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MSI RGB Blue Switch Mechanical Gaming Keyboard vigor GK50 Elite LL, with Kailh Blue mechanical switches, stunning per Key RGB lighting with several effects, fully programmable keys with N-key rollover, fine-tune detail settings with Dragon center.

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 Inside the switch itself, Kailh is using a click bar design which is different to how Cherry MX achieves the classic clicking, but we'll get to how good it is a little later in the review. So speaking of the software what you're going to be using is Dragon Center and for the keyboard it has two main menus the first of which is Mystic Light and most of you will probably know that this is MSI's RGB ecosystem and so if we had more MSI RGB products they would also be listed here but we've just got the one so it's the keyboard only and it's a fairly intuitive menu nice and easy to change the effects and you've got three profiles to play with. Now on profile two we've got it set to the customize one and we can apply it and this is just essentially the per key RGB lighting that I was telling you about you can pick your colors choose which keys are then going to be applied in that color and then apply it and it's as simple as that it's a nice static pattern and then you've also got for your third profile for example you've also got multiple other ones to play with Whirlpool is quite an interesting one if that's your thing it's super RGB but yep it's it's super easy to change everything the software works well and it's fast on the lighting changing. The second section of the software is separate to Mystic Light and it comes under gaming gear which we'll show you here and so from there you can select your keyboard and then you then get a separate menu specifically to program macros into the keyboard so separate from the lighting

6mm. As you can see here, they have the same cross-shaped stem as Cherry switches and this means that aftermarket keycaps will be compatible with both types. So the housing on these switches is clear and of course this is to allow light from the surface mounted RGB LED to dissipate and shine through as much of the switch and the keycaps as possible. It's actually also got an IP56 water and dust resistance rating, but that doesn't apply to the keyboard itself so I wouldn't be going spilling your drinks on it anytime soon

 Hey folks, today we are going to be looking at the MSI Vigor GK50 Elite, which is a new RGB mechanical keyboard that's coming in around £80 here in the UK. And along with that, MSI has also sent in the WR-01 wrist rest, which retails separately for £20 and we'll be taking a look at both today. So the Vigor GK50 Elite comes in two flavours and that gives you an option of which switch you want beneath your keycaps. Now both of them are a clicky type, but you get the GK50 Elite Blue and then there's the Elite Box White Edition

MSI Vigor GK50 Elite Box White Review - Mechanical RGB, Clicky Kailh Switches

 I thought this was a nice gesture and maybe nothing more than a bit of a gimmick when I first saw them but honestly I do really like the feel of the convex keys much more than the concave keys that come with the keyboard. It really made a difference especially when gaming and it really was more comfortable and easier to press these buttons under pressure. The keys are also really clicky and pretty satisfying to use. They aren't annoyingly loud though like some of the other keyboards I've used or that my partner uses and dries me up the wall with

 Underneath all the packaging we have a keycap puller and the manual. I'm instantly impressed with how this keyboard looks, straight out of the box, the brushed metal top plate is nice to look at and it makes the whole thing feel tough and premium. The MSI Dragon logo also adds a touch of cool to this whole thing as well as the matching key which is essentially a function key. The keys are almost like a satin feel, the website says matt coated keycaps but I would say that they are definitely not matt, they're way too shiny for that in my opinion

 The keys themselves are low profile Kailh mechanical switches and they are really responsive. I guess this is due to the fact that there is less distance between the switch and the operating point making that response time a little bit quicker. The switches feel quite firm in comparison to some of the others I've used before and I found myself feeling the need to type maybe a little bit harder than usual but I quickly did get used to this and to be honest I did quite like it. You get extra control and alt keys with this keyboard and they are convex unlike the standard keys that come attached to the keyboard which are concave

 So I went to the website, downloaded the software and launched it. After a bit of fiddling around with installing the MSI SDK, we were good to go. On the first screen you will see, oddly, that you can control your display which I found a bit odd but hey why not. On the next page is Mystic Lighting which houses all of your lovely lighting options

MSI VIGOR GK50 Keyboard Review - Low-Profile Contender!

