MonsGeek M1 V5

MonsGeek · 75% · standard height

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MonsGeek M1 V5 mechanical keyboard
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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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Stock switches in the database

The MonsGeek M1 V5 is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

Akko Cilantro tactile · 36g actuation The Akko Cilantro is an HMX-made early-bump tactile with a strong 58g peak right at the top of travel and a deep clack, Akko's first serious enthusiast tactile.

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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. Compare: MonsGeek M1 V5 vs MonsGeek M1W · popular
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. Compare: MonsGeek M1 V5 vs Akko MOD007B HE · popular
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. Compare: MonsGeek M1 V5 vs Keychron Q1 · popular

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