MonsgeekReleased 2025
M1 V5
75/100
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
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the M1 V5 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
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
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowM1 V5 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
M1 V5STARS80 V2
| MonsgeekM1 V5This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 82 /100Better | 80 /100 |
| Build quality | 80 /100Better | 79 /100 |
| Performance | 65 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
