To make your reviews even better, you should have a segment where you compare sound tests side by side, typing on stock, then switching to modded, back to stock and back to modded. So that the viewer doesn't have to click on video back n forth.
I've actually done that in the past! I wasn't sure if people cared so I moved away from it for direct comparisons but now that I know people do appreciate it I'll def keep that in mind
I should receive this keyboard in a few days. I watched another video that recommends avoiding the tape mod with the bottom foam, as the hotswap mechanism can't fit into the holes in the foam anymore. Instead, the tape is placed directly against the foam, causing it to lose the gasket mount benefits. Have you experienced this issue?
Yeah in general it does make sense to avoid the tape mod with the pcb foam. I didn't experience any issues with it but it shouldn't make a big difference to the sound if you don't use it
Love the content! I'm more of a budget keyboard person myself, and I recently bought my first keyboard. I got the Yunzii YZ75 thanks to your video and other research. Looking to buy another keyboard with a budget of $150 US dollars. Got anything you would recommend?
I'm looking for more of a barebones build. Hopefully with an aluminium case and hotswap sockets. I already have a different budget for switches and keycaps, so that is left out of the equation.@@SimulatorTech
After all, you have the opportunity to test these keyboards. This will be my first custom keyboard and I want to have a keyboard that will not cause problems for many years. They are close, including the price, and I have a hard time deciding, to be frank. It doesn't matter to me whether it has a screen or a button. only usability, quality, materials used etc. Considering this, what would you recommend? finalkey v81 or monsgeek m1w which one recommend?
I haven't tried the finalkey v81 so I'm afraid I can't give you a recommendation. I would ask someone who has tried both since my answer would be based on incomplete analysis
I haven't tied it but it looks like an m1w in a smaller form factor so you can probably translate a lot of what I said about the m1w onto that one lol.
I just ordered this board. I’ve got other boards too, a Dygma Raise, Ducky 12mini, Ducky 12, SS Apex Pro TKL and i wanted an actual NICE starter 75% with knob that I could really max out and make mine. It sounds pretty good but I’d like it to be thockier. What else do you recommend?
@@SimulatorTech I wanted a keyboard with cnc aluminum case. Also the mod 007 is sold out in black. I was looking at the 7th anniversary 007 with the new magnetic hall switches but I’ve already got the apex pro TKL for that which I love and I saw a review that the software isn’t working right anyway. So with that, what do I do to make the M1W more thocky?
@krisrobitzsch I mean the regular 007 is cncd aluminum. If you want the m1w as thocky as possible then tape mod is your friend. Also use all the foams. Other than that I'm not sure. Maybe a tall keycap profile
I personally haven't tried the pc75b but I think the biggest difference is the case since the m1w has an alu case compared to the plastic of the pc75b. If you want to save a bit of money then the pc75b looks good, but if you want better build quality then the m1 or m1w are the way to go.
Hey bro, i am new in this segment and will be buying my very first mechanical keyboard. Should i go for this one or any keychrons or other keyboards? Do suggest as you’re the expert
Hey so honestly it depends on your price range. For a very first board (if you want a prebuilt) I would definitely look into keychrons v series boards as well as the gmk67 if you're up to the task of assembling a keyboard kit. If your budget is a little higher, then I would definitely consider the m1w, v75, v65, and any other boards you find on youtube that you like. Personally, I would probably start with something simple like a 75% keychron v series board since you can get one prebuilt with a good parts and it's a great starting place for a beginner to mod and mess around with. If you want to spend a little more, then 2 that come to mind are the m1w and cidoo v75 which I compared in this video. Also I would recommend watching more videos to see what you like in a board (aesthetic, form factor, sound profile, etc.) I hope this helps and I wish you the best on your keyboard journey!
Nice review. I watched it before I bought mine. Today it arrived. The only question I have is, how can I turn the red led off (near space-bar ). I know it is the battery indicator but I use only wired mode. So it's little bit annoying. Plugged in for 4 hours while gaming
Very nice video! :) Do you perchance know if the MonsGeek M1W/SP allows for reprogrammable buttons - specifically for the knob? I'd like to make its functionally entirely focused on media control. Not mute volume on pressing down, but pausing and playing music etc. Edit: I also love the saxophone jazz near the end! :)
Hmm, I'm actually not sure. If it's compatible with via then you might be able to reprogram it. Sorry I can't help more but I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
@@SimulatorTech No worries! I dug around some on Reddit and found out that it unfortunately isn't reprogrammable in this way. Thanks for the quick reply anyway!
