Glorious[1] is best known for its selection of budget-friendly options in the PC gaming space. Its mice sell for a fraction of the cost of flagships from Logitech and Razer, while earning mostly excellent reviews. So, it might be a little surprising that its flagship Glorious GMMK Pro mechanical keyboard[2] starts at $170 and goes all the way up to $350 for the top-end configuration.
In a way, the GMMK Pro is Glorious' attempt to prove that it's as worthy a competitor within the high-end PC gaming market as it is in the midrange. The keyboard is, from top to bottom, designed to feel premium and to compete with the best retail keyboards and even some custom mechanical keyboards.
What might look like a relatively typical keyboard from the outside hides several features that elevate it above competing options from the big boys. Whether its asking price is justified depends on your preferences for weight, typing feel, adjustability, and a few other factors. We'll review each of these below to help determine if the GMMK Pro deserves a spot on your desk.
Specifications
| Size | 65% (with nonstandard key sizes) |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wired (USB-C to USB-A) |
| RGB lighting | Per-key RGB with animations and RGB side lights |
| Keycap material | Bare-bones: N/A | Prebuilt: PBT |
| Keycap stem | Cherry MX |
| Case material | CNC machined aluminum |
| Included accessories | Bare-bones: Standard cable | Prebuilt: Coiled cable, keycap puller, key switch puller, wrist rest |
| Included switch type | Bare-bones: N/A | Prebuilt Glorious Fox Linear switches |
| Mounting plate type | Gasket-mount |
Testing configuration
The white GPBT keycaps have a nice clean aesthetic, with a few bits of subtle flair like the optional orange Esc