Product comparison · 2 keyboards

ASUS Cherry MX Brown vs MSI Vigor GK40

22specifications compared
8differ
14identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Keyboard key switch
- Cherry MX Brown:Mechanical
- Vigor GK40:Membrane
Keyboard layout
- Cherry MX Brown:QWERTY
- Vigor GK40:QWERTZ
Keyboard language
- Cherry MX Brown:English
- Vigor GK40:German
Numeric keypad
- Cherry MX Brown:No
- Vigor GK40:Yes
Purpose
- Cherry MX Brown:Universal
- Vigor GK40:PC/Server
Wrist rest
- Cherry MX Brown:No
- Vigor GK40:Yes
Keyboard dimensions (WxDxH)
- Cherry MX Brown:360 x 145 x 45 mm
- Vigor GK40:472 x 207 x 39 mm
Keyboard weight
- Cherry MX Brown:770 g
- Vigor GK40:1.06 kg

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Comparison of Cherry MX Brown, Vigor GK40
38 specifications	A ASUS Cherry MX Brown View product	B MSI Vigor GK40 View product
Keyboard5 differ
Recommended usage	Gaming	Gaming
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Device interface	USB	USB
Keyboard key switchDiffers	Mechanical	Membrane
Keyboard layoutDiffers	QWERTY	QWERTZ
Keyboard languageDiffers	English	German
Pointing device	No	No
Keyboard form factor	Full-size (100%)	Full-size (100%)
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	108
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Hot keys	Yes	Yes
Multimedia keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
PurposeDiffers	Universal	PC/Server
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Programmable hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Backlight	Yes	Yes
Backlight type	RGB LED	RGB LED
Backlight colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Various
Keyboard style	Straight	Straight
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomic designKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wrist restDiffers	No	Yes
Adjustable keyboard heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Surface colorationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Monochromatic
Protection featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Splash proof
MaterialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light effectsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Anti-ghostingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Mouseidentical
Mouse included	No	No
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home	Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Keyboard dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	360 x 145 x 45 mm	472 x 207 x 39 mm
Keyboard weightDiffers	770 g	1.06 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source

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