It was only in mid-2022 that I ventured into the broader world of mechanical keyboards.
It’s not astonishing, then, that I’m kicking things off with the Glorious GMMK Pro.
The prebuilt kit isavailable for $349 via Gloriousas of writing.
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The build quality of the chassis itself is phenomenal; this thing is built to last.
The keyboard has a high profile, so you’ll ideally need a wrist rest.
What I particularly like about the GMMK Pro is the rotary knob.
One of the marquee features of the GMMK Pro is that it has a gasket-mounted design.
Most keyboards are bottom mounted, with the PCB secured to the bottom part of the chassis.
Similarly, you get the Print Screen key at the top, but no Scroll Lock or Pause.
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Having only used full-size layouts until now, I liked the compactness of the keyboard.
If you’d rather lube the switches on your own, the brand sells its own G-Lube.
Ideally, you’ll need to add some more foam.
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The keyboard has Glorious’s own screw-in stabilizers, and they fall short of their GOAT branding.
In a similar vein, the rotary knob on my GMMK Pro is wobbly.
But my biggest source of frustration with the GMMK Pro has to do with the software.
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I used Corsair’s iCUE software for nearly a decade, and I thought that was poorly designed.
After my tribulations with Glorious’s software, I don’t have anything negative to say about iCUE.
Glorious GMMK Pro: Should you buy it?
The GMMK Pro is a great way to get started with DIY mechanical keyboards.
It offers extensive customizability, and the barebones kit in particular is a great value.
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