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| Spec |  MonsGeek MonsGeek MG75W $30–$50 “The plastic wireless 75%” |  MonsGeek MonsGeek M1 V5 $90–$130 “The M3's 75% sibling” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $30–$50 | $90–$130 |
| Size | 75% | 75% |
| Type , different | Pre-built | Barebones |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2023 | 2025 |
| Mounting , different | Tray Mount | Gasket |
| Case , different | ABS | Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Black | Black, and special editions |
| Weight , different | Not listed | About 1650g barebone |
| Dimensions , different | Not listed | 333 x 146 x 32.6mm |
| Typing angle | Not listed | Not listed |
| Front height , different | Not listed | 32.6mm case height |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Not listed | Not included on the barebone |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap MX | Hot-swap, south-facing RGB |
| Plates , different | Not listed | PC |
| Battery , different | 500mAh | 8000mAh |
| Compatible switches , different | — | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software , different | MonsGeek | VIA |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | 75%, Wired + 2.4GHz, Hot-swap | 75% aluminum, Gasket, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, 8000mAh, Quick release, VIA on the VIA kit |
| Good for , different | Budget builders who want a starter hot-swap 75% Wireless desk users with a dongle First-time buyers happy to swap switches and keycaps | Buyers who want a metal, tweakable 75% at a modest price Beginners who will open the case more than once People who want wireless and VIA together |
| Skip if , different | Anyone who needs Bluetooth Buyers who want a metal or gasket-mounted board Users who want long wireless battery life | Anyone who prioritizes stock switch feel Buyers who want magnetic switches (see the M1 V5 HE or TMR) Travelers who need a light board |
| Pros , different | Low-cost 75% with 82 keys Hot-swap 5-pin sockets for any switch swaps Wired and 2.4GHz wireless (MonsGeek) Pre-lubed plate-mounted stabilizers and foam included Sold as a kit or assembled in themed colorways | CNC aluminum case that opens without screws, so foam and plate changes are quick 8,000 mAh battery; all three reviewers rated battery life highly Tri-mode connectivity with VIA remapping and QMK source available Gasket mount, Poron and IXPE foams and pre-lubed stabilizers in the box South-facing hot-swap PCB that accepts 3-pin and 5-pin switches Basic Tutorials and ComputerBase both single out material quality and build |
| Cons , different | No Bluetooth; wireless is 2.4GHz only 500 mAh battery is small (maker's figure) ABS case and tray mount, so expect a firm, plasticky feel No independent review found, so build and sound are unverified Cloud driver rather than VIA | Mode switch sits under the caps key (Basic Tutorials, ComputerBase) Stock Akko Piano Pro switches can vary in feel and feel slightly scratchy (ComputerBase) Occasional Bluetooth issues (Basic Tutorials) Knob can touch the case if pressed off-centre (Techxreviews) Heavy, and ComputerBase notes there are no recesses for lifting it VIA edition does not work with MonsGeek's driver; order the right version |
| Research take , different | A cheap starter 75% with fewer features than its tri-mode lookalikes. The evidence is the maker's spec sheet alone. | A well-reviewed, heavy 75% whose strengths are the case, battery and ease of modding rather than the stock switches. Check you are buying the VIA edition if you want VIA. |