MonsGeek M1W

MonsGeek · 75% · standard height

4.97 ratings· MonsGeek

MonsGeek M1W mechanical keyboard
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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.

Best for: enthusiast, typing.

MonsGeek M1W specs

Layout 75%
Height Standard
Connectivity Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches Akko V3 Piano Pro, Akko V3 Cream Yellow Pro
Keycaps double-shot PBT
Case CNC aluminum
Mount Gasket
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA No
Battery 6000 mAh
Typical price $140
Sound (stock) muted, creamy
Released 2023

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Stock switches in the database

The MonsGeek M1W is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

Akko V3 Piano Pro linear · 45g actuation The Akko V3 Piano Pro is a light 45g budget linear tuned for a resonant, piano-like clack on bottom-out. Akko V3 Cream Yellow Pro linear · 50g actuation The Akko V3 Cream Yellow Pro is a budget 50g linear with a dustproof POM stem and a poppy, clacky sound that makes it one of the best sub-$0.25 stock switches.

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Alternatives to the MonsGeek M1W

MonsGeek M1 V5 75% · $90 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. Compare: MonsGeek M1W vs MonsGeek M1 V5 · popular
Keychron Q1 Pro 75% · $168 The Keychron Q1 Pro is the wireless (Bluetooth plus wired) version of the flagship 75% aluminum Q1 with double-gasket mounting, a knob, hot-swap sockets, and QMK/VIA support in wired mode. Compare: MonsGeek M1W vs Keychron Q1 Pro

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