KEYBOARDS · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS vs Corsair VANGUARD 96

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact models · UK & US buying links

Compared products

YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

CH-91D401L-UK · English UK (QWERTY) · black/grey · CORSAIR MLX Red linear switches

Full product profile Official image

Exact model & source notes

The K65 PLUS WIRELESS is Corsair's 75% tri-mode keyboard (2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and USB) with hot-swappable 5-pin sockets and a rotary dial. This UK-layout SKU (CH-91D401L-UK) ships with pre-lubed CORSAIR MLX Red linear switches, dye-sub PBT keycaps and a Windows/Mac mode switch.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

Amazon links open search results. Check the exact variant, current price and availability with the retailer.

Manufacturer specifications

WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the K65 PLUS WIRELESS for

A 75% keyboard
Both wired and wireless connections
Narrower stated keyboard span across the desk: 320 mm vs 388 mm

Choose the VANGUARD 96 for

A 96% keyboard
Higher stated switch actuation distance: 2 mm vs 1.9 mm

Built from verified specifications that differ. Not a rating or a recommendation.

See the 15 verified differences

THE CONTENDER

Corsair VANGUARD 96

CH-91E901E-UK · English UK (QWERTY) · black · CORSAIR MLX Plasma linear switches

Full product profile Official image

Exact model & source notes

The VANGUARD 96 is Corsair's wired 96% keyboard with a 1.9-inch LCD screen, a rotary dial, dedicated G-keys and hot-swap sockets. This black UK-layout SKU (CH-91E901E-UK) ships with pre-lubricated CORSAIR MLX Plasma linear switches, PBT double-shot keycaps and a magnetic palm rest.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

Amazon links open search results. Check the exact variant, current price and availability with the retailer.

Manufacturer specifications

K65 PLUS WIRELESS UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

VANGUARD 96 UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

Search links open retailer results, not a matched listing; eBay listings are checked daily. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.

THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison

Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE8 topics

SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 08

Keyboard size

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS75% compact with function row, arrow keys and rotary dial, without number pad

Manufacturer specification

Source 1 Source 2

Corsair VANGUARD 9696% compact with number pad, function row and arrow keys

Manufacturer specification · Corsair describes arrow keys, a number pad, an LCD screen, dedicated G-keys and a rotary dial in a footprint roughly the size of a TKL keyboard. Product copy lists six G-keys while the manual lists five; that count remains unresolved.

Source 1 Source 2

Explore the full specifications

Match the layout, switches and connection. Check the exact regional key layout and switch option. A similar model name can describe different switches or a wireless version. Software support, key remapping and console compatibility need their own evidence; dimensions and switch travel are not a typing or gaming score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

15 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Keyboard size

In Visual facts

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS75% compact with function row, arrow keys and rotary dial, without number pad

Corsair VANGUARD 9696% compact with number pad, function row and arrow keys

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Exact switch option

In Visual facts

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESSCORSAIR MLX Red linear mechanical switches (pre-lubed), in 5-pin hot-swap sockets

Corsair VANGUARD 96CORSAIR MLX Plasma linear mechanical switches (pre-lubricated, 3-pin)

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification · Corsair does not state the MLX Red switch's own pin count. Its article says the keyboard 'is 5-pin hot-swap compatible' and the UK page lists a hot-swappable PCB; the manual says CHERRY MX RGB switches can be fitted and other 3-pin and 5-pin switches may be compatible but are not guaranteed.

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Connections

In Visual facts

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS2.4 GHz wireless (USB receiver), Bluetooth (up to 3 devices) or wired USB (1.8 m detachable USB Type-C to Type-A cable)

Corsair VANGUARD 96Wired USB

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification · The article describes a tangle-free rubber cable; the Tech Specs list the cable material as braided. Bluetooth uses AES encryption.

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification · The UK product page names USB 3.0 or 3.1 Type-A; the manual lists USB 3.0 Type-A and a 1.8 m / 6 ft detachable braided Type-C cable. These original host-connection descriptions are retained separately as guidance, without deriving a device transfer rate. Original published inventory: Wired USB (detachable braided USB-A to USB-C cable). The shared field records positively supported wired USB operation. Cable ends/length, host-port setup, pass-through and USB device revision retain their own exact scopes; unknown counterpart details cannot establish a different connection mode.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Keyboard span across the desk

In Visual facts

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS320 mm

Corsair VANGUARD 96388 mm

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification · First figure of Corsair's unlabelled dimensions.

Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification · Corsair labels this length (L).

Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Key customisation

In Visual facts

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESSCORSAIR iCUE: macros, per-key RGB, dial functions

Corsair VANGUARD 96CORSAIR WEB HUB (no installation) or iCUE: macros, key mapping and lighting; on-the-fly macro recording

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification

Physical keys, software assignments and stored profiles are different capabilities. Check the host-software requirements; a larger count does not establish better typing or lower latency.

Keycap material

In Visual facts

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESSDye-sublimated PBT (single shot)

Corsair VANGUARD 96PBT double-shot

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification · The manual lists ABS paint keycaps only for BR, SP and ES layouts.

Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Show 9 more verified differences

Media controls

In Visual facts

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESSMulti-function rotary dial (volume; programmable in iCUE for brightness, zoom, scroll); other media functions via FN shortcuts

Corsair VANGUARD 96Rotary dial and FN shortcuts (track, play/pause, volume)

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Switch and case construction

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESSTop-mount plate (PC and steel), screw-in PCB-mounted stabilisers, two sound-dampening layers; opens by removing eight screws

Corsair VANGUARD 96Aluminium top plate and plastic bottom; PORON sound-absorbing foam and silicone case foam (four dampening layers)

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Dimensions

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS320 × 136 × 35 mm

Corsair VANGUARD 96388 × 141 × 43 mm (length × width × height)

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification · Corsair does not label the axes; 320 mm is the width across the keys.

Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification · Corsair labels these 388(L) x 141(W) x 43(H) mm; length is the span across the desk.

Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Switch actuation distance

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS1.9 mm

Corsair VANGUARD 962 mm

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification · From Corsair's MLX switch table for the Plasma switch (2.0mm).

Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents

Actuation point, total travel and operating force are different measurements. None alone establishes input latency, typing comfort or gaming performance.

Original package contents

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESSKeyboard; USB wireless receiver; USB charging/data cable; warranty card; 2-in-1 switch/keycap puller

Corsair VANGUARD 96Keyboard; detachable magnetic cushioned palm rest; braided USB Type-C cable; 2-in-1 keycap and switch puller; safety leaflet; warranty card

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rated keypress durability

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS70 million keystrokes

Corsair VANGUARD 9680 million keypresses

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification

Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Palm rest

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESSNot included

Corsair VANGUARD 96Included: magnetic detachable palm rest with leatherette cover and memory-foam cushion

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Report rate claim

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS1000 Hz

Corsair VANGUARD 96Up to 8,000 Hz

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification · The manual gives 1000Hz by default, adjustable in CORSAIR WEB HUB and iCUE to 8000Hz. BIOS mode is fixed at 125Hz.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Manufacturer-stated weight

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS918 g

Corsair VANGUARD 96994 g

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification · Corsair states 0.918kg; it does not say whether the cable is included.

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification · Corsair states 0.994 kgs; it does not say whether the cable or palm rest is included.

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Supported operating systems

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESSWindows PC and Apple Mac (hardware Windows/Mac mode switch); also Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and 5

Corsair VANGUARD 96Windows 10 or macOS 10.15 (PC or Mac); also Xbox One

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification · Corsair's pages for this model publish no minimum operating-system versions. Corsair describes PlayStation activation differently: the manual says the special PlayStation 4 and 5 mode works via 2.4GHz wireless and USB wired modes and is activated via a keyboard shortcut (FN plus a key, held for 5 seconds), and that available functions may be limited depending on console support and application; Corsair's article says the keyboard is switched into a dedicated PlayStation mode via iCUE. For wired use and charging the manual says to connect to a USB 3.0 Type-A port or better.

Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification · Customisation uses the browser-based CORSAIR WEB HUB (or iCUE). The manual also lists Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4/5 support; PlayStation needs a special mode with limited functions.

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (10)

Dedicated G-keys

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESSNot verified

Corsair VANGUARD 96Conflicting evidence

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

No source recorded for this side.

Corsair VANGUARD 96

The UK product page lists 6 dedicated, programmable low-profile G-keys, while Corsair's manual says the Stream Deck software enables 'the five G-keys'; the official image shows keys labelled G1 to G5 on the left edge. The count is left unresolved. · Manufacturer specification

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Onboard profile capacity

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS4 profiles

Corsair VANGUARD 96Conflicting evidence

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Corsair UK lists five onboard profiles. The manual lists five total (one onboard and four in WEB HUB), while its operating-modes table also says one profile up to five profiles. Exact onboard capacity is unresolved. · Manufacturer specification · Product-page, technical-manual and operating-mode descriptions disagree about onboard versus software storage. No numeric onboard-profile requirement or advantage is inferred.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Game mode

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESSNot verified

Corsair VANGUARD 96Game Mode button: turns on Win lock and the configured polling rate

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

No source recorded for this side.

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery claim

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESSUp to 266 hours with 2.4 GHz and RGB off

Corsair VANGUARD 96Not verified

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Corsair VANGUARD 96

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery type

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESSRechargeable lithium-ion polymer, 3.7 V 4200 mAh (15.54 Wh); charges in 5–6 hours

Corsair VANGUARD 96Not verified

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Corsair VANGUARD 96

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Built-in display

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESSNot verified

Corsair VANGUARD 961.9-inch 320 × 170 IPS colour LCD screen

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

No source recorded for this side.

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Onboard memory

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESSNot verified

Corsair VANGUARD 96Yes

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

No source recorded for this side.

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification · Corsair lists 8MB of onboard memory.

Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Opposing-key (SOCD) handling

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESSNot verified

Corsair VANGUARD 96FlashTap SOCD handling

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

No source recorded for this side.

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification · Toggled with FN + Right Shift.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Stream Deck integration

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESSNot verified

Corsair VANGUARD 96Elgato Virtual Stream Deck with a dedicated launch key

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

No source recorded for this side.

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification · Requires the Elgato Stream Deck software.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published USB connection guidance

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESSNot verified

Corsair VANGUARD 96USB 3.0 Type-A (manual); USB 3.0 or 3.1 Type-A (UK specifications)

Sources

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

No source recorded for this side.

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

10 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS

What it brings

Corsair quotes up to 266 hours per charge on 2.4 GHz with RGB off, and Bluetooth stores up to three devices.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Hot-swappable 5-pin sockets, screw-in stabilisers, a top-mount plate and an eight-screw case designed to be opened and modified.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

The report rate is 1,000 Hz, onboard storage holds four profiles, and no palm rest is included.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Corsair publishes no minimum Windows or macOS versions for this model, and its own sources disagree on whether the cable is braided.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Corsair VANGUARD 96

What it brings

Keeps a number pad, function row and arrow keys in a 388 × 141 mm body, and includes a magnetic cushioned palm rest.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Hot-swap support for 3- and 5-pin switches, up to 8,000 Hz polling, FlashTap SOCD handling and browser-based customisation without installing software.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

Polling is 1,000 Hz by default; 8,000 Hz must be set in WEB HUB or iCUE, and the PlayStation mode limits available functions.
Manufacturer source
It is wired only, and Corsair states only Windows 10 and macOS 10.15 on the product page.
Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify

Differences only

36 of 36 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS and Corsair VANGUARD 96
Specification	Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS	Corsair VANGUARD 96

