Why is Everyone Buying THIS Keyboard??? (GMMK Pro)

The GMMK Pro used to be a great budget custom mechanical keyboard, but now in 2023 the GMMK Pro might just be overpriced.... Unless? I also try the GMMK Flex kit!
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[@HipyoTech]

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[@justchelsay]

I wish the UK website KeebCats finally stocked the Hipyo keycaps and desk mats 😭 Kinetic Labs always mentions buying from KeebCats if buying from the UK because of their minimum order value of $190 - it's an import tax thing. I just want a desk mat to be proud of and some Hippo butts on my keycaps 😢

[@erikjaaniks1490]

Bro i got a prebuilt gmmk pro for like 100 $

[@zerocool2233]

"do not buy a gmmk pro in 2023" still puts affiliate link to gmmk pro in comments.

[@HipyoTech]

someones gonna do it anyways, might as well make like 8 bucks@@zerocool2233

[@WeirdRedditStories.]

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[@johneckerdal]

Good job Nola! Thank you so much for this wholesome intermission of the video!

[@sloogadude840]

Good job Nola! Thank you so much for this wholesome intermission of the video!

[@Zesserie]

Good job Nola! Thank you so much for this wholesome intermission of the video!

[@legendmaster1989]

@@Zesserie Good job Nola! Thank you so much for this wholesome intermission of the video!

[@ImOnMy116]

As someone who remembers when the GMMK Pro and some of the early plate mounted gasket Aluminum boards from Keychron came out, I must say I am immensely happy to see how much better sub $200 keyboards have gotten since then. It’s truly staggering! QK / Zoom / JRIS / MKC / Neo (and so on) are all leaps and bounds ahead of what was available back then.

[@shynnsup8383]

Don't forged Envoy which was sub $200 a few weeks ago and now starts at $219

[@ImOnMy116]

@@shynnsup8383 ahh man I was so close to buying an envoy myself! I really like my sonnet and Mode’s design language in general, but was holding out for a 60. Then they released a 60 that’s hhkb only, and I need WK, haha

[@user-tb2uz5mu8l]

totally agree, only problem is that those custom kits get to be too tall most of the time (except for the jris65 i guess). Why would someone prefer 8 degrees over 5 I will never understand.

[@ImOnMy116]

@@salut9658 assuming based on your listed currency you’re outside the US, my question would be whether you’re willing to buy your own switches / keycaps / stabilizers or if you’re looking for a fully assembled kit where you just plug it in.

[@user-tb2uz5mu8l]

@@salut9658 for gaming definitely wooting60he. For everything else it's really subjective.

[@imo098765]

Good job Nola! Thank you so much for this wholesome intermission of the video

[@xard64]

GMMK Pro had two things going: ISO support before any other vendors and then the 7*% layout with four buttons on the side (page down, page up and delete where it should always be next to ISO enter edge). I also have a Keychron Q1 and it's a lot better experience to work with and open. The Q1 also comes with decent stabilizers and QMK preinstalled. However the missing one critical side key is still a deal breaker for me: the Q3 is a very good workaround though.

[@ToyKeeper]

That missing key is important, no? I've been really happy with a Keychron Q65, which is a proper 65% design (including the 4 right-side keys) plus 4 extra keys and a knob on the left side, so I call it a "69%" layout. It's really nice.

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[@xard64]

​@@ToyKeeper That's interesting. I wish Keychron would extend that to the Q1 series as well because the Q65 doesn't have function keys (which is not as critical but still very annoying thing for me). Also I don't see if Q65 has ISO variant which is vital for me. Basically the endgame 75% layout for me from Keychron would be something like K2 but for Q series.

[@cruvo5134]

good job nola thank you so much for this wholesome intermission of the video

[@TBHJR]

I love mine. I got it for like $80 on Black Friday last year and after modding it, it has the poppy sound I was after. Looks nice and feels great. I honestly don't even mind the garbage gaskets provide no flex. The firmness is nice. I wouldn't buy another for full price, though. Especially since you NEED to get better stabs on it and even the GSV2 isn't great because it can so easily be overlubed with the smallest amount of lube. But definitely on a good sale.

[@HipyoTech]

That's great! It's definitely a fine keyboard and for $80 that's an awesome price!

[@TheBinklemNetwork]

Jeez I'm still battling my stabilizers on the gmmk 2

[@LightYagami675S]

Well guess I’m waiting a month for a keyboard

[@EikoandMog]

I love how absolutely affectionate Nola is. That cat loves you so much and it shows.

