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| Spec |  MonsGeek MonsGeek M3 $110–$116 “Aluminum TKL, barebone price” |  MonsGeek MonsGeek M2 V5 $100 “The 96% aluminum kit” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $110–$116 | $100 |
| Size , different | TKL | 96% |
| Type | Barebones | Barebones |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2023 | 2025 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Black, Silver, Purple | Black |
| Weight , different | About 1950g barebone | Not listed |
| Dimensions , different | 366 x 146 x 34mm | Not listed |
| Typing angle | Not listed | Not listed |
| Front height , different | 34mm case height | Not listed |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Not included | Not listed |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, south-facing RGB, 1.2mm | Hot-swap MX, VIA |
| Plates , different | PC | Not listed |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 5-pin | — |
| Software , different | QMK, VIA | VIA |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | Aluminum TKL, Gasket mount, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, PC plate, RGB | 96%, Gasket, Tri-mode, VIA, Aluminum |
| Good for , different | First-time builders who want a metal TKL VIA users who like a heavy wired board Desk keyboards that stay put | 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 |
| Skip if , different | Wireless users Buyers who want a finished board People who want slim bezels | Anyone who wants magnetic switches (see the M2 V5 HE) Buyers who want a compact desk footprint Those who want a finished, cheaper board |
| Pros , different | Aluminum TKL with gasket mount and a polycarbonate plate QMK/VIA firmware on the international edition South-facing 5-pin hot-swap PCB Screw-in stabilizers and extra foam in the box A Korean owner reported about 2 kg and no case hollowness (2023) | 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 |
| Cons , different | Wired only Barebone: switches and keycaps are extra, and stabilizers need assembling Large bezels (Clien owner post) Only an older single owner post found; no professional review Does not support MonsGeek's driver, so the QMK/VIA edition is the one to buy | 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 |
| Research take , different | A plain, solid TKL kit. Only light independent evidence exists, so treat the sound as unverified. | A compact, heavy, metal full-size for typing, with one favorable independent review. Choose the HE version if you want Rapid Trigger. |