GMMK Pro Review- People are Asking the Wrong Questions + Four Different Builds

[@roarbahamut9866]

IMPORTANT: The warranty does not void, even if you completly open up the keyboard. In fact, they encourage it. This is very important to newer people in this hobby (just like myself). Im planning to order one once it comes into stock.

[@hockypockies780]

very poggies YOOO I GOT HEARTED LETS FUCKING GOOOOOO

[@TheDredgenProject]

Oh goosh I forgot to mention this :( There was just too much too cover. Thanks though!

[@hockypockies780]

@@TheDredgenProject damn thanks for hearting

[@roarbahamut9866]

@@TheDredgenProject I loved the review btw. The fact that you took the time to make 4 completly different builds helped me decide whether id like an alu or brass plate.

[@raydominiqueterre7462]

Would the warranty be voided if we remove the screws?

[@preppyluhhh9453]

This review is different I like how you talk more about being practical and showing us more options to us beginners it's really helpful knowing that here in the Philippines we do have a very limited keeb brands available for your price range.. thanks 😊

[@sahanweerakoon2172]

Ok, the comparisons you made to other boards was perfect! So many reviewers miss this and evaluate boards as if they exist in a vacuum. A lot of the comparison keyboards were also keyboards I was considering so it was really great to see you compare and contrast them against the GMMK Pro, earned a sub from me

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks! for appreciating! It was really hard to write the script on this one but it's what I really wanted to do since you need context and comparison to place this keyboard properly in the market. :)

[@HappyB0T]

Incredible perspective on this board. Warranty is part of the conversation that is totally missing from almost all reviews. Your personal build is pretty much what I would do with the board. Sounds great! Waiting for my flex batch.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks man! Appreciate it! Enjoy the build :)

[@nickk5462]

Anyone know the keycaps from 13:00 ?? please tell me T.T

[@thejumpingtoad3167]

I don't comment on KZbin videos a lot, but after watching multiple GMMK Pro videos, yours is absolutely amazing! Thank you for covering so many overlooked points

[@TheDredgenProject]

Oh wow thank you!

[@WasabiApple100]

This channel is very underrated. The production quality is very nice :)

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks!!

[@schaf7716]

same

[@nickk5462]

Anyone know the keycaps from 13:00 ?? please tell me T.T

[@Drew-tm5pe]

I personally don't like the sound profile of this board but I love the layout!

[@TheDredgenProject]

Very valid. I think the sound and typing feel are the weaker points on this one but it's still good compared to similarly priced boards!

[@andieluke1366]

Same.

[@Soumya041]

How do you compare this with steelseries apex pro?

[@ryanhtran]

@@Soumya041 you don't, they're completely different markets. feel, sound, and customizablility on the gmmk pro will be better than the apex, but software and ease of use is better on apex.

[@DashzRight]

As of today, I can confirm that newer plates (brass, aluminum and pc) allow for most aftermarket stabas (including the durock v2s) without any hassle, shaving or modification to the plate or stabs, I swapped the goat stabs with the durocks in the pcb and thats it.

[@freya1348]

I just got mine a week ago and I had to file the plate to fit my Durock V2s. Maybe they have new machining that fits better but I didn’t get one. It wasn’t too bad it took like an hour or so to file

[@dasyad00]

You are the very first one to rigorous in comparing and mentioning alternatives. Thanks for this! For some reason, no one has thought of compiling a list of 75% exploded layout keyboards. All I have found as a newbie through trial and error was the IDOBAO ID80 which was a lot more expensive, and the KBT75 which wasn't an exploded layout.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks! There's a lot of choices in the market and scanning it can be really hard.

[@Sakkyun]

75% is the perfect form factor, they don’t need to make it smaller.

