MonsGeek M5

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MonsGeek M5 mechanical keyboard
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The MonsGeek M5 is one of the few affordable full-size (108-key) aluminum barebone kits, a roughly 2.5kg wired gasket-mount QMK/VIA board with Akko screw-in stabilizers.

Best for: enthusiast, office.

MonsGeek M5 specs

Layout full
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 $116
Sound (stock) deep, muted (build-dependent)
Released 2023

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Alternatives to the MonsGeek M5

Keychron Q6 full · $150 The Keychron Q6 is a wired full-size 100% CNC-aluminum double-gasket QMK/VIA custom keyboard, fully hot-swappable with screw-in stabilizers and an optional knob. Compare: MonsGeek M5 vs Keychron Q6
Akko 5108B Plus full · $100 The Akko 5108B Plus is a full-size 108-key tri-mode wireless keyboard with 5-pin hot-swap sockets, programmable RGB, and heavily themed editions (Sanrio, Sailor Moon, Demon Slayer) built on the same platform. Compare: MonsGeek M5 vs Akko 5108B Plus

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