[@danabell2709]

Good job, Nola! Thank you so much for this wholesome intermission of the video :)

[@dredgenatlas]

I got the barebones version a little over a year ago. Did a few mods and have been pretty happy with its performance, especially since its my first custom keyboard. Use kailh box blacks and gmk keycaps. If there were more cheap options in stock when I got it, I probably would have gone for something else. But for what I needed at the time, it’s surprisingly been pretty good

[@ryanrocksize5]

Pretty sure GMMK Pro's price tag is the main reason the Monsgeek M1 and M1W are dominating this segment of the market completely

[@oscartafurvasquez2611]

In your opinion, would you go for the M1 of M1W instead of the GMMK pro? And what mouse would you pair it with? Thanks!

[@ryanrocksize5]

@@oscartafurvasquez2611 I'd personally prefer the M1 since I don't use wireless much, but I did buy the M1W just for the heck of it , on sale and such , and I'd pair it with a Glorious Model D mouse , favourite pairing so far since that's my current setup

[@ductr.towalker1708]

Monsgeek M1 is very good and M1W is not. There are many people with m1w pcb errors

[@ryanrocksize5]

@@ductr.towalker1708 mine is the china variant , not international, so I'm not sure if it's related to region specific M1Ws

[@andremessado7659]

Barebones there is only a $50 difference though between the two. I think the included software and what many would consider a better look for the GMMK Pro makes up for the cost. Also, when it comes to average consumers the GMMK Pro is likely going to be on their radar. Places like Best Buy have these keyboards with their own little booth next to their other gaming boards but none of their other gaming boards have this look, and I think that has a lot to do with what's driving sales. They are in right in the face of consumers offering a VERY good looking product that doesn't require them to download GMK and install custom firmware and the like to change things up.

[@viowithcrailtap]

Good job Nola, Thank you so much for this wholesome intermission of the video.

[@elemantalpower4915]

Good job Nola thank you do much for this wholesome intermission of the video

[@anneliewihman7147]

Good job Nola, thank you so much for this wholesome intermission of the video🐈

[@kenzacharyrodriguez2591]

i was recently into the keyboard hobby, and its great that premium keyboards are now getting affordable.

[@Scott-fy4rz]

Good job Nola and thank you so much for this wholesome intermission of the video

[@ComradePark]

I spent around 240 bucks on my GMMK Pro and 2 keycap sets back in December 2021. Since it was my first custom keyboard, I had to buy lube, brushes, keycap pullers, switch pullers, etc. which increased the price, tbh. I absolutely love mine. I switched out the stabs to Durock V2s, and now it is an absolute thock machine. I do not mind the stiffness, but might try out the flex kit if it becomes available in my region.

[@little_fluffy_clouds]

I loved my GMMK Pro so much that I bought a second one, one in white ice, one in slate black. Modded both heavily and with third-party gaskets, Durock v2 stabs with holee mod, AVXWorks' FR4 plates, StupidFish custom foams, set them up with lubed Gateron Oil King and Everglide Aqua King linear switches, slapped on a couple of sets of GMK keycaps and they are both top notch now in terms of typing feel and sound. Yes, all this cost a lot and required a lot of effort, but I enjoyed the tinkering (it was during the pandemic lockdowns, so gave me something to do). Also, as the video points out, there wasn't much choice in the 75% keyboard market back then if you wanted to avoid group buys and just wanted something reliably in stock. Nice to see those Flex Kits available now to make some of this modding work simpler.

[@thenewbb]

If your willing to put that much work into it you might as well get something else cuz ur basically just using the gmmk pro case to house a whole new keyboard

[@little_fluffy_clouds]

@@thenewbb yes, and that’s what building custom keyboards is, to build an entirely new whole from different parts. It’s a hobby, so it’s a pleasure, not an effort. I prefer the case design and key layout of the GMMK Pro to any other competitors in the 75% market. There are more options now, so perhaps I would pick another if I were to do it now, but this was back when there weren’t many choices to pick from

[@amyyyyy24]

I bought the GMMK Pro barebones at 50% off on Black Friday last year, swapped the aluminum plate for PC, added PE foam, and it’s not bad. It has a really creamy poppy sound and for that price, it’s not a bad deal! But yeah. Full price? No chance in hell.

