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Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS vs Das Keyboard 4 Professional

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

CH-91F901E-UK · English UK (QWERTY) · black · CORSAIR MLX Plasma linear switches

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Exact model & source notes

The VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS adds 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth connections to Corsair's 96% keyboard with a 1.9-inch LCD screen, rotary dial and hot-swap sockets. This black UK-layout SKU (CH-91F901E-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 WIRELESS for

An English UK (QWERTY) layout
A 96% keyboard
Both wired and wireless connections

Choose the Das Keyboard 4 Professional for

An US English ANSI (104 keys) layout
A full-size keyboard

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See the 13 verified differences

THE CONTENDER

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

DASK4MKPROCLI · Clicky Cherry MX2A Blue · US English ANSI (104 keys) · for PC

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Exact model & source notes

The Das Keyboard 4 Professional is a wired full-size typing keyboard with Cherry MX2A switches, an anodised aluminium top panel, dedicated media controls with a large volume knob and a two-port USB 3.0 hub. This record is the US ANSI PC model DASK4MKPROCLI with clicky Cherry MX2A Blue switches.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS UK & US retailers

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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How to read this comparison

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“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

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Regional layout

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Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESSEnglish 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

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalUS English ANSI (104 keys)

Manufacturer specification · Das Keyboard lists a 104-key US layout and 105-key UK, NO and DE layouts. The official image shows the ANSI wide Enter with backslash above and @ on 2.

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

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13 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 96 WIRELESSEnglish UK (QWERTY)

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalUS English ANSI (104 keys)

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

Manufacturer specification · Das Keyboard lists a 104-key US layout and 105-key UK, NO and DE layouts. The official image shows the ANSI wide Enter with backslash above and @ on 2.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications

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Keyboard size

In Visual facts

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS96% compact with number pad, function row and arrow keys

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalFull size with number pad and dedicated media controls

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Corsair — 'CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know' official specification article

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

Manufacturer specification · 104-key full layout per Das Keyboard; media keys, sleep button and a large volume knob sit above the number pad.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications

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Exact switch option

In Visual facts

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESSCORSAIR MLX Plasma linear mechanical switches (pre-lubricated)

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalCherry MX2A Blue (clicky), gold contacts

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification · The UK page's 'Meet' summary mentions MGX Hyperdrive magnetic switches, which is copy from the VANGUARD PRO 96; the Tech Specs, feature text and manual all name MLX Plasma for this SKU. Corsair's MLX switch chart (on its VANGUARD 96 UK page) describes MLX Plasma as 'Smooth & Linear'.

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Corsair VANGUARD 96 (UK) product page — 'MLX Switch Squad' chart describing the CORSAIR MLX Plasma switch

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

Manufacturer specification · SKU DASK4MKPROCLI is the 'Clicky - Cherry MX2A Blue' option; the product page also refers to it generically as Cherry MX Blue. Das Keyboard rates its switches up to 50 million keystrokes. Das Keyboard does not state whether the switches are hot-swappable, so no hot-swap claim is made.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional — official Das Keyboard shop page (switch options and SKUs)Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications Das Keyboard shop product data for the 4 Professional (variant SKUs and barcodes)

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Connections

In Visual facts

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS2.4 GHz SLIPSTREAM wireless (USB dongle), Bluetooth Low Energy or wired USB (1.8 m detachable braided USB Type-C to Type-A cable)

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalWired USB (6.5 ft cable, single USB Type-A connector); two-port USB 3.0 hub

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

Manufacturer specification · Requires one USB 1.1, 2.0 or 3.0 port; no driver required. No wireless mode.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications

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Keyboard span across the desk

In Visual facts

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS388 mm

Das Keyboard 4 Professional457.2 mm

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification · Corsair labels this length (L).

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Corsair — 'CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know' official specification article

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

Manufacturer specification · Das Keyboard publishes 'Dimensions: 18 x 6.8 x .80 inches' without axis labels; the first figure is read as the width across the keys, as in the dimensions field. Converted at 25.4 mm per inch.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications

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

Key rollover

In Visual facts

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

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalFull NKRO over USB (toggled with Shift + Mute)

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

Manufacturer specification

Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications

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

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Keycap material

In Visual facts

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESSPBT double-shot

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalLaser-etched key inscriptions; standard Cherry MX stem

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

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

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

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

Manufacturer specification

Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications

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Media controls

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESSRotary dial and FN shortcuts

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalDedicated media keys, oversized volume knob and instant sleep button

