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Ducky Shine 7 vs Monsgeek M1W: Comparison

Ducky Shine 7 and Monsgeek M1W differ on switch type: Ducky Shine 7 at Cherry MX (fixed), Monsgeek M1W at Gateron / TTC Hot-Swap Mechanical.

Monsgeek M1W (75%/CNC Aluminum/Hot-Swap/Tri-Mode Wireless/Gasket-Mounted/QMK-VIA)
MonsgeekMonsgeek M1W

Specs

Specification
Ducky Shine 7 (Full-Size/Cherry MX/Wired/Per-Key RGB/Anodized Aluminum Top)
Ducky Shine 7
Monsgeek M1W (75%/CNC Aluminum/Hot-Swap/Tri-Mode Wireless/Gasket-Mounted/QMK-VIA)
Monsgeek M1W
BrandDuckyMonsGeek
LayoutFull-Size75%
ModelShine 7M1W
Switch TypeCherry MX (fixed)Gateron / TTC Hot-Swap Mechanical
ConnectivityWired (detachable USB-C)Bluetooth 5.0 / 2.4GHz RF / USB-C Wired
Keycap MaterialDouble-shot PBTPBT Double-Shot
BacklightingPer-key RGBSouth-Facing RGB
Polling Rate1000 Hz1000 Hz

Price comparison

RetailerDucky Shine 7Monsgeek M1W
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Verdict

Ducky Shine 7

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-built, no-nonsense full-size board for buyers who want genuine Cherry MX switches without needing to tinker.

Monsgeek M1W

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A boutique-feeling CNC aluminum custom keyboard at a price that undercuts most group buys.

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