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| Spec |  MonsGeek MonsGeek M5 $130 “The full-size aluminum kit” |  MonsGeek MonsGeek M3 $110–$116 “Aluminum TKL, barebone price” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $130 | $110–$116 |
| Size , different | Full | TKL |
| Type | Barebones | Barebones |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Black | Black, Silver, Purple |
| Weight , different | About 2450g barebone | About 1950g barebone |
| Dimensions , different | Not listed | 366 x 146 x 34mm |
| Typing angle | Not listed | Not listed |
| Front height , different | Not listed | 34mm case height |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Not listed | Not included |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap MX | Hot-swap, south-facing RGB, 1.2mm |
| Plates , different | Not listed | PC |
| Compatible switches , different | — | MX-style 5-pin |
| Software | QMK, VIA | QMK, VIA |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | Full size, Aluminum, Gasket, Hot-swap | Aluminum TKL, Gasket mount, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, PC plate, RGB |
| Good for , different | Typists and data-entry users who want a metal full-size VIA users who prefer wired Buyers who find remaining stock | First-time builders who want a metal TKL VIA users who like a heavy wired board Desk keyboards that stay put |
| Skip if , different | Anyone who needs it to be currently sold Wireless users (see the M5W, also discontinued) Buyers wanting a lighter board | Wireless users Buyers who want a finished board People who want slim bezels |
| Pros , different | Full 108-key layout in a CNC aluminum case QMK/VIA firmware on this version Gasket mount and 5-pin hot-swap sockets Around 2.45 kg barebone (maker), very stable on a desk Wired, so no battery or dongle to manage | 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) |
| Cons , different | MonsGeek lists it as discontinued and out of stock Wired only Barebone: switches and keycaps are separate No independent review of this version found Very heavy for a keyboard | 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 |
| Research take , different | A solid but discontinued full-size kit. If you want a numpad board you can buy now, MonsGeek points to the M2 V5 VIA or the Mineral 02 VIA. | A plain, solid TKL kit. Only light independent evidence exists, so treat the sound as unverified. |