MONSGEEK M1 V5 TMR Rapid Trigger 32k Scanning Rate Gaming Keyboard Quick Release Aluminum Mechanical Keyboard SP Gradient AstroAim Magnetic Switch

Monsgeek m1 V5 TMR. I'm never been big on keyboards, but I do play a lot of PC games. This blows everything I have used so far out of the water. The feel of it, the sound it makes is satisfying yet not too loud or obnoxious or too clicky (especially while playing games). I can't imagine it feeling any better honestly. The software is good, works well enough for me although a little bit buggy sometimes. The analogue key features did make a noticeable difference for me in responsiveness in my games, but do require tweaking to get right. It feels very premium The only gripes I have with it is how heavy it is and how high it sits. I feel like I am reaching for keys a little bit more than my previous low profile keyboard and I tend to move my keyboard around my desk a lot so it's weight makes that slightly annoying but not all that bad. This is largely also a preference thing that a keyboard wrist wrest and more getting used to will fix. I was also a little bit worried about how it comes with south facing lettering on the keycaps, however once I had it set up I can see the lettering perfectly fine as I am sitting in front of the keyboard and not directly on top of it after all. I can't figure out how to save specific RGB settings to different layers through the software as it won't let me select different layers to adjust the RGB settings in the web driver or desktop application but I could be doing something wrong or maybe there is some sort of driver conflict. Amazing especially for it's price.

Great Board been using the AstroAim (TMR) Version. Smooth typing experience and I enjoy the sound, but that will vary from person to person. Performance in games is top tier thanks to the Snap Tap and Hall effect tech. Weight wise this comes in around 4lb so built like a tank. Software has also gotten a revamp so it is much easier to use than its previous versions. All in all, I do recommend this keyboard as one of the best TMR keyboards on the market especially if you are like me and dont vibe with 60% keyboards. Only problem I do have with this is when you boot it up the RGB on the D key is de-synced from the rest of the RGB on the board. For example the Key would be stuck on breathing while the rest is on pulse. This does however fix itself after using the keyboard for a while until you shut down the PC again. Now a lot of ppl make say it's not too big of a deal but once you are spending between $130 to $160 for one item small details matter. Which is why I give this a 4 star instead of 5.

Huge upgrade from my Razer Huntsman in terms of performance and feel. Love the weight and build quality. Like that it can be wireless or wired (also Bluetooth if needed). Love that the software is browser based and stores the setting on the keyboard. I switch between Windows and Bazzite(Linux) and everything works great on both.

I really wanted to like the Monsgeek M1 V5, but my experience was disappointing from the moment I plugged it in. The hardware looks solid on paper, but the actual user experience falls short in several ways. 1. Software is extremely frustrating The magnetic switch features require Monsgeek’s software and a separate “driver plugin,” but the software constantly failed to detect the keyboard. I spent far too long troubleshooting HID devices, uninstalling drivers, and trying different ports and cables. Nothing worked. For a modern keyboard, this should not be so complicated. 2. Out‑of‑box feel is not impressive Despite the aluminum case, the sound profile is more chatty and clacky than the deeper “thock” I expected. The typing feel is stiff and not very refined unless you plan to mod it heavily. 3. Very chunky and hard to handle The board is thick and heavy, which is fine, but the design has no good grip points on the sides. It’s surprisingly awkward to pick up, move, or reposition on a desk. It feels bulky without offering ergonomic benefits. 4. Not beginner‑friendly at all If you just want a keyboard that works out of the box, this is not it. Between the software issues and the clacky sound, it’s hard to recommend unless you enjoy deep tinkering. Overall, the M1 V5 has potential, but the poor software experience and the clacky, unrefined sound made it a bad fit for me. I’m returning it and going with a NuPhy/ Keychron instead, which offers a much smoother experience in both hardware and software.

