MonsGeek - M1 V5 TMR Fully Assembled Keyboard

If you want feels premium, I can recommend Lemokey P1 Pro, you can check the HE (hall effect) version but more expensive. Another option without a knob but has hall effect, Keychron K2 HE special edition. If you want budget keyboard, you can check Aula F75. I can also recommend Rainy 75 Pro, this is aluminum build but the switches for on and off can be found under capslock. Both thocky and creamy sound. If you want low profile keyvoard and lightweight, might bring it at school, you can check Nuphy Air75 V3. For TMR version (for gaming and I think more durable), you can check Monsgeek M1 V5 TMR (there are two version and make sure it is the TMR one). What I don't like here is the switches can be found under capslock so a bit hassle. This one has a knob. Another option is Womier Sk75 TMR but without a knob, if you dont like knob. The ones with HE and TMR (latest tech than HE but not necessary obsolete) are into gaming focus. Same goes for P1 Pro, a custom keyboard for gaming but non-HE and non-TMR.

MonsGeek M1 V5 TMR Wooting has the best software but many of those software features are detected as cheat in many games. It also has a very good warranty. but on the other hand, it is very expensive specially if you want to go with Zinc alloy case.

Monsgeek M1 v5 TMR uses Tunneling Magnetoresistance rather than Hall Effect sensors, which are more sensitive so they don't need to be centered on the switches. They take advantage of this by letting you mix and match magnetic and traditional switches.

It uses the Monsgeek Cloud Driver, doesn't it? That's not VIA quality but it's not awful.

Monsgeek M1 v5 TMR, since it allows you to mix and match traditional switches and magnets.

Monsgeek M1 V5 TMR supports mixing and matching magnets for gaming and conventional switches for typing. It's an aluminum gasket-mount 75%.

Attack Shark has been fraudulently advertising their proprietary firmware as QMK so I wouldn't trust them. If you want a magnetic board the Monsgeek TMR boards have more sensitive sensors than the typical HE ones. That would be the M1 v5 TMR and Fun60 Ultra TMR. If you want conventional switches, QMK firmware is best-in-class, and the VIA and VIAL configurators are less restrictive than any proprietary drivers. I have a list of VIA-compatible boars on my [Github](https://github.com/ArgentStonecutter/keyboards/blob/main/via-boards.md)...

It typically costs over $200, though, for a board that's no better than a Monsgeek little more than half the price.

TMR keyboards like the Monsgeek M1V5 TMR, the Fun60 ultra TMR or the Womier sk75 TMR support (many, not all) HE switches as well as standard mechanical switches. So you could equip your gaming keys like WASD with HE and everything else with better sounding and feeling mechanical switches. Beware: Keychrons HE boards are also technically TMR but only support HE switches.

do u need a HE kb ? then get the TMR m1v5 . if u dont need a HE kb ( few actually do ) then get the m2v5

then get the HE kb

Well TMR switches would be the fastest switches available right now as far as i know, i have heard some good things about the "Monsgeek M1 V5 TMR" keyboards. What makes it the most interesting in my eyes is that you can use TMR switchs and/or normal mechanical switches. So if you want TMR for gaming but have some favorite mechanical switches for longer typing session you could swap the switches out. If it is the best TMR keyboard out there i dont know but it is the one i heard the most about. When it comes to HE keyboards they are all pretty similar in performance but people tend to prefer the software of the Wooting keyboards.

gaming and tactile kinda go against each other. Gaming wants Hall effect, which has to be linear switches. Sound may also be sacrificed for Hall effect depending, though they don't tend to be clicky, just muted and a little hollow sound wise. Mchose jet75 is a pretty decent cheap HE keyboard in white and what I would rec. Monsgeek M1 V5 TMR is also very nice, but no white variant at the moment.

If you want it for gaming, Magnetic switches are the way to go. Mchose Jet75 or ace60 are good low end options. The Monsgeek M1 V5 TMR or Fun60 ultra are a step up. And the Wooting 80he or Geonworks Venom are the highest end.

Monsgeek M1 V5 TMR is around $130-140 on Monsgeek website. It's 75%, aluminum top and bottom case, aluminum knob, TMR sensor (RT and SOCD capable) although the USB port is found in the middle. I would personally get this board but fell back to the VIA version since the TMR version does not support screw in stabs. Anyway if you want pure performance this thing has TMR sensors which are on paper better than HE sensors and even allows you to use mechanical switches.

Monsgeek M1 V5 TMR.. amazing keyboard with rapid trigfer, but i use magnetic switches only on WASD because i love my tactile Holy Pandas on other keys :)) cheaper than Wooting and much better, full aluminium, gasket mounted, magmech support and TMR, which is even newer technology compared to Wooting hall effect amazing piece of gear ❤️

It's Monsgeek M1 V 5 TMR. Without RGB it can go MONTHS, around a full month on full RGB

Yeah, sorry, it is all preference. If you're liking the Tac then I think that's awesome. I was just talking from a baseline to someone who may not have interacted with a lot of Mechanical Keyboards. I just want to make sure that they know what they're in for. I tried the Akko Glare switches, which I think are basically the same as the AstroAim. I have the Mongeek M1v5 TMR and I like it, but there are some things that HE boards are basically still playing catchup

Ok, for a 75%, exploded, ANSI keyboard with gaming features, check out the [Monsgeek M1 v5 TMR](https://www.monsgeek.com/product/m1-v5-tmr-fully-assembled/). This one takes both regular mechanical keyboard switches as well as magnetic switches.it has all the gaming features plus magnetic ball catch case disassemby. I've avoided gaming keyboards because of the crappy sound and feel and the limited, proprietary switch options. But this keyboard seems to have combined the best of both worlds here.

checkout monsgeek, i got their m1 v5, not a 100% layout but they do have 100%s

Most keyboards come with either no LEDs or RGB LEDs so the backlight can be set to all red; single color PCBs are rare. Are you looking for aluminum or plastic? For aluminum, I would highly recommend the [Monsgeek M1V5](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjrNIGeNmnw), it's under your budget and would leave room to buy an extra set of keycaps if you want to further personalize it for him.

