Glorious - GMMK PRO Prebuilt 75% Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Black

So just got this in today. I have been looking at building a custom board for a while now. I seen this pop up and since I have the best buy card, I decided that it was worth it to purchase this kit as it came with everything I needed for cheaper than building it all separately. So for the pros of this board. It is already built which means you can take it out and start using it right away. The cable it comes with is realy nice and will be by far the nicest cable you own. The typing experience is awesome and so buttery smooth. I am sure with different switches you can get it even smoother. These fox switches are a limited item only on the prebuilt pro and GMMK 2 boards. They are doing a limited group buy to get these switches without buying a prebuilt kit but do not have plans to keep these switches in stock for the general public. So yay exclusivity lol. Anyways, the RGB is great and the rotary knob is excellent. Nice and tactile and has volume up and down by default for rotation and muting for pressing it in. Its also one nice chunk of aluminum and feels absolutely solid. This is not going to move around on your desk and is absolute quality all around. Also they have a 2 year warranty and actively support you modifying and changing things on this board. That is practically unheard of in the custom keyboard scene. They tell you to open her up and tinker. The wrist wrest is pretty decent and is nicely padded, albeit a little too high for my liking sitting in front of the board. It has a nice solid piece in the bottom that allows it to hold shape and is comfortable. The key cap and switch puller are also really nice and the switch puller is solid metal! The keycaps themselves are really nice too and are so much better than ABS plastic. They have a nice texture to them and will not slip and slide like smoothed over ABS keycaps do overtime. PBT is known for quality and is the preferred choice for many enthusiasts. Now the cons. There aren't many but the stabilizers on the space bar are not the greatest. My right hand side dips down some and ticks a bit. These of course have been an issue on this board since it launched so that's not a surprise. Don't let it stop you from buying this board though. Another con, at least for me, is south facing RGB. I prefer north facing with shine through keycaps. We can't have it all can we? So if you absolutely need shine through legends then this is not the board for you. Not unless you spend extra for the polycarbonate plate, and get the aurora keycaps to help really diffuse that lighting around, and even then it will still be dimmer than north facing boards. Again, not the biggest deal breaker but it is something to be aware of if you have never looked deeply into custom keyboards yet. Overall, for someone that might be too nervous to build something from scratch or just doesnt have the time to sit and lube every switch and hunt down the correct keycap sets and whatnot, this is the perfect entry into custom boards that will allow you to explore and find out what you like and dont like so you can change it up down the line. You will not regret buying this board, and even if you are an experienced keeb enthusiast, some cheap upgrades and mods to this board will have you thoccing away to your hearts content. Just get it if you can afford it, and if you don't like it you can always return it.

Very good keyboard. A lot of customization is available. The computer program allows you to change a lot of the backlight led settings. The keyboard is very expensive, it’s high quality, but you’re definitely paying for it. The frame of the keyboard is made of metal, so it makes it rather heavy, but high quality.

Amazing keyboard. The way it types is different from any other keyboard I have used. It’s quiet in its own way, and you can tell it’s heavy duty. The knob on the keyboard is a really nice addition too. The wrist guard is great, coming from someone who has dealt with heavy amounts of wrist burn in the past. I’d recommend getting it on sale, the $350 price point is a bit crazy but still worth it otherwise. Just remember to download the software (Glorious Core) to keep up to date firmware and change color settings.

I’ve gone through a lot of keyboards over the years, and this one honestly surprised me. Right out of the box, the build quality feels premium it’s solid, has a nice weight to it, and doesn’t feel cheap at all. The aluminum body makes a big difference compared to other keyboards I’ve owned. Typing on it is super satisfying, the switches feel smooth and consistent, and the sound is clean without being overly loud. It’s one of those keyboards that actually makes you want to keep typing. I also really like the 75% layout since it saves space on my desk but still keeps all the keys I need. The RGB lighting is bright and customizable without looking over the top, and the knob is a feature I didn’t think I’d use much but now use all the time for volume and quick adjustments. If I had to nitpick, the price is definitely on the higher side, but once you actually use it, you can tell where the money is going. Overall, this is easily one of the best keyboards I’ve owned and feels like a long-term investment rather than something you’ll replace quickly.

Excellent build quality, smooth typing experience, and looks great on the desk.