Regional layout Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · Corsair lists 'Keyboard Layout: UK (UK)' for this SKU; the official UK gallery image shows the ISO arrangement (tall Enter, £ on 3, Alt Gr, extra \ key beside a short left Shift) with Windows and Mac legends. Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification · Corsair lists 'Keyboard Layout: UK (UK)' for this SKU; the official UK gallery image shows the ISO arrangement (tall Enter, £ on 3, AltGr, extra \ key beside a short left Shift). Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents	English UK (QWERTY)	English UK (QWERTY)
Keyboard sizeDifferent Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification · Corsair describes arrow keys, a number pad, an LCD screen, dedicated G-keys and a rotary dial in a footprint roughly the size of a TKL keyboard. Product copy lists six G-keys while the manual lists five; that count remains unresolved. Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	75% compact with function row, arrow keys and rotary dial, without number pad	96% compact with number pad, function row and arrow keys
DimensionsDifferent Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · Corsair does not label the axes; 320 mm is the width across the keys. Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification · Corsair labels these 388(L) x 141(W) x 43(H) mm; length is the span across the desk. Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	320 × 136 × 35 mm	388 × 141 × 43 mm (length × width × height)
Supported operating systemsDifferent Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · Corsair's pages for this model publish no minimum operating-system versions. Corsair describes PlayStation activation differently: the manual says the special PlayStation 4 and 5 mode works via 2.4GHz wireless and USB wired modes and is activated via a keyboard shortcut (FN plus a key, held for 5 seconds), and that available functions may be limited depending on console support and application; Corsair's article says the keyboard is switched into a dedicated PlayStation mode via iCUE. For wired use and charging the manual says to connect to a USB 3.0 Type-A port or better. Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification · Customisation uses the browser-based CORSAIR WEB HUB (or iCUE). The manual also lists Xbox Series X\|S and PlayStation 4/5 support; PlayStation needs a special mode with limited functions. Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	Windows PC and Apple Mac (hardware Windows/Mac mode switch); also Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, PlayStation 4 and 5	Windows 10 or macOS 10.15 (PC or Mac); also Xbox One
Keyboard span across the deskDifferent Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · First figure of Corsair's unlabelled dimensions. Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification · Corsair labels this length (L). Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	320 mm	388 mm
Manufacturer-stated weightDifferent Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · Corsair states 0.918kg; it does not say whether the cable is included. Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification · Corsair states 0.994 kgs; it does not say whether the cable or palm rest is included. Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	918 g	994 g
Switch and case constructionDifferent Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	Top-mount plate (PC and steel), screw-in PCB-mounted stabilisers, two sound-dampening layers; opens by removing eight screws	Aluminium top plate and plastic bottom; PORON sound-absorbing foam and silicone case foam (four dampening layers)
Angle adjustment Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	Adjustable height	Adjustable height

Exact switch optionDifferent Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · Corsair does not state the MLX Red switch's own pin count. Its article says the keyboard 'is 5-pin hot-swap compatible' and the UK page lists a hot-swappable PCB; the manual says CHERRY MX RGB switches can be fitted and other 3-pin and 5-pin switches may be compatible but are not guaranteed. Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	CORSAIR MLX Red linear mechanical switches (pre-lubed), in 5-pin hot-swap sockets	CORSAIR MLX Plasma linear mechanical switches (pre-lubricated, 3-pin)
Switch actuation force Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification · From Corsair's MLX switch table for the Plasma switch. Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents	45 g	45 g
Switch actuation distanceDifferent Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification · From Corsair's MLX switch table for the Plasma switch (2.0mm). Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents	1.9 mm	2 mm
Switch total travel Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · 4.0mm. Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification · From Corsair's MLX switch table for the Plasma switch (4.0mm). Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents	4 mm	4 mm
Rated keypress durabilityDifferent Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents	70 million keystrokes	80 million keypresses
Hot-swappable switches Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · 5-pin hot-swap compatible. Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification · Hotswap support for compatible 3-pin and 5-pin switches. Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents	Yes	Yes
Key rollover Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	Full key rollover (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghosting	Full key rollover (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghosting
Keycap materialDifferent Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification · The manual lists ABS paint keycaps only for BR, SP and ES layouts. Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	Dye-sublimated PBT (single shot)	PBT double-shot
Opposing-key (SOCD) handling Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS No source recorded. Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification · Toggled with FN + Right Shift. Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	Not provided	FlashTap SOCD handling

