{"id":26259,"date":"2026-04-07T00:50:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T23:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerunlocked.pt\/?post_type=product&p=26259"},"modified":"2026-04-09T00:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T23:30:10","slug":"monsgeek-m1-v5-via-barebone-kit-iso-75-aluminum-gasket-mount","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/gamerunlocked.pt\/en\/product\/monsgeek-m1-v5-via-barebone-kit-iso-75-aluminum-gasket-mount\/","title":{"rendered":"MonsGeek M1 V5 VIA \u2013 75% ISO Aluminum Barebone Kit, Gasket Mount & 8000mAh"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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MonsGeek M1 V5 VIA \u2013 75% ISO Aluminum Barebone Kit, Gasket Mount & 8000mAh<\/h2>\n

The MonsGeek M1 V5 VIA Barebone ISO is a 75% aluminum gasket-mount keyboard kit for builders who want a solid platform without paying for switches and keycaps they'd swap out anyway. It comes with everything except switches and keycaps \u2014 and it supports the ISO layout, which most European keyboard kits still treat as an afterthought.<\/p>\n

Build Platform & Structure<\/h3>\n

Full CNC aluminum case, top and bottom. Gasket mount with four silicone gaskets delivers a cushioned, slightly flexible typing feel that rigid-mount aluminum cases can't replicate. The ball-catch quick-release system opens the case without tools \u2014 push to lock, pull to release. For a kit that's meant to be opened and modified repeatedly, that matters.<\/p>\n

The plate is polycarbonate (PC), which flexes more than aluminum or steel and reduces low-frequency resonance \u2014 the characteristic ping that hollow aluminum builds produce. PORON plate foam and IXPE switch pads are pre-installed. Most kits in this category ship with thinner foam or nothing at all; the M1 V5 VIA gives you a usable starting point without mandatory modding.<\/p>\n

VIA & QMK<\/h3>\n

Every key is remappable via browser-based VIA \u2014 no software installation required. JSON configuration files for ISO and ANSI layouts are included. QMK source code is available for users who want to go deeper. Lighting effects (15+ presets) are also fully customizable through VIA. This is the version of the M1 V5 that gives up MonsGeek Driver in exchange for genuine open-source flexibility.<\/p>\n

Connectivity & Battery<\/h3>\n

Tri-mode: USB-C wired, 2.4GHz wireless with included receiver, and Bluetooth 5.0 with up to 3 simultaneously stored devices (switched via Fn+E\/R\/T). The 8,000mAh battery delivers 86 hours with RGB active and up to 500 hours without \u2014 which means you're measuring battery life in weeks, not sessions. Polling rate is 1,000Hz on both wired and 2.4GHz modes; 125Hz on Bluetooth.<\/p>\n

Hot-Swap & ISO Compatibility<\/h3>\n

5-pin hot-swap sockets support both 3-pin and 5-pin MX-compatible switches. The south-facing PCB avoids interference with Cherry profile keycaps. The programmable aluminum knob controls volume and lighting by default, remappable to any function via VIA.<\/p>\n

Founder's Take<\/h3>\n

The M1 V5 VIA Barebone ISO exists because finding a quality 75% ISO barebone in Europe is harder than it should be. Most builders are forced to either use ANSI layouts or pay import costs and wait weeks. This ships from European stock, supports true ISO layout, and starts at a price that leaves budget for the switches and keycaps that actually define how a keyboard sounds and feels. The PORON + IXPE foam stack is a genuine differentiator \u2014 it's the kind of dampening configuration you'd normally add yourself after buying a cheaper kit. Here it's already done.<\/p>\n

The only real trade-off is the wireless mode switch: it's under the Caps Lock keycap, which requires a keycap puller to access. It works, but it's not seamless if you switch between wired and wireless frequently. Worth knowing before you build.<\/p>\n

\u26a0\ufe0f Barebone Notice:<\/strong> This kit does NOT include switches or keycaps. Switches and keycaps must be purchased separately.<\/p>\n

\u26a0\ufe0f ISO Enter Key Compatibility:<\/strong> The ISO Enter key on this layout is compatible with 3-pin MX switches only. 5-pin switches require pin trimming or will not seat correctly on this specific key position.<\/p>\n

