MonsgeekReleased 2024

M1W V3 SP

79/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless

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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (92/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (85/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the M1W V3 SP wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall697585859278
Build quality
69
Customisability
75
Performance
85
Productivity
85
Portability
92
Overall
78
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate 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

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

M1W V3 SP vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
M1W V3 SPSTARS80 V2
 MonsgeekM1W V3 SPThis pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score78 /10080 /100Better
Build quality69 /10079 /100Better
Performance85 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typePlate MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminumAluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes