Name: MSI Vigor GK50
Brand: MSI
SKU: B07ZLF8SHW
Price: 363.71 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.7 (462 reviews)

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The MSI Vigor GK50 Low Profile is a compact mechanical gaming keyboard featuring Kailh low‑profile switches, per‑key RGB lighting with Mystic Light support, and a brushed aluminum top plate. It aims to deliver faster actuation and ergonomic comfort for competitive gamers while maintaining a premium aesthetic.

✓ Best for: Competitive gamers and esports players who need rapid key actuation and reliable multi‑key input, touch typists seeking reduced wrist strain, laptop or portable workstation users needing a lightweight mechanical keyboard, and MSI ecosystem owners wanting synchronized Mystic Light effects.✗ Not ideal for: Users who require true full N‑Key rollover without ambiguity, macOS or Windows 11 users due to lack of official support, and those who prefer standalone lighting software or higher‑durability keycaps such as doubleshot PBT.

Pros

✓Low profile Kailh switches provide 1.5mm pre‑travel and 3.0mm total travel, enabling faster actuation and reduced hand fatigue during extended gaming sessions.
✓Brushed aluminum top plate combined with matte‑coated octagonal keycaps gives a premium aesthetic while remaining lightweight at 700g.

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Specifications

Accessories

Accessories Included1x key puller, 2x convex keycaps (CTRL & ALT)

Connectivity

InterfaceUSB 2.0

Cable Length1.8 m mm

Controls

N-Key RolloverFull N-Key Rollover with anti-ghosting

Media ControlsVolume adjustment and mute functions

Windows Key LockGamer's lockout button

Design

ColorWhite

Dimensions435 x 141 x 34 mm

Weight998 g g

Switch TypeKailh Low Profile Mechanical

Top Plate MaterialBrushed Aluminum

General

BrandMSI

ModelVigor GK50 Low Profile US

Release Date2019-10-25

Warranty1 Year

OS SupportWindows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7

Lighting

BacklightPer-key RGB (Mystic Light compatible)

LED Effects10 built-in

Performance

Pre-travel1.5 mm mm

Travel Distance3.0 mm mm

Actuation Force50 g g

Tactile Force60 g g

Keystroke Life50 million clicks per key

Software

Software VersionDragon Center

Keyboard

Pre‑travel1.5 mm

Total travel distance3.0 mm

Actuation force50 grams‑force

Tactile force60 grams‑force

Keystroke life50+ million clicks per key

Dimensions & Weight

Height1.3 inches

Width5.6 inches

Depth17.1 inches

Weight2.2 Pounds

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