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| Spec |  MonsGeek MonsGeek Mineral 02 $120–$130 “The Mineral 96%” |  MonsGeek MonsGeek Mineral 01 $110–$120 “The Mineral 75%” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $120–$130 | $110–$120 |
| Size , different | 96% | 75% |
| Type , different | Barebones | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| 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 | Hot-swap MX, VIA | Hot-swap MX, VIA |
| Plates | Not listed | Not listed |
| Battery | 8000mAh | 8000mAh |
| Software | VIA | VIA |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | 96%, VIA, Aluminum, Quick release | 75%, VIA, Aluminum, Quick release |
| Good for , different | Buyers who want a distinctive aluminum numpad board Builders who like a tool-free case People who want VIA and wireless | Buyers who want an aluminum, VIA, wireless 75% with a distinctive case Builders who like tool-free disassembly People who want a heavy desk board |
| Skip if , different | Anyone who wants magnetic switches (see the M2 V5 HE) Buyers who want the cheapest numpad board Those who need reviews first | Buyers who want a knob (see the M1 V5) Anyone who wants magnetic switches Those who want independent reviews first |
| Pros , different | Curved CNC aluminum case with a PVD back weight (maker and Akko guide) 98 keys with a numpad, gasket mount and ball-catch rapid disassembly Tri-mode with an 8,000 mAh battery and VIA 5-pin hot-swap sockets Same platform as the Gem 02 with extra case design (Akko) | Curved CNC aluminum frame with a PVD back weight (maker and Akko guide) Gasket mount, ball-catch rapid disassembly and 5-pin hot-swap sockets 8,000 mAh tri-mode battery with VIA and QMK source Same performance as the Gem 01 with extra case design (Akko) Comes as a barebone or an assembled board |
| Cons , different | No independent review found Overlaps with the M2 V5 VIA in features Sold as a kit unless an assembled colorway is chosen, so switches and keycaps may cost extra Heavy desk board Sound test supplied by the maker only | No independent review found Overlaps heavily with the M1 V5 VIA, which has a knob and a long track record Barebone buyers must add switches and keycaps Higher cost than the Gem 01 for styling and weight |
| Research take , different | A styled, heavy numpad board that competes with the M2 V5 VIA. Everything here is the maker's and Akko's own information. | A styled sibling of the M1 V5 VIA with no independent reviews yet. Choose it for the curved case and back weight, or the plainer Gem 01 if you do not need them. |