MelGeek was founded in November 2014 by a group of keyboard enthusiasts who believed existing keyboards failed to deliver the design, typing feel, and user experience they wanted. Rather than modifying existing products, they decided to create their own keyboards from the ground up [1].

The brand initially focused on the enthusiast mechanical keyboard market by producing:

• Keyboard kits
• Premium keycap sets
• Custom keyboard accessories
• DIY mechanical keyboard components

Over time, MelGeek expanded into complete consumer keyboards featuring wireless connectivity, transparent designs, Hall-effect magnetic switches, programmable firmware, and gaming-focused technologies. Today, its products are sold internationally through its own online store and retail partners across dozens of countries [1].

• Founded: 2014
• Industry: Consumer electronics
• Headquarters: Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
• Parent company: Shenzhen 0.01 Technology Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen Lingdian Lingyi Technology Co., Ltd.)
• Focus: Mechanical keyboards, keycaps, desktop peripherals, keyboard software, and accessories [2].

MelGeek describes its mission as creating desktop technology products that combine functionality, creativity, and enjoyment. The company emphasizes:

• Innovative industrial design
• Continuous product improvement
• Community-driven development
• High-quality typing experiences
• User customization

Its branding is centered around making keyboards more expressive and enjoyable rather than simply functional office tools [1].

MelGeek manufactures a variety of desktop products, including:

Mechanical Keyboards

The company’s primary product category includes:

• Compact keyboards (60%, 65%)
• 75% layouts
• TKL (Tenkeyless)
• 96% and 1800 layouts
• Full-size models

Many support:

• Hot-swappable switches
• Wireless connectivity
• VIA/QMK-style programmability or MelGeek software
• RGB lighting
• Gasket mounting
• Hall-effect magnetic switches on newer gaming models

Keycaps

MelGeek became well known for designing unique keycap profiles, including:

• MDA Profile
• MG Profile

These profiles are recognized within the mechanical keyboard community for their sculpted typing feel and distinctive appearance. The company was among the early Chinese manufacturers to popularize these designs.

Accessories

MelGeek also produces:

• Keyboard cases
• Wrist rests
• Cables
• Switches
• Mouse pads
• Desktop accessories
• Replacement parts [2]

Z70 (2016)

MelGeek’s first keyboard kit, helping establish the brand within the custom keyboard community.

MOJO Series

The MOJO lineup became one of MelGeek’s signature product families and includes:

• MOJO60
• MOJO68
• MOJO75
• MOJO80
• MOJO84

The series emphasizes customizability, gasket mounting, wireless functionality, and unique industrial designs.

MOJO68

Released in 2021, the MOJO68 gained attention for its transparent polycarbonate housing and highly customizable design, making it one of MelGeek’s most recognizable products.

Pixel

Introduced in 2022, the Pixel keyboard features a brick-compatible top case that allows users to decorate it with compatible building bricks, blending mechanical keyboards with creative customization.

Modern97

A compact full-featured keyboard designed for productivity users who want a near-full-size layout with modern mechanical keyboard features.

MADE Series

The MADE series represents MelGeek’s gaming-focused lineup featuring Hall-effect magnetic switches, rapid trigger functionality, and adjustable actuation aimed at competitive gaming.

MelGeek develops its own configuration software called MelGeek Hive, allowing users to:

• Remap keys
• Create macros
• Configure RGB lighting
• Update firmware
• Customize advanced keyboard functions

The software has evolved over several years, with major releases accompanying newer keyboard models.

MelGeek has relied heavily on community engagement, particularly through crowdfunding. Several products launched successfully on Kickstarter, including:

• MOJO68
• MOJO84
• Modern97
• MADE68 Pro / MADE84 Pro

These campaigns collectively attracted thousands of backers and helped establish MelGeek’s international presence.

• 2014 – Company founded.
• 2016 – Released the Z70 keyboard kit and introduced the MDA keycap profile.
• 2018 – Official establishment of the MelGeek brand; launched the Big Bang MDA keycap set.
• 2019 – Released MOJO60 and the company’s first wireless keyboard, MOJO80 Ember.
• 2020 – Introduced the MOJO75 Pro and expanded custom keyboard offerings.
• 2021 – Released the transparent MOJO68.
• 2022 – Launched MOJO84 and the brick-compatible Pixel keyboard.
• 2023 – Released Modern97, Cyber01, and the MelGeek Hive software.
• 2024 – Introduced the MADE68 magnetic-switch gaming keyboard.
• 2025 – Released the AIR series and expanded the MADE lineup.

MelGeek is generally regarded as a design-driven brand within the mechanical keyboard community. It is especially recognized for:

• Creative industrial design
• Transparent keyboard aesthetics
• Custom keycap profiles
• High-quality typing experience
• Enthusiast-focused customization

Recent reviews have praised its gaming-oriented Hall-effect keyboards for responsiveness and extensive software customization, while noting that some models prioritize distinctive styling over mainstream ergonomics or value [3].

MelGeek markets its products toward:

• Mechanical keyboard enthusiasts
• PC gamers
• Software developers
• Content creators
• Designers
• Office professionals
• DIY keyboard builders

MelGeek positions itself as a company that blends engineering with creativity. Its products often feature bold colors, transparent housings, experimental materials, and playful concepts while retaining enthusiast-grade keyboard features. This combination has helped the brand establish a distinctive identity in the increasingly competitive mechanical keyboard market [1].

1. About MelGeek – Innovative Keyboard Design
2. MelGeek 官方网站
3. Melgeek Real81 review