MonsGeek M1 V5 vs MonsGeek Verve68 HE
The MonsGeek M1 V5 and the MonsGeek Verve68 HE are close alternatives. The main differences: the MonsGeek Verve68 HE is the cheaper of the two at $49.99 versus $90; the MonsGeek M1 V5 is a 75% layout and the MonsGeek Verve68 HE is a 65%.
- Lower priceMonsGeek Verve68 HE$49.99 versus $90
- Easier to modMonsGeek M1 V5hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
4.914 ratings· MonsGeek
Choose the MonsGeek M1 V5 if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Choose the MonsGeek Verve68 HE if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you want to spend less ($49.99).
MonsGeek M1 V5 vs MonsGeek Verve68 HE, spec by spec
| MonsGeek M1 V5 | MonsGeek Verve68 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired | Wired, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT (double-shot or side-printed, varies by edition) | n/a |
| Case | CNC aluminum | ABS shell with PC inner frame |
| Mount | Gasket | Other (hollow perforated case construction) |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes (stronger spec) | n/a |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $90 | $49.99 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | deep, creamy | n/a |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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; 3% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the MonsGeek Verve68 HE.
95% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the MonsGeek M1 V5.
Where to buy the MonsGeek M1 V5
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