Monsgeek M1
MonsgeekReleased 2022
M1
95/100
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (100/100)
- Class-leading productivity (98/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the M1 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum · Copper
Keycap materialABS · PC
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions33
Weight1900 g
More specs
Height Mm33 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowM1 vs Ducky Year of the Rat
M1Year of the Rat
| MonsgeekM1This page | DuckyYear of the Rat | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 95 /100 | 95 /100 |
| Build quality | 88 /100 | 89 /100Better |
| Performance | 70 /100 | 77 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | Plate Mount |
| Case material | Aluminum · CopperBetter | Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
