CHF75.90
Glorious PC Gaming Race GMMK TKL ISO Barebone
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14 reviews
Good GMMK keyboard overall. Be careful if you use ABS-ISO CH keycaps from Glorious
The keyboard (hardware): The metal finish on the top is nice. Spare pads for the feet are included. The plastic key puller is not a fan (wears out the keycaps on the side), but easily found elsewhere. Nothing to complain about overall.
Software: Does its job, although using software was not the goal for me. The only things you can't do directly from the keyboard are macros and changing profiles. For those who would like to use them constantly, you will have to go through the software, which again is not my case.
Costums:
- Switches: I'm testing the Gateron Browns right now (hesitating with Kailh's purple pro), simple to install/change. This is the strong point of the keyboard.
- Keycaps: The keycaps available from Glorious, in ISO CH (and other EU layouts), have the functions laser engraved on a thin layer of paint. This is not the case with their ANSI US/Inter layout keycaps, which are double-shot. I'm using their ISO CH keycaps, ABS laser, while waiting for my order for a Tai-Hao PBT ISO CH doublehot set.
In short, very good keyboard for ISO CH. In ANSI US/Inter, the competition would be too high to make it the number one choice.
Edit: Received my PBT doublehot keycaps, nothing to do with Glorious' ABS-laser. (see picture, only the mat needs to be changed, originally designed for a compact).Pro
- Metal finish on top
- install and replace keycaps without soldering
- ISO layout
Contra
- the software needs to be upgraded
- macro and profile change impossible without software
Used it for my school project and it's perfect!
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Pro
- high-quality, minimalistic and sufficiently heavy case made of aluminium and plastic
- all switches hot-swappable (for Gateron, Kailh and other Cherry MX compatible switches)
- connector cable can be unplugged (Micro-USB and not USB-C, but works fine)
- RGB and hotkeys can be operated without SW (firmware updates and macros need the SW)
- Keycap-Puller (is in the bottom of the case) and Switch-Puller are included in delivery
- Keycaps/Switches are free & not enclosed in a case frame - easy cleaning
- also suitable for beginners who want to build a unique/colorful keyboard
Contra
- too expensive at Digitec (buy from the manufacturer or a D supplier)
- light source on the sockets is on top (uneven illumination of the characters on dark keycaps)
- no additional USB-A port on the keyboard (e.g. for wireless dongle or memory stick)
Meets my expectations
Stable aluminium case, RGB lighting could be brighter with the available keycaps from GMMK and also the lettering is not quite evenly illuminated.
The Kailh Silver switches that I bought fit perfectly, and the installation went smoothly. The stabilisers also work very smoothly with silicone paste.
What I am missing (wish for the future):
- Wireless
- Low profile switches
- more variants of keycaps in CH layoutPro
- Stable, high-quality aluminium housing with non-slip tilt feet
- Problem-free mounting
- .Pleasant, solid typing feel (but not silent)
Contra
- Inhomogeneous illumination of the key labels
- Micro USB
Good for the first board
The board is good as a first custom keyboard, especially the hotswap PCB allows you to easily change the switches. The stabalizers are unfortunately not too high quality, and don't feel too good, especially if you don't want to mod your board. The software is terrible, hard to find, hard to use and sometimes just doesn't work. Which is pretty weak for this price.
Pro
- Hotswap
- USB-C
Contra
- Software
- Stabilizers
Good value for money
Pro
- Processing quality
- Keyswitches easily replaceable
- .Sound
- Height (no palm rest necessary)
Contra
- Missing right OPTION button for macOS
- When starting the Mac or waking it up from sleep mode, a When starting the Mac or waking it from sleep mode, the keyboard assistant often appears
Disappointed
The notes are good though:
It slides on the desk, it moves, it squeaks, it feels like a really cheap barebone.
If it had been my very first keyboard why not, but not here.
It's not great for the price. I might as well get a stock Varmilo or a ducky and forget about the exotic switches.Pro
- Barebone
- USB-C
Contra
- Poor stabilizers
- Non-slip pads not efficient
- Some switch sockets move too much
- Expensive for the quality in the end
Hammer keyboard
Pro
- High quality workmanship
- Easy mounting of the switches
- Compact
- USB-C
Contra
- Somewhat weak illumination (with Glorious Panda switches)
Nice keyboard, flexible and good quality
Pro
- Nice finish
Contra
- Some switches are difficult to push in completely (Gateron blue model)
Super for the price
The material is very high quality (aluminum and plastic), the workmanship super and since this version now comes with USB-C (as of 03.05.2021), it is absolutely fine for the price. Sure, by the fact that there is no high edge you can see the switches white shine through the bottom of most keys, and the illumination of the keycaps is not uniform everywhere with me (Gateron Blue Switches), but otherwise it is a great barebone. Switches of course hot swappable and the RGB lighting is otherwise really nice and successful.
I used Gateron Blue Switches and the Glorious PC Gaming Race ABS Keycap Set, because it was available in the CH Layout. Very easy assembly with minimalistic but understandable instructions, so also suitable for beginners.Pro
- High quality materials and workmanship
- Nice RGB lighting
- Good software
- USB-C
Contra
- You can see the switches on some keys
- The sound is better with hollowed out keyboards
Does not last
Bought almost 3 years ago for daily and professional use (office automation), the USB connector on the barebone has taken a lot of play and causes many cuts. It's exasperating. And very disappointing. Especially since the barebone itself is a beautiful piece of aluminium.
The most used keys (also GMMK) (CTRL and SHIFT) are partly erased.
I'm hesitating between buying the same products again for 3 years or switching to a Logitech G925TKL. But I'm afraid I'll regret my Cherry MX.
Pro
- Good typing feel
- Efficient and easily configurable backlighting
- Swiss keyboard
Contra
- poor connector quality
Solid workmanship, good basis to test different switches
Pro
- Modular
- USB-C (on the newer models)
Contra
- no 5-pin pcb switches possible
Super Barebone, unfortunately without USB-C
Pro
- Compact
- HotSwap
- Lighting and adjustment options
- good workmanship
Contra
- no USB-C
Very unique product. Quality could be better.
Keys are not reprogrammable. Once the stabilizers are reworked, the keyboard is very silent. Especially with PBT keycaps.
Pro
- One of the few hot swappable switches on the market
- Silent when stabilizer reworked
Contra
- Customer support not helpful
- the L shape usb only redirect cable to the right, not the left
- Shiny bezzel are very shiny, wear sunglasses when you use this product or turn off all roof lights