[@isayx3]

I agree. I picked one up for $100 and with a few easy mods (PE foam and tape) this keyboard sounds creamy and thocky.

[@lazyfoodie6828]

I was choosing between this and a keychron q1 v2. Found a barely used keychron for 85 USD, fully modded it and its bloody amazing.

[@andrewm9412]

good job nola, thank you for your wholesome intermission to this video

[@fohbliv]

Good job Nola thank you so much for this wholesome intermission of the video

[@cyberhighdiver]

I want a hot swap that has lots of keys, lights, and not too expensive. I got the GMMK 2 because of the price pretty much. My only complaint is that I don't actually like the layout because it's a little annoying to find the arrow keys or numpad. Also, my first one of them came in with a broken hot swap socket so I had to return it.

[@lampface96]

Good job Nola - thank you for that wholesome intermission of the video!

[@hannah.]

Good job nola thank you for this wholesome intermission of the video

[@griffinloyal1371]

I built my first custom keyboard last month thanks to your channel, and omg I have a new obsession ❤

[@supremacy98]

Ever since the gmmk pro, many 75% knob keyboards have appeared, from the super budget ones like the feker ik75, to amazing midrange options like the monsgeek M1/M1W and keychron Q1/Q1 pro. Personally, I'm picky and was looking for a wireless, gasket mounted 75% keyboard and considered either the keychron Q1 pro or monsgeek M1W. Found an M1W kit for a great value, threw on akko cs jelly blacks, some cotton and included foam for dampening and used some cheap but nice looking keycaps and I've built a board that I previously could only dream of

[@iflowlee]

I bought the GMMK Pro 2 years ago and I kinda regret it tho there weren't that much other options at the time. Over the 2 years I tried much to make it sound better and finally now, I am satisfied with it to the point that I do not regret it anymore. What I can recommend for some crazy thocc is that: Aluminum Plate PE Foam made out of the packaging material from GMMK Pro Tape Mod WS Morandi Switches (very important) SA Keycaps (I know not everyone likes them but they definitely give a deeper sound) tbh I never expected this to sound that good and deep especially with an Aluminum plate. If you have the time and money definitely try it out!

[@WeirdRedditStories.]

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[@Mr.Nin10do.]

Sound test upload?

[@HotSneks]

Good job Nola thank you so much for this wholesome intermission of the video.

[@danielbarakat]

I only bought razer and steel series keyboards and decided to "upgrade" to this. Until watching this video, i thought this was the pinnacle of what a keyboard was lol. Compared to what om used to, this is way better. Guess I was really mistaken. I just ordered the lemokey L3 since you recommended keychron and will probably return the gmmk pro. Got an instant sub from me. Great videos.

[@anoukk_]

Good job Nola, thank you so much for this wholesome intermission of the video ❤

[@timgarcia6725]

I just picked up a leobog hi75 from whatsgeek for 71 bucks. Full aluminum RGB and sounds like a dream.

[@Speedygi81]

Absolutely hammered the GMMK pro, but actually it ain't a bad CUSTOMIZABLE option. The CUSTOMIZABLE part is kind of the whole point.

[@nawab256]

when I bought my gmmk pro and assembled it it was during a time where you couldn't get anything third party unless you found out about the group buy and a lot of times they were sold out and wouldn't do another group buy till next year. Glorious came out at the right time for a lot of people discovering this hobby which is why things went the way they did. They have now become the razor or apple company of custom keyboards. had other company's been more readily available gmmk pro wouldn't be where it is today. they also had kits they would send you to try all their switches. thats a big deal for people who dont know which switch they will end up liking.

[@ertertrthrgh]

Good job Nola thank you so much for this wholesome intermissiom

[@Jimbo4Keebs]

This video made me happy with my choice of getting the Q1 Pro (and a Q1 V2 😅) over the GMMK Pro. The Q1 Pro comes with a polycarb plate and the flex is pretty damn nice. 😍

[@Twiggithy]

After wanting to try out custom keyboards, I got the GMMK Pro at release. Working on it has made by buy and enjoy the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% (good video on that btw). I learned to appreciate keyboards, but I only have time to really put in the switches or keycaps I want, so buying a decent base keyboard and switching out the minor stuff tunes it perfectly for me.