IN THE PACKAGE<\/h4>\n
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  • 1\u00d7 MonsGeek M1 V5 VIA Barebone (ISO)<\/li>\n
  • 1\u00d7 USB-C Cable (150cm)<\/li>\n
  • 1\u00d7 2.4GHz Wireless Receiver<\/li>\n
  • 1\u00d7 Screw-in Stabilizer set<\/li>\n
  • 4\u00d7 Silicone Gaskets<\/li>\n
  • 1\u00d7 Keycap Puller<\/li>\n
  • 1\u00d7 Switch Puller<\/li>\n
  • 1\u00d7 User Manual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    SPECIFICATION<\/th>\nDETAILS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Model<\/td>\nMonsGeek M1 V5 VIA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Type<\/td>\nBarebone Kit (no switches, no keycaps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Layout<\/td>\n75% ISO \u00b7 83 keys<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Case Material<\/td>\nAluminum (top & bottom)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Mount Structure<\/td>\nGasket Mount<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Plate Material<\/td>\nPC (Polycarbonate)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sound Dampening<\/td>\nPORON plate foam \u00b7 IXPE switch pads \u00b7 PET layer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Hot-Swap<\/td>\nYes \u00b7 5-pin (3-pin & 5-pin MX compatible)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Switch Orientation<\/td>\nSouth-facing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ISO Enter Key<\/td>\n3-pin MX switches only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Stabilizers<\/td>\nScrew-in (included, not pre-installed)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Quick Release<\/td>\nBall-catch mechanism (tool-free)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Knob<\/td>\nAluminum \u00b7 Programmable via VIA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Polling Rate<\/td>\n1,000Hz (USB-C wired & 2.4GHz wireless) \u00b7 125Hz (Bluetooth)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Connectivity<\/td>\nUSB-C wired \u00b7 2.4GHz wireless (receiver included) \u00b7 Bluetooth 5.0 (up to 3 devices)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Battery<\/td>\n~8,000mAh built-in \u00b7 RGB-ON: 86h \u00b7 RGB-OFF: 500h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    N-Key Rollover<\/td>\nYes (NKRO)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Backlighting<\/td>\nPer-key RGB \u00b7 South-facing \u00b7 15+ preset modes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Software<\/td>\nVIA (browser-based) \u00b7 QMK (source code available)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    OS Compatibility<\/td>\nWindows \u00b7 macOS \u00b7 iOS \u00b7 Android<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Cable<\/td>\nUSB-C \u00b7 150cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Product Weight<\/td>\n~1,750g (barebone)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Dimensions<\/td>\n333 \u00d7 146 \u00d7 32.6mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Available Colors<\/td>\nBlack \u00b7 White<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Key Features:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    • 75% ISO Aluminum Gasket Mount \u2014 Enthusiast Build, Accessible Price<\/strong> \u2013 Full CNC aluminum case with gasket-mount structure for a cushioned, flexible typing feel. ISO layout with dedicated Enter and left Shift \u2014 the layout most European typists actually use.<\/li>\n
    • VIA\/QMK \u2014 Full Remapping Without Software Installation<\/strong> \u2013 Every key, every lighting effect, every macro configurable via browser-based VIA. JSON files for ISO and ANSI included. Source code available for QMK.<\/li>\n
    • Ball-Catch Quick Release + 5-Pin Hot-Swap<\/strong> \u2013 Open the case tool-free in seconds. Swap any 3-pin or 5-pin MX switch without soldering. Build, mod, rebuild \u2014 no screwdriver required.<\/li>\n
    • 8,000mAh Battery \u2014 Wireless That Lasts<\/strong> \u2013 86 hours with RGB on, 500 hours without. USB-C wired, 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth 5.0 (up to 3 devices). The battery outlasts most keyboards in this category.<\/li>\n
    • PORON Foam + IXPE Pads + PC Plate<\/strong> \u2013 Multi-layer sound dampening stack from the factory. The polycarbonate plate adds flex and reduces low-frequency resonance \u2014 a tuning starting point most kits charge extra for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":26270,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[53,324],"product_tag":[1873,1807,1888,1887,1890,1893,1889,1892,1891,1894],"class_list":{"0":"post-26259","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-keyboards","7":"product_cat-barebone","8":"product_tag-75-keyboard","9":"product_tag-aluminum-keyboard","10":"product_tag-barebone-keyboard","11":"product_tag-custom-keyboard-kit","12":"product_tag-gasket-mount-keyboard","13":"product_tag-hot-swap-keyboard","14":"product_tag-iso-keyboard","15":"product_tag-qmk-keyboard","16":"product_tag-via-keyboard","17":"product_tag-wireless-keyboard-barebone","18":"pa_color-black","19":"pa_color-white","21":"first","22":"instock","23":"taxable","24":"shipping-taxable","25":"purchasable","26":"product-type-variable","27":"has-default-attributes"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gamerunlocked.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/26259","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gamerunlocked.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gamerunlocked.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gamerunlocked.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26259"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/gamerunlocked.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/26259\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26274,"href":"https:\/\/gamerunlocked.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/26259\/revisions\/26274"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gamerunlocked.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26270"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gamerunlocked.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26259"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gamerunlocked.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=26259"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gamerunlocked.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=26259"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gamerunlocked.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=26259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}