 Pros, metal plate is really nice, nice bright RGB, no grease prone keys and that is a big bonus from me, good tactile and audioball feedback, full range of media keys, control and alt convex keys, full range of media keys, software is pretty cool too, linking to games and stuff like that as well as the phillips hue and good performance in gaming. Some cons, kink friendly cord, slightly heavier resistance when pressing the buttons but soon got used to that. Nothing really stands out spec wise, visually or comfort wise other than the RGB and the freebies that you get with it. This is the definition of my conclusion, nothing to complain about but equally nothing to rave about

 Nothing really stands out spec wise, visually or comfort wise other than the RGB and the freebies that you get with it. This is the definition of my conclusion, nothing to complain about but equally nothing to rave about. There isn't much here we haven't seen before to be honest, there are keyboards that are very similar for maybe even a little bit less that I would more than likely go for on that basis. I would say that the best features include the metal plate, the RGB, the software and the freebie keys

 First impressions are good, I like the brushed metal plate on the fascia, the underneath is just a mattified plastic with the MSI logo, there are two flip out feet that have rubber pads for grip and four rubber pads along the bottom of the keyboard too. One of which is actually a gaming base that provides extra support under the spacebar and prevents slippage. The keys sat in finished plastic and have transparent font to let that RGB shine through. To be honest this is one thing I think MSI do really well, their RGB lighting is really bright and when you have the full colour spectrum rolling around it's so pretty

 Usual packaging experience here guys, the cardboard box and inside the keyboard and the manuals, nothing to shout about. You do get two spare keycaps which are convex and if you wish to have your slightly higher alt and control keys then you can use these and let's not forget that keycap puller. First impressions are good, I like the brushed metal plate on the fascia, the underneath is just a mattified plastic with the MSI logo, there are two flip out feet that have rubber pads for grip and four rubber pads along the bottom of the keyboard too. One of which is actually a gaming base that provides extra support under the spacebar and prevents slippage

MSI Vigor GK50 Elite - basic and forgettable

 In Singapore you can get one for about 130-140 dollars which is fine for a mechanical keyboard like this. Overall the MSI GK50 Elite is an amazing mechanical keyboard with great features and build quality. If you are looking for a gaming keyboard I would recommend the GK50 Elite. Prices may change in the future so I will leave some links in the description to buy it

 The font on the keycaps are also unique and they are easy to read. Next the USB cable on the keyboard is also braided and is very high quality. Next we have RGB. The Vigor GK50 Elite has perky RGB which is amazing

 The one I have here is the clicky Kailh Blue switches and as the name suggests these are clicky switches and I quite like the way they sound when typing. Here is how these switches sound. It will be fine if you like the sound these make but will be quite loud in quiet environments. Moving on, the keys have a medium actuation force of about 60 grams and can be pressed relatively easily

 It will be fine if you like the sound these make but will be quite loud in quiet environments. Moving on, the keys have a medium actuation force of about 60 grams and can be pressed relatively easily. The actuation point is a nice 2mm and the key presses down a maximum of 4mm. Overall, I had a great typing experience with this keyboard

I am a true GAMER now - MSI Vigor GK50 Elite mechanical keyboard

Switch wired/Bluetooth mode

 Wired mode: Switch on the back of the keyboard needs to be OFF with cable connected; 

 Bluetooth mode: Switch ON with the cable disconnected






Bluetooth matching mode

 Long-press FN + Q/W/E to activate Bluetooth pairing mode, Q/W/E will be flickering when the keyboard is able to be paired, backlit will stop flickering when the pairing is complete






Switch arrow key function

 FN + Enter






Switch secondary 6 functional key

 FN + Left Ctrl






Way to type a "?"

 FN + Right SHIFT + /(?)

 or press Left SHIFT + /(?) directly under arrow keys function disabled






Specifications:

 Dimension: about 292*102*39mm

 Net Weight: about 0.5kg

 Key Switch: Blue Switch

 Operating Force: 50g-60g

 Key Numbers: 61 Keys

 Key Life: >50 million times

 Keycap Type: ABS Double Shot Keycaps

 Operating System: Windows XP/Win2000/Win7/Win8/Win10/Mac/IOS/Android

 Built-in High-capacity Battery






Package Included:

 1 x RK61 mechanical keyboard

 1 x Removable Type-C cable

 1 x User manual






Note:

 Space bar backlit will flash 3 times while charging, 5 times shows it's fully charged.

