MonsGeek M2 vs MonsGeek MG108
The MonsGeek M2 and the MonsGeek MG108 are close alternatives. The main differences: the MonsGeek MG108 is the cheaper of the two at $79.99 versus $90; the MonsGeek M2 is hot-swap while the MonsGeek MG108 is soldered; the MonsGeek M2 is a 96% layout and the MonsGeek MG108 is a full.
- Lower priceMonsGeek MG108$79.99 versus $90
- Easier to modMonsGeek M2hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
Choose the MonsGeek M2 if
- you mainly want it for beginners.
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you want to swap switches without soldering.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Choose the MonsGeek MG108 if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you want to spend less ($79.99).
MonsGeek M2 vs MonsGeek MG108, spec by spec
| MonsGeek M2 | MonsGeek MG108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 96% | full |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Keycaps | n/a | ASA profile PBT double-shot |
| Case | plastic | n/a |
| Mount | Gasket (plate-mounted gasket design in a plastic case) | Other (soldered plate mount, not hot-swappable) |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes (stronger spec) | n/a |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $90 | $79.99 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | n/a |
| Released | 2023 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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 M2; 18% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the MonsGeek MG108.
Where to buy the MonsGeek M2
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Where to buy the MonsGeek MG108
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