Glorious announces its return with the launch of the GMMK 3 Hall Effect keyboard
Glorious, the PC peripheral manufacturer responsible for the incredibly popular GMMK Pro keyboard series, is back with an exciting new addition to their premium keyboard lineup, the GMMK 3. While Glorious previously offered their keyboards such as the GMMK 2 and GMMK Pro with a handful of options out of the box, the GMMK 3 launches with a truly staggering number of customization options.
The GMMK 3 is available in 65%, 75%, or 100% layouts, all of which feature a rotary encoder, magnetic badge, and RGB lighting. There is also a Pro model for the GMMK 3 available, which offers optional wireless connectivity and 8K Hz polling rate support in wired mode.
Another exciting addition to the GMMK 3 is Hall Effect switches. First popularized with the Wooting 60HE over two years ago, analog keyboard switches quickly permeated the gaming keyboard space thanks to their adjustable actuation points, and now Glorious is getting on board with its GMMK 3 HE and Pro HE models.
A ready-to-use version of the GMMK 3 starts at $119.99, but the GMMK 3 Pro HE model can cost up to $349.99 if you opt for a model with wireless connectivity. Barebones kits for each keyboard are also available, allowing you to install your own switches and keycaps for a modest reduction in price.
Each keyboard comes in a number of pre-made styles with different layouts and switching options, but for anyone wanting a truly custom product, there is Sign maker. This site-based program allows you to fine-tune virtually every aspect of your new keyboard by choosing from a variety of stock styles or starting from scratch. The program lets you choose everything from keycaps and cable options to different gaskets and switch plates that provide a unique typing feel. Once you’ve made your selections, the board is shipped to you fully assembled.
Thankfully, should you change your mind, Glorious has made swapping parts on the GMMK 3 incredibly simple as well, with just eight screws holding the keyboard together, hot-swap PCBs, and interchangeable gasket mounts that fit into pins around the frame. The PCB can even support a combination of Hall Effect and generic mechanical switches simultaneously, if that’s your style.
I’ve spent the past week or so with my customized version of the GMMK 3 Pro HE, which definitely offers a premium experience with its excellent acoustics and build quality. Even as someone who is capable of building their own keyboard from scratch for less, I’d happily pay more for my own version of the GMMK 3 simply because it saves you the hassle of finding parts and putting everything together. With cheaper Hall Effect keyboards available like the $219.99 Key Chrono Q1 HEyou don’t get access to the same extensive catalog of customization options that Glorious offers. In short, Glorious has made it far too easy for me to spend hundreds of dollars on another custom keyboard.