The world’s most customizable gaming keyboard base capable of over 1 billion possible configurations, offering gamers complete control over every aspect of their experience: Gaming performance, typing experience, and aesthetics.
The world’s most customizable gaming keyboard base capable of over 1 billion possible configurations, offering gamers complete control over every aspect of their experience: Gaming performance, typing experience, and aesthetics.
The world’s most customizable gaming keyboard base capable of over 1 billion possible configurations, offering gamers complete control over every aspect of their experience: Gaming performance, typing experience, and aesthetics.
The world’s most customizable gaming keyboard base capable of over 1 billion possible configurations, offering gamers complete control over every aspect of their experience: Gaming performance, typing experience, and aesthetics.
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Glorious GMMK 3 Pro Compact Mechanical Keyboard - Silver (Barebones)
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Glorious GMMK 3 PRO 65 RGB Silver Mechanical Keyboard Barebone
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Glorious Gaming - GMMK 3 PRO Barebones Custom Keyboard Kit w/Knob, Custom Modular Aluminum Body & Gasket System,Hotswappable 65% Compact Keyboard,
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GMMK 3 PRO Barebones MX Mechanical Wired/Wireless Keyboard Silver / 65% / ANSI
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Found out about this keyboard via Reddit and YouTube reviews. I was interested in getting a new mechanical keyboard at the time and wanted to go for something where I would be more involved in the building and customization process.I like the board overall, especially in appearance in its finish and layout. I'm not super into the RGB LEDs but these look great with them depending on how you light them and what keycaps you use.For my dislikes, I feel that the board sits a little too high for my liking. Maybe because I'm using KAT profile keycaps with them, the keyboard may get uncomfortable during long uses without a wrist rest. I also had issues with some overlubbed stabilizers causing a mushy feeling key that was slow to return to neutral. Finally, last issue is ... MoreFound out about this keyboard via Reddit and YouTube reviews. I was interested in getting a new mechanical keyboard at the time and wanted to go for something where I would be more involved in the building and customization process.I like the board overall, especially in appearance in its finish and layout. I'm not super into the RGB LEDs but these look great with them depending on how you light them and what keycaps you use.For my dislikes, I feel that the board sits a little too high for my liking. Maybe because I'm using KAT profile keycaps with them, the keyboard may get uncomfortable during long uses without a wrist rest. I also had issues with some overlubbed stabilizers causing a mushy feeling key that was slow to return to neutral. Finally, last issue is that some screws come in really tight. I might have stripped some screws. I didn't really see much people in YouTube reviews talking about tight screws, but see that it's a somewhat common complaint. Perhaps a higher quality or newer screwdriver woild have avoided the issue. (I wasn't able to unscrew one side of my overlubbed stabilizers, but was able to clean a lot of the excess and apply a new modest coat.) So, most of my issues can be rememdied, but it'll take some work!Overall, I feel that, while the issues I faced regarding the overlubbed stabilizers and overly tight screws were problems I didn't mind dealing with, I would recommend this board to friends only if they were interested in building a custom keyboard that is a decent bit more expensive than budget customs and willing to spend some time on it. Else, I'd tell them to get a premade keyboard with their preferred switch and layout to avoid the hassle of fixing up the aforementioned issues.I don't regret getting this board and I find joy I'm using it and just seeing it on my desk in general.