[@TheDredgenProject]

I want it smalle though :(

[@Boros777]

I would’ve liked it without the function row

[@Psil0]

@@Boros777 I especially wanted a 75% with function row because it is important for some games (Starcraft2 ... ^^')

[@Boros777]

@@Psil0 never played it - do you need those buttons fast? Otherwise people could just put them on a fn-layer when using a 65%

[@Psil0]

@@Boros777 Yes. All the number keys are used already, and you need fast access to f1-f4 to move the camera from one side of the map to the other (camera shortcuts). There's ways to change these to other key presses, but a whole lot of the keyboard is already taken. Using a fn-layer key isn't very practical since it's an extremely fast paced game and there's already a ctrl+1-2-3-4 that's used so it can get confusing. That said, I also LOVE the aesthetics of boxed 75% with function row, even if they aren't used that much.

[@rodolfoconejos6477]

Hey bro. That was a great review. That is how you are supposed to look at this keyboard. Too many enthusiast bash on this keyboard instead of looking at it as a beginner. ez sub.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks man! It was hard to view it both ways but I somehow managed to make the script work.

[@Bulker360]

This is great, i was thinking about getting my first customizable keyboard and this video has everything i wanted to know. Thank you!

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks! Glad to have helped :)

[@clementfilancia3053]

I bought the MT3 Black on Whites and a GMMK Pro build just like yours, I'm going to put lavender switches personnaly but when I saw the combo in this video I was happily surprised !

[@TheDredgenProject]

It will look super clean :)

[@keagan5379]

appreciate the in-depth and honest review. definitely one of the best reviews I've seen so far.

[@RobbyWonder]

It's REALLLLLLLY hard to say that this board is not good value for what it is. It's a GREAT starter board with some amazing potential. The value is here and the fact that you can get it in stock and immediately is something else. I see that people like to compare this with much higher end boards and that right there is everything I needed to hear. This is a great board it will continue to improve as more competition enters the market! Great review! I certainly would buy this board and I don't think any of the cons you've listed really knock it into the territory of not wanting to buy it for me - it just has so much value and availability! I say its a great buy! The KBD67 is a great option too, but my personal KBD67 feels like a toy compared to the GMMK Pro. Maybe its just the weight difference? But, I feel the build quality is superior to that of the KBD67 vs GMMK Pro. Gotta go with the GMMK Pro on this one for me!

[@vvdkeebs]

perfectly said! i think a lot of enthusiasts criticise this keyboard very harshly (though deserved in a lot of aspects especially its marketing) but one thing it hit right on the mark is to make an entry keyboard that introduces a lot of different components and terms that the professionals use which is perfect if you want to get into the hobby! people tend to forget that this hobby is VERY subjective and boils down to personal preference. pick it up if you want to!

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks! I don't think you can go wrong with more options in the market especially with one that has great value like this :)

[@niklasek8921]

This was a very in depth review. I appreciate the time and effort :)

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks!

[@hucklejoko4838]

I was one of the people who was very critical of the GMMK Pro when Glorious first uploaded their soundests, but not necessarily because of the product itself but how Glorious marketed it (I guess we can all agree that the first soundest they uploaded was terribad). All buzzwords were there and from the first reddit post it sounded like they desperately wanted the GMMK Pro to "replace" groupbuy boards (I'm using the term replace loosely here). After all the reviews, soundests, builds and everything there is to consume as of the moment this comment is being written, I recognize the value of the GMMK Pro as an entry level custom mechanical keyboard. It offers so much value that almost no group buy board with the same layout and feature can rival it for the price that it commands. However, it is still evident that it sounds bad when used stock and there really is benefit into modifying the it. Hence, I daresay their marketing team should've simply said GMMK Pro an Entry Level Custom Mechanical Keyboard rather than the "ultra premium gasket mounted etc" stuff that they said. Then again one could argue that it's marketing and that's what they are supposed to do, but hey, I'm just calling out a product for something that it's not. It's just downright amusing how many people get so butthurt after seeing a criticism of a product from a company that prioritizes their customers so much that even an advertised 2-year warranty from "official retailers" is such a big deal.

[@TheDredgenProject]

There were definitely some missteps in the marketing but it would really muddle the keyboard conversation so I decided to not put it in the conversation. I decided to look at the keyboard and judge it based on its merits alone. I did remember Ben from Glorious saying that it is meant to be an entry level keyboard so I am also a bit thorn on whether we had too high of an expectation as well. However, looking at the keyboard alone, I am happy that it was produced. It goes to show that you can produce something at a relatively low price. If they can revise some minor details on it then it should be a compelling product.

