Glorious - GMBK 75% Wired Membrane Gaming Keyboard with Swappable MX-Compatible Keycaps - Black

I’ve been looking for a small-ish keyboard to connect to my gaming tablet for some time, and the Glorious GMBK has met my needs. It is compact, easy to stow and lightweight yet very durable feeling. The keys are very tactile and responsive when typing. I honestly really like the feel of the keys. They have a very nice and satisfying thud and click. It did take me a day or two to get used to the layout of this keyboard. Even though I’m the keyboard is quite large (when compared to the keyboard my tablet came with). I found myself striking the wrong keys when typing for a few hours. Of course, muscle memory will do its thing and you’ll be fine after some use. The RGB lighting on the keyboard is a nice touch, a bit boujie haha, but looks cool when gaming. The volume knob on the top right is also a nice touch, it made adjusting volume quick, and easy. The keyboard is plug and play, I didn’t have to install any drivers or software to get it going. Windows atomically recognized it and worked perfect. Glorious includes a tool to remove the keys for swapping and customization. This kit did not come with swappable keys, but it seems they are available for purchase from them. I feel like this keyboard is so affordable, that you might be better off just buying another if something happens to yours, or if you want a different look. All in all, I think this keyboard is an excellent value and perfect for gaming and typing. Especially if you have limited space on your desk. The keyboard looks and feels quite premium.

So yes, desk space is always an issue. A 75% keyboard helps to maximize desk space. This keyboard has 80 keys. It’s customizable for any gamer out there. The lighting on this keyboard is super cool. It has a 10 zone RGB lighting system. The options for lights is almost endless and really adds to the gaming experience. The keyboard itself is IP57 waterproof to protect it from the spills that may happen during an intense RPG or Shooter game. It is also dust resistant so it helps to keep the major crumbs off the keyboard. The rotary knob is good to the feel and is programmable. The keyboard is able to be used with consoles, Chrome, macOS, and Windows units. Very flexible in terms of its usage. The included software called Glorius CORE only works with WinOS only. I love the fact that the included USB-C cable plugs into the back of the keyboard in the very center. This allows you to place it almost anywhere on your desk or lap. I was able to test the included keycap puller and pulling keys was easy to do, so those who want to add custom keys can do so. The stems are MX-Style compatible. Now the most important thing…the feel of the keyboard. It feels great. The keys are responsive. To me they are heavy but soft. Very responsive keys. I had zero issues pressing keys during many hours of hard gaming. It never missed a beat. Combine all the features this 75% keyboard offers, and it’s simply a winner. Highly recommended.

Verdict: The Glorious GMBK 75% Gaming Keyboard is a great and affordable option for gaming, typing, and style. If you need a small footprint keyboard, this one is great! First impressions. The box includes the keyboard, a USB-A to USB-C cable, a key removal took, an extra key, stickers, and a manual. While smaller, this keyboard has a nice weight to it. It has a plastic frame and popup feet towards the bottom back of the keyboard – with two height levels… nice!! Design. This keyboard has a few fantastic design features that are not on my primary gaming keyboard. The secondary functions are lighted, for example “@” or “%” are visible in the dark, making password input in the dark possible. The functions of the F keys are also visible at a perfect angle, and lighted. The volume knob is very convenient and perfectly located. I love that the keyboard cable is a standard USB-C so it's easy to swap with other devices, and the cable is easily replaceable. Swappable keys are nice to have, but not something I had previously wished to have. The included tool makes removing keys very easy… actually way better than I expected; I may actually consider keys customization now. Fade-resistant keys are also a great feature. Typing. Some people like low action keyboards, and other people like mechanical high-action keyboards. This is more on the high-action, clickity keyboard side of the spectrum. It’s not quiet… it sounds more like productivity. It’s comfortable, perhaps slightly on the stiff side of action; I love it, but it’s probably not for everyone. I find it very enjoyable for typing. Performance. This is a great keyboard for gaming; the keys are responsive and decisive. No complaints. The volume knob is convenient for in-game adjustments. The 75% size means you don’t get extra programable keys, but it’s really great for just what you need, plus mouse. Things I love. - Great action on keys, for both typing and gaming. Super responsive - Ability to control 10 RGB zones for endless color customization through the app - Swappable keys with any MX-stem keycaps; a nice-to-have feature and very easy to use - IP57 (water and dust resistant) rating is GREAT! I have spilled things on my keyboards so many times over the years, and once on a pricey gaming keyboard (it was never the same after that) - The cable is fully removable, so you can swap in other USB-C keyboards - The light on the keys turn off after a few minutes to save power and avoid light nuisance - The secondary functions are also lighted, for example “@” or “%” are visible in the dark, making password input in the dark possible. This is not the case on my other gaming keyboard - The functions of the F keys are also visible at a perfect angle, and lighted. Very nice idea - The volume knob is incredibly convenient and perfectly located - Affordable price for a full-feature gaming keyboard - 2-year warranty Things I don’t love. - It’s not a quiet keyboard. Of note, I LOVE mechanical keyboards for the action and clickity noise, so I am not complaining here; making this comment because this keyboard may not be for everyone. And, it’s actually slightly louder than my primary full-size gaming keyboard (also a high-action clickity keyboard) - Small format and location of the arrow keys takes a little bit of time to get used to, especially for regular typing. The 75% size is convenient because of where I want to use it, but if I had the space, I would opt for a full-size keyboard for increased functionality for other applications Overall, the Glorious GMBK keyboard is a great option for a 75% size gaming keyboard. It looks great, performs well, and offers very convenient features, all at an affordable price.

