Glorious is giving us the best of both worlds with its GMMK 3.
Design
This is a tricky one, the Glorious GMMK 3s design could be whatever you wanted.
Jumping into Gloriouss customization tool is where things get really interesting, though.
Glorious GMMK 3 and Asus ROG Azoth
I already had my design idea in mind when I started tinkering with the part picker.
I selected a white metal top plate and arctic blue metal bottom case.
I say theoretically because there are some premium options in this builder.
Its not just about looks, though.
you could also choose which switch plate you want installed.
Thats not something Ive been able to achieve with any other gaming keyboard.
There arent too many gaming keyboard-focused brands offering the same level of design customization at the moment.
Everything feels super high-quality once it comes off a computer screen and into the hands as well.
This is a hefty deck, so even the wireless model I received would be incredibly difficult to transport.
I rarely take my keyboard on the road with me, though, so I love the sturdy feel.
I do have one niggling design concern.
Features
The GMMK 3 is more than just a good-lookinghot-swappable keyboard, though.
The Glorious HE switches on offer here feature rapid trigger, adjustable actuation points, and four-in-one dynamic keystrokes.
Thats a suite of high-end features youll usually find in far less customizable gaming keyboards.
Its the multi-function keystrokes that impressed me the most though.
Glorious doubles that, allowing for four inputs per keypress.
I opted for the Lynx HE.
These are linear clickers with a particularly smooth feel and a marbly sound according to the website.
Everything is, for the most part, nice and easy.
In practice, the speed is certainly here.
Then we get into those hall effect switches.
Glorious GMMK 3 and Asus ROG Azoth
However, it was the rapid trigger that made the biggest impact in my competitive play.
The 2.4GHz wireless connection was immediate and reliable, never dropping once during my testing.
While a little slower, the Bluetooth connection was also stable for more casual use as well.
Should you buy the Glorious GMMK 3?
The reality is I haven’t been using the gaming keyboard most players will be buying.
I’ve been using the keyboard some players might end up with after a few evolutions.
The best thing about the Glorious GMMK 3 is that it can be whatever you want it to be.
And then in a few years time it can be something completely different.
Yes, youre locked into one brand, and who knows what might be around the corner.
Right now, my favorite gaming keyboard is theAsus ROG Azoth.
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