Keyboards may not seem like they matter very much, but when it comes to gaming, a great keyboard can make all the difference. Having a keyboard that will not only register keystrokes consistently but also provide feedback to the user, alongside one that feels comfortable to use for those long gaming sessions, is highly sought after. On top of that, gamers may also want agaming keyboardthat matches their room’s aesthetics, and finding the perfect combination of all of those features can be daunting. Fortunately, Glorious Gaming has it covered with its fully customizableGMMK 3.
After conducting a survey with gamers about gaming keyboards, Glorious discovered that over 85% of gamers value customization in their keyboards and over 50% of them take action and switch out their keycaps at some point. Now, Glorious has responded with theGMMK 3 keyboardand a generous offering of over 1 billion different hardware configurations that account for aesthetics, performance, and the typing experience.
The GMMK 3 Is Over One Billion Keyboards in One
The heartbeat of the GMMK 3 is customization, as Glorious aims to provide gamers with complete control over every aspect of their keyboard. Where this is ultimately realized is in the keyboard’s size, appearance, and functionality, each of which has varying levels of customization options available in Glorious' Boardsmith keyboard-creation tool. When using the Glorious Boardsmith to begin creating their keyboard, gamers are able to choose its language, size, connectivity,switch technology, and PCB orientation before moving on to the aesthetics of the keyboard’s top and bottom case. From there, they can customize the switches, keycaps, badge, rotary knob, cable, and typing feel.
It’s also possible to choose from a selection of premade custom designs of the GMMK 3 and either purchase them outright or use them as a starting point for personalization.
A custom GMMK 3 is available in three different sizes — 65%, 75%, and 100% — unlike many other gaming keyboards that might force gamers to exchange size options for another desirable feature. While some gamers might prefer a more compact keyboard for the extra desk space, others might rather have a larger,multipurpose keyboardthat can be used for both play and work. GMMK 3 keyboards can also be either wired or wireless, whichever users prefer.
Custom GMMK 3s let gamers choose between the standard hot swappable mechanical switches or hall effect magnetic switches, the former providing aclassic mechanical keyboard experienceand the latter offering beneficial gaming features like rapid trigger, customizable actuation, and 4:1 dynamic keystroke (which allows the assignment of up to four actions to a single key). Even the GMMK 3’s PCB (Printed Circuit Board) orientation is customizable, granting users the option to position their keyboard’s RGB backlights to be either north-facing or south-facing — meaning they can either shine directly into the keycap’s legend for more vivid results or away from it for less interference with keystrokes.
From there, gamers can customize the material and color of their GMMK 3’s top and bottom case, with a selection of limited edition metal colors, standard metal colors, and plastic colors to choose from. The color and material of the top and bottom case can be customized individually as well, thereby increasing the total number of possible combinations.
The GMMK 3’s switch customizationcomes next, offering gamers the opportunity to choose between linear, tactile, or clicky MX switches. Linear MX switches are generally noiseless and smooth, and keystrokes are consistent, as the keys don’t require any extra force to press. Tactile MX switches are different from linear MX switches in that they provide tactile feedback when pressed to inform the user that the keystroke has registered. Clicky MX switches are essentially tactile MX switches with an additional audible “click” feedback. Furthermore, the GMMK 3’s linear MX switches are available in five different colors, the tactile in four, and the clicky in one.
Users can also choose the “No Switches” option if they prefer to put their own switches on the GMMK 3 later.
Once the functionality of the GMMK 3 has been decided on, gamers can personalize theirkeyboard’s keycaps, with six categories to choose colors from: Limited Edition, Basics, Gradient, Backlit, Polychroma, and Aura. Generally, when advertised, the GMMK 3 can be seen with a gradient appearance, so users might opt for it. However, the limited edition choices showcase unique designs rather than solid colors. The layout of the keycaps can be customized for Windows or macOS as well.
Some additional, perhaps minor, customization options include the GMMK 3’s badge, which features the Glorious logo and features over a dozen options for its material and color. The rotary knob — which is used to perform functions such as adjusting volume and cycling through the keyboard’s customizable layers — also has plenty of color and material customization options available. The keyboard’s cable can be either standard or coiled, with the latter offering several color choices. Finally,the GMMK 3’s typing feelcan be personalized too, with options for an aluminum, polycarbonate, FR4, or brass switch plate, as well as firm or flex gasket modules.
All in all, the GMMK 3 stands tall as one of the mostcustomizable gaming keyboardsever developed, allowing gamers seemingly limitless freedom to design the keyboard of their dreams. With the option to personalize the GMMK 3’s size, color, switches, keycaps, typing feel, and more, there is very little left out of one of Glorious Gaming’s latest odes to gamers everywhere.
Glorious Gaming GMMK3
Gamers may be unsatisfied with other customizable gaming keyboards, but they finally have the most configurable option yet in the Glorious Gaming GMMK3. Buyers can choose from ready-to-go models or upgrade to wireless connectivity and blistering fast magnetic Hall Effect switches. Unlike most keyboards, buyers can choose from 65%, 75%, and 100% sizes with the same available features. Customization potential is almost unlimited, with the ability to choose colors for nearly every part of the GMMK 3. Regardless of the version, gamers can expect tremendous build quality with a reinforced aluminum construction.
