Monsgeek keycaps

MonsGeek keyboards ship with high-quality PBT keycaps as standard equipment across most of their product line. The vast majority of MonsGeek keyboards feature OEM profile keycaps with dye-sublimated legends, though some models and special editions offer Cherry profile alternatives. The brand manufactures keycaps in both PBT dye-sublimation (their standard) and PBT doubleshot variants, with the doubleshot option commonly appearing on their Hall Effect magnetic switch keyboards like the M1 HE and M3 V5 HE models.

The OEM profile keycaps on MonsGeek keyboards are designed for maximum comfort, keeping hands in a natural position to minimize fatigue during extended typing or gaming sessions. Wall thickness typically runs 1.3mm to 1.6mm depending on the model, contributing to the brand's signature deep, muted acoustic profile. PBT material ensures the keycaps resist the shine that develops from finger oils over time, maintaining their matte texture through years of use.

Model-specific keycap variations include gradient shine-through keycaps with side-printed legends on the M1 HE-SP, transparent keycaps on TMR magnetic switch models for enhanced RGB backlighting, and various colorway options across the M1, M2, and M3 series. Special edition releases like the M1 V5 VIA series (Timeline, 1980s, Recycling, Prototype) feature unique keycap designs developed in collaboration with Akko's design team.

All MonsGeek keyboards use south-facing PCB designs, which eliminate interference issues with Cherry profile keycaps—a compatibility advantage that gives users flexibility when choosing aftermarket keycap sets. The keyboards accept standard MX-compatible keycaps across all stem positions, with hot-swappable sockets supporting both 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches depending on model.

MonsGeek sells replacement and upgrade keycaps separately through their website, offering multiple profiles including OEM, Cherry, MOG, ACA, MAO, and MOA. These aftermarket sets are available in both dye-sublimation and doubleshot PBT, with some premium options in PC + Silicone material and even titanium alloy for specialty builds. Layout support includes both ANSI and ISO options on select models, with the M2 1800 compact requiring specific 1.5u function keys (ALT/FN) at R1 for full compatibility.

The brand's keycap offerings emphasize practical durability and typing comfort over exotic aesthetics, aligning with MonsGeek's broader philosophy of delivering enthusiast-grade quality at accessible price points. For customers seeking full customization beyond MonsGeek's stock and aftermarket options, all M-series keyboards accept standard MX-compatible keycap sets from any manufacturer, opening up the entire mechanical keyboard keycap ecosystem.

MonsGeek's origin story begins in 2016 during a production meeting at Shenzhen Yinchen Technology Co., Ltd., the parent company behind the Akko brand. The discussion centered on recognizing the need for an independent supply chain management branch dedicated to keyboards and mice in the rapidly growing 3C electronics manufacturing sector. What emerged was MonsGeek—a name inspired by combining the raw power of a "Monster" with the technological prowess of a "Geek"—with a founding vision of "Innovating to Redefine Value."

For its first five years, MonsGeek operated exclusively in the B2B space, developing intelligent supply chain solutions for esports cafés throughout Southeast Asia. This behind-the-scenes work built the manufacturing expertise and supplier relationships that would later enable the brand's disruption of the consumer keyboard market. In 2021, MonsGeek made its retail debut with the GK1 keyboard, which quickly gained traction in Vietnam and Southeast Asian gaming cafés.

The pivotal moment arrived in 2022 when MonsGeek combined its supply chain mastery with an expanded R&D team to launch the M1 series—a customizable aluminum keyboard that would redefine expectations for budget enthusiast boards. By leveraging direct factory relationships and eliminating traditional retail markup, MonsGeek achieved what seemed impossible: reducing premium aluminum keyboard costs by approximately 50% while maintaining build quality that rivaled keyboards costing twice as much. The M1 became a global hit, establishing MonsGeek as a serious player in the custom keyboard community.

The M1 received continuous refinement through multiple iterations. The 2024 V5 version introduced a fresh quick-release structure using ball catch mechanisms, eliminating screws and making internal modifications tool-free—a feature that resonated strongly with modding enthusiasts. By late 2024, MonsGeek expanded the M-series to cover every major form factor: the M2 (1800 compact), M3 (TKL), M5 (full-size), M6 (65% Arisu), and M7 (65%).

December 2024 marked another breakthrough with the FUN60 magnetic switch keyboard—the first mechanical keyboard to integrate TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) technology at a consumer-accessible price point. With 0.01mm ultra-high precision and the ability to seamlessly switch between magnetic Hall Effect switches and traditional mechanical switches, the FUN60 represented years of expertise in esports café supply chains translated into competitive gaming hardware.

Throughout 2025, MonsGeek continued rapid product evolution with special editions like the M1 V5 VIA series (Timeline, 1980s, Recycling, Prototype colorways), the M3 V5 HE with 32K scanning rate, and expanded wireless options across the lineup. The brand established dedicated European operations through monsgeek.eu, partnering with regional retailers to improve accessibility across the continent.

Today, MonsGeek sells keyboards in over 60 countries, operating from its 6,000-square-meter factory in Dongguan with strict quality control and ISO compliance. The M-series has become one of the most diverse aluminum mechanical keyboard lineups worldwide, ranging from compact 60% boards to full-size 108-key workstations. The brand remains committed to its founding philosophy: quality peripherals should be accessible to all, not just a select few—innovation should democratize performance, not restrict it.