Monsgeek M2
MonsgeekReleased 2023
M2
92/100
96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (95/100)
- Class-leading productivity (95/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (46/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the M2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear
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
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions33
Weight1960 g
More specs
Height Mm33 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowM2 vs Keychron Keychron K4 HE
M2Keychron K4 HE
| MonsgeekM2This page | KeychronKeychron K4 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 92 /100 | 92 /100 |
| Build quality | 87 /100Better | 87 /100 |
| Performance | 81 /100 | 92 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | — | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | Tray Mount |
| Case material | Aluminum | Plastic · Aluminum · Wood · ABS |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