[@jlu]

This is a strong contender to be my next keyboard (from RK84). There’s no other good hotswap 75% keyboard kits in its price range 🤯

[@FF18Cloud]

Honestly it's the 2 year warranty that sells me on it. Probably because glorious has the overhead, but at least with the overhead, they're using it

[@TheDredgenProject]

It's a pro-consumer move and I like it. It encourages buyers to open up the board.

[@n3lls81]

I was gonna go for this for my 2nd build but my friend suggested I go a full custom build. Drawback is the waiting time. The Gateron Black Inks sounded the best to my ears.

[@TEGvTEG]

The board does have a user-customizable accent piece- the rotary knob can be switched.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Yeah I guess that counts? But I give it a smaller point?

[@DiddyBom]

Just finished my gmmk pro with banana splits, holee modded, Durock v1 stabs, krytox 205g0 with polycarbonate plate. Best sounding board I’ve ever heard

[@TheDredgenProject]

No PE foam? :)

[@bobbles_fr]

I like that desk thing, but there is this good ikea one named fredde. I don’t like it how it originally is but putting the bar lower allows for perfect eye level view and no clunciness on your desk.

[@CaloysKeyboards]

Pretty excited for a revision of this or maybe even a whole new board with all of the learnings from this one. It seems like there aren't any major issues so they should be able to make something really great next. The stabs are pretty bad though, they need to just give up on those and just make sure their plates will fit aftermarket ones lol

[@TheDredgenProject]

Yeah I honestly think it just needs a few tweaks here and there and it should be a really good keyboard. I hope they release a 65 % :)

[@megaminh007]

Keep up the good work! By far the best review on the Ytube.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks!

[@josephdesales7791]

After extensive research for build preference, finally I can sleep now!

[@swagflag7168]

im late but so thankful you posted this! matagal na akong naghahanap ng supplier dito. really appreciate the detailed review and dropping the links in the description ♥

[@TheDredgenProject]

thanks :)

[@charleskennethhallig8234]

Awesome video! I liked that you gave us options and comparisons to other keyboards as well. More videos like this please. Thank you :)

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks! I always try to do that to give people a better sense of other choices :)

[@stanley909]

This is really a game changer, no more waiting for GBs since it's readily available (if there are stocks), more lason for the masses huehuehue. I really like the layout but desk space is more important to me, looking forward to buying an id67 or kbd67 lite.

[@TheDredgenProject]

I have the ID67 pre-ordered but it's not looking good to be honest. I am hoping for a 65% GMMK Pro :)

[@destructoidepic2685]

@@TheDredgenProject what do you think about the kbd67 lite?

[@destructoidepic2685]

nevermind i just saw the thoughts at the end haha

[@sleeper1023]

Which plate did you use with the Durock stabs? The PC one? And were there problems in fitting 'em?

[@JL-fh4qw]

Everyone has trouble with brass, some people have trouble with aluminium, PC is most problem free

[@joshmaag2457]

I just ordered one. It’s going to be my first keyboard build. I can’t wait. Also I subscribed because this is the best review I have seen yet.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Oh wow. Made my day. Thanks a lot man and good luck with the build! It's one rabbit hole of a hobby but it is nice!

[@joshmaag2457]

@@TheDredgenProject I can see that haha. Any recommendations on pudding caps that fit the RU for the shift on this board?

[@dpactestaccount]

Good job Arvin! Can’t wait for part 2. I think you captured every aspect of this board and its targeted audience.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks :)

[@destinyshishido9684]

love this video!! you went over everything thoroughly and well. i like that you included sound tests with different builds (:

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks!

[@thawzie]

bet this channel is gonna keep growing and growing and growing and growing and growing and growing and growing.

[@athmaid]

Why do you want a smaller form factor, there are already enough 60 and 65 percent boards out there that have similar features. 75 percent doesn't get the attention it deserves from manufacturers, considering that it's the best balance and people are getting more into them now.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Yup I understand but I always just like 65 percents. 75 is friendlier to a lot of people but I find it just a bit too big visually. It's personal preference.

