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In his Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 review, Reece found plenty besides novelty to like. For instance, the Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 is a not-quite-full-size keyboard that manages to squeeze in both a volume dial, a 1.9-inch LCD screen, and six macro keys into its appealing, space-saving layout. Reece describes it as "easily one of the most feature-rich keyboards in a physical sense that you're likely to be able to find these days."
There's still plenty to get into under the hood—specifically, the fact that this is a Hall effect gaming keyboard. Reece writes that the included Corsair MGX Hyperdrive switches, "come with the versatile customisation I've come to expect, with both the actuation and reset point of the switch adjustable across virtually the entire travel, as high as 0.1 mm and as low as 4 mm."
The inclusion of Rapid Trigger will be music to the ears of anyone with competitive play in mind. Reece especially enjoyed slapping down low-level bots in Counter-Strike 2, noting that the MGX Hyperdrive is a "smooth and snappy pre-lubricated switch that helps to make the keyboard one of the fastest you'll find in its class."
There's SOCD-type tech here too, though Reece didn't rate it. He writes, "I maintain that brands put it into the keyboard to add to the spec sheet, as the feature is about as useful as a chocolate fireguard in competitive online play, as it could allow folks to wield the ban hammer against you, as Valve has done with Counter-Strike 2."
But as Corsair owns Elgato, I'd be remiss if I didn't at least mention what many would regard as the true headline act: Stream Deck integration. Yes, much like the Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE MMO mouse, this is essentially a 2-in-1 device, making that $160 price point exceedingly reasonable. For content creators, it could very well be a real game-changer.
1. Best overall:
Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless
2. Best budget:
Gamakay x Naughshark NS68
3. Best mid-range:
Ducky Zero 6108
4. Best rapid trigger:
Wooting 80HE
5. Best wireless rapid trigger:
Keychron K2 HE
6. Best silent:
Be Quiet! Light Mount
7. Best tenkeyless:
Keychron Q3 Max
8. Best low profile:
NuPhy Air60 HE
9. Best ergonomic:
Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB
10. Best membrane:
Roccat Magma
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