Akko MOD007S vs MonsGeek M1W
The Akko MOD007S and the MonsGeek M1W are close alternatives. The main differences: the MonsGeek M1W is the cheaper of the two at $140 versus $160; the MonsGeek M1W runs wireless where the Akko MOD007S is wired-only; stock, the Akko MOD007S sounds aluminum gasket thock and the MonsGeek M1W muted, creamy.
- Lower priceMonsGeek M1W$140 versus $160
- Easier to modAkko MOD007Shot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
- More ways to connectMonsGeek M1W3 connection modes versus 1
4.97 ratings· MonsGeek
Choose the Akko MOD007S if
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Choose the MonsGeek M1W if
- you want to spend less ($140).
- you need wireless.
Akko MOD007S vs MonsGeek M1W, spec by spec
| Akko MOD007S | MonsGeek M1W | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired (stronger spec) |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | double-shot PBT |
| Case | aluminum | CNC aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Battery | n/a | 6000 mAh |
| Typical price | $160 | $140 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | aluminum gasket thock | muted, creamy |
| Released | 2022 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
66% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Akko MOD007S; 57% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the MonsGeek M1W.
91% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the MonsGeek M1W.
Where to buy the Akko MOD007S
Where to buy the MonsGeek M1W
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