originally posted on gloriousgaming.com
I bought the barebones version without the keycaps and switches. I bought my other parts from a different company as I wanted a specific type. The order fulfillment process went pretty quick which I was not expecting, but appreciated it nonetheless.When I opened the packaging, I was very surprised at how heavy it was and how much quality you get especially for a keyboard that's manufactured by the thousands. I absolutely love the customization you can do with the GMMK Pro and the fact that it's hotswappable.My only gripe is if you are a keyboard enthusiast who loves a good "thock", you might need to be aware that the spacebar has a little ticking noise on the right stab which might ruin your typing experience. You can hear the ticking noise despite using lube. ... MoreI bought the barebones version without the keycaps and switches. I bought my other parts from a different company as I wanted a specific type. The order fulfillment process went pretty quick which I was not expecting, but appreciated it nonetheless.When I opened the packaging, I was very surprised at how heavy it was and how much quality you get especially for a keyboard that's manufactured by the thousands. I absolutely love the customization you can do with the GMMK Pro and the fact that it's hotswappable.My only gripe is if you are a keyboard enthusiast who loves a good "thock", you might need to be aware that the spacebar has a little ticking noise on the right stab which might ruin your typing experience. You can hear the ticking noise despite using lube. However, I've found a couple of solutions on Youtube, but haven't had the time to play around with it.Overall, I highly recommend this product for everyone whether you may be starting out or a veteran keyboard enthusiast. I just bought another barebones version for my boyfriend's birthday and I'm excited to build a new one!
originally posted on gloriousgaming.com
Bought the GMMK Pro barebones and it has been a great keyboard so far. I had more budget keyboards in the past, so this one definitely has a more premium feel. I also bought the GMMK Keypad separately, and the main annoyance so far is with the Glorious Core software. For the GMMK Keypad, it allows you to change the knob and the slider independently to control different audio sources. For some reason, Glorious Core doesn't allow you to do the same for the GMMK Pro.I hope someone can fix this soon because it is quite annoying.I also wish there were a way to change the key map for different layers within Glorious Core to map keys when pressing the function key. Other than that, the keyboard and the lighting works great, just needs some software updates.
| Case Material | CNC Aluminum |
| Switches | Glorious Fox Switches |
| Hotswap Compatibility | 3/5-pin Mechanical |
| Connectivity | Detachable USB-C Wired |
| Max Polling Rate | 1,000 Hz |
Glorious GMMK 3 Pro Compact Mechanical Keyboard - Silver (Barebones)
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Glorious Gmmk 3 Pro 65 Barebones Wired Keyboard Silver
Delivery $13
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Glorious GMMK 3 PRO 65 RGB Silver Mechanical Keyboard Barebone
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Glorious Gaming - GMMK 3 PRO Barebones Custom Keyboard Kit w/Knob, Custom Modular Aluminum Body & Gasket System,Hotswappable 65% Compact Keyboard,
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GMMK 3 PRO Barebones MX Mechanical Wired/Wireless Keyboard Silver / 65% / ANSI
Delivery between 27 Mar – 1 Apr $55.36
Found out about this keyboard via Reddit and YouTube reviews. I was interested in getting a new mechanical keyboard at the time and wanted to go for something where I would be more involved in the building and customization process.I like the board overall, especially in appearance in its finish and layout. I'm not super into the RGB LEDs but these look great with them depending on how you light them and what keycaps you use.For my dislikes, I feel that the board sits a little too high for my liking. Maybe because I'm using KAT profile keycaps with them, the keyboard may get uncomfortable during long uses without a wrist rest. I also had issues with some overlubbed stabilizers causing a mushy feeling key that was slow to return to neutral. Finally, last issue is ... MoreFound out about this keyboard via Reddit and YouTube reviews. I was interested in getting a new mechanical keyboard at the time and wanted to go for something where I would be more involved in the building and customization process.I like the board overall, especially in appearance in its finish and layout. I'm not super into the RGB LEDs but these look great with them depending on how you light them and what keycaps you use.For my dislikes, I feel that the board sits a little too high for my liking. Maybe because I'm using KAT profile keycaps with them, the keyboard may get uncomfortable during long uses without a wrist rest. I also had issues with some overlubbed stabilizers causing a mushy feeling key that was slow to return to neutral. Finally, last issue is that some screws come in really tight. I might have stripped some screws. I didn't really see much people in YouTube reviews talking about tight screws, but see that it's a somewhat common complaint. Perhaps a higher quality or newer screwdriver woild have avoided the issue. (I wasn't able to unscrew one side of my overlubbed stabilizers, but was able to clean a lot of the excess and apply a new modest coat.) So, most of my issues can be rememdied, but it'll take some work!Overall, I feel that, while the issues I faced regarding the overlubbed stabilizers and overly tight screws were problems I didn't mind dealing with, I would recommend this board to friends only if they were interested in building a custom keyboard that is a decent bit more expensive than budget customs and willing to spend some time on it. Else, I'd tell them to get a premade keyboard with their preferred switch and layout to avoid the hassle of fixing up the aforementioned issues.I don't regret getting this board and I find joy I'm using it and just seeing it on my desk in general.
