Montech MKey Keyboard Review

The MKey is the first mechanical gaming keyboard from Montech, a company known for their PC cases, several of which we have reviewed here at KitGuru. The MKey is available in both full size and TKL models, in two distinctive designs; Freedom and Darkness, said to be inspired by Osaka Castle in Japan. Can a keyboard really capture the essence of a castle built in 1583? 

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:34 Intro to the MKey
01:24 Design first impressions
02:13 Keycap design and profile
03:59 The layout issue…
04:31 More design detail
05:51 RGB LED options
06:56 Build quality
08:01 So far so good – what about the internals?
09:13 Soundtest
09:59 Mat’s experience with the MKey
11:28 The software
13:18 Closing thoughts

Specifications:

• Model name – MK105FY / MK105FR / MK105FB
• Type – Mechanical
• Matrix – 105
• Key switches – Gateron G Pro 2.0
• Keycap Material – PBT
• Keycap Legends – 5-Sided Sublimation Print
• Keycap Profile – MDA
• Output key number – USB N-Key Rollover
• Adjustable height – Three stages
• Keyboard Rollover – Full key with 100% Anti-Ghosting
• Connection Interface – USB Interface
• Form Factor – Full Size
• Size(mm) – 443*136*41
• Weight(Keyboard/Carton)(g) – 1563g / 1950g
• LED – RGB 18 mode
• CABLE – 190cm;Braided;Removable

The Mkey Mechanical Keyboard is due to go on sale in the UK in mid-July. We don't have a confirmed UK price point, but the full size model retails for $109.

Pros:

• Great factory lubed switches and stabilisers.
• Comfortable MDA profile.
• Good quality and great designed keycaps.
• Does not require software to customise.

Cons:

• Rotary encoder is not very good quality.
• No UK layout.
• All plastic build.

KitGuru says:  Overall, a very good first attempt at a mechanical keyboard from Montech. The factory lubed switches and stabilisers, coupled with the gasket mounted plate and silicone dampening material result in a very comfortable and satisfying typing experience. The lack of a UK ISO layout is very disappointing for anyone in the UK who would usually consider this keyboard. Hopefully we'll see a more UK version sometime in the future. 

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