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HyperX Eve 1800 vs Corsair VANGUARD 96

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

HyperX Eve 1800

B7JE0AA#ABA · English US (QWERTY) · black · membrane keys

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Exact model & source notes

The Eve 1800 is a wired membrane keyboard in an 1800 layout that keeps a number pad and function row in a condensed body. This black US-layout SKU (B7JE0AA#ABA) has 10-zone RGB lighting, 12-key rollover and dedicated volume, mode and profile buttons.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the HyperX Eve 1800 for

An English US QWERTY (ANSI) layout
A compact keyboard with a number pad
Membrane

Choose the Corsair VANGUARD 96 for

An English UK (QWERTY) layout
A 96% keyboard
CORSAIR MLX Plasma linear mechanical switches (pre-lubricated, 3-pin)

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See the 13 verified differences

THE CONTENDER

Corsair VANGUARD 96

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

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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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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

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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 SIDE7 topics

SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 07

Regional layout

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

HyperX Eve 1800English US QWERTY (ANSI)

Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists this SKU as 'US Layout'. The official image shows English QWERTY legends in the ANSI arrangement. The UK store sells a separate UK-layout SKU (B7JE0AA#ABU). Canonical value matches the separately evidenced G213 and G710+ US ANSI layout; no UK variant or manufacturer identity is changed.

Source 1

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

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 ↓

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

Regional layout

In Visual facts

HyperX Eve 1800English US QWERTY (ANSI)

Corsair VANGUARD 96English UK (QWERTY)

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Corsair VANGUARD 96

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.

Keyboard size

In Visual facts

HyperX Eve 18001800 compact layout with number pad and function row

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

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

Manufacturer specification · HyperX calls it an 1800 form factor that condenses a full-size keyboard; the number pad and function row are read from the official image.

HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Exact switch option

In Visual facts

HyperX Eve 1800Membrane

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

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

Manufacturer specification · HyperX describes cushioned membrane switches with tactile feedback.

HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Eve 1800 — UK store product page (UK-layout SKU B7JE0AA#ABU) with the model's specifications

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification

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Keyboard span across the desk

In Visual facts

HyperX Eve 1800409.2 mm

Corsair VANGUARD 96388 mm

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

Manufacturer specification · HyperX labels this Width.

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

HyperX Eve 1800HyperX NGENUITY: game mode, macros, 10-zone lighting and effects

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

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

Manufacturer specification · Requires Windows 10 or higher.

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.

Key rollover

In Visual facts

HyperX Eve 180012-key rollover with anti-ghosting

Corsair VANGUARD 96Full key rollover (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghosting

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

Manufacturer specification

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification

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

HyperX Eve 180010-zone RGB (16,777,216 colours) with 5 brightness levels

Corsair VANGUARD 96Per-key RGB

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

Manufacturer specification

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification

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

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

Media controls

HyperX Eve 1800Dedicated media controls

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

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

Manufacturer specification · Original published inventory: Dedicated buttons for volume, gaming modes and profile switching. This common field records dedicated media-control availability only. Exact visible button labels, roller/buttons, lighting/Game Mode/profile controls and application dependence retain their own conditions; an omitted playback function or roller material is not a peer absence.

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Game mode

HyperX Eve 1800Game Mode

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

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

Manufacturer specification

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Dimensions

HyperX Eve 1800409.2 × 144.6 × 35.1 mm (width × depth × height)

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

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

Manufacturer specification

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

HyperX Eve 1800Keyboard; quick start guide

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

HyperX Eve 1800

Manufacturer specification

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification

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Report rate claim

HyperX Eve 18001000 Hz

Corsair VANGUARD 96Up to 8,000 Hz

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

Manufacturer specification · The UK table shows placeholder text in this row.

HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications

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

HyperX Eve 1800653.3 g

Corsair VANGUARD 96994 g

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

Manufacturer specification · HyperX states this weight with the cable. The US page gives 1.44 lb (with cable).

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

HyperX Eve 1800PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One; HyperX NGENUITY customisation requires Windows 10 or higher

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

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

Manufacturer specification · The Windows requirement is a footnote to the NGENUITY customisation feature. No macOS support is listed.

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 (19)

Dedicated G-keys

HyperX Eve 1800Not verified

Corsair VANGUARD 96Conflicting evidence

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

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

HyperX Eve 18003 profiles

Corsair VANGUARD 96Conflicting evidence

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications

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.

Hot-swappable switches

HyperX Eve 1800Not verified

Corsair VANGUARD 96Yes

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Keycap material

HyperX Eve 1800Not verified

Corsair VANGUARD 96PBT double-shot

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Angle adjustment

HyperX Eve 1800Not verified

Corsair VANGUARD 96Adjustable height

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

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.

Switch and case construction

HyperX Eve 1800Not verified

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

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

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.

Switch actuation distance

HyperX Eve 1800Not verified

Corsair VANGUARD 962 mm

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Switch actuation force

HyperX Eve 1800Not verified

Corsair VANGUARD 9645 g

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Included cable length

HyperX Eve 1800Not verified

Corsair VANGUARD 961.8 m

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

No source recorded for this side.