I bought the barebones version without the keycaps and switches. I bought my other parts from a different company as I wanted a specific type. The order fulfillment process went pretty quick which I was not expecting, but appreciated it nonetheless.When I opened the packaging, I was very surprised at how heavy it was and how much quality you get especially for a keyboard that's manufactured by the thousands. I absolutely love the customization you can do with the GMMK Pro and the fact that it's hotswappable.My only gripe is if you are a keyboard enthusiast who loves a good "thock", you might need to be aware that the spacebar has a little ticking noise on the right stab which might ruin your typing experience. You can hear the ticking noise despite using lube. ... MoreI bought the barebones version without the keycaps and switches. I bought my other parts from a different company as I wanted a specific type. The order fulfillment process went pretty quick which I was not expecting, but appreciated it nonetheless.When I opened the packaging, I was very surprised at how heavy it was and how much quality you get especially for a keyboard that's manufactured by the thousands. I absolutely love the customization you can do with the GMMK Pro and the fact that it's hotswappable.My only gripe is if you are a keyboard enthusiast who loves a good "thock", you might need to be aware that the spacebar has a little ticking noise on the right stab which might ruin your typing experience. You can hear the ticking noise despite using lube. However, I've found a couple of solutions on Youtube, but haven't had the time to play around with it.Overall, I highly recommend this product for everyone whether you may be starting out or a veteran keyboard enthusiast. I just bought another barebones version for my boyfriend's birthday and I'm excited to build a new one!
Bought the GMMK Pro barebones and it has been a great keyboard so far. I had more budget keyboards in the past, so this one definitely has a more premium feel. I also bought the GMMK Keypad separately, and the main annoyance so far is with the Glorious Core software. For the GMMK Keypad, it allows you to change the knob and the slider independently to control different audio sources. For some reason, Glorious Core doesn't allow you to do the same for the GMMK Pro.I hope someone can fix this soon because it is quite annoying.I also wish there were a way to change the key map for different layers within Glorious Core to map keys when pressing the function key. Other than that, the keyboard and the lighting works great, just needs some software updates.
As first-time custom keyboarder, I appreciate how easy this particular board is to set up and get going: just pop in switches, keycaps, and get rolling. This thing is built like a tank, and just feels like quality.A couple of observations, not negatives, just things that would be amazing if/when they make a V2 of this bad boy.1. better feet. I know this seems like a tiny thing, but I really don't care much for the tiny little rubber feet on the bottom. I'd really like to see a larger, maybe silicone, set of pads for a little more sound isolation and a little more cushioning on hard surfaces.2. A backlight color change when the caps lock key is on. Having the side lights blink is nice, but I'd like to be able to see right away if I'm yelling online :P3. Less ... MoreAs first-time custom keyboarder, I appreciate how easy this particular board is to set up and get going: just pop in switches, keycaps, and get rolling. This thing is built like a tank, and just feels like quality.A couple of observations, not negatives, just things that would be amazing if/when they make a V2 of this bad boy.1. better feet. I know this seems like a tiny thing, but I really don't care much for the tiny little rubber feet on the bottom. I'd really like to see a larger, maybe silicone, set of pads for a little more sound isolation and a little more cushioning on hard surfaces.2. A backlight color change when the caps lock key is on. Having the side lights blink is nice, but I'd like to be able to see right away if I'm yelling online :P3. Less screws. Dear Gods... so many screws. It's not too bad to replace the top plate, but I just tried out the Polycarbonate switch plate, and, well, let's just say I'm lucky I had spares.All of that said, actually typing on this bad boy, with a nice set of keycaps and some Panda switches, is an absolute DREAM. Nothing any of the bigger "gamer" companies make at this price, or higher, comes close.Would 100% buy again and again. It makes WFH bearable and everything else amazing.