[@zicon4]

I bought the non-pro/no-knob version for a total of $64 and I've really enjoyed it so far.I watched a lot of your content to arrive at that decision but to be honest, it was because most of the boards on my list weren't in stock or were $200+. It feels and sounds good, but I have plans to do some of your mods to improve the sound. The Ascend keys gotta go though lol

[@s0me1newithhand7s]

*AKKO MONSGEEK M1W PRE-BUILD HAS ENTERED CHAT:*

[@P1x0_]

The challenger has arrived

[@jeykeyyyyyyyy]

ITS LITERALLY HEAVEN WITH PIANO SWITCHES ITS GOOD EVEN WITHOUT MODDING AND STOCK

[@KeebClack]

i have the non wireless version, and that's good too

[@dalebob9364]

M1, even the don't install the driver's irok75 makes this "spend an extra $75 to build yourself what we should have made" gmmokay pro look pathetic! If you buy a kb from glorious just get the gmmk. Mines been working since it came out and it's gone to its second home! The funniest thing to me is that "sound you all want" is barely possible with metal boards. Just get a nice plastic board and it'll sound just like EVERY KZbin video of "thock". If you want long pole more annoying than clickys could ever be. Just go metal and zakus! Glorious mice were the absolute biggest disappointment I've experienced in 32yrs of PC hardware! Autistic essay over.

[@steph3847]

It’s ok

[@LawDoctor]

I recently sold my GMMK Pro after trying for months to get it to sound, like, ANY different. I also tried the Morandis too! I probably tried like 20 different things and even considered getting the Flex Kit. I’m glad I just cut my losses and got rid of it. So many better options out there.

[@_portsmyth]

I have a GMMK Pro that I bought barebones two years ago - performance out of the box was rather frustrating for my 1st custom keyboard. The stabilisers were atrocious and my space bar didn't depress at all, so I replaced the stock stabs with Durock V2s and now they work like a dream. I also replaced the plate with an FR4 Plate by AVX Works, which has given it a decent amount of flex, whilst still giving room for some dampening. I've stuck different gaskets around the case, and have also done the tape mod. Switches are self-lubed Gateron yellows. After all this the sound is actually quite deep and thocky, although I've no doubt that I could have the same experience or better for much less money and faff nowadays. It's been a fun introduction into the keyboard hobby, as there just weren't that many accessible options back then. I'm currently looking into buying stuff again as my wife now wants her own after using mine and there is so much more choice for a decent keeb without going mad on cost.

[@hangdogdaddy38]

Just got the GMMK compact in white. It was a black Friday deal for 20 bucks. Lubed up everything and added keycap 0-rings (some people don't like them I know) and it's great. I mean you couldn't beat it for 20 bucks. I also have the GMMK 2 96% which is what I prefer in a keyboard. I think it could be said Glorious was contributable in bringing the custom and customizable keyboard to the masses. Cheers.

[@supeguero3808]

It’s definitely overpriced but as everyone else has pointed out when it’s on sale especially for Black Friday for $70-$80 it is a very good deal

[@TwoScoop-mt1nl]

I managed to get a working barebones set for 40 used.

[@KillerLettuce]

As of January 2024 the pre-built is now going for $250

[@Greyhoundsniper]

I modified my RK98 for 120 dollars total (including the KB for price already), and that had way more to offer to me than what this gives. I had given it GK gammakay pegasus switches and shine through PBT keycaps and it works like a dream for me after moving from membrane

[@bonanzabrandon6877]

I bought a gmmk pro way back when it first released. The keyboard market was a lot different back then with way less options. I have since swapped the stabs, added the flex kit and it's a fine keyboard, but if I was shopping today I would get something else most likely.

[@cliftonchurch6039]

Is there any chance that the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard crossed your radar? I trust these guys for their 3rd party game controllers, and their NES and Famicon inspired keyboard intrigues me as their first foray into the keyboard space. I'd love to get your opinion on stock quality, as well as seeing what you can do to mod the board.

[@alexb4100]

I got mine 2 years ago at a discount, at the time it was a good option compared to other keyboards, also I was looking for something decent in ISO layout, RGB and a knob :D. With the following mods it sounds so nice: Aluminium Switch Plate || Tempest Tape Mod (factory foams removed) || PE Foam Mod || O-ring mod between plates for a bit more flex and softer sound || Gateron Milky Yellow switches lubed with Krytox GPL 205G0 || Smokey Durock Stabilisers with G-Lube + Holee Mod || Poron foam under large keys and stabilisers || Glorious PBT Double shot white keycaps

[@lilpain1997]

Its almost always in stock even at local stores that's why. I got one upon its release and it has been my main board since. I got an FR4 plate for it, got some gat black inks v2, lubed and filmed them, got some durock v2 stabs lubed them, put a piece of PE foam under the whole thing where the case foam goes instead of on the PCB, swapped over to QMK firmware. I got some SA Keycaps and never looked at any other board since to swap to. Now I would recommend other boards but the issue is even stuff like Akko tends to end up going out of stock and not coming back at all.

