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| Spec |  MonsGeek MonsGeek M6 $110 “The Alice kit” |  MonsGeek MonsGeek M7 $80 “The wired 65% kit” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $110 | $80 |
| Size , different | Alice | 65% |
| Type | Barebones | Barebones |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| 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 , different | Hot-swap MX | Hot-swap MX, VIA |
| Plates | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Software | VIA | VIA |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | Alice, Aluminum, Gasket, 65% | 65%, Aluminum, Gasket, VIA |
| Good for , different | Alice-curious typists who want a well-built kit to learn on Builders who want to tune foam, plate and stabilizers Desk keyboards that stay put | First-time builders who want a metal 65% to learn on VIA users who want to remap without installing software Desk setups that stay wired |
| Skip if , different | Anyone who wants a standard layout (look at the M7) Wireless users People who want a finished, ready-to-type board | Anyone who wants wireless (see the M7W) Buyers who want an Alice layout (see the M6) People who want a finished board out of the box |
| Pros , different | Alice layout in a full CNC aluminum case (ThePhonograph: no plastic in the build) Gasket mount with a polycarbonate plate and generous foam, per MonsGeek's spec QMK/VIA programming with on-board memory Hot-swap sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin switches ThePhonograph scored typing and sound 5/5 and found the Alice layout intuitive quickly | Aluminum 65% case with gasket mount and a polycarbonate plate VIA support for remapping and RGB Plate-mounted stabilizers fitted, plus a spare screw-in set Poron plate foam and extra case foam in the box 5-pin hot-swap sockets that also accept 3-pin switches |
| Cons , different | Wired only, with fixed-height feet (ThePhonograph) Barebone: switches and keycaps cost extra, and Alice keycap sets are less common Included stabilizers are not pre-lubed and not installed Over 2 kg and not portable Alice layout needs an adjustment period | Wired only Barebone: switches and keycaps are separate No independent review of this exact model found QMK certification was still pending at the time MonsGeek wrote the page Heavy aluminum build, not a travel board |
| Research take , different | A well-reviewed, heavy Alice kit that is easy to recommend if the layout appeals. Plan for the extra cost of switches, keycaps and stabilizer lubing. | A straightforward aluminum 65% kit for VIA users. Evidence is limited to the maker's page and a review of its Alice sibling. |