RTINGS

Like the Keychron K10, the ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 also lacks companion software. It also lacks dedicated arrow keys and a Numpad since it's a compact (60%) keyboard. What it does have is a light weight and tiny footprint that makes it a great companion for any on-the-go work you need it for. Plus, it's a wireless unit that supports multi-device pairing with up to three devices using Bluetooth, so you don't have to worry about any cables except for its charging cable. However, with a 10-hour battery life, it'll give you enough juice to last the workday.

Impressively, this cheap little unit has a hot-swappable printed circuit board, meaning you can pull out the stock switches and replace them with any switch you want to control how your keyboard feels and sounds during use. Plus, with a hot-swappable PCB, you can replace broken or malfunctioning switches without soldering anything. You can buy a few different variants of this keyboard with different wireless connectivity options and backlighting colors, meaning you can save a bit more money if you don't care about RGB lighting or having a USB receiver.

If you need a good cheap keyboard for coding, we recommend the ROYAL KLUDGE RK61. Despite its cheap price point, this compact keyboard has a hot-swappable printed circuit board, meaning you can easily replace the stock switches with your preferred switch. It's an extremely versatile unit, connecting with multiple devices over Bluetooth, or you can get a variant that includes a USB receiver if you're planning on using it in a noisier Bluetooth environment, like an office.

Similar to the Obinslab Anne Pro 2, the battery life on the RK61 is on the lower side, maxing out at around 10 hours when used wirelessly. Fortunately, it also includes a USB-A to USB-C charging cable, and you can use the keyboard while it charges. It's important to note that there are a few different variants of this keyboard available; some, like the unit we tested, only have Bluetooth connectivity and single-color backlighting, while other variants include a USB receiver and RGB backlighting.

For writers, your keyboard is the tool of the trade, but sometimes high-quality or premium options fall a bit too far out of the price range. That's why we recommend the ROYAL KLUDGE RK61. This solidly built unit offers everything a writer needs right at their fingertips for a wallet-friendly price. As it's a compact unit, it's perfectly suited for writers on the go, as it's lightweight and portable. It also easily fits into tight working spaces, like libraries or cafes.

In addition to its good overall build quality, this keyboard comes in a ton of different variants with slightly different features. You can get a hot-swappable variant, so you can change out the stock switches to get the typing experience you want. Plus, the connectivity of this keyboard is excellent. You can pair it with up to three devices using Bluetooth, use it wired, or get a variant with a USB receiver to use the keyboard pretty much anywhere and with any device.

Although its latency isn't nearly as low as the wired latency of the Obinslab Anne Pro 2, and its build quality isn't as high as the Corsair K65 RGB MINI, the ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 is your best bet for a cheap compact board. It's well-suited for casual gamers or on-the-go professionals looking for a tiny board to use both at home and the office.

Surprisingly, for a cheap board, it has a hot-swappable printed circuit board, meaning you can swap out the stock switches with any mechanical switches of your choice to get a more customized and tailored typing experience. It's a great choice if you're just getting into keyboards since it's a cheap way to test out what switches you like without spending a small fortune. Plus, it comes in several different variants that offer various wireless connectivity options, backlighting options, and sizes, so you'll surely find the version that works best for you.

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 The lights shine brighter than my N-Pro and are on par with most high quality keyboards. You can control the animation, color, speed and brightness with onboard controls and you get a good variety of colors and animations and whites look great too. This keyboard can also be used wirelessly over Bluetooth. By hitting function and tab, you can switch from wireless to wired mode back and forth without unplugging the keyboard

 Also, they're double-shots, so legends won't wear out over time. And the material they use is translucent, so it will let light shine through. Unfortunately, closed-shade characters have slits, but that's quite common in budget keycaps. Then, all keys accessible with the function key are laser-etched, so these might wear off after some time

 So that wraps it up for today's video. Feel free to link me to other budget keyboards you'd like me to check out down below. I'm always on the lookout for these gems that offer the most value at the lowest price. So as always, I'll have an affiliate link to this keyboard in the description, so if you're interested, feel free to use that link and help the channel at the same time

 It has double-shot keycaps, backlight LEDs, with some versions being RGB, and it can connect over Bluetooth. Now, this keyboard has been available for over two years, so the question is, is it still worth it in 2020? Well, let's see if it's the case. So, this keyboard comes in a brown branded box. In it, you get the unit itself, then a rubberized micro-USB cable and a keycap spooler

Reviewing one of the best selling 60% mechanical keyboard!
Still worth it in 2020? Let's find out!