[@SlimsPickings]

Pretty much exactly how I built mine. Black ink V2, durock stabs, PE foam and my preferred tape mod. One layer painters tape with a layer of duct tape over that. For me, been my daily driver for a year.. and I've built several.

[@topofthemorning4959]

The m1 is consistently in stock

[@lilpain1997]

@@topofthemorning4959 Akko keeps stock for a while then ends the production. I have a mod 007 and mod005 from them and they are no longer a thing. The SPR65 as well. This is what they have always done. Its in stock now sure but it can very well be gone within a few months. Also read my comment and you will see I said local stores also stock the GMMK Pro. This is why its still selling well, its local, its from a brand people know and its barebones price still isnt all that bad for an always in stock board. There are better now but they either are not in stock anymore as they were group buys or people simply do not want to wait weeks or sadly even trust other companies. I will always recommend Akko to anyone starting out though

[@zyweet]

Hipyo are there any difference in building a custom keyboard for mac and win?

[@strawberryforte]

I have a GMMK Pro but don't even use it anymore. When I get some shelves to put in my room, I'm gonna make it a display piece along with some other keebs I own (which aren't many lol).

[@jens0_064]

I am thinking about getting a v10 or a k15 pro, since I want to try a alice styled board, but I want to try low profile too, I don't care about sound, would you recommend any other keyboards that have these features?

[@yobiiiii]

Im glad a reviewer includes his assistant in his videos, and theyre a very cute assistant :3 (good job Nola)

[@I1S1337]

I was searching for a gasket mounted board for a little while and I ended up buying the barebones gmmk pro and flex kit bundle, I have the cyan and black gmk keycaps and I had jwk blueys, picked up Wuque stabs. I was, and still am, against buying the gmmk boards. But I did it because it was available. I took my chances and it ended up being great. I have only the foam between the plate and pcb and none in the case, I used the softest of the gaskets. I taped any possible contact areas between the top and bottom cases. I put 3 layers of the tape mod. And I put some sound deadening in my space bar to give it some heft. And I’ll tell you what. I think Hipyo would be really impressed with it. I wish I could send it to you to try out. It’s also worth noting that when I got the barebones and flex kit bundle it was on sale and I think it was around 160. I know it was less than 200.

[@hennemml]

I was looking at this board but ended up getting an Epomaker Aura 75. No regrets!

[@omen-]

What electric screwdriver do you use? Been trying to find a good one.

[@ryanw7196]

I love mine, it only recently got removed from my desk in favor of the zoom75 but my barebones version sounds and feels great with some ttc switches after I fixed that...issue... with the stabs but to pay 300+ for even a fully built version would be crazy.

[@Arcangel2992]

Got this barebones for like $60 last year on Black Friday. Only complaint I have is the awful stabs, they’re sticky af had to replace them with Durocks. Might get the flex kit when it goes on sale.

[@tangobravo16]

how did you get out the stripped screw? i have a gmmk pro and stripped a screw like a dummy and havent been able to fix it

[@ronochow]

I have the GMMK Pro, started with the original and added the flex kit later. Glorious really kick started the more reasonably priced custom keyboards so I'm quite happy they did that. It still has one more key than the keychron q1, a slightly smaller build size and I do like the side RGB. The Monsgeek M1 is very good value, however the looks are still a slight minus compared to the GMMK pro, GMMK pro is a little cleaner looking and the knob isn't just a straight through hole unlike the Monsgeek. Better after market knob choices for gmmk. If I were to build the GMMK pro now, definitely get it customized with the flex kit from day one. It's probably better value that way. One thing none of the other kits have is the looks though. The side RGB lighting is still unique and provides nice ambience. And it sounds quite good with the Everglide Aqua King V3's or Gazzew U4T. That said, there are some pretty annoying issues with the GMMK Pro. PCB to plate screws strips quite easily (I had issues of it not screwing back in rather than not coming out). Stabs were not great, had to get Durock V2's. But yeah on a sale it might be worthwhile if the looks are what people like. And more top plate and bottom colour options. Flex kit is a must imo, just a better building experience at the very least.

