MonsGeek Fun60 Ultra TMR hands-on review: Rapid trigger keyboard with 8 kHz wireless polling made affordable
An almost perfect 60% rapid trigger keyboard.
The MonsGeek Fun60 Ultra offers nearly everything one would expect from a rapid trigger keyboard. And unlike most Hall-effect keyboards, this one is easy on the wallet.Abid Ahsan Shanto, 👁 Enrico Frahn Published 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 ...
Verdict – Great 60% rapid trigger TMR keyboard with few shortcomings
As an affordable rapid trigger keyboard, the MonsGeek Fun60 Ultra ticks most of the boxes. The 8,000 Hz polling rate in both the wired and 2.4 GHz modes is an excellent addition to the keyboard for this price, and the Akko Glare magnetic switches can offer a pleasing typing experience and responsive gaming experience.
The keyboard also offers stable Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connections, especially with the sleep mode modified. However, due to the polling rate reaching up to 8,000 Hz in 2.4 GHz mode, the battery life is a little short for a board with a 4,000 mAh battery.
Its desktop driver also needs a bit of work, as during our test, the driver couldn’t initialize in the 2.4 GHz mode. Moreover, the wireless mode switch is positioned under the Caps Lock cap, which needs to be pulled to switch from wired to wireless mode.
However, considering the price point, this TMR keyboard pulls its weight well, and it can be a great pick for those who prefer having a compact 60% mechanical keyboard with hot-swappable switches and rapid trigger functionality.
Price and availability
The Monsgeek Fun60 Ultra TMR is available on the official store in two variants: wired and tri-mode. Among the two, the former is $79.99, while the latter costs $89.99. Both the tri-mode and USB-C wired are also available in black and white.
Pros
Cons
The Fun60 Ultra is MonsGeek’s entry into the affordable rapid-trigger gaming keyboard market. For under $90, it offers magnetic switch compatibility, hot-swappability with regular mechanical switches, an aluminum case, and an 8,000 Hz polling rate even in the 2.4 GHz wireless mode.
All of that at this price point may sound too good to be true, but there are some aspects where it lags behind some more expensive HE competitors, like the Iqunix EZ63.
Specifications
| Form factor and layout | Compact 60% (60 keys), US ANSI layout |
| Case material | Aluminum |
| Weight | 1023 grams |
| Mounting style | Tray-mounted |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, USB-C |
| PCB | Hot-swappable with TMR sensors |
| Keycap material and profile | Shine-through PBT with Cherry profile |
| Customization software | Web-based and MonsGeek desktop driver |
| Battery capacity | 4,000 mAh |
| Polling rate | 8,000 Hz on USB-C and 2.4 GHz wireless |
| Backlight | North-facing |
| Switch options | Akko Glare |
What’s included in the box
MonsGeek has included all the basic accessories with the keyboard:
- Keycap puller
- Switch puller
- 2.4 GHz dongle
- USB-A to USB-C cable
It would have been nice to see a braided cable instead of a regular USB cable. But for a rapid trigger keyboard that’s under $90, there’s not much room to complain.
First impressions
For a $90 keyboard, the MonsGeek Fun60 Ultra feels very well-built. It’s heavier than most of the 60% mechanical keyboards, weighing around 1 kg, which mostly comes from the aluminum chassis. The black color coating on the keyboard looks sleek, and MonsGeek offers a white version as well.
However, it’s quite inconvenient to switch from wired to wireless mode. The design makes you pull the Caps Lock keycap out to switch, and while this may not be a big deal for many, it would’ve been great to have a switch somewhere on the chassis instead the PCB.
Connectivity
MonsGeek’s Fun60 Ultra comes in different variations, with the TMR-compatible offerings having two options: wired only and tri-mode. We reviewed the tri-mod keyboard, and it works on Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired modes. The keyboard wirelessly connects to devices swiftly, but the sleep mode is a bit too aggressive.
Thankfully, the driver offers the option to modify the sleep mode, and if needed, the standby mode can be disabled altogether.
Driver and customization options
MonsGeek offers the option to customize the keyboard using a desktop or web-based driver. Both of them look somewhat polished and have the same functionalities. Users can remap keys, set custom actuation for switches, modify macro actions, enable a snap key, and more.
On the note enabling the snap key, it’s set to the default mode for this keyboard. That means the last key will get the priority, while some of the other rapid trigger keyboards offer the option to select which one gets the high priority.
One nifty feature is the ability to calibrate each key. Given that the board is hot-swappable, MonsGeek recommends calibrating the switches if new ones are installed.
Throughout our test period, we couldn’t get the desktop driver to properly initialize when the keyboard was in the 2.4 GHz mode. The desktop driver worked fine in the wired and Bluetooth modes, though.
Typing experience and sound
The Akko Glare magnetic switches on the Fun60 Ultra offer a linear typing experience, with the switches claimed to have an actuation force of around 40 gf and a 3.4 mm total travel. Akko has also closed the bottom of the switches for an “improved sound.” Attached below is a short typing sound test.
For users who prefer a bit more “poppy” sound, tempest tape mod is an easy modification for this keyboard. While we haven’t opened the Fun60 Ultra, it looks easy to disassemble, as the PCB is held by five screws. While the stabilizers of the keyboard are lubed, the switches can be a little smoother with some extra lubing.
Thanks to the Fun60 Ultra being a TMR keyboard and shipping with magnetic switches, the typing experience was very responsive. As mentioned earlier, the actuation point can be customized to make each input feel more snappy.
Battery life and polling rate test
While the Fun60 Ultra is a compact 60% keyboard, MonsGeek was able to fit a 4,000 mAh battery into it. But due to the 8,000 Hz polling rate in 2.4 GHz mode, the battery life isn’t that great. With the LEDs lit, it can be around 3 hours, and the driver doesn’t offer the ability to change the polling rate of the keyboard, which could’ve squeezed more runtime out of the battery.
In Bluetooth mode, the polling rate doesn’t go that high and the Fun60 Ultra lasts around 4 to 5 hours. We've tested the polling rate with Keyboard Inspector 1.0.2, the snapshots are embedded below.
Conclusion
The Fun60 Ultra is a solid, budget-friendly rapid trigger gaming keyboard with TMR. Although the Akko Glare magnetic switches pull most of the weight when it comes to the typing experience, the overall build quality makes the keyboard feel premium. The 60% layout can be a tough recommendation for typists, as the extra keys, especially the arrow, home, and end buttons, are quite useful for writing. For those who prefer having more keys, the MonsGeek M1 V5 TMR could be an alternative.
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