They put that plate mount stabs in because they realized that the pcb mount stabs they've been putting in the mainland version is horrible and only comparable wiht 1.6mm pcb while the keyboard's pcb is 1.2mm
@@SimulatorTech the purple one was in every version of the M1W and the first few batch of the mainland M1 also. It's Akko's old stabilizer that they included in later 30xx and earlier 50xx keyboards which they injected crap tons of lube without fixing the wire. It also pretty losse on the plate. The black and white one is their new double shoted stab with dampen material in the stem which is incuded in later 5075 and mainland Monsgeek M series. The mainland M1, M2, M3, M5 have them as default. The packaging and finishing of the M1W is very inconsistance also. First batches were given purple plate mount stabs but then they decided to throw in the pcb mount stabs. The anodize of it was as smooth as the global version. Then the later batches come with pre-installed pcb mount stab and no plate mount stab. The finishing became matte and a finger print magnet.
The domestic version only comes woth the purple plate mount stabs (where the international comes with an extra set of piano playe mounts), it has options for the V3 Cream yellow/blue pro switches where the international version comes with v3 Piano pro switches, and the knob is their normal version compared to the upgraded version on the international one. Not sure what the difference is for the knobs lol
For a fully aluminum keyboard, $140 is very cheap. It's a lot of money to pay for a keyboard, but relative to others in the same market it's definitely on the cheaper end of the spectrum
@wiiztec Budget is a very subjective word to each person. In a world of aluminum custom, hot swappable keyboard, this price is relatively "budget friendly" compared to some of the other brands that might offer the same benefits with price up to $200-$500++ or even more.
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Just bought this keyboard, waiting to arrive to give my impressions aswell, great vid!
To make your reviews even better, you should have a segment where you compare sound tests side by side, typing on stock, then switching to modded, back to stock and back to modded. So that the viewer doesn't have to click on video back n forth.
I've actually done that in the past! I wasn't sure if people cared so I moved away from it for direct comparisons but now that I know people do appreciate it I'll def keep that in mind
I should receive this keyboard in a few days.
I watched another video that recommends avoiding the tape mod with the bottom foam, as the hotswap mechanism can't fit into the holes in the foam anymore. Instead, the tape is placed directly against the foam, causing it to lose the gasket mount benefits. Have you experienced this issue?
Yeah in general it does make sense to avoid the tape mod with the pcb foam. I didn't experience any issues with it but it shouldn't make a big difference to the sound if you don't use it
Love the content! I'm more of a budget keyboard person myself, and I recently bought my first keyboard. I got the Yunzii YZ75 thanks to your video and other research. Looking to buy another keyboard with a budget of $150 US dollars. Got anything you would recommend?
Hey I'm glad my video helped you! With your $150 budget, are you looking for a prebuilt or a kit to build?
I'm looking for more of a barebones build. Hopefully with an aluminium case and hotswap sockets. I already have a different budget for switches and keycaps, so that is left out of the equation.@@SimulatorTech
Ahh ok in that case I would check out the neo65 which will be available for gb on the qk website later this month.
After all, you have the opportunity to test these keyboards. This will be my first custom keyboard and I want to have a keyboard that will not cause problems for many years. They are close, including the price, and I have a hard time deciding, to be frank. It doesn't matter to me whether it has a screen or a button. only usability, quality, materials used etc. Considering this, what would you recommend? finalkey v81 or monsgeek m1w which one recommend?
I haven't tried the finalkey v81 so I'm afraid I can't give you a recommendation. I would ask someone who has tried both since my answer would be based on incomplete analysis
Nice review! What do you think abt the monsgeek m7w? Loved the looks of it waiting for you to review iy
I haven't tied it but it looks like an m1w in a smaller form factor so you can probably translate a lot of what I said about the m1w onto that one lol.
Nice vid mate
Thanks! ❤️
this was a great buy for me as a new enthusiast
I'm glad to hear that!
I just ordered this board. I’ve got other boards too, a Dygma Raise, Ducky 12mini, Ducky 12, SS Apex Pro TKL and i wanted an actual NICE starter 75% with knob that I could really max out and make mine. It sounds pretty good but I’d like it to be thockier. What else do you recommend?
If you really want a thocky sound signature, I'd check out the akko mod007 with pc plate, and use all the foams and tape mod
@@SimulatorTech I wanted a keyboard with cnc aluminum case. Also the mod 007 is sold out in black. I was looking at the 7th anniversary 007 with the new magnetic hall switches but I’ve already got the apex pro TKL for that which I love and I saw a review that the software isn’t working right anyway.
So with that, what do I do to make the M1W more thocky?
@krisrobitzsch I mean the regular 007 is cncd aluminum. If you want the m1w as thocky as possible then tape mod is your friend. Also use all the foams. Other than that I'm not sure. Maybe a tall keycap profile
v75 is the same as Zuoya LMK81. Where I live, they use a lot of m1w because it's cheaper than LMK81
I prefer LMK81 design and color, but ended up ordering m1w because it's cheaper even though it's the international and fully built variant.
what's about this vs pc75b ?