[@ChubiPanda]

I liked you comments about upgrading from a

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks! I think that is the main question that buyers of this will need to contend with. Everyone has their own budget restrictions :)

[@takoyakeys]

I thought I hadn’t seen any uploads from you in some time - meanwhile you were working on this masterpiece of a review 🔥🔥

[@TheDredgenProject]

Yes sir! Thanks! My deskmats jus arrived at my US forewarder and it should arrive here in a couple of weeks! Looking forward to it!

[@takoyakeys]

@@TheDredgenProject I hope you like em 🐙🤞

[@92010t]

each video gets better and better in quality. keep it up!

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks!

[@b1zzler]

smaller form factor??? NOO the layout is one of the best things about the keyboard

[@TheDredgenProject]

I don't use the F-rows :(

[@b1zzler]

@@TheDredgenProject that just means you have more options. how many keyboards have layouts like the satisfaction 75? As far as I know the current offerings for that layout are just the satisfaction 75 and GMMK Pro

[@Hepacivirus]

I sincerely appreciate how wonderful the review is.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks!!!

[@ayedotgg]

This is such a nice quality and detailed review! I'm already eyeing this keyboard as an upgrade to my Anne Pro 2. Thank you so much for this video! :)

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks for the kind words and enjoy the upgrade :)

[@Thoccck]

Pinoy ka? Bruh this is the best comparison I've ever come across!!

[@TheDredgenProject]

Yes sirrr salamat!

[@Thoccck]

@@TheDredgenProject Awesome man!! I just subbed! My gmmk pro is arriving today, it's really my first dive into the "enthusiast" scene, my first mod was a nimbleback. I'd like to get my hands on an IKKI68 (peach), do you have a link that would ship internationally?

[@kani-]

Very nice review, the effort put into it definitely shows. Can't wait to get my own board :)

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks!

[@CazDavid]

One of the best mech keys review channel ♥ Grabe more to come... 💯

[@RicH0864]

Insanely comprehensive video. Not the perfect keyboard esp. the plates issue but definitely great value for the price.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks!

[@TechGuy42ilm]

I'm so glad I got this. I have mine coming soon I'm in the flex batch. My build will be holy Panda switches with my own mix of lube and a set of gmk caps with the white aviator cable. I will also be lubing durock screw in stabs. I have a alt shift but I think I will much more enjoy this one.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Getting a polycarb plate? Durock doesn't play nice with the plates :(

[@TechGuy42ilm]

@@TheDredgenProject if I have to I will. I have seen a few people using the durocks with the stock plate.

[@AphillyatedYT]

im letting you guys know dont listen to the guys that say flex is good its not its horribnle for gaming and feels cheap also your leds wont line up anymore the gaps betwenn keys feel diffenrtt

[@truthxbl]

I mostly agree, but I take issue with the thought process on whether customs are a worthy upgrade. Look at kbdfans... You can easily put together a full custom group buy board for under 400. Look at the Boop, Epoch (barely, bit still), D45 to name a few. And that will generally give you the option to decide what plate you have to begin with. And when you look at the prices for extras, you're really losing that perceived value from the board itself. Avg cost of a kbdfans brass plate is 30. Same from cannonkeys, several others.... Glorious gouges for 50. And then those plates are made to only properly fit their terrible stabs. They'd be better off selling the board for a slightly higher cost, making the plates durock compatible, and putting less focus on their extras.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Hmmm valid point! The PC plate is a bit reasonable for 20 but I think the brass is a bit too much as well. This is the issue with mass produced units since it will not be easy to mix and match plates on every kit. Though there are also some group buys that start at 400 then ramp up to 500 or 600 with add ons so it also go both ways.