ConnectionsDifferent Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · The article describes a tangle-free rubber cable; the Tech Specs list the cable material as braided. Bluetooth uses AES encryption. Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification · The UK product page names USB 3.0 or 3.1 Type-A; the manual lists USB 3.0 Type-A and a 1.8 m / 6 ft detachable braided Type-C cable. These original host-connection descriptions are retained separately as guidance, without deriving a device transfer rate. Original published inventory: Wired USB (detachable braided USB-A to USB-C cable). The shared field records positively supported wired USB operation. Cable ends/length, host-port setup, pass-through and USB device revision retain their own exact scopes; unknown counterpart details cannot establish a different connection mode. Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	2.4 GHz wireless (USB receiver), Bluetooth (up to 3 devices) or wired USB (1.8 m detachable USB Type-C to Type-A cable)	Wired USB
Included cable length Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	1.8 m	1.8 m
Battery claim Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 No source recorded.	Up to 266 hours with 2.4 GHz and RGB off	Not provided
Battery type Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 No source recorded.	Rechargeable lithium-ion polymer, 3.7 V 4200 mAh (15.54 Wh); charges in 5–6 hours	Not provided
Report rate claimDifferent Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification · The manual gives 1000Hz by default, adjustable in CORSAIR WEB HUB and iCUE to 8000Hz. BIOS mode is fixed at 125Hz. Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	1000 Hz	Up to 8,000 Hz
Published USB connection guidance Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS No source recorded. Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	Not provided	USB 3.0 Type-A (manual); USB 3.0 or 3.1 Type-A (UK specifications)

Onboard profile capacity Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Corsair UK lists five onboard profiles. The manual lists five total (one onboard and four in WEB HUB), while its operating-modes table also says one profile up to five profiles. Exact onboard capacity is unresolved. · Manufacturer specification · Product-page, technical-manual and operating-mode descriptions disagree about onboard versus software storage. No numeric onboard-profile requirement or advantage is inferred. Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	4 profiles	Conflicting sources
Backlighting Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	Per-key RGB	Per-key RGB
Media controlsDifferent Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	Multi-function rotary dial (volume; programmable in iCUE for brightness, zoom, scroll); other media functions via FN shortcuts	Rotary dial and FN shortcuts (track, play/pause, volume)
Key customisationDifferent Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	CORSAIR iCUE: macros, per-key RGB, dial functions	CORSAIR WEB HUB (no installation) or iCUE: macros, key mapping and lighting; on-the-fly macro recording
Windows key lock Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	FN shortcut	FN shortcut
Onboard memory Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS No source recorded. Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification · Corsair lists 8MB of onboard memory. Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents	Not provided	Yes
Built-in display Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS No source recorded. Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	Not provided	1.9-inch 320 × 170 IPS colour LCD screen
Stream Deck integration Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS No source recorded. Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification · Requires the Elgato Stream Deck software. Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	Not provided	Elgato Virtual Stream Deck with a dedicated launch key
Game mode Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS No source recorded. Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	Not provided	Game Mode button: turns on Win lock and the configured polling rate

Palm restDifferent Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	Not included	Included: magnetic detachable palm rest with leatherette cover and memory-foam cushion
Original package contentsDifferent Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	Keyboard; USB wireless receiver; USB charging/data cable; warranty card; 2-in-1 switch/keycap puller	Keyboard; detachable magnetic cushioned palm rest; braided USB Type-C cable; 2-in-1 keycap and switch puller; safety leaflet; warranty card
Warranty Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · Local country regulations are applicable. Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91D401L-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS: Everything you need to know' official specification article Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification · Local country regulations are applicable. Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	2 years	2 years

Show unverified (1)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.

Specifications without verified values for either product
Dedicated G-keys Sources Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS No source recorded. Corsair VANGUARD 96 The UK product page lists 6 dedicated, programmable low-profile G-keys, while Corsair's manual says the Stream Deck software enables 'the five G-keys'; the official image shows keys labelled G1 to G5 on the left edge. The count is left unresolved. · Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 (CORSAIR MLX Plasma) — UK product page (SKU CH-91E901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	Not provided	Conflicting sources

First product manufacturer source Second product manufacturer source

FIND YOUR CONTENDERS

More products

Closest keyboards to this pair by shared key specifications. Not a popularity ranking.

See all 334 keyboards

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Keyboard width: 388 mm
Cable length: 1.8 m
Regional layout: English UK (QWERTY)

Prices & product profile

Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96

Keyboard width: 388 mm
Cable length: 1.8 m
Regional layout: English UK (QWERTY)

Prices & product profile

Corsair GALLEON 100 SD

Keyboard width: 448 mm
Cable length: 1.8 m
Actuation distance: 2 mm

Prices & product profile

Corsair CLIPPER PRO MINI 60

Keyboard width: 294 mm
Cable length: 1.8 m
Regional layout: English UK (QWERTY)

Prices & product profile

Each record represents an explicitly checked model and configuration. Original import: 5 Sept 2026; this is not its verification date. This is not a list of current offers or a popularity ranking.