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Royal Kludge RK61 60% Mechanical Keyboard - YouTube

 Somewhere along the way I got more and more into custom keyboards and have kind of lost sight of the benefits of those budget priced pre-built boards. As much as I praised the GK61 back in the day, you wouldn't catch me using it at all now. Well today I want to put my bias aside and go back to my roots and take a look at a popular budget gaming keyboard for what it is. Today I'm reviewing one of the most requested keyboards on this channel, the Royal Clutch RK61

 There is a link to download software and I did download and install it but it is literally just a program that has nothing more than a picture of the keyboard, a couple of icons that will link you to the manufacturer's website and store, and that's it. It does nothing. Don't even bother to download it. That all said I really don't think you need it if you're buying a board like this

 They do admittedly feel a little mushy at times, like there's some ever so slight resistance when bottoming out, but it's not terrible. The stabilizers aren't perfect but they sound a lot better than a lot of other similar boards in this price range. I've even had a couple custom boards that I built where the stock stabilizers included with that build did not sound as good as these do. It's weird, I don't understand it, but whatever Royal Clutch is doing over there they need to teach everyone else to do

 Well today I want to put my bias aside and go back to my roots and take a look at a popular budget gaming keyboard for what it is. Today I'm reviewing one of the most requested keyboards on this channel, the Royal Clutch RK61. This was sent to me for review, but as always my opinion is my own. And I'll say right now, I would not buy this keyboard for myself and that's simply because with the keyboards I mainly use, I wouldn't need it

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A custom keyboard enthusiast tries out the popular budget board, the Royal Kludge RK61, in 2021. How does it hold up? Is it worth your $50? Check out the review and find out!


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Royal Kludge RK61 Review 2021 - Is it worth it?? - YouTube

I picked my Royal Kludge RK100 up for $80, it's usually $90 but there was a coupon that popped up on amazon. For $80, I couldn't be *too* upset about the lack of dissasembly options and the raised LEDs, but had I known that was the situation, I likely would have just gotten a Keychron K4 instead for a little bit more.

Upgrading the stabilizers and keycaps are almost a must for this keyboard and really improve it quite a bit. I went a step further and got Durock Daybreak silent linears to swap in since I knew I needed to quiet the keeb a bit and wasn't about to pay >$1/switch for Zeal silent anything. 

2nd custom keeb that I got for my workdesk. I wanted something with a numpad and the USB passthrough was nice so I could use a wireless mouse.



Overall, the board feels solid, no flex, pretty hefty, and has some pretty useful features, though it falls short a bit for a keyboard enthusiast.



It features hotswap switched, only comes with the blue backlighting but supposedly there will be a full RGB version down the road. Hopefully that will include some tweaks as there are a few things I took issue with.



Firstly, it cannot be dissasembled. I know some other Royal Kludge boards have guides walking you through how to take it apart, however this one has no such guide and the screws securing the plate to the case are not all accessible. There are a couple points where there's obviously a standoff, but the screw was welded over or soldered over, making this keyboard impossible to fix if you end up breaking a hotswap socket, and completely prevents any sound dampening from being added.



That being said, the case sounds very solid out of the box, though the stabs are complete trash- too much play in the housing on the stabilizers. The keycaps are quite thin and do not block the back light at all despite not being "shine-through" keycaps- sort of like holding a bright flashlight up to you fingers, you'll see the keycap stem and supports underneath. 



Upgrading the stabilizers and keycaps are almost a must for this keyboard and really improve it quite a bit. I went a step further and got Durock Daybreak silent linears to swap in since I knew I needed to quiet the keeb a bit and wasn't about to pay >$1/switch for Zeal silent anything. 



Unfortunately, this keyboard has raised SMD LEDs. The Keychron K2 hotswap does not, and that was my first keyboard, so I didn't even think about it when I purchased the Royal Kludge RK100. This meant that the bottom housing of the Durck switches was incompatible- but I didn't want to buy another set of switches and let these gather dust, so I frankenswitched them with the Gateron Reds that came with the board, using only the Gateron bottom housing so they would fit in the board. I also lubed&filmed the switched which gave them a very snug fit.



I picked my Royal Kludge RK100 up for $80, it's usually $90 but there was a coupon that popped up on amazon. For $80, I couldn't be *too* upset about the lack of dissasembly options and the raised LEDs, but had I known that was the situation, I likely would have just gotten a Keychron K4 instead for a little bit more.