[@truthxbl]

@@TheDredgenProject I worry I come off like a shill or like someone who doesn't like Glorious... I love some of their stuff. I have a few of their mice, and like many people I had a couple sizes of GMMK at one point. I've become a bit cautious to get too excited about their production values, as a result though (I've had the scroll wheels break on 2 Model O's and a model D right on the axle, for example). They're *usually* pretty reasonable about honoring their warranty but it seems like some of their design flaws aren't things they like to cover. I have spent about an hour (in Valorant, so not exactly putting it through the ringer) with my nephew's Pro, and It was... okay. I agree with you that it's a perfectly good board for most people; a fine jumping off point for the hobby, and were it not for a few odd design decisions (what's up with the odd profile) I'd probably get one for myself anyway lol. Love your vids, thanks for the reply!

[@AlexPCTech]

Love the review bro, Keep it up! you are so underrated.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks man!

[@sissyspaceship]

I want a board with encoder knob and this one is the only one thats usually available. They just don't sound good.

[@deViant14]

I had a HyperX FPS Pro now I'm getting RK84 for $75. I'll have to see if it ever makes sense to spend twice that to get this with no switches or keycaps and no wireless capability.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Yup it will vary per person. Some prioririze other things :)

[@BIGEUROtv]

Wow. Truth. I think that's super important for target audience. If you are coming from any keyboard sub $250, the GMMK Pro is a good step forward. If you own a board that's $300+, then I think you will hate on the GMMK Pro. Thanks for a great objective review.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks man!

[@markustechcorner]

Aye! Keep it up my dude, i got mine coming today and can't wait to build it.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Enjoy the build :)

[@davidg1564]

What a great perspective to explain for the market

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks!

[@Xuch]

3 was nutty

[@sviz]

Very pleasing video man, enjoyed this

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks man! This one burnt me out quite bad to be honest lol

[@sviz]

@@TheDredgenProject I get you haha

[@egganar]

By any chance do you have any videos going over all the rgb profiles that GMMK Pro has?

[@ftlbaby]

The great thing about this board is that it is in stock! That owlab 65 you compared it to in the beginning is GONE!!! Unobtainable now and forever. Unless $$$$$$$$. So yeah probably all those keycult keyclub kbdfans boards are better. But you can't

[@deViant14]

They didn't mean greatest of all time when they said GOAT stabs they meant they smell like a farm.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Lmao.

[@ShaggyShaggums]

Thank you for your video. It certainly made my decision between this and the KDBFans an easier one to make.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks@

[@Kila4nia]

I can't wait to get mine and put the MT3 black on white caps on it with some lubed L-series 55g yellow by durock

[@TheDredgenProject]

Noice :)

[@johnnypham1204]

I would like to ask how you changed the stabs?

[@sketchlord]

hello may i ask: 1. how are the MT3 ABS keycaps? do they shine easily? 2. how would you compare the Durock L7s and the Gateron Ink Blacks? they look similar phyiscally thank you and great videos!

[@eman7066]

good video mate :)

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks!!

[@Caution40404]

Thanks for the wonderful video!

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks!

[@Psil0]

For some reason...my aluminium plate fit well with Durocks V2. Guess I'm a lucky one.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Wait what? You are one lucky man. Is it tight?

[@Psil0]

@@TheDredgenProject Yes but not incredibly so. I had to push it in but it took all of 10 seconds.

[@jordan3524]

You should do a video showing us how to mod this keyboard, I just save the enough money to buy it, and I'm waiting for it, btw, right now I'm using a kemove snowfox 51 with gateron yellows, I hope this was a good decision

[@TheDredgenProject]

I think you will love the board :) I am planning to publish a video like that. I just need a bit of time to edit!

[@shanfaizi9998]

Honestly, this is the most spot on review of the board yet. I was waiting for someones take to sound like this.. bc this is exactly how I felt and I dont even own a high end custom mech. I was hoping for a impressive typing experience at this price point and with the manufacturing and production that went into it... it seemed it may rise to that. Maybe I set my hopes to high. All in all, it is a very nice board and LOOKS great... but the sound is far from great.. Id say its mediocre and can sound pleasing, but not how you want. The levels of customization dont really take away or add much to the board. I found myself putting case foam back after just having taken it out.. the only thing I ended up leaving out were unncessary screws and the standoffs... So all in all, I dont think Ill get rid of it right away, but I can tell you im looking at getting something else now, bc that really just didnt satisfy the craving for feel and sound, which is my preference.

