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Createkeebs Thera V2 vs Monsgeek M1 HE

Get the Monsgeek M1 HE for hall effect and knob.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Createkeebs Thera V2

Build quality in the bottom 50% of 75% boards under $200.

Get the

Monsgeek M1 HE

Hall effect

Build quality in the bottom 35% of 75% boards under $200.

Rules this board out

  • Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.

What actually differs

The differences that matter

Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.

Createkeebs Thera V2

Monsgeek M1 HE

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    No

    Yes

    Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing

  • Mount style

    PCB Mount

    Gasket Mount

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

  • Media keys

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Createkeebs Thera V2
  • Monsgeek M1 HE
Performance
48
54
Build quality
66
59
Productivity
50
51
Customizability
55
70
Portability
60
61

What they share

  • Layout size: 75%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: Aluminum
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Full specs

Createkeebs Thera V2 vs Monsgeek M1 HE specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

6 of 17 specs differ

Createkeebs Thera V2

Monsgeek M1 HE

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Linear, Magnetic

Hall effect (magnetic)

No
Yes

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

PCB Mount
Gasket Mount

Layout

Layout size

75%
75%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
—

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Polycarbonate
—

Keycaps

—
PBT

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

None
RGB

Extras

Released

2022
2024

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