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Corsair VANGUARD 96 vs HyperX Alloy Rise

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Corsair VANGUARD 96

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

Corsair VANGUARD 96 black 96% keyboard with UK ISO layout, LCD screen, dial and palm rest, official top view
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.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the Corsair VANGUARD 96 for

  • An English UK (QWERTY) layout
  • A 96% keyboard
  • Narrower stated keyboard span across the desk: 388 mm vs 454.5 mm

Choose the HyperX Alloy Rise for

  • An English US QWERTY (ANSI) layout
  • A full-size keyboard
Built from verified specifications that differ. Not a rating or a recommendation.
See the 14 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

HyperX Alloy Rise

7G7A3AA#ABA · English US (QWERTY) · black · HyperX Red linear switches

HyperX Alloy Rise black full-size keyboard with US layout, media keys, volume knob and RGB lighting, official top view
Full product profile Official image
Exact model & source notes

The Alloy Rise is a wired, gasket-mounted full-size keyboard with a number pad, hot-swappable switches, dedicated media keys and a volume knob. This black US-layout SKU (7G7A3AA#ABA) ships with factory-lubed HyperX Red linear switches, PBT keycaps and an 8000 Hz report rate.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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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

Regional layout

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Corsair VANGUARD 96English UK (QWERTY)

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).

Source 1
HyperX Alloy RiseEnglish US QWERTY (ANSI)

Manufacturer specification · Exact7G7A3AA#ABA appears in both retained US/UK variants,each mapping the same US-layout gallery. Original ANSI image:wideEnter,@on2,longleftShift. SameSKU cross-market sources are separately retained.

Source 1Source 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 ↓

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

Regional layout

In Visual facts
Corsair VANGUARD 96English UK (QWERTY)
HyperX Alloy RiseEnglish US QWERTY (ANSI)
Sources
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
HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · Exact7G7A3AA#ABA appears in both retained US/UK variants,each mapping the same US-layout gallery. Original ANSI image:wideEnter,@on2,longleftShift. SameSKU cross-market sources are separately retained.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specificationsHyperX Alloy Rise — UK store product page (Black / US Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Keyboard size

In Visual facts
Corsair VANGUARD 9696% compact with number pad, function row and arrow keys
HyperX Alloy RiseFull size with number pad
Sources
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 contentsCorsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications
HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · Exact original and dedicatedmedia feature establishfullsizenumberpad plusforward/back/play-pausekeys andvolume/muteknob. Thosecontrols are retained separately inmedia_controls.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Exact switch option

In Visual facts
Corsair VANGUARD 96CORSAIR MLX Plasma linear mechanical switches (pre-lubricated, 3-pin)
HyperX Alloy RiseHyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem)
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Keyboard span across the desk

In Visual facts
Corsair VANGUARD 96388 mm
HyperX Alloy Rise454.5 mm
Sources
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 VANGUARD 96CORSAIR WEB HUB (no installation) or iCUE: macros, key mapping and lighting; on-the-fly macro recording
HyperX Alloy RiseHyperX NGENUITY: per-key lighting, macros and ambient-light preferences; 10 onboard lighting and macro profiles
Sources

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.

Key rollover

In Visual facts
Corsair VANGUARD 96Full key rollover (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghosting
HyperX Alloy RiseN-key mode
Sources

This describes simultaneous key inputs, not polling rate or measured latency. An unspecified limit is not unlimited N-key rollover.

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Backlighting

In Visual facts
Corsair VANGUARD 96Per-key RGB
HyperX Alloy RiseRGB
Sources
HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · ExactUS technical row statesRGB16777216colours,per-keylighting and5brightnesslevels; ambient auto-brightness preferences are set inNGENUITY. These are manufacturer inventory claims,not independent brightness orlatency measurements.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Lighting zones and per-key control differ. RGB does not by itself establish individual-key colour control; read the software requirements.

Keycap material

Corsair VANGUARD 96PBT double-shot
HyperX Alloy RisePBT (pre-installed HyperX PBT keycaps)
Sources
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.

Media controls

Corsair VANGUARD 96Rotary dial and FN shortcuts (track, play/pause, volume)
HyperX Alloy RiseDedicated forward, back and play/pause keys; rotary knob to adjust or mute the volume
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Game mode

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Switch and case construction

Corsair VANGUARD 96Aluminium top plate and plastic bottom; PORON sound-absorbing foam and silicone case foam (four dampening layers)
HyperX Alloy RiseGasket mounted; toolless swappable magnetic top plates, badges and rotary knobs
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Dimensions

Corsair VANGUARD 96388 × 141 × 43 mm (length × width × height)
HyperX Alloy Rise454.5 × 142.2 × 48.9 mm (width × depth × height)
Sources
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.