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification

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

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

Built-in display

HyperX Eve 1800Not verified

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

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

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.

Rated keypress durability

HyperX Eve 1800Not verified

Corsair VANGUARD 9680 million keypresses

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

No source recorded for this side.

Corsair VANGUARD 96

Manufacturer specification

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.

Palm rest

HyperX Eve 1800Not verified

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

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

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.

Dedicated playback/track controls

HyperX Eve 1800Not verified

Corsair VANGUARD 96Not verified

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

The exact source positively names volume, gaming-mode and profile buttons, and the opened original shows volume/mute buttons. Dedicated playback/track functions remain unresolved; they are not recorded as absent. · 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.

Opposing-key (SOCD) handling

HyperX Eve 1800Not verified

Corsair VANGUARD 96FlashTap SOCD handling

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

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

HyperX Eve 1800Not verified

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

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

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.

Switch total travel

HyperX Eve 1800Not verified

Corsair VANGUARD 964 mm

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Published USB connection guidance

HyperX Eve 1800Not verified

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

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

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.

Volume control mechanism

HyperX Eve 1800Buttons

Corsair VANGUARD 96Not verified

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

Manufacturer specification · Exact own-model volume control uses buttons. This preserves a real hardware distinction without inferring feel, reach, material or measured performance.

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.

Windows key lock

HyperX Eve 1800Not verified

Corsair VANGUARD 96FN shortcut

Sources

HyperX Eve 1800

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.

3 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

HyperX Eve 1800

What it brings

The 1800 layout keeps a number pad and function row in a 409.2 mm-wide body, and weighs 653.3 g with the cable.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Dedicated buttons for volume, gaming modes and profiles, three onboard profiles and a 1000 Hz report rate.
Manufacturer source

What to check

It uses membrane keys with 12-key rollover rather than N-key, and the RGB lighting is split into 10 zones rather than per key.
Manufacturer source
HyperX does not say whether the USB-A cable detaches, and NGENUITY customisation requires Windows 10 or higher.
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

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Full specifications

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Source-backed specifications for HyperX Eve 1800 and Corsair VANGUARD 96
Specification	HyperX Eve 1800	Corsair VANGUARD 96

Regional layoutDifferent Sources HyperX Eve 1800 Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists this SKU as 'US Layout'. The official image shows English QWERTY legends in the ANSI arrangement. The UK store sells a separate UK-layout SKU (B7JE0AA#ABU). Canonical value matches the separately evidenced G213 and G710+ US ANSI layout; no UK variant or manufacturer identity is changed. HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications 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 US QWERTY (ANSI)	English UK (QWERTY)
Keyboard sizeDifferent Sources HyperX Eve 1800 Manufacturer specification · HyperX calls it an 1800 form factor that condenses a full-size keyboard; the number pad and function row are read from the official image. HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications 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	1800 compact layout with number pad and function row	96% compact with number pad, function row and arrow keys
DimensionsDifferent Sources HyperX Eve 1800 Manufacturer specification HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Eve 1800 — UK store product page (UK-layout SKU B7JE0AA#ABU) with the model's specifications 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	409.2 × 144.6 × 35.1 mm (width × depth × height)	388 × 141 × 43 mm (length × width × height)
Supported operating systemsDifferent Sources HyperX Eve 1800 Manufacturer specification · The Windows requirement is a footnote to the NGENUITY customisation feature. No macOS support is listed. HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Eve 1800 — UK store product page (UK-layout SKU B7JE0AA#ABU) with the model's specifications 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	PC, PS5, Xbox Series X\|S and Xbox One; HyperX NGENUITY customisation requires Windows 10 or higher	Windows 10 or macOS 10.15 (PC or Mac); also Xbox One
Keyboard span across the deskDifferent Sources HyperX Eve 1800 Manufacturer specification · HyperX labels this Width. HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Eve 1800 — UK store product page (UK-layout SKU B7JE0AA#ABU) with the model's specifications Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification · Corsair labels this length (L). Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	409.2 mm	388 mm
Manufacturer-stated weightDifferent Sources HyperX Eve 1800 Manufacturer specification · HyperX states this weight with the cable. The US page gives 1.44 lb (with cable). HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Eve 1800 — UK store product page (UK-layout SKU B7JE0AA#ABU) with the model's specifications 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	653.3 g	994 g
Switch and case construction Sources HyperX Eve 1800 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	Aluminium top plate and plastic bottom; PORON sound-absorbing foam and silicone case foam (four dampening layers)
Angle adjustment Sources HyperX Eve 1800 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	Adjustable height