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

Manufacturer specification

Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications

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Angle adjustment

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESSAdjustable height

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalMagnetic footbar raises the keyboard (elevated height 1.2 in); the footbar doubles as a ruler with a magnifying lens

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

Manufacturer specification · Das Keyboard publishes the elevated height in inches only; it does not publish a tilt angle.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional — official Das Keyboard shop page (switch options and SKUs)Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications

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Dimensions

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS388 × 141 × 43 mm (length × width × height)

Das Keyboard 4 Professional18 × 6.8 × 0.80 in (across keys × front-to-back × height)

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

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

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

Manufacturer specification · As published by Das Keyboard in inches without axis labels, read as width × depth × height; elevated height with the footbar is 1.2 in. No metric figures are published; the weight (2.9 lb) and span across the desk are recorded separately with their conversions.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications

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

Included cable length

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS1.8 m

Das Keyboard 4 Professional1.98 m

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

Manufacturer specification · Das Keyboard states an 'Extra long 6.5 ft USB cable with single USB type-A connector'; converted at 0.3048 m per ft (1.9812 m) and rounded to 1.98 m. The shop page describes an 'Extra-long braided cable'.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional — official Das Keyboard shop page (switch options and SKUs)Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications

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Rated keypress durability

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS80 million keypresses

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalUp to 50 million keystrokes

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

Manufacturer specification

Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Manufacturer-stated weight

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS1167 g

Das Keyboard 4 Professional1315 g

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification · Corsair states 1.167 kg (the UK Tech Specs round it to 1.17); it does not say whether the palm rest is included.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

Manufacturer specification · Das Keyboard states 'Weight: 2.9 lbs'; converted at 453.59237 g per lb (1315.4 g) and rounded to the nearest gram, although the published figure has only two significant figures. Das Keyboard does not say whether the cable is included.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications

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

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Supported operating systems

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

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalWindows and Linux PCs

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

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.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

Manufacturer specification · Das Keyboard's system requirements for this PC model; a separate '4 Professional for Mac' model exists.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page 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 (21)

Key customisation

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESSCORSAIR WEB HUB (no installation), iCUE or Elgato Stream Deck: macros, key mapping and lighting

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalNot verified

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know' official specification article

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

No source recorded for this side.

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

Dedicated G-keys

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESSConflicting evidence

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalNot verified

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

The UK product page and Corsair's article list 6 dedicated 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

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

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

Onboard profile capacity

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS5 profiles

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalNot verified

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification · The manual says profiles are added in Web Hub (max 5 profiles).

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

No source recorded for this side.

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

Multi-device pairing

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESSBluetooth: switch between up to 3 paired devices (BT1–BT3) with FN shortcuts

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalNot verified

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification · Corsair's manual: FN + numpad -, + and Enter switch to Bluetooth devices 1, 2 and 3 (hold for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode); FN + Delete held for 2 seconds enables 2.4 GHz RF pairing.

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

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

No source recorded for this side.

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

USB pass-through

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESSNot verified

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalTwo-port USB 3.0 SuperSpeed hub (up to 5 Gb/s)

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

No source recorded for this side.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

Manufacturer specification · Das Keyboard's product information lists a 'Two-port USB 3.0 SuperSpeed hub - Up to 5Gb/s'; the shop's key features list a 'Two-port USB 3.0 hub for quick peripheral access'. The keyboard itself connects with a single USB Type-A connector.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional — official Das Keyboard shop page (switch options and SKUs)Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications

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

Hot-swappable switches

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESSYes

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalNot verified

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification · Compatible 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

No source recorded for this side.

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

Backlighting

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESSPer-key RGB

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalNot verified

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

Das Keyboard's specification list for the 4 Professional does not mention key backlighting either way, so no value is recorded. · Manufacturer specification

Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications

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

Game mode

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESSGame Mode button: single-colour lighting and Windows key disabled

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalNot verified

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

No source recorded for this side.

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

Switch and case construction

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

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalNot verified

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

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

Battery claim

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS2.4 GHz: up to 125 hours; Bluetooth: up to 132 hours (both with RGB off)

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalNot verified

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Corsair — 'CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know' official specification article

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

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 VANGUARD 96 WIRELESSRechargeable battery, 3.7 V 4200 mAh (15.54 Wh)

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalNot verified

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

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

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

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 VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS1.9-inch 320 × 170 IPS colour LCD screen

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalNot verified

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

No source recorded for this side.

