MonsgeekReleased 2025

M1 V5

82/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
ISO · ISO-DE · ANSI · ISO-UK · ISO-Nordic1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (86/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (85/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the M1 V5 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall808665856782
Build quality
80
Customisability
86
Performance
65
Productivity
85
Portability
67
Overall
82
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

StandardISO · ISO-DE · ANSI · ISO-UK · ISO-Nordic
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery8000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions33
Weight1875 g

More specs

Height Mm33 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

M1 V5 vs Ajazz Ajazz AK820 Pro

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
M1 V5Ajazz AK820 Pro
 MonsgeekM1 V5This pageAjazzAjazz AK820 Pro
Overall score82 /100Better81 /100
Build quality80 /100Better72 /100
Performance65 /100Better62 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialAluminumABS · Aluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes