Functional usage
Functional usage
We’ve received the Vigor GK50 Low Profile TKL with Kailh Low Profile switches. They work great for gaming sessions, but it’s not so bad for typing either. The Kailh Low Profile Choc White switches are naturally clicky, and combined with their speedy response; they gave me a feeling like I would be some typewriter. An actuation force of 50 cN is required for the pre-travel of 1.5 millimeters. The overall travel distance is only three millimeters.
Precision is one reason people buy mechanical keyboards, and there’s absolutely no shortage of it here. We have tested the Vigor GK50 Low Profile TKL over many hours of typing and gaming. In games like Starcraft 2, PUBG, Battlefield 1, Call of Duty: WW2, or even DiRT: Rally, the keyboard responded to my actions very quickly and exceptionally accurately. The MSI’s “ergonomic high-low keycap design” that should reduce strain and pain of hands and wrists – doesn’t bring any noticeable changes to the overall experience vs. the other mechanical keyboards that I’ve used.
The keyboard passed the N-Key rollover test without any hiccups. I didn’t get any missed keystrokes when typing, either. The anti-ghosting technology serves its purpose great, and you can’t have objections in this department. The ergonomics are very good. I miss the palm rest here, but it's not a standard for the TKL type of keyboards (unfortunately). It would be great to have the media keys and a volume roller. As for the lighting, it’s really vivid and visible (thanks to the partially transparent keycaps) and not annoying in the dark (you can disable it or bring it down a notch). Unfortunately, there’s no USB pass-through.
