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| Spec |  Glorious Glorious GMMK 3 $90 “Glorious's modular gasket-mount barebones with a knob and hot-swap PCB” |  Keychron Keychron Q1 Pro $168 “The Honda Civic of custom keyboards” Best Overall |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $90 | $168 |
| Size | 75% | 75% |
| Type | Barebones | Barebones |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2024 | 2023 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | Polymer | 6063 Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Black | Carbon Black, Shell White, Silver Grey, Navy Blue |
| Weight , different | Not listed | 1.74kg (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 338 x 152 x 44.5mm (75%) | 327.5 x 145 x 35.8mm |
| Typing angle , different | Not listed | 5.2° |
| Front height , different | 44.5mm | 22.6mm |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Not included | Double-shot PBT, KSA profile (fully assembled version) |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, per-key RGB | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB |
| Plates , different | Aluminum | PC |
| Battery , different | — | 4000mAh (up to 300h, backlight off) |
| Compatible switches | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software , different | Glorious CORE | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | Barebones, 75% and other sizes, Modular gasket, Hot-swap, Knob, Aluminum plate, Glorious CORE | QMK/VIA, Hot-swap, Double Gasket Mount, Aluminum Case, Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C, South-facing LEDs, Screw-in Stabilizers, 1000Hz Polling (wired) |
| Good for , different | Builders who want a modular, gasket-mount base People who want to try different plates and gaskets Wired desk setups that want a knob | Heavy typists who want a soft, cushioned feel Buyers who want QMK programmability with Bluetooth People who switch between Mac and Windows Anyone who wants to swap switches or tune the build |
| Skip if , different | Buyers who want a finished board out of the box QMK or VIA fans Wireless users | Competitive gaming over wireless (90Hz polling) Anyone who needs a portable keyboard Buyers who want 2.4GHz wireless on this model People who prefer a low, flat keycap profile |
| Pros , different | Modular gasket system with an aluminum switch plate (Glorious) Hot-swap sockets and knob support on a wired board (Glorious) Three layouts and many case colors from Glorious's configurator (Tom's Hardware) Three onboard profiles (Glorious) Typing described as decent with tactile switches in a Boardsmith build (Tom's Hardware) Works across Windows, macOS and Linux (Glorious) | Flexible PC plate and gasket mount give a soft, bouncy typing feel (Tom's Guide) Full CNC aluminum case at 1,736 g assembled, so it stays put on the desk Bluetooth 5.1 for up to 3 devices plus USB-C; MakeUseOf found the Bluetooth connection stable QMK firmware with the Keychron Launcher web app for remapping and macros Hot-swap sockets take 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches 4000 mAh battery, rated up to 300 hours with the backlight off; Tom's Guide saw two to three weeks per charge Programmable aluminum knob, plus a system toggle and both Mac and Windows keycaps |
| Cons , different | No switches or keycaps included; only four sample switches (Glorious) Rattly stabilizers on the spacebar in Tom's Hardware's configured unit Glorious CORE software called not great or deeply lacking (Tom's Hardware, PCWorld) Polymer case on this barebones (Glorious) No QMK support (Glorious) Reviews are of HE and Boardsmith versions, not the barebones itself | Wireless is Bluetooth only, at 90Hz polling; 1000Hz needs a USB-C cable No 2.4GHz option on the Pro; Keychron lists the Q1 Max for that Heavy for a 75% and not a board to carry around Tom's Guide heard a slightly hollow stock sound and occasional metallic pings Tall KSA keycaps raised mistype rates in Tom's Guide's typing test An r/Keychron owner report describes spacebar rattle from the stock stabilizers Tom's Guide called the $219 assembled price steep at review time (Nov 2024) |
| Research take , different | A flexible modular base with an aluminum plate and hot-swap sockets, held back by software criticism. Evidence is for sibling versions, so check the exact configuration. | A comfort-first 75% that suits long typing sessions better than gaming or travel. Reviewers rate the build and typing feel highly and mark it down for weight, price and a stock sound that can ping. If you want 2.4GHz or magnetic switches, compare the Q1 Max and Q1 HE before buying. |