The verdict
The Glorious GMMK Pro is a popular entry point into the custom keyboard hobby with its premium aluminum case and extensive customization options. While it offers excellent build quality and QMK/VIA support, it comes as a barebones kit requiring additional purchases. The stabilizers often need work, and the price is steep for what you get out of the box.
Strengths
- +Premium CNC aluminum case with excellent build quality
- +Hot-swappable PCB with 3-pin and 5-pin switch support
- +Rotary encoder knob included for media control
- +QMK/VIA support for deep customization
- +75% layout with arrow keys and function row
- +Gasket-mounted design for satisfying typing feel
- +RGB backlighting with south-facing LEDs
- +Wide aftermarket support for custom parts
Watch-outs
- −Barebones design requires own switches and keycaps
- −Stabilizers need lubing out of the box
- −Heavy and not portable
- −Expensive for a barebones kit
- −Firmware can be tricky to set up initially
- −Some units have PCB flex issues