The GMMK Pro is good but not great for a first keyboard. It has a solid quality case and decent RGB. However it is notoriously difficult to work with when it comes to building it, and I couldn’t get any stabs but the rattly ones it came with to fit with a plate. It’s gasket mounted but I don’t feel like the gaskets do much. Either way, it’s a very good typing experience once you finally are able to figure out how the screws go back in. I did the tempest mod and used lubed Cherry MX Black Hyperglides, and the resulting sound is very marbly and smooth. The RGB is decent but not fantastic, and I wish there was a way to combine presets in the Glorious Core software. The only other problem is that the function key doesn’t work when I tested the PCB prior to building. ... MoreThe GMMK Pro is good but not great for a first keyboard. It has a solid quality case and decent RGB. However it is notoriously difficult to work with when it comes to building it, and I couldn’t get any stabs but the rattly ones it came with to fit with a plate. It’s gasket mounted but I don’t feel like the gaskets do much. Either way, it’s a very good typing experience once you finally are able to figure out how the screws go back in. I did the tempest mod and used lubed Cherry MX Black Hyperglides, and the resulting sound is very marbly and smooth. The RGB is decent but not fantastic, and I wish there was a way to combine presets in the Glorious Core software. The only other problem is that the function key doesn’t work when I tested the PCB prior to building. However, I never use that key so I didn’t care to fix it. I really do love my keyboard; it was my first introduction to mechanical keyboards and I love typing on it. It was just a struggle to work with initially and there are some things I wish were better.
Bought this about 2 years. When I first assembled it, the stabilizers for the larger keys were over lubed, causing them to stick when I pressed them in. It was fairly easy to fix as I just disassembled it and wiped some of the lube off. After putting it back together the issue was noticeably better, but they still stuck ever so slightly which ultimately resolved itself over time.I use the glorius panda switches which have been mostly great. After about a year, some of my more common keys stopped working every once in a while. Thankfully, I have extra switches so changing the broken ones wasn’t that big of a deal, but it was still slightly disheartening to have to do that only after 1.5 years.Other than these two issues, this has been an awesome keyboard and I’ve ... MoreBought this about 2 years. When I first assembled it, the stabilizers for the larger keys were over lubed, causing them to stick when I pressed them in. It was fairly easy to fix as I just disassembled it and wiped some of the lube off. After putting it back together the issue was noticeably better, but they still stuck ever so slightly which ultimately resolved itself over time.I use the glorius panda switches which have been mostly great. After about a year, some of my more common keys stopped working every once in a while. Thankfully, I have extra switches so changing the broken ones wasn’t that big of a deal, but it was still slightly disheartening to have to do that only after 1.5 years.Other than these two issues, this has been an awesome keyboard and I’ve recommended it to my friends.
