Akko MOD007B HE vs MonsGeek M1 V5
The Akko MOD007B HE and the MonsGeek M1 V5 are close alternatives. The main differences: the MonsGeek M1 V5 is the cheaper of the two at $90 versus $220; stock, the Akko MOD007B HE sounds dampened, solid and the MonsGeek M1 V5 deep, creamy.
- Lower priceMonsGeek M1 V5$90 versus $220
- Easier to modMonsGeek M1 V5hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
- Bigger batteryMonsGeek M1 V58000 mAh versus 3600 mAh
5.04 ratings· Akko
4.914 ratings· MonsGeek
Choose the Akko MOD007B HE if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
Choose the MonsGeek M1 V5 if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want to spend less ($90).
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Akko MOD007B HE vs MonsGeek M1 V5, spec by spec
| Akko MOD007B HE | MonsGeek M1 V5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | PBT (double-shot or side-printed, varies by edition) |
| Case | CNC aluminum | CNC aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 8000 mAh (stronger spec) |
| Typical price | $220 | $90 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | dampened, solid | deep, creamy |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
83% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Akko MOD007B HE; 26% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the MonsGeek M1 V5.
29% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Akko MOD007B HE; 95% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the MonsGeek M1 V5.
Where to buy the Akko MOD007B HE
Where to buy the MonsGeek M1 V5
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