Original package contents

Corsair VANGUARD 96Keyboard; detachable magnetic cushioned palm rest; braided USB Type-C cable; 2-in-1 keycap and switch puller; safety leaflet; warranty card
HyperX Alloy RiseKeyboard; detachable USB-C cable; key switch/keycap puller; quick start guide
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Manufacturer-stated weight

Corsair VANGUARD 96994 g
HyperX Alloy Rise1310 g
Sources

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

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Supported operating systems

Corsair VANGUARD 96Windows 10 or macOS 10.15 (PC or Mac); also Xbox One
HyperX Alloy RisePC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One; no operating-system versions published
Sources
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 contentsCorsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (15)

Dedicated G-keys

Corsair VANGUARD 96Conflicting evidence
HyperX Alloy RiseNot verified
Sources
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 contentsCorsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications
HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded for this side.

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

Onboard profile capacity

Corsair VANGUARD 96Conflicting evidence
HyperX Alloy Rise10 profiles
Sources
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 contentsCorsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications
HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · Actual selected feature says up to10profiles saved directly forlightingandmacros. No unlisted setting persistence,host-independent softwarefeature or guaranteedoccupiedprofilecount inferred.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

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

Ambient-light brightness control

Corsair VANGUARD 96Not verified
HyperX Alloy RiseYes
Sources
Corsair VANGUARD 96

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer says adjustsRGBbrightness to environmental lighting,withpreferencesinNGENUITY. World-first/superiority,measuredaccuracy or universal operating conditions are not established.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

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

Included cable length

Corsair VANGUARD 961.8 m
HyperX Alloy Rise5.9 ft
Sources
HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · Exactmanufacturerimperialrating; no rounded/exactmetreconversion or device transferrate inferred. DetachablebraidedUSB-CtoUSB-A.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

The recorded units or formats differ. These values are not ranked.

Rated keypress durability

Corsair VANGUARD 9680 million keypresses
HyperX Alloy RiseUp to 80 million keypresses
Sources

One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.

Palm rest

Corsair VANGUARD 96Included: magnetic detachable palm rest with leatherette cover and memory-foam cushion
HyperX Alloy RiseNot verified
Sources
HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded for this side.

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

Per-key RGB control

Corsair VANGUARD 96Not verified
HyperX Alloy RiseYes
Sources
Corsair VANGUARD 96

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · Actual selected model source explicitly names per-keyRGB withNGENUITY. No unknown contender capability absence is inferred.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

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

Report rate claim

Corsair VANGUARD 96Up to 8,000 Hz
HyperX Alloy Rise8000 Hz
Sources
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 contentsCorsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications
HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · ExactUS overview8k andtechnical8000Hz agree. Manufacturerreport/pollingclaim only; not measuredlatency or guarantee that everyhost/setupachieves thisrate.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

The recorded units or formats differ. These values are not ranked.

Opposing-key (SOCD) handling

Corsair VANGUARD 96FlashTap SOCD handling
HyperX Alloy RiseNot verified
Sources
HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded for this side.

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

Stream Deck integration

Corsair VANGUARD 96Elgato Virtual Stream Deck with a dedicated launch key
HyperX Alloy RiseNot verified
Sources
HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded for this side.

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

Published USB connection guidance

Corsair VANGUARD 96USB 3.0 Type-A (manual); USB 3.0 or 3.1 Type-A (UK specifications)
HyperX Alloy RiseNot verified
Sources
HyperX Alloy Rise

The retained exact-model source does not specify a USB data generation or numbered host-port requirement. · Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

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

6 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Corsair VANGUARD 96

What it brings

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

HyperX Alloy Rise

What it brings

  • Hot-swappable switches plus toolless magnetic top plates, badges and knobs, with ten onboard profiles.
    Manufacturer source
  • Dedicated forward, back and play/pause keys and a volume knob, an ambient light sensor for the RGB brightness and an 8000 Hz report rate.
    Manufacturer source

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
36 of 36 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Corsair VANGUARD 96 and HyperX Alloy Rise
SpecificationCorsair VANGUARD 96HyperX Alloy Rise
Regional layoutDifferent
Sources
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
HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · Exact7G7A3AA#ABA appears in both retained US/UK variants,each mapping the same US-layout gallery. Original ANSI image:wideEnter,@on2,longleftShift. SameSKU cross-market sources are separately retained.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specificationsHyperX Alloy Rise — UK store product page (Black / US Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
English UK (QWERTY)English US QWERTY (ANSI)
Keyboard sizeDifferent
Sources
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 contentsCorsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications
HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · Exact original and dedicatedmedia feature establishfullsizenumberpad plusforward/back/play-pausekeys andvolume/muteknob. Thosecontrols are retained separately inmedia_controls.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
96% compact with number pad, function row and arrow keysFull size with number pad
DimensionsDifferent
Sources
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
388 × 141 × 43 mm (length × width × height)454.5 × 142.2 × 48.9 mm (width × depth × height)
Supported operating systemsDifferent
Sources
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 contentsCorsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications
Windows 10 or macOS 10.15 (PC or Mac); also Xbox OnePC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One; no operating-system versions published
Keyboard span across the deskDifferent
Sources
Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification · Corsair labels this length (L).

Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications
388 mm454.5 mm
Manufacturer-stated weightDifferent
Sources
994 g1310 g
Switch and case constructionDifferent
Sources
Aluminium top plate and plastic bottom; PORON sound-absorbing foam and silicone case foam (four dampening layers)Gasket mounted; toolless swappable magnetic top plates, badges and rotary knobs
Angle adjustment
Sources
HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded.

Adjustable heightNot provided
Exact switch optionDifferent
Sources
CORSAIR MLX Plasma linear mechanical switches (pre-lubricated, 3-pin)HyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem)
Switch actuation force
Sources
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
HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded.

45 gNot provided
Switch actuation distance
Sources
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
HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · Exactselectedfull-sizeAlloyRiseUSRed-lineartable:2mm. No parameter from anothermodel with a similarly named switch is inferred or treated as a conflicting exactconfiguration.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
2 mm2 mm
Switch total travel
Sources
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 mm4 mm
Rated keypress durability
Sources
80 million keypressesUp to 80 million keypresses
Hot-swappable switches
Sources
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
YesYes
Key rolloverDifferent
Sources
Full key rollover (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghostingN-key mode
Keycap materialDifferent
Sources
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
PBT double-shotPBT (pre-installed HyperX PBT keycaps)
Opposing-key (SOCD) handling
Sources
HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded.

FlashTap SOCD handlingNot provided
Connections
Sources
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 contentsCorsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications
HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · ExactUS source statesWired and detachable,left-aligned braidedUSB-CtoUSB-A cable,5.9ft. No USBgeneration/hostportnumber or measured latency is published. This positive wired mode doesnot establish absence of every other mode.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
Wired USBWired USB
Included cable lengthDifferent
Sources
HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · Exactmanufacturerimperialrating; no rounded/exactmetreconversion or device transferrate inferred. DetachablebraidedUSB-CtoUSB-A.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
1.8 m5.9 ft
Report rate claim
Sources
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 contentsCorsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications
HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · ExactUS overview8k andtechnical8000Hz agree. Manufacturerreport/pollingclaim only; not measuredlatency or guarantee that everyhost/setupachieves thisrate.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
Up to 8,000 Hz8000 Hz
Published USB connection guidance
Sources
HyperX Alloy Rise

The retained exact-model source does not specify a USB data generation or numbered host-port requirement. · Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
USB 3.0 Type-A (manual); USB 3.0 or 3.1 Type-A (UK specifications)Not listed by the manufacturer
Onboard memory
Sources
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
YesYes
Onboard profile capacity
Sources
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 contentsCorsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications
HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · Actual selected feature says up to10profiles saved directly forlightingandmacros. No unlisted setting persistence,host-independent softwarefeature or guaranteedoccupiedprofilecount inferred.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
Conflicting sources10 profiles
BacklightingDifferent
Sources
HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · ExactUS technical row statesRGB16777216colours,per-keylighting and5brightnesslevels; ambient auto-brightness preferences are set inNGENUITY. These are manufacturer inventory claims,not independent brightness orlatency measurements.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
Per-key RGBRGB
Built-in display
Sources
HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded.

1.9-inch 320 × 170 IPS colour LCD screenNot provided
Media controlsDifferent
Sources
Rotary dial and FN shortcuts (track, play/pause, volume)Dedicated forward, back and play/pause keys; rotary knob to adjust or mute the volume
Stream Deck integration
Sources
HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded.

Elgato Virtual Stream Deck with a dedicated launch keyNot provided
Game modeDifferent
Sources
Game Mode button: turns on Win lock and the configured polling rateGame Mode
Key customisationDifferent
Sources
CORSAIR WEB HUB (no installation) or iCUE: macros, key mapping and lighting; on-the-fly macro recordingHyperX NGENUITY: per-key lighting, macros and ambient-light preferences; 10 onboard lighting and macro profiles
Windows key lock
Sources
HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded.

FN shortcutNot provided
Per-key RGB control
Sources
Corsair VANGUARD 96

No source recorded.

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · Actual selected model source explicitly names per-keyRGB withNGENUITY. No unknown contender capability absence is inferred.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
Not providedYes
Ambient-light brightness control
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Corsair VANGUARD 96

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HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer says adjustsRGBbrightness to environmental lighting,withpreferencesinNGENUITY. World-first/superiority,measuredaccuracy or universal operating conditions are not established.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
Not providedYes
Palm rest
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HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded.

Included: magnetic detachable palm rest with leatherette cover and memory-foam cushionNot provided
Original package contentsDifferent
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Keyboard; detachable magnetic cushioned palm rest; braided USB Type-C cable; 2-in-1 keycap and switch puller; safety leaflet; warranty cardKeyboard; detachable USB-C cable; key switch/keycap puller; quick start guide
Warranty
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2 years2 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
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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 contentsCorsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications
HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded.

Conflicting sourcesNot provided
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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