I personally haven't tried the pc75b but I think the biggest difference is the case since the m1w has an alu case compared to the plastic of the pc75b. If you want to save a bit of money then the pc75b looks good, but if you want better build quality then the m1 or m1w are the way to go.
i lovr it , i can not wait more , i want to have it as sonn as possibole
for stock at that price point that shit is going kinda crazy soundwise ngl
anyone got an eta on shipping times to the US?
Hey bro, i am new in this segment and will be buying my very first mechanical keyboard. Should i go for this one or any keychrons or other keyboards? Do suggest as you’re the expert
Hey so honestly it depends on your price range. For a very first board (if you want a prebuilt) I would definitely look into keychrons v series boards as well as the gmk67 if you're up to the task of assembling a keyboard kit. If your budget is a little higher, then I would definitely consider the m1w, v75, v65, and any other boards you find on youtube that you like. Personally, I would probably start with something simple like a 75% keychron v series board since you can get one prebuilt with a good parts and it's a great starting place for a beginner to mod and mess around with. If you want to spend a little more, then 2 that come to mind are the m1w and cidoo v75 which I compared in this video. Also I would recommend watching more videos to see what you like in a board (aesthetic, form factor, sound profile, etc.) I hope this helps and I wish you the best on your keyboard journey!
Nice review. I watched it before I bought mine. Today it arrived. The only question I have is, how can I turn the red led off (near space-bar ). I know it is the battery indicator but I use only wired mode. So it's little bit annoying. Plugged in for 4 hours while gaming
I'm not sure actually. I never noticed it since I leave all the rgb on and it blends in
@@SimulatorTech so it is still on and steady ?
Yeah
Very nice video! :)
Do you perchance know if the MonsGeek M1W/SP allows for reprogrammable buttons - specifically for the knob?
I'd like to make its functionally entirely focused on media control. Not mute volume on pressing down, but pausing and playing music etc.
Edit: I also love the saxophone jazz near the end! :)
Hmm, I'm actually not sure. If it's compatible with via then you might be able to reprogram it. Sorry I can't help more but I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
@@SimulatorTech No worries!
I dug around some on Reddit and found out that it unfortunately isn't reprogrammable in this way.
Thanks for the quick reply anyway!
Is there a way to improve/remove the high sound of the spacebar?
Maybe stick something inside the keycap. I believe some vendors sell spacebar foam inserts so that could help
They put that plate mount stabs in because they realized that the pcb mount stabs they've been putting in the mainland version is horrible and only comparable wiht 1.6mm pcb while the keyboard's pcb is 1.2mm
Oh that makes sense. Do you know why they would include 2 sets though?
@@SimulatorTech the purple one was in every version of the M1W and the first few batch of the mainland M1 also. It's Akko's old stabilizer that they included in later 30xx and earlier 50xx keyboards which they injected crap tons of lube without fixing the wire. It also pretty losse on the plate.
The black and white one is their new double shoted stab with dampen material in the stem which is incuded in later 5075 and mainland Monsgeek M series. The mainland M1, M2, M3, M5 have them as default.
The packaging and finishing of the M1W is very inconsistance also. First batches were given purple plate mount stabs but then they decided to throw in the pcb mount stabs. The anodize of it was as smooth as the global version. Then the later batches come with pre-installed pcb mount stab and no plate mount stab. The finishing became matte and a finger print magnet.
Wow thanks for all that information! That's interesting to hear considering how good their purple plate mount stabs already were
what is the difference between the china ver and the international?
The domestic version only comes woth the purple plate mount stabs (where the international comes with an extra set of piano playe mounts), it has options for the V3 Cream yellow/blue pro switches where the international version comes with v3 Piano pro switches, and the knob is their normal version compared to the upgraded version on the international one. Not sure what the difference is for the knobs lol
In what universe is $140 a budget keyboard lol?
For a fully aluminum keyboard, $140 is very cheap. It's a lot of money to pay for a keyboard, but relative to others in the same market it's definitely on the cheaper end of the spectrum
@@SimulatorTech budget keyboards aren't made of aluminum
@wiiztec Budget is a very subjective word to each person. In a world of aluminum custom, hot swappable keyboard, this price is relatively "budget friendly" compared to some of the other brands that might offer the same benefits with price up to $200-$500++ or even more.
Whats case made out of?
Case is anodized aluminum
$140 usd? Lmao it is only $75 in china
Bro that's such a good deal 😭
yeah isn't chinese currency different value tho or do you mean 75 usd in china?
@@jaxx1360It's a lot cheaper on taobao.
@@jaxx1360 duh?
Does anybody know if you can use the keyboard on ps5?
You should be able to with the usb cable
Yunzii a171 or this
I personally would take the al71
@@SimulatorTech Why would you say so ?
I prefer the smaller footprint on my desk and it's a bit cheaper