Glorious PC GMMK Pro Black Slate Aluminum Barebones TKL
Best mechanical keyboard for enthusiasts seeking a fully customizable typing experience.
Experience ultimate personalization with this barebones mechanical keyboard. Designed for enthusiasts, it offers a 75% layout and a hot-swappable PCB, allowing you to easily install your preferred switches and keycaps. The premium CNC aluminum case and gasket-mounted plate provide a superior typing feel and acoustics. Enjoy vibrant, customizable per-key RGB backlighting and convenient control with the programmable rotary encoder. This keyboard is fully programmable via Glorious Core software and QMK, empowering you to tailor every aspect of your typing experience.
$169.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2153
/ 3798
#2153 in Keyboards
Price vs Category Average
+22%
Above average
Size
Tenkeyless
/ Tenkeyless
Who it's for
- Typists seeking a durable and premium desktop foundation
- Keyboard enthusiasts desiring a soft and cushioned typing experience
- Custom builders wanting full control over performance and aesthetics
Who should skip it
- Beginners intimidated by complex assembly and manual tuning
- Keycap collectors using specific Cherry profile sets
- Budget-conscious buyers looking for an immediate plug-and-play solution
Performance breakdown
Build Quality
CNC aluminum chassis provides a substantial, premium feel on the desk.
Typing Acoustics
Gasket-mounted design delivers a refined, dampened sound profile for enthusiasts.
Customization Potential
Hot-swappable PCB and QMK support offer near-limitless personalization options.
Software Flexibility
Dual support for Glorious Core and QMK caters to all skill levels.
Switch Compatibility
Standardized hot-swap sockets accommodate almost any mechanical switch on the market.
Control Ergonomics
Programmable rotary encoder adds intuitive, tactile control to your daily workflow.
Key Specs
Size
Tenkeyless
Series
GMMK Pro Barebones
Logical Layout
US QWERTY
Physical Layout
ANSI
Top Material
Aluminum
Bottom Material
Aluminum
Switch Mount Type
Plate mount
Backlighting
RGB / All LED
Know before you buy
A barebones keyboard comes without switches and keycaps, meaning you will need to purchase and install your own to make the board functional. This design is intended for enthusiasts who want full control over the typing feel and aesthetic of their build.
The GMMK Pro features a hot-swappable PCB that supports most standard 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches. You do not need to solder anything; simply push the switches into the sockets.
Yes, the rotary encoder is fully programmable. Using the Glorious Core software or QMK firmware, you can assign it to control volume, scroll through pages, or perform other custom macros.
Yes, the GMMK Pro is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. While the Glorious Core software is primarily designed for Windows, the board is compatible with QMK, which allows for advanced customization across all operating systems.
The gasket-mounted plate provides a slightly flexible typing experience and improved acoustics compared to traditional tray-mounted keyboards. It helps dampen the sound of bottoming out and creates a more consistent, cushioned feel across the entire board.
Yes, the GMMK Pro uses a standard ANSI layout, making it compatible with the vast majority of aftermarket keycap sets. Because it uses south-facing RGB LEDs, it also offers better compatibility with Cherry-profile keycaps, which can sometimes interfere with north-facing switches.
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