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| Spec |  MonsGeek MonsGeek M2 V5 $100 “The 96% aluminum kit” |  MonsGeek MonsGeek M2 V5 HE $110 “The magnetic 96%” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $100 | $110 |
| Size | 96% | 96% |
| Type , different | Barebones | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| 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 , different | Mechanical | Hall Effect |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps | Not listed | Not listed |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap MX, VIA | Hot-swap magnetic |
| Plates | Not listed | Not listed |
| Software , different | VIA | MonsGeek |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | 96%, Gasket, Tri-mode, VIA, Aluminum | Hall effect, 96%, Tri-mode, Gasket, 8 kHz wired |
| 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 | Gamers and typists who need a numpad with Rapid Trigger Buyers who want a metal case with wireless Sim and productivity users on a wide desk |
| 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 a compact footprint Buyers who want mechanical switches or VIA People who want reviews before buying |
| 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 | Numpad layout with Rapid Trigger in a 98-key aluminum case 8,000 Hz polling over USB and 2.4GHz (maker) Rapid Trigger precision to 0.005 mm with adjustable actuation Tri-mode with an 8,000 mAh battery Supports AstroAim and AstroLink switches plus other N-pole-down magnetic switches |
| 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 | Up to 2.16 kg, so it is a desk-only board No independent review found Magnetic switches only; mechanical switches are not supported MonsGeek's own sound test is the only sound evidence Configuration is through MonsGeek's driver, not VIA |
| 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. | A rare numpad board with magnetic switches and a metal case, but there is only the maker's own material to go on. |