Leobog Hi86 vs Monsgeek M1W
Choose the Monsgeek M1W for ISO support and more customization, or the Leobog Hi86 for its larger stated battery and pre-lubed linear switches.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Leobog Hi86
Battery
Build quality in the bottom 40% of 75% boards under $150.
- 8000mAh battery, larger than the M1W's 6000mAh capacity.
- Vendor states up to 500 hours of use with RGB turned off.
- Pre-lubed LEOBOG linear switches are listed in the vendor description.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Get the
Monsgeek M1W
Knob
Build quality in the top 10% of 75% boards under $150.
- Supports ANSI and ISO layouts.
- Lists QMK and VIA support, plus knob support.
- Gasket mount design with Poron case foam, plate foams, an IXPE switch pad, and a VHB insulation layer.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Choose the Monsgeek M1W if ISO support, QMK/VIA, and the listed modding features are priorities. Choose the Leobog Hi86 if you want its larger 8000mAh battery and pre-lubed linear switches. Both provide aluminum construction, hot-swap sockets, RGB, and wired or wireless connection options.
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.
Leobog Hi86
Monsgeek M1W
Battery
8,000 mAh
6,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Switch options
Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Knob
No
Yes
Weight
2,300 g
2,200 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
- Leobog Hi86
- Monsgeek M1W
- Performance
- 6670
- Build quality
- 6085
- Productivity
- 6797
- Customizability
- 6596
- Portability
- 9292
- Layout size: 75%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
What will you mostly use it for?
The M1W has the edge for office work, programming, modding, and content workflows, mainly through its ISO option and broader customization features. The Hi86 is the more straightforward pick for buyers prioritizing a larger stated battery and linear switches already installed. Gaming is close: both offer three connection modes and RGB, while the M1W specifically lists N-key rollover. For travel, both support wireless use, but the Hi86 has the larger battery capacity.
It's a tie
- Both keyboards offer wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz connections.
- The M1W lists N-key rollover, while the Hi86 comes with pre-lubed linear switches.
- Both have RGB lighting and aluminum cases.
Leobog Hi86 vs Monsgeek M1W specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 24 specs differ
Leobog Hi86
Monsgeek M1W
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Leobog Hi86
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Monsgeek M1W
WhatGeek
ISO
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Leobog Hi86 vs Monsgeek M1W: your questions
The M1W supports ANSI and ISO layouts and lists QMK, VIA, and knob support. The Hi86 is ANSI-only and has an 8000mAh battery, compared with the M1W's 6000mAh capacity.
No, the Hi86 is listed with an ANSI layout. Its compatibility rule specifically excludes ISO variants such as ISO-DE and UK.
Yes, the M1W is listed with ANSI and ISO layout support. That makes it the option to consider if you need an ISO layout.
The Leobog Hi86 has an 8000mAh battery, while the Monsgeek M1W has a 6000mAh battery. The Hi86 vendor description also states up to 500 hours of use with RGB turned off.
Both support Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, as well as wired USB-C connections. Each is listed with three connection modes.
The M1W lists QMK and VIA support, knob support, and a DIY kit/barebones option. Both keyboards have hot-swap sockets, and the Hi86 vendor specifies support for 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable, and the Hi86 vendor description says its sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin switches. The M1W description also specifies support for both pin types.
The Hi86 vendor description identifies LEOBOG Nimbus linear switches and says they are pre-lubed. The product metadata also lists the switch type as linear.
Yes, the M1W is listed with south-facing RGB LEDs. Its compatibility note warns that shine-through legends may stay dark and some sculpted keycaps may clip the LED.
Yes, its vendor description names Poron case foam and plate foams, an IXPE switch pad, and a VHB insulation layer. The product metadata also lists sound dampening as a feature.
N-key rollover is listed for the Monsgeek M1W. The Hi86 product details do not list N-key rollover.
Both are listed with aluminum cases. The Hi86 vendor description specifies 6063 aluminum alloy, while the M1W vendor description identifies an aluminum case and aluminum top and bottom materials.
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