[@SocksAndPuppets]

I *will* give props to GMMK for offering ISO-UK as well as ANSI... but... keychron do that too, and I prefer the sound at half the price.

[@onionring1531]

I got a GMMK2 65% Barebones for almost half price 24 hours before I realised Keychron exists, amusingly the shipping on my V1 was faster than the shipping for my switches and caps so I still ended up using the Keychron first. Through using both keyboards I realised 65% with separate arrow keys and knob is my favourite layout, so now I'm planning to get either a V2 or a Q2P-P1 the next time I can justify wasting money on another keyboard I don't need.

[@PhoenixKeebs]

You need to make a full video about this board

[@Tykenneth]

Bought it for $90 on sale. Worth every dollar tbh. Love your content ❤️

[@cll1205]

Review the Nuphy Halo96 prebuilt. I picked one up for work and fell in love. I prefer it over my $500+ keyboards, to the point that since I put some Matcha Latte linears in it, I haven’t touched any other keyboard.

[@LordUni123]

I bought the gmmk pro because it looked nice with the smooth rgb strips on the sides and it had my iso-de layout

[@Draconicrose]

I've looked through your channel and as far as I could tell you haven't reviewed any Ducky keyboards. Is there a specific reason for that? I've seen them recommended and I even got one for myself but my experience with mechanical keyboards is limited.

[@Grizzlybare]

I bought one on release as my first board, hated it but have just continuously put work and money into it over a couple years to the point where the only stock piece left is the PCB. I got different foam, flex kit, changed it from black to white, soldered a new rotary encoder on, a bunch of different switches(WS morandi and KS-3 Gateron Milky Yellows are my favorites), FR4 plate and durock V2 stabilizers. And now it is by far my favorite board despite trying to find something better for awhile. I actually don't regret my purchase but it also wasn't a good value and the stock parts are not great.

[@Grizzlybare]

I even bought new metal hex head screws for the case because I stripped all of the stock ones lol

[@itsPlooshie]

Hipyo, I picked up a GMMK PRO PREBUILT on Black Friday sale for $244 and a $30 gift card from a friend, would you say this makes the GMMK Pro worth it now? I don’t want to feel like I wasted my money, should I return it and get something else?

[@Pago88]

Which barebone should i buy, monsgeek m1 - 120€, keychron q1 pro - 160€, gmmk pro - 120€ ? I am new to the custom keyboard stuff and want to build a silent keyboard.

[@Stizzedd]

I bought the prebuilt on black friday for dirt cheap knowing what I was getting into and I’ve got a couple other modded keyboards but the GMMK Pro topped it came in with low expectations and a massive project ahead but after testing it out I’ve got 0 complaints other than the screws and one of the rubber feet came off in one corner but that was from my own fault.. But the stabs weren’t sticky and didn’t ping and honestly sounded and felt a lot better than my other boards with Durock V2’s the switches were already pre-lubed and were pretty consistent with all of them.. Maybe I lucked out on it? Who knows. Howeve, I did switch out the switches to put in Gateron Oil Kings and man.. it became a whole different beast on its own and is now my daily driver. Planning on maybe switching out the plate for brass but still unsure about that decision the only mods I’ve done to the GMMK Pro was the PE foam mod and triple layer the gasket foam. I wouldn’t say this boards for everyone considering the price point it’s listed but I wouldn’t say it was the most regretted purchase I’ve made. Overall I’m extremely impressed with how my board’s build quality came.

[@ejynk]

not super related to the video but it feels weird being sort-of into the keyboard hobby without any desire to actually buy another board, though I am glad this tendency has saved me from purchasing a full priced Keychron or GMMK pro because I was weighing my options for so long that the QK75 came out (which to date is completely satisfactory to me, both in terms of feel/sound and aesthetics)

[@ohkahmi]