Pros:
- cost
- heft
- relatively quiet case
- connectivity (bluetooth, 2.4ghz, and wired)
- USB passthrough (wired mode only)



Cons:
- cannot dissasemble for modification or repair
- thin keycaps
- rattly stabilizers
- raised SMD leds
- ONLY in blue backlit option (at the moment)
- no layout customization


Really, if you are gentle when installing switches, and dont intend to do anything more than swap keycaps, stabs, and switches, then the Royal Kludge RK100 is okay. If you want to modify the board in any other way though, from painting, to sound dampening, or repair the hotswap sockets, you'll be SOL on this one. Overall, 3/5, it's okay if you don't need to take it a part OR if you really need the USB pass through on a budget. Otherwise, I'd recommend something else entirely.


I mainly wanted to get this review out because the Amazon reviews just hype it up for more than it is, and there's not any information on the raised SMD LEDs, the inability to disassemble, or the like. Hopefully I've mentioned the board enough to have it come up in search if any enthusiasts need more info on this keyboard.

<div class="md">2nd custom keeb that I got for my workdesk. I wanted something with a numpad and the USB passthrough was nice so I could use a wireless mouse.

Overall, the board feels solid, no flex, pretty hefty, and has some pretty useful features, though it falls short a bit for a keyboard enthusiast.

It features hotswap switched, only comes with the blue backlighting but supposedly there will be a full RGB version down the road. Hopefully that will include some tweaks as there are a few things I took issue with.

Firstly, it cannot be dissasembled. I know some other Royal Kludge boards have guides walking you through how to take it apart, however this one has no such guide and the screws securing the plate to the case are not all accessible. There are a couple points where there&#39;s obviously a standoff, but the screw was welded over or soldered over, making this keyboard impossible to fix if you end up breaking a hotswap socket, and completely prevents any sound dampening from being added.

That being said, the case sounds very solid out of the box, though the stabs are complete trash- too much play in the housing on the stabilizers. The keycaps are quite thin and do not block the back light at all despite not being &quot;shine-through&quot; keycaps- sort of like holding a bright flashlight up to you fingers, you&#39;ll see the keycap stem and supports underneath. 

Upgrading the stabilizers and keycaps are almost a must for this keyboard and really improve it quite a bit. I went a step further and got Durock Daybreak silent linears to swap in since I knew I needed to quiet the keeb a bit and wasn&#39;t about to pay &gt;$1/switch for Zeal silent anything. 

Unfortunately, this keyboard has raised SMD LEDs. The Keychron K2 hotswap does not, and that was my first keyboard, so I didn&#39;t even think about it when I purchased the Royal Kludge RK100. This meant that the bottom housing of the Durck switches was incompatible- but I didn&#39;t want to buy another set of switches and let these gather dust, so I frankenswitched them with the Gateron Reds that came with the board, using only the Gateron bottom housing so they would fit in the board. I also lubed&amp;filmed the switched which gave them a very snug fit.

I picked my Royal Kludge RK100 up for $80, it&#39;s usually $90 but there was a coupon that popped up on amazon. For $80, I couldn&#39;t be too upset about the lack of dissasembly options and the raised LEDs, but had I known that was the situation, I likely would have just gotten a Keychron K4 instead for a little bit more.

Pros:
- cost
- heft
- relatively quiet case
- connectivity (bluetooth, 2.4ghz, and wired)
- USB passthrough (wired mode only)

Cons:
- cannot dissasemble for modification or repair
- thin keycaps
- rattly stabilizers
- raised SMD leds
- ONLY in blue backlit option (at the moment)
- no layout customization

Really, if you are gentle when installing switches, and dont intend to do anything more than swap keycaps, stabs, and switches, then the Royal Kludge RK100 is okay. If you want to modify the board in any other way though, from painting, to sound dampening, or repair the hotswap sockets, you&#39;ll be SOL on this one. Overall, 3/5, it&#39;s okay if you don&#39;t need to take it a part OR if you really need the USB pass through on a budget. Otherwise, I&#39;d recommend something else entirely.

I mainly wanted to get this review out because the Amazon reviews just hype it up for more than it is, and there&#39;s not any information on the raised SMD LEDs, the inability to disassemble, or the like. Hopefully I&#39;ve mentioned the board enough to have it come up in search if any enthusiasts need more info on this keyboard.
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