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MonsGeek M1W SP Barebone
Barebones kit · 75% · ANSI/ISO · Hot-swap · Wireless · In production
A wireless 75% aluminium kit with a gasket mount, polycarbonate plate and hotswap sockets for 3-pin or 5-pin MX switches, sold in ANSI and ISO. The barebone option drops the pre-installed Akko switches so you fit your own.
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Some specs from reviews or retailers · sources
The barebones option leaves out the switches; the listings don't say whether keycaps are included. The published weight and dimensions may be for the version with switches and keycaps, so we've left weight out. Typing angle and battery size aren't published for this model. It uses MonsGeek's own configuration software rather than QMK or VIA. Sold by MonsGeek's EU store; stock was low when we checked.
Specs
- Version
- M1W SP (mechanical, barebone)
- Size
- 75%
- Layouts
- ANSI / ISO
- Switch type
- Mechanical
- Hot-swap
- Yes (3- & 5-pin)
- Connection
- Wired (USB-C), Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz dongle
- Polling rate
- 1,000 Hz
- Case
- Aluminium
- Plate
- Polycarbonate
- Mounting
- Gasket mount
- Stabilizers
- Plate-mount
- In the box
- case, pcb, plate, stabilizers, foam, knob, cable
- Software
- Proprietary app
- Lighting
- Per-key RGB (south-facing)
- Knob
- Yes
Works with
Switches
22 of 32 fit- Akko CS Jelly PinkLinear · 45 g · MX · 45 per pack
- Akko V3 Cream Yellow ProLinear · 50 g · MX · 45 per pack
- Cherry MX2A BlueClicky · 50 g · MX · 10 per pack
- Cherry MX2A BrownTactile · 45 g · MX · 10 per pack
- Cherry MX2A Northern LightLinear · 45 g · MX · 10 per pack
Keycap sets
18 of 22 fit- Akko Timeline Keycap Set (151-Key)Other · PBT · ANSI/ISO
- Akko WoB ASA Keycap SetASA · PBT · ANSI
- Drop + Nuka-Cola MT3 Keycap SetMT3 · PBT · ANSI
- EnjoyPBT ePBT SpectrumCherry · PBT · ANSI
- Glorious GPBT Black Ash KeycapsCherry · PBT · ANSI/ISO
Checked against mounting standard, switch footprint, stabilizer mount and keycap coverage. Confirm with the maker before you buy.
Related guides
- Your first custom keyboard, part by partA part-by-part guide to building a custom keyboard: case, PCB, plate, stabilisers, switches, keycaps, foam and cable.
- Hot-swap or soldered PCBHow hot-swap sockets and soldered switches differ, when each is the better buy, and what to check before you commit.
- ANSI or ISO: a layout guide for UK buyersThe physical differences between ANSI and ISO keyboards, UK legends, OS layout settings, and why ISO parts cost more.
MonsGeek M1W SP Barebone
≈£152List price, converted