Description
The MonsGeek M5 barebone keyboard kit is a 100%-sized aluminium keyboard kit equipped with 108 keys, a 5-pin hot-swappable design, N-Key rollover, a gasket-mount design, Akko screw-in stabilisers, a south-facing PCB, and supports QMK/VIA for cross-platform advanced keyboard configuration. This keyboard kit is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Customizable RGB
M5 offers approximately 18 preset backlight modes, which allow users to adjust the brightness and flowing speed levels. Moreover, it supports a wide range of RGB effects, with over 16.8 million colours available. Users can also install an upcoming JSON file to access even more lighting effects and configurations.
New Silver Accent
While M5 silver comes with golden accent, MonsGeek has picked the new silver accent on other models. MonsGeek will start to offer standalone accents for sale to better personalize each unit based on user preference.
N-Key Rollover
The N-Key Rollover technology allows all keys to work simultaneously and ensures every keystroke is recorded and prevents ghosting.
Engraved Back Design
M5 QMK version has adopted the new engraved back design with re-sized sticker for aesthetics purposes.
QMK/VIA
MonsGeek M5 supports VIA for cross-platform (Linux/Mac/Windows) advanced keyboard configuration.
This feature is exclusively for international version of M5.
SPECIFICATION
| Model | M5 (international QMK / VIA ver) |
| Mount | Gasket |
| Case Material | Aluminium CNC |
| Colour | Silver, Black, Purple |
| Compatible System | Mac & Windows & Linux |
| Connection | USB-C Wired |
| LED | RGB |
| Hotswap | Y |
| PCB Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Plate | PC |
| Plate Foam | Y (MonsGeek Custom Material) |
| Switch Pad | IXPE |
| Case Foam | Y (MonsGeek Custom Material) |
| Drying Agent | Y |
| Tape | Y (not pre-installed) |
| Stabilizer | Akko Screw-in Stabilizer (pre-clipped, but not pre-installed, 4 x 2u + 1 x 6.25u) |
| Force Break Mod Stripes | Teflon Pads (not pre-installed) |
| Software | QMK / VIA |
| Cable | Coiled Cable |
| Size | 44.6 x 14.6 x 3.3 cm |