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

Original package contents

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESSKeyboard; detachable magnetic cushioned palm rest; braided USB Type-C to Type-A cable; 2.4 GHz SLIPSTREAM USB dongle; 2-in-1 keycap and switch puller; safety leaflet; warranty card

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalNot verified

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification · The UK page's Package Contents list is truncated after 'keycap p'; Corsair's VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS manual names the detachable braided Type-C to Type-A cable, the 2 IN 1 KEYCAP & SWITCH PULLER and the DONGLE.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

No source recorded for this side.

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

Onboard memory

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESSYes

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalNot verified

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification · Corsair lists 8MB of onboard memory.

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

No source recorded for this side.

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

Palm rest

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

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalNot verified

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

No source recorded for this side.

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

Report rate claim

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESSUp to 8,000 Hz

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalNot verified

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification · Adjustable in Web Hub device settings.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

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

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESSFlashTap SOCD handling

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalNot verified

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

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 96 WIRELESSElgato Virtual Stream Deck with a dedicated launch key

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalNot verified

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification · Requires the Elgato Stream Deck software.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

No source recorded for this side.

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

Top-case material

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESSNot verified

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalBlack anodised aluminium top panel

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

No source recorded for this side.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

Manufacturer specification · Top panel only; Das Keyboard does not state the material of the bottom enclosure.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional — official Das Keyboard shop page (switch options and SKUs)Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications

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

Warranty

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS2 years

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalNot verified

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification · Local country regulations are applicable.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

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

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESSFN shortcut

Das Keyboard 4 ProfessionalNot verified

Sources

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

Manufacturer specification

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

No source recorded for this side.

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

0 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS

What it brings

Three connection modes (2.4 GHz SLIPSTREAM, Bluetooth and wired USB) with up to 125 hours on 2.4 GHz or 132 hours on Bluetooth with RGB off.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Keeps a number pad, function row and arrow keys in a 388 × 141 mm body, with hot-swap sockets for 3- and 5-pin switches and up to 8,000 Hz polling.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

Corsair's battery figures are for RGB off; no battery life with lighting on is published.
Manufacturer source
At 1.167 kg it is heavy for a compact board, and Corsair's pages disagree on the number of G-keys (six versus five).
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

What it brings

Dedicated media keys, an oversized volume knob and a sleep button are built in, and the two-port USB 3.0 hub adds pass-through ports at the desk.
Manufacturer source
It supports full n-key rollover over USB and needs no driver; keycaps use the standard Cherry MX stem, so replacement sets fit.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Das Keyboard describes the Blue switch as the most clicky in its line, which may not suit shared offices; the Soft Tactile Brown SKU is its quieter alternative.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
It is wired only (6.5 ft USB cable), and no key backlighting is listed in its specifications; Das Keyboard's system requirements name Windows and Linux PCs, with Mac users directed to a separate model.
Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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Source-backed specifications for Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS and Das Keyboard 4 Professional
Specification	Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS	Das Keyboard 4 Professional

Regional layoutDifferent Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 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, AltGr, extra \ key beside a short left Shift). Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Das Keyboard 4 Professional Manufacturer specification · Das Keyboard lists a 104-key US layout and 105-key UK, NO and DE layouts. The official image shows the ANSI wide Enter with backslash above and @ on 2. Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications	English UK (QWERTY)	US English ANSI (104 keys)
Keyboard sizeDifferent Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Corsair — 'CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know' official specification article Das Keyboard 4 Professional Manufacturer specification · 104-key full layout per Das Keyboard; media keys, sleep button and a large volume knob sit above the number pad. Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications	96% compact with number pad, function row and arrow keys	Full size with number pad and dedicated media controls
DimensionsDifferent Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · Corsair labels these 388(L) x 141(W) x 43(H) mm; length is the span across the desk. Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Corsair — 'CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know' official specification article Das Keyboard 4 Professional Manufacturer specification · As published by Das Keyboard in inches without axis labels, read as width × depth × height; elevated height with the footbar is 1.2 in. No metric figures are published; the weight (2.9 lb) and span across the desk are recorded separately with their conversions. Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications	388 × 141 × 43 mm (length × width × height)	18 × 6.8 × 0.80 in (across keys × front-to-back × height)
Supported operating systemsDifferent Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS 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 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Corsair — 'CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know' official specification article Das Keyboard 4 Professional Manufacturer specification · Das Keyboard's system requirements for this PC model; a separate '4 Professional for Mac' model exists. Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications	Windows 10 or macOS 10.15 (PC or Mac); also Xbox One	Windows and Linux PCs
Keyboard span across the deskDifferent Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · Corsair labels this length (L). Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Corsair — 'CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know' official specification article Das Keyboard 4 Professional Manufacturer specification · Das Keyboard publishes 'Dimensions: 18 x 6.8 x .80 inches' without axis labels; the first figure is read as the width across the keys, as in the dimensions field. Converted at 25.4 mm per inch. Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications	388 mm	457.2 mm
Manufacturer-stated weightDifferent Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · Corsair states 1.167 kg (the UK Tech Specs round it to 1.17); it does not say whether the palm rest is included. Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Corsair — 'CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know' official specification article Das Keyboard 4 Professional Manufacturer specification · Das Keyboard states 'Weight: 2.9 lbs'; converted at 453.59237 g per lb (1315.4 g) and rounded to the nearest gram, although the published figure has only two significant figures. Das Keyboard does not say whether the cable is included. Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications	1167 g	1315 g
Switch and case construction Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Das Keyboard 4 Professional No source recorded.	Aluminium top plate and plastic bottom; PORON sound-absorbing foam and silicone case foam (four dampening layers)	Not provided
Angle adjustmentDifferent Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Das Keyboard 4 Professional Manufacturer specification · Das Keyboard publishes the elevated height in inches only; it does not publish a tilt angle. Das Keyboard 4 Professional — official Das Keyboard shop page (switch options and SKUs)Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications	Adjustable height	Magnetic footbar raises the keyboard (elevated height 1.2 in); the footbar doubles as a ruler with a magnifying lens
Top-case material Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS No source recorded. Das Keyboard 4 Professional Manufacturer specification · Top panel only; Das Keyboard does not state the material of the bottom enclosure. Das Keyboard 4 Professional — official Das Keyboard shop page (switch options and SKUs)Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications	Not provided	Black anodised aluminium top panel

Exact switch optionDifferent Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · The UK page's 'Meet' summary mentions MGX Hyperdrive magnetic switches, which is copy from the VANGUARD PRO 96; the Tech Specs, feature text and manual all name MLX Plasma for this SKU. Corsair's MLX switch chart (on its VANGUARD 96 UK page) describes MLX Plasma as 'Smooth & Linear'. Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Corsair VANGUARD 96 (UK) product page — 'MLX Switch Squad' chart describing the CORSAIR MLX Plasma switch Das Keyboard 4 Professional Manufacturer specification · SKU DASK4MKPROCLI is the 'Clicky - Cherry MX2A Blue' option; the product page also refers to it generically as Cherry MX Blue. Das Keyboard rates its switches up to 50 million keystrokes. Das Keyboard does not state whether the switches are hot-swappable, so no hot-swap claim is made. Das Keyboard 4 Professional — official Das Keyboard shop page (switch options and SKUs)Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications Das Keyboard shop product data for the 4 Professional (variant SKUs and barcodes)	CORSAIR MLX Plasma linear mechanical switches (pre-lubricated)	Cherry MX2A Blue (clicky), gold contacts
Rated keypress durabilityDifferent Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Das Keyboard 4 Professional Manufacturer specification Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications	80 million keypresses	Up to 50 million keystrokes
Hot-swappable switches Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · Compatible 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches. Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know' official specification article Das Keyboard 4 Professional No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Key rolloverDifferent Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Corsair — 'CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know' official specification article Das Keyboard 4 Professional Manufacturer specification Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications	Full key rollover (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghosting	Full NKRO over USB (toggled with Shift + Mute)
Keycap materialDifferent Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · The manual lists ABS paint keycaps only for BR, SP and ES layouts. Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Das Keyboard 4 Professional Manufacturer specification Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications	PBT double-shot	Laser-etched key inscriptions; standard Cherry MX stem
Opposing-key (SOCD) handling Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Das Keyboard 4 Professional No source recorded.	FlashTap SOCD handling	Not provided

