Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID Black
Score: 85/100
Corsair Vanguard PRO 96
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Corsair Vanguard PRO 96 is a premium wired 96% gaming keyboard featuring ultra-low 8K polling, Hall Effect switches and an integrated LCD. Its heavy aluminum build and lack of wireless connectivity make it less portable and pricier. Ideal for competitive gamers and streamers who prioritize performance and customization.
Apple's Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad delivers premium build quality, integrated biometric security, and a month-long battery life in a wireless design. Its larger dimensions, higher price, and requirement for Apple-silicon Macs limit its appeal to some users. Perfect for professionals using the latest macOS who value security and a full-size layout.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
110best | — | |
720 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 369 gbest | 1,095 g |
— | 8,000 Hzbest | |
— | 1.8 mbest | |
418.7 mmbest | 141 mm | |
19.05 mm | 43 mmbest | |
114.9 mm | 388 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Keyboard Layout | Full-size | 96% |
Features(1) | ||
Switch Type | Scissor | Corsair MGX Hyperdrive Hall Effect |
Lighting(1) | ||
Backlighting | false | true |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connection Type | Bluetooth | Wired USB 3.0/3.1 Type-A |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 369 g | 1095 g |
Width (mm) | 418.7 mm | 141 mm |
Height (mm) | 19.05 mm | 43 mm |
Depth (mm) | 114.9 mm | 388 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers and Apple editors emphasize the keyboard's comfortable, low-profile typing thanks to its scissor mechanism, the precision of its multimedia controls, and the added security of the integrated Touch ID sensor, all of which integrate seamlessly with macOS on Apple-silicon Macs.
Users praise the reliable month-long battery life, seamless Bluetooth pairing, full-size layout with numeric keypad, and the integrated Touch ID sensor, while noting the larger dimensions, higher price, and limited compatibility with older Macs.
Professional reviewers consistently highlight the Vanguard Pro 96's extensive feature set-hot-swappable Hall Effect switches, 8K polling, integrated LCD and six G-keys-as a standout for competitive gaming and streaming. They also commend its solid aluminum construction and premium feel, while noting the trade-offs of weight, lack of wireless option and tighter key spacing inherent to the 96% form factor.
