluetoothOn29.3
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.
Longest battery life (claimed)
57.53h
Battery life, lighting off
57.53h
Battery life, lighting on
29.3h
Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
Not available
Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
Not available
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.
Full charge time
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.
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.
Use while charging
Not available
Solar charging
Not available
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.

Build

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.
Plate material
Not available
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.
Flex cuts in PCB
Not available
Sound dampening
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.
Typing angles
Not available
Spill resistant
Not available
IP rating
Not available

Lighting

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
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.
Lighting zones
Not available
Brightness levels
Not available
Side or underglow lighting
Not available
Lighting sensors
Not available
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

Controls

Media keys
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.
Separate media buttons
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Separate macro keys
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.
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.
Touchpad
Not available
Fingerprint reader
Not available
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.
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.

Software

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.
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
Open firmware
Not available
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.
Onboard profiles
Not available
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.
Macros stored onboard
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.
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.
Layers
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.
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.

Ergonomics

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.
Wrist rest material
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Tenting
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Tenting angles
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Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
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.
Dimensions with wrist rest
Not available
Keyboard weight
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.
Weight including wrist rest
Not available
Box dimensions
Not available
Box weight
Not available

Certifications

Platform certifications
Not available
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.

In the box

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.
Cables included
TypeCount
USB Type-C to Type-A1
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.
Spare switches
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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

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Variants

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Model numberGTINLaunch price (US)Launch price (EU)MarketsColoursLayout standardRegional layoutsKeys in regional layoutKey legends forKeycap materialLegend method
CH-91HA01B-NA840440490364$259.99Not availableUSBlackANSINA (North America)99WindowsPBTDoubleshot
CH-91H901B-NA840440418856$259.99Not availableUSWhiteANSINA (North America)99WindowsPBTDoubleshot
CH-91HA01B-TWNot availableNot availableNot availableTWBlackANSINA (North America)99WindowsPBTDoubleshot
CH-91HA01B-UK840440490395Not availableNot availableGBBlackISOUK (UK)100WindowsPBTDoubleshot
CH-91H901B-UKNot availableNot availableNot availableGBWhiteISOUK (UK)100WindowsPBTDoubleshot
CH-91HA01B-DENot availableNot available€279.99EUBlackISODE (Germany)100WindowsABSNot available
CH-91H901B-DENot availableNot available€279.99EUWhiteISODE (Germany)100WindowsABSNot available
CH-91HA01B-FRNot availableNot available€279.99EUBlackISOFR (France)100WindowsABSNot available
CH-91H901B-FRNot availableNot availableNot availableEUWhiteISOFR (France)100WindowsABSNot available
CH-91HA01B-ESNot availableNot available€279.99EUBlackISOES (Spain)100WindowsABSNot available
CH-91H901B-ESNot availableNot available€279.99EUWhiteISOES (Spain)100WindowsABSNot available
CH-91H901B-ITNot availableNot available€279.99EUWhiteISOIT (Italy)100WindowsABSNot available
CH-91HA01B-NDNot availableNot availableNot availableEUBlackISOND (Nordics)100WindowsABSNot available
CH-91H901B-NDNot availableNot availableNot availableEUWhiteISOND (Nordics)100WindowsABSNot available
CH-91H901B-CHNot availableNot availableNot availableCHWhiteISOCH (Switzerland)100WindowsABSNot available
CH-91HA01B-KR2Not availableNot availableNot availableKRBlackKSKR2 (Korea)99WindowsABSNot available
CH-91H901B-KR2Not availableNot availableNot availableKRWhiteKSKR2 (Korea)99WindowsABSNot available

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