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MSI VIGOR GK50 low profile TKL

Is taking a low profile best for compact gaming?

KEYBOARDS ON MSI’s laptops have tended to be somewhat hit and miss over recent years, but it’s difficult to get everything right when creating a budget laptop. Inevitably, compromises have to be made and those looking for for value may consider that their money is better spent on the performance of the device.

However, with the latest addition to MSI's range of peripherals, this VIGOR GK50 low profile TKL keyboard, all the attention is focused on performance. This keyboard is a fresh take on the VIGOR GK50 low profile board that has been around for a couple of years. The idea behind a low-profile keyboard is that it is both sleeker and more minimalist than a traditional keyboard, so it would appear to make perfect sense to merge the low-profile aspect with a compact TKL (TenKeyLess) format, which cuts out the 10-key numeric keypad on the right of the board.

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