Functionality and typing feel
As mentioned earlier, MSI uses its own Sonic Red switches here, which it says are the “world’s lightest linear switches.” Light here refers to the force required to press.
In direct comparison to the well-known Cherry MX Red switches, one is actually a bit smoother on paper. More information can be found on the manufacturer’s specially created product page</x-1> for these switches.
Another highlight is, of course, the “crystal” keycaps, the lower half of which is slightly tinted. MSI refers to them as “ClearCaps.”
I was sent the QWERTY / US layout, but Windows then simply assigned a DE layout to it. Accordingly, some rethinking was required when writing at the beginning, but this was not directly due to the keyboard. The feeling when writing itself is good, but I couldn’t really notice a big difference to normal Red switches. In direct comparison, the Sonic Red feel smoother, but only minimally. If you don’t have another keyboard at hand for switching back and forth, you will hardly be able to notice the difference.
The palm rest is filled with rather firm foam, which provides good stability. I prefer it a bit more stable than too soft, but that is of course a matter of taste.
Soundcheck
The following is a sample of the GK71 Sonic with raised feet on a large mouse pad. The volume has been digitally increased.
Normal writing:
Spacebar, Enter and Delete:
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