MonsGeek M3

MonsGeek · TKL · standard height

MonsGeek M3 mechanical keyboard
Image courtesy of MonsGeek

The MonsGeek M3 is a wired CNC aluminum TKL barebone kit with a gasket mount, south-facing per-key RGB, and QMK/VIA firmware, sold without switches or keycaps for custom builds.

Best for: enthusiast, programming.

MonsGeek M3 specs

Layout TKL
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches n/a
Keycaps n/a
Case CNC aluminum
Mount Gasket
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA Yes
Battery n/a
Typical price $129
Sound (stock) deep, muted (build-dependent)
Released 2023

Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

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Alternatives to the MonsGeek M3

NuPhy Gem80 TKL · $150 The NuPhy Gem80 is NuPhy's first custom-style TKL, a CNC aluminum tri-mode board sold from $149.95 as a barebone kit with an omni-mount system (gasket, top, or bottom) and QMK/VIA wireless firmware. Compare: MonsGeek M3 vs NuPhy Gem80
Keychron Q3 TKL · $90 The Keychron Q3 is a wired tenkeyless full-aluminum double-gasket QMK/VIA custom keyboard, fully hot-swappable with screw-in stabilizers and an optional knob. Compare: MonsGeek M3 vs Keychron Q3

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