Exact switch optionDifferent Sources HyperX Eve 1800 Manufacturer specification · HyperX describes cushioned membrane switches with tactile feedback. HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Eve 1800 — UK store product page (UK-layout SKU B7JE0AA#ABU) with the model's specifications 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	Membrane	CORSAIR MLX Plasma linear mechanical switches (pre-lubricated, 3-pin)
Key rolloverDifferent Sources HyperX Eve 1800 Manufacturer specification HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Eve 1800 — UK store product page (UK-layout SKU B7JE0AA#ABU) with the model's specifications 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	12-key rollover with anti-ghosting	Full key rollover (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghosting
Switch actuation force Sources HyperX Eve 1800 No source recorded. 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	Not provided	45 g
Switch actuation distance Sources HyperX Eve 1800 No source recorded. 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	Not provided	2 mm
Switch total travel Sources HyperX Eve 1800 No source recorded. 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	Not provided	4 mm
Rated keypress durability Sources HyperX Eve 1800 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	Not provided	80 million keypresses
Hot-swappable switches Sources HyperX Eve 1800 No source recorded. 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	Not provided	Yes
Keycap material Sources HyperX Eve 1800 No source recorded. 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	Not provided	PBT double-shot
Opposing-key (SOCD) handling Sources HyperX Eve 1800 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

Connections Sources HyperX Eve 1800 Manufacturer specification · HyperX does not state whether the cable detaches; the box list names only the keyboard and quick start guide. Cable length is published in feet. Original published inventory: Wired USB (USB Type-A to USB Type-A rubber cable, 4.92 ft). 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. HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Eve 1800 — UK store product page (UK-layout SKU B7JE0AA#ABU) with the model's specifications 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	Wired USB	Wired USB
Report rate claimDifferent Sources HyperX Eve 1800 Manufacturer specification · The UK table shows placeholder text in this row. HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications 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
Included cable length Sources HyperX Eve 1800 No source recorded. Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	Not provided	1.8 m
Published USB connection guidance Sources HyperX Eve 1800 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)

BacklightingDifferent Sources HyperX Eve 1800 Manufacturer specification HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Eve 1800 — UK store product page (UK-layout SKU B7JE0AA#ABU) with the model's specifications Corsair VANGUARD 96 Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications	10-zone RGB (16,777,216 colours) with 5 brightness levels	Per-key RGB
Onboard memory Sources HyperX Eve 1800 Manufacturer specification HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications 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	Yes	Yes
Onboard profile capacity Sources HyperX Eve 1800 Manufacturer specification HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications 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	3 profiles	Conflicting sources
Media controlsDifferent Sources HyperX Eve 1800 Manufacturer specification · Original published inventory: Dedicated buttons for volume, gaming modes and profile switching. This common field records dedicated media-control availability only. Exact visible button labels, roller/buttons, lighting/Game Mode/profile controls and application dependence retain their own conditions; an omitted playback function or roller material is not a peer absence. HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Eve 1800 — UK store product page (UK-layout SKU B7JE0AA#ABU) with the model's specifications 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	Dedicated media controls	Rotary dial and FN shortcuts (track, play/pause, volume)
Game modeDifferent Sources HyperX Eve 1800 Manufacturer specification HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Eve 1800 — UK store product page (UK-layout SKU B7JE0AA#ABU) with the model's specifications 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	Game Mode	Game Mode button: turns on Win lock and the configured polling rate
Key customisationDifferent Sources HyperX Eve 1800 Manufacturer specification · Requires Windows 10 or higher. HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Eve 1800 — UK store product page (UK-layout SKU B7JE0AA#ABU) with the model's specifications 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	HyperX NGENUITY: game mode, macros, 10-zone lighting and effects	CORSAIR WEB HUB (no installation) or iCUE: macros, key mapping and lighting; on-the-fly macro recording
Volume control mechanism Sources HyperX Eve 1800 Manufacturer specification · Exact own-model volume control uses buttons. This preserves a real hardware distinction without inferring feel, reach, material or measured performance. HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Eve 1800 — UK store product page (UK-layout SKU B7JE0AA#ABU) with the model's specifications Corsair VANGUARD 96 No source recorded.	Buttons	Not provided
Built-in display Sources HyperX Eve 1800 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 HyperX Eve 1800 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
Windows key lock Sources HyperX Eve 1800 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	FN shortcut

Original package contentsDifferent Sources HyperX Eve 1800 Manufacturer specification HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Eve 1800 — UK store product page (UK-layout SKU B7JE0AA#ABU) with the model's specifications 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; quick start guide	Keyboard; detachable magnetic cushioned palm rest; braided USB Type-C cable; 2-in-1 keycap and switch puller; safety leaflet; warranty card
Warranty Sources HyperX Eve 1800 Manufacturer specification HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Eve 1800 — UK store product page (UK-layout SKU B7JE0AA#ABU) with the model's specifications 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
Palm rest Sources HyperX Eve 1800 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	Included: magnetic detachable palm rest with leatherette cover and memory-foam cushion

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Dedicated playback/track controls Sources HyperX Eve 1800 The exact source positively names volume, gaming-mode and profile buttons, and the opened original shows volume/mute buttons. Dedicated playback/track functions remain unresolved; they are not recorded as absent. · Manufacturer specification HyperX Eve 1800 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / Membrane, SKU B7JE0AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Eve 1800 — UK store product page (UK-layout SKU B7JE0AA#ABU) with the model's specifications Corsair VANGUARD 96 No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided
Dedicated G-keys Sources HyperX Eve 1800 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

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