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Glorious GMMK Pro: price, specs & release date

Glorious GMMK Pro, released 2021. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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Is the Glorious GMMK Pro a good buy?

At $170, the Glorious GMMK Pro is #11 cheapest of the 18 mechanical keyboards we track, where the median is $145. On the spec sheet, its release year of 2021 is the lowest of the 13, and its key count of 83 is below the median of the 16. By release date, it is the oldest of the 13 we date.

Evidence of Record

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Outlets on record1 tested · 2 mention-only
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One independent lab measured this product across 2 physical metrics — speed and dimensional accuracy. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far; 2 other outlets have it on record by mention only.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the 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).

Based on 3 reviews · 1 lab-tested · 2021-09-24–2024-10-23

Tested by Tom's Hardware, TechRadar, Tom's Guide

Consistently praised

  • Premium CNC aluminum case feels robust and looks great on the desk · 3 sources
  • Modular, hot-swap, mod-friendly design that's easy to customize · 3 sources
  • Responsive switches / solid gaming and typing performance · 3 sources
  • Compact but complete 75% layout · 2 sources

Commonly flagged

  • Premium price hard to justify for what you get · 3 sources
  • Build weak spots for the price (rattly stabilizers, low-quality small parts/screws) · 3 sources
  • Hollow / metallic sound out of the box (Tom's Guide)
  • Dim, cheap-looking RGB lighting (Tom's Guide)

Where reviewers disagree Sources split on the out-of-box experience and value. TechRadar called it 'impressive' and scored performance 4/5, and Tom's Guide judged it 'built extremely well' — while Tom's Hardware deemed it 'a hard sell' because the GOAT stabilizers rattled and needed lubing/mods before typing felt good. Sound and RGB are also contested: Tom's Hardware and TechRadar praised the RGB (colorful/bright and vibrant) and Tom's Hardware said the board sounded great after modding, whereas Tom's Guide alone faulted the RGB as dim and the tone as hollow and metallic even stock.

The sources (3)

Tom's Hardware hands-on ·

With its snazzy aluminum design, compact layout, helpful dial and powerful software, the GMMK Pro has a lot going for it
the stabilizers are the exact opposite of what their name implies, creating painful noise and usability issues you shouldn't have to deal with on any keyboard kit, let alone one this pricey.
the out-of-the-box experience with rattling stabilizers that don't even return properly, is a huge problem for any keyboard, let alone one with this kind of price tag.

TechRadar hands-on ·

The Glorious GMMK Pro is an impressive mechanical keyboard when it's built, boasting switches that are responsive and feel great as well as a very mod-friendly design that you can truly make your own.
Sadly, though, some of the smaller bits are low quality, which can get in the way when you're modding.
Eye-wateringly expensive

Tom's Guide lab-tested ·

Typing-test speed: 82 WPM · Typing-test accuracy: 92.34%

The strongest aspect of the keyboard is the case — a mighty slab of metal that looks great on my desk.
the keyboard struggled from some poor lighting, and a typing experience held back by below-average sound quality.
the sound is a little hollow — key presses have an unsatisfying, metallic noise.

Specifications

Price (US)$170 Barebones (no switches) $170 USD as of original pricing; product appears discontinued on gloriousgaming.com as of 2026-06-15. Price from thegamingsetup.com review (updated 2021).
BrandGlorious
Released2021
Layout75%
Key count83
Switch typeHot-swappable — user-supplied MX-compatible 5-pin
Hot swappableYes
ConnectivityUSB-C 2.0 wired only (6ft detachable)
BacklightPer-key RGB
KnobYes
Build materialAircraft-grade aluminum (CNC machined), soft-touch finish
WirelessNo

Source: thegamingsetup.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by gloriousgaming.com. Specs extracted from thegamingsetup.com review: 75% layout, 83 keys, hot-swap 5-pin MX, wired USB-C, per-key RGB, rotary encoder (knob), aircraft aluminum case, 1496.85g weight, $170 barebones. Glorious official page no longer lists GMMK Pro as of 2026-06-15 (product appears discontinued). Review dated July 15, 2021.

Is the Glorious GMMK Pro worth it vs cheaper mechanical keyboards?

Glorious GMMK Pro against its closest cheaper and pricier mechanical keyboards on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked

ProductPriceLayoutKey countSwitch typeHot swappableConnectivity
Glorious GMMK Pro this$17075%83Hot-swappable — user-supplied MX-compatible 5-pinYesUSB-C 2.0 wired only (6ft detachable)
Keychron Q1 Pro QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard$149.9975%84Keychron K Pro (MX-compatible, 5-pin)YesBluetooth 5.1 / USB-C wired
Wooting 80HE$199.9980%—Lekker L60 V2 (Hall-effect analog)—USB-C wired only

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the 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). Praised: Premium CNC aluminum case feels robust and looks great on the desk; Modular, hot-swap, mod-friendly design that's easy to customize; Responsive switches / solid gaming and typing performance; Compact but complete 75% layout. Flagged: Premium price hard to justify for what you get; Build weak spots for the price (rattly stabilizers, low-quality small parts/screws); Hollow / metallic sound out of the box (Tom's Guide); Dim, cheap-looking RGB lighting (Tom's Guide). (From 3 tester reviews, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the Glorious GMMK Pro cost?

The Glorious GMMK Pro has a US price of $170 (Barebones (no switches) $170 USD as of original pricing; product appears discontinued on gloriousgaming.com as of 2026-06-15. Price from thegamingsetup.com review (updated 2021).), as of 2026-06-15.

How does the Glorious GMMK Pro compare on price?

At $170, the Glorious GMMK Pro is #11 cheapest of the 18 mechanical keyboards we track, where the median is $145.

When was the Glorious GMMK Pro released?

The Glorious GMMK Pro was released 2021.

What are the Glorious GMMK Pro's key specs?

Glorious GMMK Pro (Glorious): layout 75%, key count 83, switch type Hot-swappable — user-supplied MX-compatible 5-pin, hot swappable Yes, connectivity USB-C 2.0 wired only (6ft detachable). Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $170 at thegamingsetup.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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