I got a monsgeek m1v5 fast disassembly and I love the damn thing

HE/TMR is a buzzy gamer feature that has resulted in a ton of boards that are meh coming to market and the amount of switch options you have is kinda limited, that's what you'd be getting with something like the thing you've linked. Mind you, it's gonna be a perfectly usable keyboard and you're probably gonna like it. Still way better than logitech . There are a bunch of EXTRA NICE ones like the Monsgeek M1 V5 or Womier SK75 or Lemokey P1 HE or Keychron Q HE series that have a metal chassis and had people spend time making them sound and feel and making sure they don't screw up the basics. I'd personally stretch the budget and get one of those but the MCHOSE is probably decent enough. The Womier isn't even that far off with current aliexpress discounts.

200 bucks is a big budget nowadays and will get you far (assuming you're not chasing GB boards). Wooting is great but they only cater to a very specific niche in the community. For what you need, I think a board like M1W V5 with Akko's Bittersweet switches would work wonders. Its described as a thocky/muted tactile switch. Most boards nowadays arent big on north facing LED's which your corsair board has. You'll more than likely end up with side-lit keycaps which personally I dont like because they all seem to gamery in terms of look. If you prefer your lights similar to the one in your corsair board where it lights the top of the keys. I would look into something like the ATTACK SHARK GK87 instead. Same switches I recommend. Keycaps can be whatever you want but basic backlit keycaps should do. I dont know what region would you be buying from but if you have access to Amazon, these should be available. Optionally, you could pick up any popular 75% to TKL keyboard that comes with non-backlit keycaps and just invest like 10 - 30 USD on a monitor light bar which I would highly recommend as it really transforms the desk and your eyes would thank you.

can vouch for monsgeek m1 v5. i've had mine for about a week and absolutely love it so far

i just got the monsgeek m1 v5 which fits most of these except adjustable typing angle. i swapped the switches for akko fairy silent linears. buttery smooth and insanely quiet

i just got a monsgeek m1 v5 and threw in akko fairy silent switches. it's amazing and so quiet.

Monsgeek by a mile.

Weikav Stars75, Weikav D75, Monsgeek M1 V5, PMO Wave75/Womier RD75 (same product). If you're looking for light linears like Graywoods that are much quieter I personally really like Chosfox Dune Foxes.

Monsgeek M1 v5 DIY, Akko Penguin silent switches (tactile). It's silent and has a good thocky sound

After doing tons of research, watched as many YouTube videos I could find (seriously) and read through hundreds of Reddit/Forum recommendations and I’ve come to one conclusion. Wooting is the single and only answer for HE keyboards. All these HE keyboards will never live up to a good custom board nor even a good prebuilt (rd75, rainy75, bridge75, HHKB, etc etc). The only thing you’re buying an HE keyboard for is for the gaming software, and Wooting has the undisputed best software. Side note. I currently main an HHKB Type-S and HHKB Studio for non gaming. I originally bought a M1 V5 HE based on recommendations. This was the wrong decision, just passing my research along to the next person. Feel free to do whatever you’d like with it. Good luck with your decision.

There are many many good options. Tbh, for what you want, something like an Aula F75 or Ajazz AK820 Pro is probably going to work just fine. If you want a nice aluminum case though and really high-quality stock switches and keycaps, I would recommend the Monsgeek M1W V3 or M1 V5.

my keyboard: monsgeek m1, lubed akko lavender tactile switches, cannonkeys enchanted forest keycaps, ranked lavender keyboard cable (used to be on amazon but i can’t find it anymore), phangkey equilibrium deskmat from drop. monsgeek and akko are based in china, so if you’d like you can buy the keyboard and switches from a us vendor like divinikey. the board is aluminum and very solid. i like it way better than any plastic keyboards i’ve tried; it’s so solid and premium feeling, and i love the bronze (gold? brass? idk) bit on the side. https://preview.redd.it/xqy6sxfxvu4e1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=743ceb2bf3559216308380ede503048a8433b838 (bad old photo)

Lucky65v2 you may get it for \~5.7k shipped (approx) a new one, talk to nexuspc or post WTB on imkc. Also, keebsmod at 6.2k and 6k for new users. I started with keychron k2 Pro(new, still own) and didn't like 75% much. Could not find any use of the Function row. Got Monsgeek M1 (sold), to big for my desk and heavy board. (Consider heavy board only if you are not carrying it). Then brought Zoom65v3 (used), remapped all media keys; compact and multiple mounting options.

I actually have reviewed the mongsgeek m1. It’s a wonderful keyboard and required a bit of modding to get the sound right. I’ll check into the others!

Just so you know. You don’t need to buy a whole New keyboard to get the sound you want. Switches really do most of the work here. I personally don’t like tactile but if you search around there will be some recommendations. Just swap them out on your keyboard and toss those reds in the trash

I think most of these are terrible recommendations. Why would you suggest random amazon boards in 2025 when boards like QK Neo or Cycle7/8 exist? I think monsgeek is fine but all the other boards you listed are kinda sus imo.