[@hucklejoko4838]

A "little" bit of plate and stabs customization dangerously puts this board's price to GB ones honestly. If you decide to get this it should be in your mind that its value is really it its stock form and not with the fuckton of customizations that you need to do (then again layout wise you really don't have a choice).

[@shanfaizi9998]

@@hucklejoko4838 I totally agree but in its stock form it wasn’t worth the cost imho then... with that in mind you gotta be willing to lose out to actually like the board.. notice I didn’t say love.. unfortunately. Was fun to take apart and put together but the customizations bring it to a moderate level.

[@TheDredgenProject]

What I'm really hopeful for is a v2 where they fix the issues with this one. If they can fix the gasket, plate and stabs, it will really be a contender. Good try for now :)

[@shanfaizi9998]

@@TheDredgenProject agreed and maybe that’s on me as a consumer for getting into the hype.. but I won’t be waiting for an R2, they got my money and if the product can’t be developed into something nice at first, and not just “doable”... I guess that’s a byproduct of marketing and hype. Really don’t feel like I’ll buy into an R2. I’m sure they can redeem themselves from this.

[@TheDredgenProject]

@@shanfaizi9998 Valid point as well. There are definitely some missteps in the marketing that I do hope they improve on.

[@psputranoveka]

The black ink become so muted on this board based on what i heard from your sound test. Thats also what happened to other sound test (I've heard one from Andy). For example, opblack sounds muted too on this board based on Andy test. That being said, i think it would make a great silent board? Maybe silent switches like bobas or alpacas silent?

[@TheDredgenProject]

Yeah it would be good for silent switches since it sucks the sound out of any switch you out in it. Looks great though.

[@psputranoveka]

@@TheDredgenProject yeah i agree it looks good, i actually like the design. Its definitely a good entry 75% board (the best entry for me right now is still kbd67 lite, love the sound profile) for people who need the f-rows and maybe game or type at night and dont wanna wake up their SO. The font on the back of the board is also better compared to the lazy ass kbdfans 67lite font haha. I think all the bash this board got from enthusiast is because glorious is feeling overconfident with this board (the naming of their stabs which is not GOAT at all according to all the viewer I watched etc) and also due to kbd67 lite and maybe ikki68 aurora setting the bar quite high for entry level keyboard All in all, i can see gamer using this board

[@AshF1]

super good video - thank you

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks!

[@the__man]

wonder why some of these sound so less muted than others

[@LegacyAirTech]

Black inks on this board sound so much quieter than other typing test videos Ive seen with different boards, do you think removing the foam would help bring back some pop?

[@TheDredgenProject]

I think it should but it started sounding hollow on mine so I put it back.

[@Anderson-yn4or]

3:48 what are those key caps?

[@TheDredgenProject]

EPBT Kon Mono. It was a group buy unfortunately.

[@hadoukenocx4746]

Hey, Dragon Project shold i Buy this GMKK PRO or not ? i have and love my Ducky Mecha mini with the underrater Silten Cherry MX Red Switches but idk The GMMK Pro looks cool too waht shold i d, is the hype real or not ? thanks keep the good forward.

[@TheDredgenProject]

I would say this would be a step up over the Duchy Mecha. Looks wise this is really nice however typing experience is not that good stock. You would need to mod it to make it better.

[@regrr1774]

I ordered the Keytopia deskmat in the same color! Too bad I didn't see your code before I ordered. Thanks to this video I'm now changing my mind on getting the Idobao ID80 though I really like it's look. I'm also not regretting waiting for the next revision of the GMMK Pro. I might have to go with the KB lite for now them hmmm decisions decisions

[@TheDredgenProject]

KBD67 Lite? It's a nice board. I like the ID80 v2s look because of the diffuser however the sound tests I've seen are just really bad so I've held off on purchasing one. Also integrated plate is too stiff :(

[@regrr1774]

​@@TheDredgenProject Yes I meant the KBD67 Lite. The integrated plate is the one that I overlooked and when you mentioned it is when I realized I'm going to find something else. ID80 v2 definitely looks amazing though *sigh

[@TheDredgenProject]

@@regrr1774 it looks amazing. Having the integrated plate definitely is a cost saving measure but I would have been fine with even top mount. At least you can change the plates on that.