I've never built a mechanical keyboard before, so I was looking for a way to upgrade my setup without doing something too complex. I was recommended the GMMK Pro keyboard by my brother and was impressed by its appearance and functionality. I bought the board in white and used Gateron clears and an Artifact Bloom keycap set. It was super easy to assemble and only took about an hour to put together. I used the Glorious software to customize the lighting on my board to match my keycap set, which turned out super well! I can't speak to the technical aspects of the board as well as someone more versed in mechanical keyboards can, but I can say that as someone who has only ever used a membrane board before, this keyboard makes such a difference that I'm actively more ... MoreI've never built a mechanical keyboard before, so I was looking for a way to upgrade my setup without doing something too complex. I was recommended the GMMK Pro keyboard by my brother and was impressed by its appearance and functionality. I bought the board in white and used Gateron clears and an Artifact Bloom keycap set. It was super easy to assemble and only took about an hour to put together. I used the Glorious software to customize the lighting on my board to match my keycap set, which turned out super well! I can't speak to the technical aspects of the board as well as someone more versed in mechanical keyboards can, but I can say that as someone who has only ever used a membrane board before, this keyboard makes such a difference that I'm actively more excited to sit down and write or work. It also makes my desk look so much better and more put together. If you're like me and are on the edge about spending on a mechanical keyboard/are new to the hobby, then I don't think you should hesitate as you can't go wrong with this product.
What initially drew me to the GMMK Pro was its specific 75% layout. Just enough keys for all the modifiers I wanted dedicated keys for, unlike other boards that sacrifice a key or two for a fancy badge or some other flair. For the price you're getting an aluminum case and gasket mount, which is very comparable or outright superior to other offerings in the price range.However, there were a few things I think could be improved in future revisions. The gasket system itself for one. While it is indeed gasket mounted as promised, because the relief cuts for the gaskets on the bottom case are not milled out that deep, the gaskets end up getting squished pretty hard when you screw the top case on, therefore kind of defeating the purpose of a gasket mount. If the relief ... MoreWhat initially drew me to the GMMK Pro was its specific 75% layout. Just enough keys for all the modifiers I wanted dedicated keys for, unlike other boards that sacrifice a key or two for a fancy badge or some other flair. For the price you're getting an aluminum case and gasket mount, which is very comparable or outright superior to other offerings in the price range.However, there were a few things I think could be improved in future revisions. The gasket system itself for one. While it is indeed gasket mounted as promised, because the relief cuts for the gaskets on the bottom case are not milled out that deep, the gaskets end up getting squished pretty hard when you screw the top case on, therefore kind of defeating the purpose of a gasket mount. If the relief cuts for the gaskets were deeper, and perhaps the gaskets themselves thicker, I think they would have served their purpose of providing a softer/more forgiving typing experience a lot better.Next issue I had was the plates. The aluminum plate fit fine with the PCB and the GOAT stabs as it was assembled from the factory. I bought the polycarbonate (PC) plate as well with my board as I prefer those over aluminum plates. However, the fit on the PC plate is very tight in more ways than one. Tight enough on the PCB as to cause it to bend when not installed and clamped down into the keyboard case. Also, there are SO many screws needed. If the plate fit properly, I don't think that it would bend the PCB at all nor need quite so many screws to hold it into place on the PCB. Additionally, the plates don't really seem to fit stabs other than Glorius' own GOAT stabs. I had some Durock v2's on hand, and no way those are fitting in the aluminum plate. I could force them into the PC plate, but it felt like it was going to snap, so I had to file out the plate to fit. I've seen people say the C3 equalz stabs worked fine, but I've also seen people say they don't fit either.Speaking of the stabilizers, after installing my switches and keycaps, any stabilized key would literally stick in the downward position after pressing it, then pop up later after a second when it broke loose. At first I thought it may have been because of over-lubing and I spent a lot of time disassembling, cleaning lube from inside the housings, re-lubing, then reassembling all to no avail. I found that the dampening pads they put under the stabs combined with the lube they used which got on the bottom of the housings as well, caused the stabilizers to stick in place. I noticed a number of other folks over on reddit mention this same issue of stabilized keys sticking. Once I removed those pads from the PCB, the stabilizers worked as they should. I think if Glorious offered the stabilizer dampeners as an optional add on in the box so users could add them at their own discretion, as well as not lubing the stabilizers from the factory, those issues could be avoided.The SW could also use a lot of work, but I could write a whole review just on that topic.Other than those issues, I do find the typing experience to be very pleasant with the PC plate and the build quality (issues aside) is very nice for the money. So while I did have some very specific issues, I still do enjoy the keyboard. I think the biggest strength is it can be had basically right now as it's now a regularly stocked item. No more waiting 6 months to a year for a Group Buy to get in on a very nice entry level custom. I do recommend it, but with the above caveats needing to be addressed in mind.
