# Glorious GMMK Pro vs ASUS ROG Azoth: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Glorious GMMK Pro (Glorious) and ASUS ROG Azoth (ASUS ROG) among mechanical keyboards. Glorious GMMK Pro is the cheaper of the two at $170.

## Side by side

| Spec | Glorious GMMK Pro | ASUS ROG Azoth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $170 | $250 |
| Brand | Glorious | ASUS ROG |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Key count | 83 | 81 |
| Switch type | Hot-swappable — user-supplied MX-compatible 5-pin | ROG NX (Red / Brown / Blue options, 3-5 pin hot-swappable) |
| Hot swappable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | USB-C 2.0 wired only (6ft detachable) | 2.4GHz wireless / Bluetooth / USB-C wired (tri-mode) |
| Backlight | Per-key RGB | Per-key ARGB (north-facing RGB LED) |
| Knob | Yes | Yes |
| Build material | Aircraft-grade aluminum (CNC machined), soft-touch finish | Aluminum top plate, polycarbonate bottom (gasket mount) |
| Wireless | No | Yes |

## Key differences

- Key count: Glorious GMMK Pro 83 vs ASUS ROG Azoth 81
- Switch type: Glorious GMMK Pro Hot-swappable — user-supplied MX-compatible 5-pin vs ASUS ROG Azoth ROG NX (Red / Brown / Blue options, 3-5 pin hot-swappable)
- Connectivity: Glorious GMMK Pro USB-C 2.0 wired only (6ft detachable) vs ASUS ROG Azoth 2.4GHz wireless / Bluetooth / USB-C wired (tri-mode)
- Backlight: Glorious GMMK Pro Per-key RGB vs ASUS ROG Azoth Per-key ARGB (north-facing RGB LED)
- Build material: Glorious GMMK Pro Aircraft-grade aluminum (CNC machined), soft-touch finish vs ASUS ROG Azoth Aluminum top plate, polycarbonate bottom (gasket mount)
- Wireless: Glorious GMMK Pro No vs ASUS ROG Azoth Yes

## What reviewers say

**Glorious GMMK Pro** — Three whitelisted testers — Tom's Hardware, TechRadar and Tom's Guide — hands-on reviewed the original GMMK Pro (RTINGS was JS-only and excluded). Consensus: a gorgeous, heavy aluminum 75% board with strong modularity and responsive switches, undercut by a premium price and weak fundamentals for the money. Only Tom's Guide logged measured numbers (82 WPM, 92.34% accuracy). (3 sourced reviews.)

**ASUS ROG Azoth** — Two whitelisted hands-on reviews (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) both rank the ASUS ROG Azoth among the best gaming/mechanical keyboards, praising its sturdy premium build, enthusiast-grade typing feel, easy hot-swap customization, handy OLED screen and low-latency wireless gaming performance. Both flag the steep ~$250 price and the lack of dedicated macro keys / limited programmability. They split sharply on the Armoury Crate software. (2 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Glorious GMMK Pro: https://thegamingsetup.com/gaming-keyboard/reviews/gmmk-pro (thegamingsetup.com, verified 2026-06-15)
- ASUS ROG Azoth: https://thegamingsetup.com/reviews/asus-rog-azoth-review (thegamingsetup.com, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/mechanical-keyboards/glorious-gmmk-pro-vs-asus-rog-azoth/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Glorious GMMK Pro ($170) vs ASUS ROG Azoth ($250) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/mechanical-keyboards/glorious-gmmk-pro-vs-asus-rog-azoth/
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