Let me start by saying I do like this keyboard and will keep it as my main board (for now). I have a KiiBOOM Moonshadow V2 which is the best sounding keyboard I've ever had (with the matcha switches), but it has firmware problems and KiiBOOM just doesn't seem to keep up with things like others. I was going to get another Keychron HE (like their sound, feel, and build quality, but I just hate that they are so limited on switch options and are always out of the switches if you want to change. What's the point of a replaceable switches then? And I LOVE the idea of mag-mech and it seems Monsgeek has done it right with their approach (basically using any darned switch you want!). The software is decent and works. I know folks said it didn't before, but it does now, at least for me. But the sound. OMG. It's soooooo bad. It's super plasticy sounding and clacky as can be. It's not the switches as I put them in my Moonshadow V2 (can't use the keyboard but can sound test) and they were OK. The cheap keycaps, the lack of decently placed foam, and just the case don't lend themselves to deep, thocky sound if you like that. It sounds worse than most $50 keyboards I've tried. I've replaced the switches (went with the AstroLinks at their suggestion) and they don't help. They feel better but sound still stinks. I tried 1.7 mm and 1.8 mm keycaps. Not much help. A little, but not much. Even my Moonshadow V2 keys (which sound great on their own keyboard) don't help. They recommended tape mod, but in my experience that doesn't deepen, it makes it pingy. They suggest no added foam, but I have to try something as the sound is driving me insane. The other think that isn't great is the finish on the case. It's gritty and collects dust like a magnet! Yuck! I only have a few more days to decide if I want to send it back because it is just so annoying sounding. And BTW... it has zero flex even though it is gasket mounted.

Love the MonsGeek M1 V5, been using it for about two weeks and I haven’t touched my Wooting since. Only problem was some double clicking, like it would register 4–5 presses from one press, but the software fixes it. Feels amazing and sounds great, just a little loud.

I love this keyboard, built like a tank, the sound is thocky but I think there’s a slight hollowness (like with all HE boards) on downstroke, but I think it could be alleviated if placed on a desk mat. However it’s a very subtle hollow sound so don’t let that deter you from it. Disassembly is incredibly fast on this, remove the volume knob, lift the bottom side up, and you’re in. Software is similar to another brand I tried out previously, so I’m familiar enough that it was easy to learn. Currently I’m having some issues saving the SOCD setting to my board through the software while wireless, I haven’t had time to troubleshoot as I learned it wasn’t active until before I went to bed, it could be user error? In closing, if you want HE, TMR is the next step up and I can’t recommend this board enough, I think the board latency was like 0.7ms??? Which is pretty impressive! Buy it!

Fantastic keyboard for gaming and linear typing alike. The price is unparalleled, especially considering this is a MX and magnetic keyboard. BUY IT NOW BEFORE TMR GOES MAINSTREAM AND THIS KEYBOARD JUMPS IN PRICE. THIS IS IT, STOP LOOKING UNLESS YOU NEED ADVANCED MACROS AND OFFLINE DRIVER CONTROL. PROS: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Linear, smooth keys Replaceable keys MX and magnetic compatible sockets (ONLY ON THE M1 V5 TMR, not other models, be weary) Standard cherry stems Comfortable typing experiences due to padded backing Solid construction (also a con due to extreme weight making this keyboard basically non-portable) High refresh rate RGB High polling rate SOCD (key overrride for strafing actions regardless of keys being pressed) Triple mode wireless (BT, Dongle 2.4Ghz, Wired) Decent battery life (1 week per charge, heavy usage (10 - 12 hrs x 6 days a week) NEGATIVES: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - MODE SWITCH IS UNDER THE CAPS LOCK KEY!!!! (WHY DO THIS? I know the reason is due to the cost of adding additional cutouts and clearance for a switch on a cnc aluminum case, but still, this is very annoying to deal with) - Extremely heavy - WEB DRIVER (Main reason for star removal) - Hardlocked firmware keys for certain actions (NOT EXPLAINED WELL IN MANUAL OR IN WEB DRIVER PAGE) - Random profile generation for keyboard settings - Nonlinked profiles for options that should change together (like key maps and SOCD settings) - Supplied USB-C cable is of subpar quality. - No wrist rest (fine considering the price point) - Poor backlight distribution due to switch design with optical channel with no diffuser (better on astroglide model) and key opacity. I would give this keyboard 5 stars if it had a non-cloud driver available for NA customers, the need for an internet connection to update your keyboard's internal settings is a bit annoying. Furthermore, the way the configurations will randomly change and add new configs is a headache. Otherwise, excellent keyboard.