As someone who tried to assemble one of the best mechanical keyboards from a barebones kit last Christmas, Corsair’s Vanguard Pro 96 has unexpectedly caught my attention with its magnetic, Hall effect switches.

Initially, I wasn't totally sold on the idea of keyboards with magnetic switches, believing the (relatively) new tech didn't offer enough switch options. Mechanical switches, on the other hand, are available in countless linear, tactile and clicky types.

That massive selection means you can experiment with numerous sound profiles and actuation forces, which is how I finally landed on the pre-lubed Epomaker Sea Salt Silent switches for my current keyboard. Of course, that was before I got to try magnetic switches for myself.

I'm a believer

After trying Corsair’s new Vanguard Pro

See Full Page