This wired gaming keyboard for the budget conscious fills the bill quite nicely. It has a 1000 Hz polling rate, which is actually the gaming industry standard for performance. (Polling rates above 1000 Hz don't make a discernable difference for the average gamer.) The 75% layout means the keyboard footprint is 75% the size of a standard keyboard, and therefore takes up less desktop space, leaving more room for the mouse. It's a TKL (no number pad) but has all the needed functions - arrow keys, pgup, pgdn, end, delete, and standard qwerty layout. The materials used on this keyboard are decent enough, the keycaps being UV coated ABS which helps reduce shine and wear of legends, and the case is a lightweight polymer. The switch type is an MX-compatible membrane. While not as durable as mechanical switches, it does have the advantage of being somewhat quieter and also spill resistant. Not waterproof but less susceptible to spill damage than mechanical switches. In operation the keys are smooth and relatively quiet and response is good. The most noise comes from the spacebar, it sounds more like a mechanical one, but still a little quieter. Download the Glorious Core app to customize key function and RGB lighting. The RGB lighting on this keyboard is outstanding. It's bright and completely surrounds and outlines every key, and the key legends are translucent, allowing the color to show through on the legends (see photo with custom zone lighting). The RGB lighting is customizable including zone lighting, but doesn't allow per key lighting, which I would have preferred. But I guess that's understandable in trying to keep the price point low. You would have to pay around $15 to $30 more for per key RGB lighting. Key functions are customizable. Per key function changes can be made along with macros and shortcuts. The MX-compatible membrane switch type allows keycap swapping. A keycap puller is included, and keycaps pull off easily (but not too easily). Glorious offers an assortment of MX style custom keycap sets. The keyboard comes with USB cable, keycap puller, quick start guide, and a novelty (Glorious Logo) ESC keycap. Overall if you want a decent customizable gaming keyboard at a budget price and also has very attractive RGB lighting and swappable keycaps, you can't go wrong with this GMBK 75% from Glorious.

I've never had a product made by GLORIOUS before and while the keyboard is quite nice, the branding is confusing to me. Their logo looks like something belonging to a beauty product. I feel like the keyboard is made by Pantine Pro-V Shampoo as there is a silhouette of hair blowing backwards stamped all over the keyboard. I genuinely couldn't tell if the keyboard was made in collaboration with a beauty brand. Nevertheless, I am happy with the keyboard. They keyboard feels slightly on the cheaper side as it is made entirely from plastic, but it functions well and is water resistant - which makes it extremely versatile. My wife has been searching for a keyboard with just the right "sound" & "feel" - which has been difficult because she is basing her preference off of TikTok videos (instead of actual physical testing). After finally convincing her to try a couple of my high-end gaming keyboards (with mechanical switches), she found that she much prefers the squishy clunk of the membrane on this GMBK 75. We both find the volume knob extremely convenient and the RGB lights are vivid and easy to control. The only negative is that the feet that fold out from under the keyboard do not have any rubber grip - which causes the keyboard to slide slightly on my wife's desk. The bottom of the keyboard itself actually does have 4 rubber feet that hold it in place securely - so, if you prefer to use your keyboard flat on the desk, you will have no problems at all with movement. But, if you tilt it up on the fold out risers - you may experience more slippage. Keycaps are easy to remove with the included tool and can be customized with nearly any keycaps purchased online. Customization is fun and easy and the durable plastic design means that my wife doesn't have to be careful with it. She can throw it in a backpack and not worry about crumbs, and she also doesn't have to worry about spilling on it. It's a win-win and we both recommend trying it out.