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| Spec |  MonsGeek MonsGeek M2 V5 $100 “The 96% aluminum kit” |  MonsGeek MonsGeek Gem 02 $110 “The Gem 96%” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $100 | $110 |
| Size | 96% | 96% |
| Type , different | Barebones | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2025 | 2026 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Colors | Black | Black |
| Weight | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dimensions | Not listed | Not listed |
| Typing angle | Not listed | Not listed |
| Front height | Not listed | Not listed |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps | Not listed | Not listed |
| PCB | Hot-swap MX, VIA | Hot-swap MX, VIA |
| Plates | Not listed | Not listed |
| Battery , different | — | 8000mAh |
| Software | VIA | VIA |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | 96%, Gasket, Tri-mode, VIA, Aluminum | 96%, VIA, Quick release |
| Good for , different | Typists and office users who want a metal board with a numpad Builders who want an easy-to-open gasket case People who want wireless and VIA together | Buyers who want a numpad aluminum kit with VIA and wireless Office typists who want a heavy board People who want to mod an easy-to-open case |
| Skip if , different | Anyone who wants magnetic switches (see the M2 V5 HE) Buyers who want a compact desk footprint Those who want a finished, cheaper board | Anyone who wants the curved Mineral case Gamers who want magnetic switches Buyers who want reviews first |
| Pros , different | 98 keys with a numpad in a shortened aluminum case Gasket mount with multiple foam layers and pre-lubed stabilizers (maker) Tri-mode with an 8,000 mAh battery and VIA remapping Vortex Gaming praised the typing feel, sound and easy maintenance Tool-free ball-catch case access | Aluminum 98-key case with gasket mount and ball-catch disassembly Tri-mode with an 8,000 mAh battery and VIA 5-pin hot-swap sockets Same internals as the Mineral 02 in a simpler case (Akko) Cherry-profile double-shot PBT keycaps (maker's spec) |
| Cons , different | About 2.1 kg (Vortex Gaming), so it stays on the desk Barebone: switches and keycaps are separate VIA edition does not use MonsGeek's driver Only one independent review found, and it is a short summary-style write-up Reviewer coverage is thin: just one short, summary-style write-up was found | No independent review found No curved frame or back weight, so it feels like a plainer Mineral 02 Overlaps with the M2 V5 VIA at a similar spec Translucent corner lighting is a style choice Numpad layout makes it wider than a 75% |
| Research take , different | A compact, heavy, metal full-size for typing, with one favorable independent review. Choose the HE version if you want Rapid Trigger. | The simpler, cheaper way into the Mineral platform with a numpad. Evidence is the maker and Akko's own guide. |