MSI Gaming Gear Backlit RGB LED Kailh Low Profile Mechanical Switches Anti Ghosting 104 Keys Brushed Aluminum Gaming Keyboard (VIGOR GK50 Low Profile US)

great keyboard if you need one but on a budget

I wasn't sure what to expect from a keyboard wrist. I've bought some before back when there were only the firm gel ones back in the day and I never like them.I went and tried MSI keyboard rest wrist since I like their product line, I own a keyboard/mouse plus a big mousepad which I like. And I got this memory foam/Gel. And I must say it's comfortable to a degree. I'm not sure how to feel about the tilt design of it. I feel there still strain in my wrist I wish it just had a even design and not a tilt design to it. Aside from that I will still give it 5 stars.I love the design. Granted the logo isn't very visible as shown in pics. Which is to me is fine. You can still see it so very lightly at certain angles I would say it's more of a stealth look if anything.I will be returning it. Though don't let my review discourage you on buying it. It feels very premium by the touch. Perhaps this keyboard wrist rest will work wonderfully for you. :)

I am a very active PC user and do a mix of things including but not limited to gaming, photoshop, compression, media authoring and encoding, and game modding. My last very expensive but ancient Das Keyboard with Cherry MX Blue switches died and left me needing a cheap replacement to fill the gap. The Kailh switches, standard 104 key design, full RGB, and open chassis with aluminum plate is quite a potent combination of features. For the ~$60 I paid it is an awesome deal and in many ways matches or beats the Das Keyboard. This might actually be a legitimate replacement.The frameless design with the aluminum plate behind the keys is a perfect combination. The keyboard takes up a little less desktop realestate while also looking great and being easier to keep clean. The construction is very rigid and the keyboard has no flex at all. It feels like a very premium product. The switches are rated to be very water and dust resistant and, heaven forbid, this keyboard should take spills just fine.Kaihl Blue switches are the highlight of this keyboard for me. Some might disagree but I have found them to be better and more reliable than Cherry. Even just being a clone, they are a noticeable upgrade over Cherry MX. They feel stouter and are less loose and rattly. Typing in general is great with a super consistent response. I usually prefer heavier keys, and long term intend to build a custom keyboard with switches of my choice. These are excellent for a jack-of-all-trades keyboard though and will be enough for the majority of users.The aluminum plate behind the keys is great and makes a bigger difference than one would think. A big part of how keyboard switches feel is the chassis they are mounted on and the feedback they provide when bottoming out. Because the plate is very rigid and made of metal, it provides a lot more solid feedback than bottoming out on a plastic keyboard that flexes. It provides a more definite and satisfying feel to every keystroke. I feel that this enhances the precise feel of the Kaihl switches and boosts the typing experience of this keyboard massively.The RGB capabilities of this board are awesome, and it is capable of very vibrant color and individually lit keys. I usually leave it at kind of a bluish white at medium brightness for regular use. But sometimes it's fun to just have blinding rainbow puke lighting up the room, haha. The main advantage though is that it's a backlit keyboard which is great for everything from gaming to late night Amazon review writing. The metal surface underneath gives just enough light bleed to make the board very consistent and pleasing. Front facing LEDs was a smart choice for this frameless design and keeps it from bothering you at an angle.The only major downsides for this keyboard, at least for me, are entirely subjective. I do not like capslock keys without notches. It's simply too easy to hit and I often find my pinky hitting the key when I don't intend to. This key is notched on many keyboards for a reason and I feel like it would be more satisfying to use with it included. Compounding this issue is the fact that I don't really like Blue switches and find them to be too light to the touch. I prefer heavier switches like Kaihl Box Jades or White V2s. I have large, heavy hands and have too many typos due to how light these switches are.All that being said, MSI are offering awesome bang for buck in this keyboard. It is well built with good component choice and thoughtful design. There is some downright good product engineering here and the combined features allow it to punch above its weight. Time will tell how long it lasts but I intend to give it a shot.

Exactly as described. Arrived quickly. Bought as a replacement for the one I'm currently using. 10/10 would buy again.

Either pricey for a basic keyboard, or basic for a nearly $100 board...chicken or the egg?You'll never get two people to agree on what matters most for their keyboard...computer input devices have become as personal as undergarments or favorite foods. Build quality seems good, it's too new to judge longevity, so the only real questions are what are you looking for in a new 'board.These full-height keys click nicely, and are proper mechanical. There's a full numpad (still don't get why boards are taking these away). It's wired (USB). Other than those basics, the only "extra feature" worth mentioning is there is lighting on the board...quite impressive lighting for its price range.I didn't much care for the lights but was too lazy to read the instructions, so I kept holding the dragon key and randomly tapping the Ins/Del rows hoping to make it stop. Didn't kill the backlight completely, but did activate this color-shifting cool effect where it only lights the key you press, and then a wave left-and-right from that key. Unobtrusive enough to enjoy in a work setting without burning out my eyes or distracting.Last, and most important thing of note...you DON'T need the MSI software. The lighting, basic functionality, all plug-and-play without more than Windows auto-detecting a driver. For those like me who are sick of 3rd-party bloatware, that's a plus. (Not everything you plug in needs its own software suite!!!)