So i have had a gmmk pro since they came out with it originally. I have it modded with durock v2 stabs, kailh cream switches, tape mod, better foam, and kyrtox 205 lubed. It's been a great keyboard to mess around with and type with but since then I have picked up a wooting 60he and have had it since august of 2022. I have lubed and tape modded it and it feels great for the performance that I am getting out of it. Most recently, I have picked up the drunkdeer a75 because I missed the layout of the gmmk pro but wanted to keep the performance of the wooting. So far out of the box the a75 has been amazing. Out of the box it sounds amazing and probably perfect for most people. So far I have only done a tape mod and better foam. My only complaints with this keyboard is the case. It is have to mod because it's not held together with screws but with tabs. Also, the case feels cheap (would use some extra weight to it). Other than that it is a great keyboard especially for the price. It is readily available on amazon and it's cheaper than the other two. conclusion: These three keyboards have their pros and cons. Not one keyboard is better than the other. It all comes down to what you are looking for in a keyboard. I would say, if you are looking for a keyboard that you can fully mod and customize then I would say go with a gmmk pro or the cheaper alternatives. If you are looking for the best performance keyboard than without a doubt the wooting is the way to go. If you want a keyboard that is an all around keyboard then the drunkdeer a75 is an amazing keyboard. I know these keyboards have a lot of cons when it comes to price and wait time, but I am just giving some information on the keyboards themselves. Hope this helps :) feel free to ask me any questions. I'm not the most knowledgeable when it comes to keyboards but I will try to help the best I can.

[@topobrundle2254]

I decided for Glorius because I had 2 keyboards of the Keychron brand and in terms of quality they were terrible, the leds started to get damaged after 8 months of use and I am very careful with things.

[@yoshi555king]

Bought the Keychron Q2 in 2022 after watching your vid on the Q1 and the video of Keybored. My build is with Akko CS Sponge Switch and Akko Tokyo World Tour R2 (Japanese Sub-legends) keycaps.(got the ISO Kit for 110euro)

[@c0nsci0usness]

I'm still using my full size GMMK full size with box whites. I absolutely love it, that said I got it a few years ago, and I also somehow got it new for free.

[@DrivenKeys]

Great video, as always Hipyo. Why didn't you mention that you can get a Flexkit Bundle barebones kit, with polycarb plate and colorful case tops, for under $200 shipped? Yes, the pre-built and the barebones are terrible values, but the Flexkit Bundle is worth it for some people, especially with Glorious' 3-year warranty and creative community QMK builds. I'm not at all a Glorious fanboy, I hate most of their business. But credit where credit is due: the Flexkit Bundle is a pretty great barebones keyboard for some, with a fairly justifiable price tag, depending on what you want.

[@Genard66]

Hey, I just recently discovered your channel. I want to buy my very first customisable keyboard. And I want to buy a keyboard with big enter button (I'm obssessed about it. I tried other layout but it doesn't fit me) and I figured it out that what I want is ISO layout. In most of your videos, the layout is ANSI layout and I'm wondering if I buy a barebone keyboard of any kind (ISO or ANSI), can I convert it to the other layout with keycaps and stuff?

[@TheFireDemon]

Hey Hipyo, I was looking to get a 75% keyboard with a knob, but can't seem to find any with a small/thin edge on them, do you have any recommendations? Also good job Nola :)

[@cartercrane4845]

Nothing in stock is good right now. Look at the Monsgeek M1W, I’m about to order it.

[@aidendimascio714]

“Good job Nola thank so much for this wholesome intermission of the video” -Hipyo

[@jammies701]

Nice vid mate

[@samruth240]

I do agree that the gmmk pro is not a good buy. However it is one of the most aesthetically pleasing cases. I would get the prebuilt and then mod it to your personal desires. It won’t be the best, but it will look really good

[@Twk1991]

why get the prebuilt? just get the barebones kit swap out the stock stabs for some durocks and you are good to go choosing your favourite keycaps and switches

[@Jaylen_Streams]

Yeah I went from the original gmmk 60% to the gmmk pro and was in love at first but over the years of building 5 more boards.... I have learned that I can spend under $100 and get a better or similar experience :| I have a chunk of aluminum that coincidentally also lets you type on a keyboard if anybody want to help me break even and get back $400+ back.

[@Hulk69Smash]

So i just purchased this prebuilt on sale for $220USD , do i return it for Q1 Pro?

[@stretchybwoy]

Bought my gmmk pro second hand with novel creams and it's sounds thocky and love it. For 100 pounds, can't beat it, plus it works with signal rgb, so all my rgb links up. It also has fr4 plate and poly plate that came with it, plus other mods

[@DariooooX]

I bought the GMMK PRO for $116 a couple of days ago, and I'm happy with the purchase since I needed a ISO ES keyboard

[@ergysdeda4230]

That "no." on the cable is hilarious 😂😂😂

[@chrisdeans3357]

Well its one of the rare iso layouts with a knob. Thats one reason why its getting sales.

[@phucvo4325]

Can you review Inland gaming mk 75 in micro center, pls? That is now 129 and a pre-build so I'm wondering how your opinion on that.

[@skateecho]

i snagged a GMMK pro after being annoyed with my keychron (which does sound good and flex more) but i found the GMMK pro barebones for like 100 bucks and had a giftcard. dont regret it but kinda wish i had either spent more or less haha. their keycaps are okay but the switches really seem lacking. i did a few mods and got some nice akko lavenders and really enjoy it. also my first good non-tactile build. so its been fun. would love to see more higher end or funny budget stuff from you! maybe build a mode or something? Love the content and Nola Bite typing test speed run lol

[@canny7x]

I just built an Epomaker TH80 Pro with some Akko Creamy Yellow V3 Pro switches and some Cheap XVX keycaps. It cost me about $85 (because of Black Friday sales), and an hour of my time to carefully assemble it (I've never built a keyboard before). Now I will admit that the plate is made of Steel, so it has no flex. Also I don't really know 'How a Keyboard is supposed to Sound'... Despite listening to countless Keyboard videos. Still it sounds pretty good to me. The switches are smooth and the stabilizers are solid and don't rattle. The keycaps are supposed to be 'PBT' but they're fairly thin (I bought them because they had 'shine through' lettering on the 'south side' so I thought they'd work well with the boards south facing LEDs). Here's the bottom line: I'm on an extremely tight budget! I cannot afford to spend even $200 on a Keychron Q1, let alone $400+ on a GMMK Pro. I had to wait around for months, to get the Black Friday deals. So I'm just going to have to live with what I can afford.

[@studxmuffin5641]

I got the gmmk2 awhile back in the 96% form and I’m pretty happy with it

[@abrahamsanchez5509]

I recently got a the Hexgears i2 keyboard an amazon for $69 and I gotta say. It’s probably the beat board I’ve ever had. But I’ve also only ever used regualr gaming boards before lol. I mean the board is hot swappable, 75%, pbt keycaps, and full rgb! I think it’s a great deal for it’s price tbh.

[@ryuuseiSoul]

I gotta say, you talking about how frustrating it is to take apart the GMMK Pro actually makes me think of my Zoom65 instead, which requires me to take out 15 keycaps and 2 switches at the bare minimum every time just to get at the case screws (of which, there are 9, but I stopped screwing in all of them). I know it was majorly hyped, and still sounds much better than the GMMK Pro for a better price, but I can't help but think that more custom keyboards being sold need to think about the user experience of opening and tinkering the boards.

[@mattpatt2799]

Do you plan on reviewing the new Drop CTRL, ALT & SHIFT V2 boards?

[@LetiferTV]

I have the same stab problem with my GMMK full size keyboard the space bar just gets stuck all the time...

[@darthollpheist1156]

I have 3 KDBfans boards. I they all sound amazing. I have a D60Lite with foam and Durock T1 switches in them. I also have 2 Tofu60 2.0s. One is the regular one with all the foam but he one that goes on top of the plate, Baby Kangaroos switches, Durock V2 stabs, and a carbon fiber plate, gasket mounted. The other is the WLK version with all the foam and but the top, Durock T1 switches and Durock V2 stabs, a poly plate and of course, everything that should be lubed, is. Same with mods. All the stabs sound and feel great. The D60Lite sounds like bubble wrap being popped. It's great. The Kangaroos on a carbon fiber plate have a really poppy, clacky sound and feel. The other one sounds and feels a lot like the D60Lite (which was the point) but better. I bit more premium. After all costs, I would say the latest (the Durock Tofu) was about $300 plus or so after all was said and done. Switches were like $30, caps were like $30, artisan esc key was $15, the kit was $215ish, and the the stabs were like $20. Then there was the cable. Not yet done but that will be about $30 when finished. I love them all. I also have a Skyloon build and some modded Ducky boards.

[@Seizuqi]

Should i get bobagum silent linears?

[@ZiggityZeke]

Think I can save my fullsize GMMK 2018 keyboard? It sounds very basic and the keycaps are stock.

[@iRony-CH]

I unpluged and pluged right back in the usb c and screwed my GMMK pro yesterday. Live chated today with Glorious but the bot cant help me. Does someone know if i can replace only the cheap usb-c dauther-board and bring back my keyboard?

[@Shcleepy]

Yo Nola became the Devourer of Arms during that first sound test 😮