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Glorious GMMK PRO Review

True Score

78
71
6

Experts

95
95

Consumers

Expert Rankings

Top experts praised the GLORIOUS GMMK PRO keyboard, approving it for gaming, programming, and office use. They loved its aluminum construction, PBT keycaps, and RGB backlighting. Testers also loved the macro-programmable keys, customizable rotary knob, and hot-swappable design. However, this model requires that consumers buy the keycaps and switches separately.

Overview

The GLORIOUS GMMK PRO is a barebones keyboard offered since 2020, promising unlimited customization for gamers, programmers, and enthusiast keyboard users.

This model has great features, rivaling the best keyboards on the market. It has a hot-swappable PCB, allowing users to install and change the switches without the need for soldering.

With a high-quality aluminum frame, this device provides durability. It has excellent RGB backlighting with per-key illumination.

Continue reading our GLORIOUS GMMK PRO review and see how it compares with the top-rated gaming keyboards on the market today.

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our Verdict

Product testers were impressed by the GLORIOUS GMMK Pro, endorsing it for gaming and office use. Reviewers at Tom’s Hardware praised its RGB backlighting with individually lit keys.

They were pleased with its excellent construction, featuring an aluminum chassis and PBT keycaps. Users who require lower profile keys should see our HyperX Alloy Elite 2 review.

Analysts at The Verge lauded its 75% compact size. However, if you need a larger 96% size keyboard, check out our Glorious GMMK 2 review. All keys are macro-programmable, and the keyboard has a programmable rotary knob.

A unit with Glorious Panda switches needed a 60 gf operating force and clocked a 2.4mm pre-travel distance. See our HyperX Alloy Core RGB review if you prefer membrane switches.

The typing experience was great, and the keyboard was remarkably quiet during tests. Users who prefer an ergonomic split keyboard should see our ErgoDox EZ review.

The GLORIOUS keyboard is a barebones device, allowing users to use any switches or keycaps. Testing revealed a 6.8 ms wired latency.

True Score

78

Reasons to Buy

  • Excellent build quality
  • All keys are macro-programmable
  • Programmable rotary knob
  • Highly customizable barebones design

Reasons to Avoid

  • Lacks a trackpad
  • Doesn’t come with switches or keycaps

Specifications

Customizable LightingFull RGB
FoldableNo
Key Switch BehaviorLinear
Keyboard TechnologyMechanical
Max Wireless RangeWired
Palm RestYes
Spill ResistantNo
TouchpadNo
Wireless ConnectivityWired

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Product Comparison

True Score

78
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Ranking

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Market Context

The GLORIOUS GMMK PRO is a barebones keyboard offered since 2020, promising unlimited customization for gamers, programmers, and enthusiast keyboard users. This model has great features,…

The GLORIOUS GMMK PRO is a barebones keyboard offered since 2020, promising unlimited customization for gamers, programmers, and enthusiast keyboard users.

This model has great features, rivaling the best keyboards on the market. It has a hot-swappable PCB, allowing users to install and change the switches without the need for soldering.

With a high-quality aluminum frame, this device provides durability. It has excellent RGB backlighting with per-key illumination.

Continue reading our GLORIOUS GMMK PRO review and see how it compares with the top-rated gaming keyboards on the market today.

While the GLORIOUS GMMK Pro is a barebones keyboard that doesn’t come with switches or keycaps, the Keychron Q1 is a pre-built keyboard with a…

While the GLORIOUS GMMK Pro is a barebones keyboard that doesn’t come with switches or keycaps, the Keychron Q1 is a pre-built keyboard with a hot-swappable board. The Keychron doesn’t come with a rotary knob, unlike the Glorious keyboard.

Unlike the GLORIOUS GMMK, which is a full-size pre-built keyboard, the GMMK PRO is a 75% size barebones keyboard. Users need to purchase the keys…

Unlike the GLORIOUS GMMK, which is a full-size pre-built keyboard, the GMMK PRO is a 75% size barebones keyboard. Users need to purchase the keys and switches separately since they don’t come with the PRO. The GMMK PRO has a programmable rotary knob, which is not available with the GMMK.

While the Obinslab Anne Pro 2 is a 60% compact keyboard with no dedicated function keys or arrow keys, the GLORIOUS GMMK PRO is a…

While the Obinslab Anne Pro 2 is a 60% compact keyboard with no dedicated function keys or arrow keys, the GLORIOUS GMMK PRO is a 75% sized device. The Anne Pro 2 has a much lower 1.8 ms latency compared to the 6.8 ms latency of the GLORIOUS keyboard.

Customizable Lighting

Full RGB

Yes

Foldable

No

No

Key Switch Behavior

Linear

Tactile

Keyboard Technology

Mechanical

Mechanical

Max Wireless Range

Wired

Wired

Palm Rest

Yes

n/a

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

71

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

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Customer Score

95

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

78

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    66
    The GLORIOUS GMMK PRO is excellent for gaming and feels incredibly well-built thanks to its… read more

    By:

    Kelsey Linhares
  • Tom’s Hardware
    D

    Trust Score

    50
    A barebones keyboard kit with a premium price, the Glorious GMMK Pro has lots of… read more

    By:

    Myles Goldman
  • CNET
    D

    Trust Score

    NR
    The Glorious Modular Mechanical Keyboard Pro provides a great example of what to look for… read more

    By:

    Chase Evans
  • The Verge
    F

    Trust Score

    60
    “No bottom line found for this product” read more

    By:

    Alice Newcome-Beill
  • Windows Central
    F

    Trust Score

    80
    With extensive customization potential backed by incredible build quality, the GMMK Pro nails the basics…. read more

    By:

    Harish Jonnalagadda
  • ZDNet
    F

    Trust Score

    100
    No bottom line found for this product read more

    By:

    Michael Gariffo

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