[@joelamezcua4476]

Wait what, I’ve never knew switches could clip into the pcb, I thought they only clip into the plate hence why they have the small clips on the side of the switches.

[@TheDredgenProject]

They clip into the plate but there should also be some friction so the switch attaches to the PCB.

[@DrifterGaming]

Did you boost the gain a bit for the type test? My GMMK Pro sounds so quiet and muted even if I removed the pcb/plate foam. On PBT keys + Gat Milky Blacks

[@TheDredgenProject]

My mic is usually close to the board and I usually boost it to plus 3 or plus 2 up until it doesn't clip. It is indeed muted but I try to boost the audio on mine so people can turn up the volume if they want to.

[@TechBroll]

Nice review sir Arvin :)

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thank you sir!!!

[@Tallinnas]

Can you please tell me which is better to choose Varmilo MA87 or Glorious GMMK PRO? Thank you !

[@TheDredgenProject]

Varmilo boards are usually good and would likely be a better typing experience but GMMK Pro is made of aluminum so it would feel a bit more premium.

[@ragnarokragnarok9208]

comparing this to kbd67 lite which is much more cheaper, which board do you prefer?

[@JL-fh4qw]

kbd67 lite is cheaper (though kbdfans doesn't ship free so it's less of a difference), polycarbonate, less stiff gasket mount system (but still stiff), etc. I prefer the aluminium feel of gmmk pro and the led

[@duncandonuts5268]

What are some ideal keycaps for this board? I'm looking for all white with light gray legends, but nothings ever perfect, so.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Off that is hard. Usually keycaps like that have a different color for the legends.

[@duncandonuts5268]

@@TheDredgenProject Yeah, I chose a tough asthetic.

[@b3asle551]

Very helpful review. Would you recommend the GMMK pro or the D84 V2 gasket mount from kbdfans?

[@TheDredgenProject]

D84 looks good though not sure if it is hotswap?

[@b3asle551]

@@TheDredgenProject Yes there's a hot-swap option. The GMMK is more readily available where I live, and cheaper, but I've been tempted to import the D84 from kbdfans instead - falls just within my budget

[@TheDredgenProject]

@@b3asle551 D84 or KBD75 V3 would definitely be better sound and feel wise :)

[@iz0metric]

Hey, first of all I'd like to thank you for the review. I just have one question, is the PC Plate included or where can you get one fitting the GMMK Pro ?

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks! PC plate is not included. You need to buy it from Glorious :)

[@maverickjaydaclan8200]

Gonna wait for this. ;)

[@TheDredgenProject]

Thanks man!

[@maverickjaydaclan8200]

@@TheDredgenProject got notified, I'll remind! Keep it up bro!

[@lemonoppy]

mkb warriors gang rise up

[@TheDredgenProject]

Ey ey!!!!

[@runescape90jon]

Thanks for the video. What is the cost of the average dude’s build? Its costly to get parts in Canada.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Is it still costly even if it's coming from the US? The MT3 WOB costs 110 and ships from the US. They have a 20 percent off promo currently running on Drop. The switches would be around 50 USD. Add the 170 board and the 20 dollar plate. You are looking at around 350.

[@gloktopuss5628]

i have a kbd 60% kit but want something with arrow keys already in it . think its a good idea to get the gmmk pro?

[@TheDredgenProject]

It's a good option at this price range :)

[@mr_cupcake3344]

Great review :D. I am trying to decide between getting this or the FL980, with boba U4s. I am pretty new to mechanical keyboards. would the all aluminum case of the gmmk pro feel noticeably more solid than an ABS body with a metal plate?

[@TheDredgenProject]

Yup that is something that you would definitely feel. The GMMK Pro weighs close to 2 kilos/ 4 pounds so it is definitely more solid.

