MonsgeekReleased 2023

M1W

93/100
Outstanding
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (97/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (97/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the M1W wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall859771979293
Build quality
85
Customisability
97
Performance
71
Productivity
97
Portability
92
Overall
93
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI · ISO
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky · Linear · Tactile
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery6000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions33
Weight2200 g

More specs

Height Mm33 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

M1W vs Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless White

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
M1WK70 Pro Mini Wireless White
 MonsgeekM1WThis pageCorsairK70 Pro Mini Wireless White
Overall score93 /10093 /100
Build quality85 /10089 /100Better
Performance71 /10074 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes