MSI Vigor GK50 Low Profile TKL, LEDs RGB, Kailh Choc LOW PROFILE WHITE, USB, DE

Die MSI Vigor GK50 Low Profile Tastatur wurde speziell für Gamer entwickelt.

Unter den Kappen sitzen mechanische Kailh Choc White Schalter mit taktiler “clicky” Schaltcharakteristik, auf denen Vielschreiber und Spieler gleichermaßen angenehm flott tippen. Die TKL-Version der GK50 verzichtet weitestgehend auf Spielereien: Wer auf Makros pfeift, kann sogar die Software gänzlich außen vor lassen und behält per Tastenkombination dennoch Zugriff auf die RGB-Steuerung.

Kürzlich hatten wir mit der GK71 erst die Fullsize-Version mit hohen Tasten hier im Test, jetzt legt MSI nochmal mit einer kompakten Variante nach. Tenkeyless, flache Keycaps und Switche für den mobilen Gamer von heute. Wie sich die Tastatur in meinem Test geschlagen hat, verrate ich euch im nachfolgenden Artikel:

We recently tested the full-size version of the GK71 with high keys, and now MSI is following up with a compact version. Tenkeyless, flat keycaps and switches for today’s mobile gamer. I’ll tell you how the keyboard did in my test in the following article:

The MSI Vigor GK50 Low Profile TKL is a nice addition to the portfolio of MSI. They already had the GK50 Low Profile keyboard in the offer, but some people for sure wanted the tenkeyless version. Its price is reasonable (84.99 USD) for the product you receive. The Kailh Low Profile switches provide good feedback and user experience. They are serving well in both gaming and typing. Of course, you'll get the clicky sound, so you need to be aware of what you'll hear. The overall quality is more than good; the lighting is vivid – no complaints here. You get the N-Keys Rollover and Full Keys Anti-Ghosting. The polling rate is 1000 Hz. From the nice features – you'll get the scratch-resistant breathable drawstring bag that provides easy storage and effortless on-the-go travel. On the other side - there is no dedicated media keys/volume roller, as well there's no palm rest and the USB pass-through, but it would be rather surprising in this budget and TKL keyboard. The keycaps are made from the ABS, not the PBT, but again – it's rather nit-picking. Some may complain about the lack of usage of Cherry MX switches. Still, the competition of this company (Kailh/Gateron) is really catching up, and it's becoming more often that they have no reason to be ashamed of in a direct comparison (yeah, better try it, than base on the knowledge from the previous years). From more serious things – it's worth mentioning that we've encountered the problem with installing MSI Mystic Light under Windows 11, but that wasn't a big issue, as it was possible to set the lighting using the keyboard shortcuts. Summing it up – it's a very well deserved "Approved" due to the good price, the (build/lighting) quality, and the provided user experience (although I'm not a TKL fan, I can enjoy the good product).

You know that other MSI GK50 Low Profile keyboard I've been referencing from time to time? It's a full-size keyboard that is effectively the same as this TKL version, but with the dedicated numpad. From what I can tell, it does not come with a detachable cable or carry case, but I can find it for as low as $40 new for the newer TKL version as this is written. Sure, it's over a year old and not as good a deal in other countries, where it, as an example, costs ~£77 in the UK discounted from an MSRP of £90, which is going to result in many questions when the TKL version releases since it costs more than the supposedly more expensive full-size version. Or at least it would, if this TKL version sold worldwide. As it turns out, this more limited release means it's a lot more competitive against the full-size version that still costs more in many of the places both are going to be available for.