MSI Vigor GK50 Low Profile

MSI’s Vigor GK50 boasts fantastically clicky switches that turn typing and gaming into a near-nostalgic experience, until modern and bright RGB and a svelte build bring you back to modern times. Customization is limited without working software, but overall it outperforms for a gaming mechanical at this price.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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Product details

  • Low Profile Mechanical Keyboard: Experience typing and gaming like never before. All-around comfort with the ergonomic position of the keys and keyboard height.
  • Kailh Choc White Low Profile Switches: Experience the most satisfying low profile switches on the GK50 Low Profile. These have a 50g Actuation Force and 1.3mm Actuation Point.
  • Brilliant Per-Key RGB Lighting: Revel in over 16 million colors with the GK50 Low Profile. Access different lighting colors and effects with the standalone keys or download RGB Mystic Light to fully customize your keyboard.

PROS

+ Typewriter-like typing
+ Mature and comfortable design
+ Braided cable
+ Flashy RGB
+ Good price

CONS

- Software won’t download
- Stiff shift key while typing
- Stiff spacebar key can be annoying when gaming
- No wrist rest

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on April 17, 2020
MSI’s Vigor GK50 boasts fantastically clicky switches that turn typing and gaming into a near-nostalgic experience, until modern and bright RGB and a svelte build bring you back to modern times. Customization is limited without working software, but overall it outperforms for a gaming mechanical at this price.
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