Monsgeek M2 Build Review Sound Test | Perhaps the best value a solid QMK/VIA 1800 aluminum keyboard

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Monsgeek M2 Build Review Sound Test | Perhaps the best value a solid QMK/VIA 1800 aluminum keyboard

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Monsgeek M2: www.monsgeek.c...
Today I build and review the Monsgeek M2 1800 CNC Aluminum keyboard kit, a solidly built 1800 keyboard from the company that brought us the M1. Another winner in my opinion, what do you think?
Chapters:
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00:00 Channel Intro
00:10 Video Intro
01:20 Time to open the box
02:30 And here is the Monsgeek M2 1800
04:30 Cracking open the M2
07:00 Disassembling the plate and PCB
09:10 Adding the stabilizer pads to PCB
09:45 Assembling the stabilizers
11:50 Attaching the stabilizers
14:00 Reassembling plate and PCB
15:30 Time to load the Kailh Cream switches
16:30 Applying the Force Break mod
17:55 Reassembling the kit
19:15 Loading keycaps, Akko MDA Building Blocks
23:40 Let's Get Technical
24:35 Closing Thoughts
30:00 Sound Test
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Switch and keycap Containers used in videos are Kittko Containers which can be purchased along with Gazzew switches from Pulling Keys: pullingkeys.com
Wrist rest by NuPhy: nuphy.com/prod...
Code: 'MECHTECH'
* This keyboard was sent to me in exchange for an honest review
Music used for intro: Metre - Lost
Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement.
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© Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved

Пікірлер: 48

@dillonbray Жыл бұрын

It's a great board. The value proposition compared to other 1800's is insane.

@MechKeyboards Жыл бұрын

It truly is!

@overcrimp2722 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, I've been out of the keyboard game for some time and seeing exactly what the accessories are and how you assemble them is a huge help!

@MechKeyboards Ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@RedBirdBrandi Жыл бұрын

I saw a Reddit post about the M2 and loved the pictures and the posting on the monsgeek site so much that I immediately ordered the purple kit and the same keycaps you used, except the white on black. I also ordered the KTT haluhalo switches. I’ve been dying to try them out! Basically I’ve been waiting so impatiently for everything to come in and your video made me even more excited! I’ve modded a few boards, but I’ve never played with a barebones kit! So I’m very happy and thankful to have your video as a guide when I do it myself 😊 thoroughly enjoyed your video!

@MechKeyboards Жыл бұрын

Very cool, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed and am happy for the adventure you are embarking on. If you do have questions though, feel free to drop by our Discord: discord.budgetkeebs.com

@eddy230379 Жыл бұрын

definitely another banger from Monsgeek.

@meboard Жыл бұрын

Great video! Currently making my Monsgeek M1 video and judging from what I experienced and what I'm seeing here with the M2, I might have to crown Monsgeek as my top recommendation for beginner keyboardists. Really can't wait for their 65%.

@MechKeyboards Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@HarvindG Жыл бұрын

This looks and sounds fantastic. Insane value for what they’re offering here. Thanks for the review!

@nerokeys7418 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful looking and sounding board, which is very much fueling my desire to own an 1800 board. The value proposition on this is crazy, and i has the added advantage of being a kit, so I get the fun of building it too! Another great video Mark, keep it up, I love them!

@MechKeyboards Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed and I fully agree, it's a great value proposition. Cheers!

@soggycracker5934 Жыл бұрын

I like the frosted plate. That will help diffuse the rgb. I have been tempted to hand cut a thin diffuser for my GMMK.

@Sylveighty Жыл бұрын

This video had me considering monsgeek boards and then literally just now they dropped the M3 TKL preorders and lets just say i know what board im buying next

@VeritechVF1S Жыл бұрын

Sounds fantastic! I actually prefer a little scratch in my switches. Creams and Gateron Yellows remain my two favorites. Though, many newer Yellows have less scratchiness from Gateron's lubing process.

@DJaquithFL Жыл бұрын

Nice review and thanks for sharing. 👍😎 I just wish it had a volume knob because I really like their purple one and KBDfans is brainwashing people into not using LED. I know that there are a lot of insane arguments out there about North versus South LED but for shine through key caps North is the best. I guess people forget that North facing LEDs was sold for years upon years prior to South facing... I do like its sound, reminds me of my AKKO MOD 007V2.

@ramli1111 Жыл бұрын

would love to see how the new akko piano switches sound in the m2!

@MechKeyboards Жыл бұрын

Will have to get a hold of some!

@ramli1111 Жыл бұрын

@@MechKeyboards looking forward to your vid on that

@MaheerKibria Жыл бұрын

I don't see why you wouldn't 3D print some side panels in whatever color or style you want. I figure if you sand them you should be able to get a really nice fit and finish. Like I was thinking of getting this keyboard and then replacing the side panels with some translucent resin print with some mica powder.

@2old2steak Жыл бұрын

I have a Keychron Q5, and I'm really struggling to see how this thing is inferior at all aside from not having options for a knob or alu plate. Maybe it's not as good without case foam? I just have a little polyfill in the Q5 and like the sound a lot. Definitely better than the junky stock foam keychron uses.

@MechKeyboards Жыл бұрын

Don't get me wrong, I love my Keychron Q3 and Q1V2, but Monsgeek boards so far are just hitting it out of the park.

@jaywayne83 Жыл бұрын

How does it compare to Keychron q series?

@MechKeyboards Жыл бұрын

Monsgeek is more solid and substantial, in my opinion.

@Cheese-Head Жыл бұрын

Which is a better built quality this or Keychron Q5? Keychron can be had for 160 fully built.

@MechKeyboards Жыл бұрын

I don't have the Q5, but do have other Q models. I like the Monsgeek better, personally.

@Cheese-Head Жыл бұрын

@@MechKeyboards thank you! Are they shipping from within the US?

@MechKeyboards Жыл бұрын

@@Cheese-Head TKC has it in stock, yes.

@z-MACE Жыл бұрын

how does this compare to the nuphy halo96 in your opinion?

@MechKeyboards Жыл бұрын

Good question; they are similar yet different. The Monsgeek is much more substantial since it's fully aluminum, it comes with a PC plate and screw-in stabilizers. The Halo96 has a hybrid top mount, a unique RGB halo, wireless, and comes with switches and keycaps ready to go. They are both great boards, I'd say that the Monsgeek is for someone who doesn't mind opening it up to build and install the stabilizers, the Halo96 is for someone who needs wireless and want something that is ready to go.

@e_yiizy Жыл бұрын

Have you tried QMK or VIA with this board? I can't seem to get them to recognize mine.

@MechKeyboards Жыл бұрын

Yes I have, the International version has QMK/VIA; are you certain you have the International version and not the Chinese one?

@akpaul89 11 ай бұрын

Does the PCB support 5 pin and 3 pin switches?

@MechKeyboards 11 ай бұрын

Yes.

@akpaul89 11 ай бұрын

@@MechKeyboards Thanks!!

@sy0635 Жыл бұрын

Do you prefer this or the jamesdonkey rs2?

@MechKeyboards Жыл бұрын

I like the RS2 but I love this, it's much more substantial of a keyboard.

@p712ynj0kl Жыл бұрын

Anyone know how I can connect this to QMK or VIA. Doesn't seem to have it listed.

@MechKeyboards Жыл бұрын

If you are confident you have the international version, visit usevia.app while connected. If the keyboard does not show up, go to settings, enable design tab and load the JSON by clicking load: monsgeek.com/files/M2_via_V3.json