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| Spec |  Glorious Glorious GMMK 3 $90 “Glorious's modular gasket-mount barebones with a knob and hot-swap PCB” |  MonsGeek MonsGeek M1 V5 $90–$130 “The M3's 75% sibling” |
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| Price , different | $90 | $90–$130 |
| Size | 75% | 75% |
| Type | Barebones | Barebones |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2024 | 2025 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | Polymer | Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Black | Black, and special editions |
| Weight , different | Not listed | About 1650g barebone |
| Dimensions , different | 338 x 152 x 44.5mm (75%) | 333 x 146 x 32.6mm |
| Typing angle | Not listed | Not listed |
| Front height , different | 44.5mm | 32.6mm case height |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Not included | Not included on the barebone |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, per-key RGB | Hot-swap, south-facing RGB |
| Plates , different | Aluminum | PC |
| Battery , different | — | 8000mAh |
| Compatible switches | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software , different | Glorious CORE | VIA |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | Barebones, 75% and other sizes, Modular gasket, Hot-swap, Knob, Aluminum plate, Glorious CORE | 75% aluminum, Gasket, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, 8000mAh, Quick release, VIA on the VIA kit |
| 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 | Buyers who want a metal, tweakable 75% at a modest price Beginners who will open the case more than once People who want wireless and VIA together |
| Skip if , different | Buyers who want a finished board out of the box QMK or VIA fans Wireless users | Anyone who prioritizes stock switch feel Buyers who want magnetic switches (see the M1 V5 HE or TMR) Travelers who need a light board |
| 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) | CNC aluminum case that opens without screws, so foam and plate changes are quick 8,000 mAh battery; all three reviewers rated battery life highly Tri-mode connectivity with VIA remapping and QMK source available Gasket mount, Poron and IXPE foams and pre-lubed stabilizers in the box South-facing hot-swap PCB that accepts 3-pin and 5-pin switches Basic Tutorials and ComputerBase both single out material quality and build |
| 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 | Mode switch sits under the caps key (Basic Tutorials, ComputerBase) Stock Akko Piano Pro switches can vary in feel and feel slightly scratchy (ComputerBase) Occasional Bluetooth issues (Basic Tutorials) Knob can touch the case if pressed off-centre (Techxreviews) Heavy, and ComputerBase notes there are no recesses for lifting it VIA edition does not work with MonsGeek's driver; order the right version |
| 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 well-reviewed, heavy 75% whose strengths are the case, battery and ease of modding rather than the stock switches. Check you are buying the VIA edition if you want VIA. |