M5W
$124.99 – $129.99
M5W is a full-sized south-facing aluminum keyboard with 108 keys, making it a 100% barebone kit that boasts a multitude of function buttons and a numeric area. This feature-rich design enables users to type with convenience, making it suitable for gamers, office workers, programmers, and typists across various scenarios.
With its multi-mode connectivity options, including 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and USB-C wired connection, users are no longer limited in how they can connect. Say goodbye to restrictions and embrace the ultimate typing experience!
*Note: The Silver (Domestic Version) does not come with separate screw-in stabilizers.
Multi-mode
Customizable RGB
6000mAh Battery
N-Key Rollover
5-Pin Hot-Swappable
Mac & Windows
M5W Multi-Mode
With its multi-mode connectivity options including 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and USB-C wired connection, you are no longer limited in how you can connect. Moreover, it supports storing up to 3 Bluetooth devices simultaneously.
2.4Ghz Wireless
M5W is equipped with a receiver that allows users to utilize the 2.4GHz wireless mode, providing low latency suitable for gaming and typing purposes.
BT 5.0
M5W makes it easy to connect up to 3 devices with a simple Fn+E/R/T combination, enabling seamless switching between tablets, computers, and phones.
USB-C Wired Mode
M5W offers a choice for users who prefer a USB Type-C wired keyboard, ensuring consistent and rapid response times for FPS gaming and minimal input lag.
M5W
Full-sized 108-key aluminum DIY Kit
This 100% percent 108-key mechanical keyboard barebone kit is equipped with a wide range of function buttons and numeric area for efficient data entry, allowing it to be used in various scenarios for gamers/ office workers / programmers / typists.
M Series QC Guide
Learn about what to expect with the order. MonsGeek provides its standard on how we manage aluminum finishes during QC process. Click icon on the left to download.
Built-in 6000mAh Battery
With a high-capacity battery of around 6000mAh, users can enjoy prolonged periods of uninterrupted typing, gaming, or productivity without the need for constant recharging.
Side Accent
While M5W silver comes with golden accent, MonsGeek has picked the new silver accent on black models.
South-facing PCB
The south-facing PCB of the M5W avoids causing interference with Cherry profile keycaps during customization, offering more compatibility and flexibility.
RGB Backlit
M5W Aluminum barebone can help you type in the dark with decent backlit. It has over 20 preset backlighting modes.
You can easily create and tailor your own lighting effects with the MonsGeek Cloud Driver, which offers over 16 million unique colors per key, as well as adjustable brightness and animation speed level.
MonsGeek Driver
The key/lighting effects customization can be programmed by MonsGeek driver in all three modes.
In all three modes, the lighting effects can also achieve audio visualizer effects with MonsGeek driver.
Mac and Windows System Switch
– Top: Mac Wireless Mode (built-in power supply on)
– Middle: Default Windows Wired Mode (built-in power supply off)
– Bottom: Windows Wireless Mode (built-in power supply on)
Note: The switch is located under the CAPS key
PORON Plate Foam
M5W is equipped with PORON plate foam, effectively reducing the noise generated by key switches, ensuring a purer and more comfortable tactile sound experience for the keyboard.
Polycarbonate Plate
M5W utilizes a transparent PC plate to offer flexibility surpassing that of metal, while also reducing low-frequency resonance.
Plate-mounted Stabilizers
M5W barebone utilizes purple plate-mounted stabilizers, which effectively minimizes keycap wobbling.
3mm PORON Case Foam
MonsGeek M5W has undergone an upgrade, transitioning to Poron case foam with superior elasticity.
*Disclaimer: Using thicker foam may reduce flex, whether to include it or not is down to your personal preference
VHB Insulation Layer
A VHB insulation layer has been added to the bottom case in order to prevent any short-circuit issues. It’s rare for these issues to occur but we want to add extra protection.
Accessories to Play With
Extra teflon pads included for users who wish to perform a force break mod.
Extra tape for users who wish to perform a tape mod.
MonsGeek includes a 3mm PORON foam for a balanced feeling. Disclaimer: the foam will affect the overall sound profile and flex.
Demonstration
| Model | M5W (Multi-modes) Barebone |
| Mount | Gasket |
| Case Material | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Connection | Wired & Bluetooth & 2.4G Wireless |
| Battery | 6000mAh |
| LED | RGB |
| Hotswap | Y |
| Plate | PC |
| Plate Foam | Poron |
| Switch Pad | IXPE |
| Case Foam | Poron |
| Drying Agent | Y |
| Tape | Y (not pre-installed) |
| Stabilizer | 1. Pre-installed Plate Mount Stabilizer 2. Separate Screw-in Stabilizers (for the International Version Black only) |
| Force Break Mod Stripes | Teflon Pads (not pre-installed) |
| QMK/VIA | N |
| Software | MonsGeek Driver |
| Cable | Coiled Cable |
| Size | 44.6*14.6*3.3cm |
| Barebone Weight | around 2400g |
Destiny L. –
Let me preface this by saying I purchased my case from AliExpress and I have the lilac version with gold accents. That said, everything else is the same as described here (Monsgeek software required, included accessories, etc). And I can honestly say this case is beyond amazing. It obliterated all expectations. It feels so premium and comes ready to go! Monsgeek includes little stickers for the force break mod, some additional tape, and foams preinstalled. Stabilizers are prelubed and pretty darn good. And the lilac colorway is beautiful! I hope they update the shop here to include the lilac and silver (and maybe one day other colors). I also hope they add the option for ordering the little side accent pieces in other colors eventually. But as is, this is absolutely one of, if not the, best fullsize board on the market.
Bernardo –
I purchased the keyboard from ThockKing.
The delivery and customer service via Discord from Thocking and Monsgeek is spectacular and unprecedented in my experience of buying other stuff online (I usually buy server components to set up workstations for my clients).
After I received the keyboard, I was very impressed with the heft and the feel. I absolutely love the functionality that the Monsgeek driver adds.
To top it all, this product is well rounded, with excellent instruction manual, support software, written instruction, a beautiful case, well crafted, etc etc. I am very happy with the purchase and I have nothing negative to say.
Take my review with a grain of salt – I am not a ‘mechanical keyboard purist’ but I knew the potential of a keyboard like this being made and I decided to wait for years.
I wanted the (1) modularity (2) quietness (3) full size (4) connectivity. I sat and waited for years for something like this keyboard to come up. Even up until early 2023 a full size mechanical keyboard with all the features that I mention above was not offered anywhere and the cost of a custom would be close to $1,000.
My other option was the Keychron Q6 Max but that brand has made some onerous mistakes pissing people off with their bad quality control. I hope that Monsgeek mantains their customer service and their quality so that others can keep enjoying a product like the one I have received.