MSI VIGOR GK50 ELITE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
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Product Overview
MSI VIGOR GK50 ELITE is a mid-range mechanical keyboard that features Kailh switches, brushed aluminum top plate, and per-key RGB lighting.
Naturally, the VIGOR GK50 ELITE supports 100% anti-ghosting with N-key rollover. The Kailh Box White switch offers improved stability and a crisper typing experience compared to Cherry MX Red, while the Kailh Blue switch provides faster and lighter actuation in the same comparison. The VIGOR GK50 ELITE can be purchased with either.
Design-wise, the VIGOR GK50 ELITE features unique octagonal keycaps that complement the keyboard's design.
MSI also markets a number of other mechanical keyboards, including a low-profile variant of the GK50.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Excellent typing speed and accuracy
- Excellent RGB lighting
- Comfortable clicky keys
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
External score 79% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Comfortable typing experience
- Comfortable, clicky switches
- Easy to use
Cons
- Tiring switches
- Loud click
Price Comparison
Specifications
| Kailh Box White | Kailh Blue | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Connectivity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ports | USB 2.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cable | 1.8m with gold-plated connector | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material | Brushed aluminum top plate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Switch Type | Kailh Box White Switch or Kailh Blue Switch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Depth | 135 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 38 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 435 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 800.5 g | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Keyboard Backlight | Per-key RGB Mystic Light | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Misc | N-key Rollover, 100% Anti-Ghosting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Durability | 50+ million key strokes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Key Travel | 1.8mm actuation, 3.6mm bottom | 1.9mm actuation, 4mm bottom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Debut | 2020 Q3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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External Reviews
tomshardware[1]
Reviewer score 79%MSI's Vigor GK50 Elite keyboard has tactile, clicky Kailh Blue switches. If you're used to non-mechanical keyboards, this keyboard will take some getting used to. The keys on the keyboard are well-spaced, which was advantageous when gaming. You can also control RGB settings, including speed, colors and brightness.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Comfortable, clicky switches
- Easy to use
- Comfortable typing experience
Cons
- Tiring switches
- Loud click
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References
- ^ MSI Vigor GK50 Elite Review: An Elite, Clicky Value. [tomshardware]. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/msi-vigor-gk50-elite. 2020-11-08. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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