Keychron K5 SE vs MonsGeek MG108B
MonsGeek MG108B is the cheaper pick at $39.99, roughly 53% under Keychron K5 SE ($84.99). MonsGeek MG108B offers more keys for full-layout workflows, while Keychron K5 SE trims the footprint. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Keychron K5 SE | MonsGeek MG108B |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Keychron K5 SE | MonsGeek MG108B |
| Brand | Keychron | MonsGeek |
| Price range | $84.99 | $39.99 – $99.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Form factor | Full-size (100%) | Full-size (100%) |
| Key count | 104 | 108 |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Supported switch pins | 3, 5 | 3, 5 |
| Case material | — | ABS |
| Plate material | — | — |
| Mounting style | — | — |
| Connectivity | Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+) | Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+), 2.4GHz wireless (dongle) |
| RGB lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Layouts supported | ISO DE | ANSI |
| QMK support | — | No |
| VIA support | — | No |
| Weight (g) | — | 1180 |
| Polling rate (Hz) | — | — |
Name
- Keychron K5 SE
- Keychron K5 SE
- MonsGeek MG108B
- MonsGeek MG108B
Brand
- Keychron K5 SE
- Keychron
- MonsGeek MG108B
- MonsGeek
Price range
- Keychron K5 SE
- $84.99
- MonsGeek MG108B
- $39.99 – $99.99
Community score
Form factor
- Keychron K5 SE
- Full-size (100%)
- MonsGeek MG108B
- Full-size (100%)
Key count
Hot-swap
Supported switch pins
- Keychron K5 SE
- 3, 5
- MonsGeek MG108B
- 3, 5
Case material
Plate material
Mounting style
Connectivity
- Keychron K5 SE
- Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+)
- MonsGeek MG108B
- Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+), 2.4GHz wireless (dongle)
RGB lighting
Layouts supported
- Keychron K5 SE
- ISO DE
- MonsGeek MG108B
- ANSI
QMK support
VIA support
Weight (g)
- MonsGeek MG108B
- 1180
Polling rate (Hz)
Which should you buy?
MonsGeek MG108B is the cheaper pick at $39.99, roughly 53% under Keychron K5 SE ($84.99). MonsGeek MG108B offers more keys for full-layout workflows, while Keychron K5 SE trims the footprint. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
Pick Keychron K5 SE if
From $84.99
- You prefer Keychron
Pick MonsGeek MG108B if
From $39.99
- You're on a tighter budget
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