MSI VIGOR GK50 LOW PROFILE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
62% External
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Product Overview
MSI VIGOR GK50 LOW PROFILE is a mid-range mechanical keyboard that features Kailh Low Profile switches, brushed aluminum top plate, and per-key RGB lighting.
Naturally, the VIGOR GK50 LOW PROFILE supports 100% anti-ghosting with N-key rollover. Its Kailh Low Profile switches offer high actuation speed (1.5mm actuation distance) that many gamers and typists prefer. It also provides a moderate 3mm total travel. The switch's tactile feel is designed to mimic that of Cherry MX Red switches.
Design-wise, the VIGOR GK50 LOW PROFILE features unique octagonal keycaps that complement the keyboard's design.
MSI also markets a number of other mechanical keyboards, including the full-height GK50 ELITE.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Fantastic sound profile
- Floating keycap design creates a glow on keyboard frame
- Sleek design
Cons
- Somewhat stiff spacebar and shift keys
- Software issues
What external reviewers found***
External score 62% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Comfortable keyboard
- High-quality mechanical switches
Cons
- No RGB lighting
- Spacebar isn't as easy to press as other buttons
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
USB 2.0
Construction
Cable
1.8m with gold-plated connector
Material
Brushed aluminum top plate
Switch Type
Kailh Low Profile Switches
Dimensions
Size | Depth
141 mm
Size | Height
34 mm
Size | Width
435 mm
Weight
700 g
Function
Keyboard Backlight
Per-key RGB Mystic Light
Misc
N-key Rollover, 100% Anti-Ghosting
Performance
Durability
50+ million key strokes
Key Travel
1.5mm actuation, 3mm bottom
Production
Debut
2019 Q4
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External Reviews
tomshardware[1]
Reviewer score 62%The Vigor GK50's use of speedy switches and well-designed keycaps seemed to heighten my speed. The keyboard is supposed to work with MSI Dragon Center software, but at the time of this writing the software won't download properly. Despite lacking software, I was able to test out 8 different color effects, plus off.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- High-quality mechanical switches
- Comfortable keyboard
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Spacebar isn't as easy to press as other buttons
- No RGB lighting
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References
- ^ MSI Vigor GK50 Low Profile Keyboard Review: Typewriter Feels, Gaming Looks . [tomshardware]. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/msi-vigor-gk50-low-profile. 2020-04-17. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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