[@mr_cupcake3344]

@@TheDredgenProject Thanks for the help. I am leaning towards just getting the gmmk pro, as I read that the FL980 has north facing swithes. Is this as big of an issue as I imagine it to be given that the keycap sets I like are cherry profile? The only positive to the FL980 seems to be the numpad, but I'm not sure if its worth it given the quality difference.

[@williams4057]

Would you be able to tell me what the total height of the keyboard is at the back fully built out with cherry keycaps?

[@TheDredgenProject]

I don't have the board with me now unfortunately :(

[@Fiery1]

At 8:32 you said that the plate isn't compatible with durock V2, but on your build you used them. Just a bit confused I'm sorta new to custom keyboard and the GOAT ones sound awful. Are they compatible or am I talking about two different types of Durock stabs? Thanks a lot :)

[@Fiery1]

Nevermind, to answer my own question I'm pretty sure they don't fit well in just the brass plate.

[@TheDredgenProject]

Apologies I wasn't that clear. Durock stabs don't fit thE metal plates. It does not work with alu or brass but works on polycarb. Though some have commented that they got plates that fit DuroCK stabs.

[@Fiery1]

@@TheDredgenProject Thanks for the clarification :)

[@bjoecoz]

This will be my first hotswap board. Aside from Glorious keycaps, if ever I want to try third party keycaps, what profile are compatible with GMMK Pro?

[@TheDredgenProject]

Most keycap profiles should be compatible. No need to select a specific profile :)

[@TheDredgenProject]

@@bjoecoz yup you need to select a keycap set with a 1.75 right shift and has a row on the right side.

[@paulluzardo]

Which white and black key caps are those?

[@TheDredgenProject]

EPBT GOK BOW for the last one.

[@thething085]

I was wondering the the gmmk pro that you have is experiencing any chattering issues? specifically in the switches and the rotary knob? It happens on mine but is quite difficult to replicate. I also noted that when i spin the rotary knob fast it would not detect the input anymore regardless of changing the polling rate or using different cables even the one provided by glorious themselves.

[@TheDredgenProject]

My keyboard is currently disassembled now but I haven't had that issue. You can try and connect with Glorious to see if they can send a replacement :)

[@ryosukyaizawa3479]

I wish gmmk pro made a pom plate so i can test it with my tangerine bottom and stem with cherry mx black top housing.. 🥺.. clacky and poppy

[@TheDredgenProject]

I doubt it would change the sound to be honest.

[@downundergarage6968]

Why do you use thase weired aviator cables? They seem rather chunky aand bulky and take a lot if desk space.. this is something that i will never get. An idea.. how about wire a cable thru a brick.. this may take off and a new ducky trend may form.. lol

[@TheDredgenProject]

I think I've seen something like this lol. Cable that goes through a brick haha. It's more of just avoiding the rubberized USB cables look really bad. I'm okay with cables that are non-coiled as long as it's braided :)

[@wybenator]

Hey man, you said that Glorious is working on the issues of the plates. Do you think that's already fixed on the flex batch?

[@TheDredgenProject]

They have not announced that it has been fixed yet so my guess is it's still the same plates.

[@tejass1996]

I couldn't find the "part 2" video, is that still in the works?

[@TheDredgenProject]

I decided to move on to other things and no longer make part 2. Sorry :(

[@tejass1996]

@@TheDredgenProject oh, unfortunate. thanks!

[@longnguyenhoang7373]

Hi , in 11:08 can you give the link for buying keycap plz.

[@TheDredgenProject]

en.zfrontier.com/products/keyreative-uv-drawing?variant=12584768536654

[@matt-ec4388]

I know you may not have tested it out yet, but what do you think of this compared to the Ikki68 Aurora? Similar price range

[@TheDredgenProject]

It all comes down to what you prioritize. Ikki68 I think will sound and feel better to type on. GMMK Pro looks great. Not taking layout into account, I would go Ikki68 because typing feel and sound are so important to me right now. I prpbably would have a different answer a few months ago.

[@matt-ec4388]

@@TheDredgenProject Thanks for the fast reply. Earned a subbed. Good video.

[@TheDredgenProject]

@@matt-ec4388 thanks!