Akko 5108B Plus vs MonsGeek M5
The Akko 5108B Plus and the MonsGeek M5 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Akko 5108B Plus is the cheaper of the two at $100 versus $116; the Akko 5108B Plus runs wireless where the MonsGeek M5 is wired-only; stock, the Akko 5108B Plus sounds muted clack and the MonsGeek M5 deep, muted (build-dependent).
- Lower priceAkko 5108B Plus$100 versus $116
- Easier to modMonsGeek M5hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
- More ways to connectAkko 5108B Plus3 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Akko 5108B Plus if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you want to spend less ($100).
- you need wireless.
Choose the MonsGeek M5 if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Akko 5108B Plus vs MonsGeek M5, spec by spec
| Akko 5108B Plus | MonsGeek M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | full |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired (stronger spec) | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT dye-sub, JDA profile | n/a |
| Case | ABS plastic | CNC aluminum |
| Mount | n/a | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $100 (stronger spec) | $116 |
| Sound (stock) | muted clack | deep, muted (build-dependent) |
| Released | n/a | 2023 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
35% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Akko 5108B Plus; 44% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the MonsGeek M5.
19% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Akko 5108B Plus.
Where to buy the Akko 5108B Plus
Where to buy the MonsGeek M5
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