MonsGeek M1 V5 vs MonsGeek M1W
The MonsGeek M1 V5 and the MonsGeek M1W are close alternatives. The main differences: the MonsGeek M1 V5 is the cheaper of the two at $90 versus $140; stock, the MonsGeek M1 V5 sounds deep, creamy and the MonsGeek M1W muted, creamy.
- Lower priceMonsGeek M1 V5$90 versus $140
- Easier to modMonsGeek M1 V5hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
- Bigger batteryMonsGeek M1 V58000 mAh versus 6000 mAh
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Choose the MonsGeek M1 V5 if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want to spend less ($90).
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Choose the MonsGeek M1W if
- its overall balance fits you: the monsgeek m1w is the wireless aluminum 75% that made metal boards cheap, an 82-key tri-mode gasket board with a 6000mah battery, knob, and full-key hot-swap for $139.99 assembled.
MonsGeek M1 V5 vs MonsGeek M1W, spec by spec
| MonsGeek M1 V5 | MonsGeek M1W | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT (double-shot or side-printed, varies by edition) | double-shot PBT |
| Case | CNC aluminum | CNC aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Battery | 8000 mAh (stronger spec) | 6000 mAh |
| Typical price | $90 (stronger spec) | $140 |
| Sound (stock) | deep, creamy | muted, creamy |
| Released | 2025 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
26% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the MonsGeek M1 V5; 57% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the MonsGeek M1W.
95% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the MonsGeek M1 V5; 91% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the MonsGeek M1W.
Where to buy the MonsGeek M1 V5
Where to buy the MonsGeek M1W
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