ConnectionsDifferent Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Corsair — 'CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know' official specification article Das Keyboard 4 Professional Manufacturer specification · Requires one USB 1.1, 2.0 or 3.0 port; no driver required. No wireless mode. Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications	2.4 GHz SLIPSTREAM wireless (USB dongle), Bluetooth Low Energy or wired USB (1.8 m detachable braided USB Type-C to Type-A cable)	Wired USB (6.5 ft cable, single USB Type-A connector); two-port USB 3.0 hub
Multi-device pairing Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · Corsair's manual: FN + numpad -, + and Enter switch to Bluetooth devices 1, 2 and 3 (hold for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode); FN + Delete held for 2 seconds enables 2.4 GHz RF pairing. Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Das Keyboard 4 Professional No source recorded.	Bluetooth: switch between up to 3 paired devices (BT1–BT3) with FN shortcuts	Not provided
Included cable lengthDifferent Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Corsair — 'CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know' official specification article Das Keyboard 4 Professional Manufacturer specification · Das Keyboard states an 'Extra long 6.5 ft USB cable with single USB type-A connector'; converted at 0.3048 m per ft (1.9812 m) and rounded to 1.98 m. The shop page describes an 'Extra-long braided cable'. Das Keyboard 4 Professional — official Das Keyboard shop page (switch options and SKUs)Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications	1.8 m	1.98 m
Battery claim Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair — 'CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know' official specification article Das Keyboard 4 Professional No source recorded.	2.4 GHz: up to 125 hours; Bluetooth: up to 132 hours (both with RGB off)	Not provided
Battery type Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Das Keyboard 4 Professional No source recorded.	Rechargeable battery, 3.7 V 4200 mAh (15.54 Wh)	Not provided
Report rate claim Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · Adjustable in Web Hub device settings. Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Corsair — 'CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know' official specification article Das Keyboard 4 Professional No source recorded.	Up to 8,000 Hz	Not provided
USB pass-through Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS No source recorded. Das Keyboard 4 Professional Manufacturer specification · Das Keyboard's product information lists a 'Two-port USB 3.0 SuperSpeed hub - Up to 5Gb/s'; the shop's key features list a 'Two-port USB 3.0 hub for quick peripheral access'. The keyboard itself connects with a single USB Type-A connector. Das Keyboard 4 Professional — official Das Keyboard shop page (switch options and SKUs)Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications	Not provided	Two-port USB 3.0 SuperSpeed hub (up to 5 Gb/s)

Onboard memory Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · Corsair lists 8MB of onboard memory. Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Das Keyboard 4 Professional No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Onboard profile capacity Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · The manual says profiles are added in Web Hub (max 5 profiles). Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Corsair — 'CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know' official specification article Das Keyboard 4 Professional No source recorded.	5 profiles	Not provided
Backlighting Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Corsair — 'CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know' official specification article Das Keyboard 4 Professional Das Keyboard's specification list for the 4 Professional does not mention key backlighting either way, so no value is recorded. · Manufacturer specification Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications	Per-key RGB	Not listed by the manufacturer
Built-in display Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Das Keyboard 4 Professional No source recorded.	1.9-inch 320 × 170 IPS colour LCD screen	Not provided
Media controlsDifferent Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Das Keyboard 4 Professional Manufacturer specification Das Keyboard 4 Professional — product page with technical specifications	Rotary dial and FN shortcuts	Dedicated media keys, oversized volume knob and instant sleep button
Stream Deck integration Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · Requires the Elgato Stream Deck software. Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know' official specification article Das Keyboard 4 Professional No source recorded.	Elgato Virtual Stream Deck with a dedicated launch key	Not provided
Game mode Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Das Keyboard 4 Professional No source recorded.	Game Mode button: single-colour lighting and Windows key disabled	Not provided
Key customisation Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair — 'CORSAIR VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS: Everything You Need To Know' official specification article Das Keyboard 4 Professional No source recorded.	CORSAIR WEB HUB (no installation), iCUE or Elgato Stream Deck: macros, key mapping and lighting	Not provided
Windows key lock Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Das Keyboard 4 Professional No source recorded.	FN shortcut	Not provided

Palm rest Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Das Keyboard 4 Professional No source recorded.	Included: magnetic detachable palm rest with leatherette cover and memory-foam cushion	Not provided
Original package contents Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · The UK page's Package Contents list is truncated after 'keycap p'; Corsair's VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS manual names the detachable braided Type-C to Type-A cable, the 2 IN 1 KEYCAP & SWITCH PULLER and the DONGLE. Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Das Keyboard 4 Professional No source recorded.	Keyboard; detachable magnetic cushioned palm rest; braided USB Type-C to Type-A cable; 2.4 GHz SLIPSTREAM USB dongle; 2-in-1 keycap and switch puller; safety leaflet; warranty card	Not provided
Warranty Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS Manufacturer specification · Local country regulations are applicable. Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Das Keyboard 4 Professional No source recorded.	2 years	Not provided

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Dedicated G-keys Sources Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS The UK product page and Corsair's article list 6 dedicated 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 WIRELESS (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-91F901E-UK), Tech Specs and package contents Corsair VANGUARD 96 WIRELESS — official manual / quick start guide with technical specifications Das Keyboard 4 Professional No source recorded.	Conflicting sources	Not provided

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