Monsgeek M1 V5
Monsgeek · 75% · standard height
The Monsgeek M1 V5 is a $90 aluminum 75% tri-mode keyboard with a quick-release ball-catch screwless case, 8000mAh battery, and QMK/VIA support on its VIA editions.
Best for: enthusiast, typing, budget.
Monsgeek M1 V5 specs
| Layout | 75% |
|---|---|
| Height | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes |
| Stock switches | Akko Piano (pre-lubed), Akko Cilantro |
| Keycaps | PBT (double-shot or side-printed, varies by edition) |
| Case | CNC aluminum |
| Mount | gasket |
| Backlight | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes |
| Battery | 8000 mAh |
| Typical price | $90 |
| Sound (stock) | deep, creamy |
| Released | 2025 |
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Where to buy
- Monsgeek , around $90
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Alternatives to the Monsgeek M1 V5
Monsgeek M1W 75% · $140 The Monsgeek M1W is the wireless aluminum 75% that made metal boards cheap, an 82-key tri-mode gasket board with a 6000mAh battery, knob, and full-key hot-swap for $139.99 assembled. Akko MOD007B HE 75% · $220 The Akko MOD007B HE is a rare wireless hall-effect board, a CNC aluminum gasket-mounted 75% with magnetic switches offering 0.1-4.0mm adjustable actuation plus compatibility with standard 3-pin mechanical switches. Keychron Q1 75% · $80 The Keychron Q1 is the wired 75% CNC-aluminum double-gasket QMK/VIA custom keyboard that launched Keychron's Q series, fully hot-swappable with screw-in stabilizers and now sold in its refined Version 2 with optional knob at clearance pricing.
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