I came to Glorious for this custom keyboard because of the superb build quality of the Glorious Model O mouse I purchased a couple years ago. It also seemed like this was a great option for a "cheaper" 75% aluminum keyboard. It is cheaper than other comparable keyboard kits from what I have seen, at least.Before purchasing this, I had already built a 65% keyboard from scratch. This was much easier since all I needed to do was buy the kit and any modifiers/stabs/switches/keycaps I wanted. I did not need to make sure that the PCB fit the plate and that both of those fit the case.Overall building the keyboard was a very streamlined process. The factory lubed glorious panda switches feel extremely nice -- not as good as the franken-switches I made for my last build, ... MoreI came to Glorious for this custom keyboard because of the superb build quality of the Glorious Model O mouse I purchased a couple years ago. It also seemed like this was a great option for a "cheaper" 75% aluminum keyboard. It is cheaper than other comparable keyboard kits from what I have seen, at least.Before purchasing this, I had already built a 65% keyboard from scratch. This was much easier since all I needed to do was buy the kit and any modifiers/stabs/switches/keycaps I wanted. I did not need to make sure that the PCB fit the plate and that both of those fit the case.Overall building the keyboard was a very streamlined process. The factory lubed glorious panda switches feel extremely nice -- not as good as the franken-switches I made for my last build, but I did not have to disassemble, swap, film, lube, and reassemble these to make them feel and sound good. The stock stabs are fairly good, but could use some more lube and the band-aid mod to make them even better. The aluminum case is great as well -- just what I was looking for in a premium-feeling build.I also enjoy the centered text on the glorious keycaps. Most other keycaps sets I see are left-justified which I do not like at all. I only wish there were a standard "Enter" key option rather than only having this one that says "ASCEND". I might now have to go out and buy accent modifier keys just because of that.The coiled cable seems well made and I have had no issues with it so far, it looks really nice.
I love the keyboard. It was fun putting in all the raptor switches and nebulous keycaps, it works great for gaming. I had to get used to the key spacing and that's coming naturally already.It does have an issue though, I work from home and require the use of a KVM switch to move keyboard/mouse usage from the work pc to the personal PC. I Do this multiple times a day and this may have caused my issue. The keyboard input entirely stopped working and I got trapped in a game. I did contact support to get help factory resetting it and it fixed my issue. So if you use a KVM switch, be wary of using it with this keyboard. Overall, I do enjoy the keyboard, but it would be nice if I didn't have to worry about my keys suddenly stop working while in the deep end of a match ... MoreI love the keyboard. It was fun putting in all the raptor switches and nebulous keycaps, it works great for gaming. I had to get used to the key spacing and that's coming naturally already.It does have an issue though, I work from home and require the use of a KVM switch to move keyboard/mouse usage from the work pc to the personal PC. I Do this multiple times a day and this may have caused my issue. The keyboard input entirely stopped working and I got trapped in a game. I did contact support to get help factory resetting it and it fixed my issue. So if you use a KVM switch, be wary of using it with this keyboard. Overall, I do enjoy the keyboard, but it would be nice if I didn't have to worry about my keys suddenly stop working while in the deep end of a match online.
| Case Material | CNC Aluminum |
| Switches | Glorious Fox Switches |
| Hotswap Compatibility | 3/5-pin Mechanical |
| Connectivity | Detachable USB-C Wired |
| Max Polling Rate | 1,000 Hz |
