The MonsGeek M1 V5 VIA is a highly customizable mechanical gaming keyboard designed for both passionate gamers and productive users. Its innovative ball-lock design allows for tool-free disassembly, significantly simplifying customization and maintenance. The keyboard boasts an impressive battery life of up to 500 hours without RGB lighting and up to 86 hours with the lighting activated, making it a reliable companion for long gaming sessions or workdays. The RGB lighting can be individually adjusted to create a personalized experience, while the VIA software enables complete customization of key mapping and macros. The Akko V3 Piano Pro Switch provides a pleasant typing feel and enhances the brightness of the RGB lighting by 30%.
Keyboard type | Gaming keyboard, Mechanical keyboard |
Keyboard form factor | 75% |
Key technology | Akko V3 Piano Pro |
Set Scope | Keyboard only |
Keyboard Equipment | Anti-Ghosting, Backlight, Illuminated keys, Programmable buttons, RGB lighting |
Peripheral connection | Bluetooth, USB |
Power supply | Battery operated, USB power delivery |
Item number | 53953055 |
Manufacturer | Akko |
Category | Keyboard |
Manufacturer no. | 6975351385462 |
Release date | 10/1/2025 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Keyboard type | Gaming keyboard, Mechanical keyboard |
Keyboard form factor | 75% |
Key technology | Akko V3 Piano Pro |
Keyboard layout | Germany |
Keyboard layout | QWERTZ |
Set Scope | Keyboard only |
Keyboard Equipment | Anti-Ghosting, Backlight, Illuminated keys, Programmable buttons, RGB lighting |
Number buttons | 84 |
Keycap material | PBT |
Cable length | 1.50 m |
Signal transmission | Cable, Wireless |
Peripheral connection | Bluetooth, USB |
Wireless transmission range | 10 m |
Power supply | Battery operated, USB power delivery |
Battery life | 20.83 Days |
Operating system | iOS, Linux, Windows |
Country of origin | China |
Scope of delivery | Keycap Remover, Keycaps, USB receiver, USB-C cable |
Length | 333 mm |
Width | 146 mm |
Height | 32 mm |
Weight | 1875 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 40 cm |
Width | 23 cm |
Height | 8 cm |
Weight | 2.43 kg |
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Source: GalaxusOverall, the MonsGeek M1 V5 proved to be a very good keyboard when tested. We rate the very appealing design, the customisability and the very good material and workmanship quality positively. The Akko Creamy Cyan switches are also pleasing, but in our opinion they do not stand out from many other Clicky switches either positively or negatively...