This stuff is glorious! - Glorious GMMK 2 + Numpad

[@dragon2knight]

Plouffe: "I LOVE that red color"...you know that's going to be found by Linus at the next Intel Extreme Tech series 😁

[@rxpt0rs]

He already got an upgrade so probably not 😂

[@QVX_]

@@rxpt0rs yeah, we’ll get a new serise, “taking back my stuff from my employees”

[@akuno7294]

@@QVX_ "soo uhm I brought this read cable, you might know it... I mean I bought this a few years ago"

[@_Tp__]

they’re not doing it anymore unfortunately

[@dragon2knight]

@@_Tp__ Nope---they're doing it BETTER!! They switched to AMD now for the upgrade videos 🤣💕

[@gabrieldoon]

The GMMK 2 is a great board. I ordered a 65% barebones when they first came out and put in Gateron Brown Pros. I loved it so much that I ordered a second one to leave at work. As a programmer, I needed arrow keys, nav keys, and QMK support for custom binds. This board hits all of that under $100 and still has a great build quality. A few of my coworkers have ordered their GMMK2s, but my team lead looks down on us since he has a tricked out, fully modded GMMK pro that probably cost him his kidneys. The wood wrist rest is alright. It gets shiny from your skin oil pretty fast, and gets scratched up easily. But the compact size one fits the board perfectly and allowed me to qualify for free shipping on the keyboard. It was pretty much "free" in that sense.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Naja, as a barebones + keycaps, swithces and stabs you're not under 100 bucks anymore. Don't know them brown pros from Gat but my milky blacks or yellow caps were also around 30-45 bucks per set. And "good" stabs also go for around 15-40 bucks. Let's not talk about keycap prices haha.

[@alfonsoperezzzz]

Hello fellow gmmk2 owner. Is your unit a little bent? Like downwards in a V shape? Mine is like that, like not a big deal but noticeable if you really pay attention. Couldn't help to notice also it didn't stay flat on the escale when plouffe put it. So I wonder if it's a known issue or was just a thing of bad positioning in the scale. Btw I love my gmmk2 65%, but I got it for my gaming setup, for work I went with a keychron V1

[@neomeo1045]

I like how he says '117 wpm... not bad', like dang. I think I am a decently fast typer and getting into the 80s is good and 90s is amazing haha.

[@opparkimchi]

Well tbf, just doing words on monkeytype and getting a high WPM does not translate to real world typing lol. This coming from someone who can average 130 WPM for 1 minute with on words on monkeytype, my wpm drops drastically to around ~85-90 when I switch to quotes. Punctuation and capitalization is hard especially if you don't alternate your pinky fingers for shift (meaning use left shift if capitalizing letters on the right side of the keyboard and vice versa). So I'd say, if you're getting 80-90 with punctuation and stuff, you're doing just fine :)

[@neomeo1045]

@@opparkimchi Ahhhhh, I didn't even think about that 😅. I never have tried monkey type and didn't pay too much attention to the clip. I always use TypingTest (with punctuation and capitalization) so you just helped me restore my dignity in my typing ability haha. I sort of want to try out a monkey test now and see what I can get. edit: I just thought of it and I guess I should have thought of this because whenever I add in numbers I drop down to mid-high 60s maybe breaking 70 if I'm feeling good and lucky.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@opparkimchi I forgot the website, but there is one where you can do speedtests on writing real time text. And I go to a solid 70wpm there instead of around 60 on monketype. I think real time typing is faster because you usually know what word you'll be typing next in your head already.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

If you don't already do 10-finger typing. That's a way to improve that.

[@neomeo1045]

@@Daniel-dj7fh Haha, sadly I can't get that improvement as I already do use them all. I would be extremely impressed if someone could chicken peck and get over 70 even 😂

[@tomvd7415]

I just can't fathom why those coiled cables are so popular with the custom keyboard crowd

[@Roarasaurus-]

Because they look cool. There's literally no other reason.

[@Prism_JTN]

Aethetics. No other reason. I have em just to match and look nice lol. Most are ubs 2.0 too.

[@lucassilvas1]

Right? Why the F would you spend FIFTY DOLLARS on a USB cable?

[@brandon_nope]

@@lucassilvas1 I mean if you’re spending a few hundred on your own keyboard, what’s an extra $50?

[@Dionyzos]

To each their own but I think they don't look good at all. All my peripherals are wireless and I will never go back.

[@Later_Nerd]

I was so excited that a company was finally making a sweet wireless, mechanical switch numpad. I love using the TKL style keyboards because they feel and look really nice. Having a separate numpad for when you occasionally need to enter in a lot of numbers is the perfect mix. This one even has a nifty knob and slider. I was ready to add one to the cart but... $139??? Are you kidding me? For a numpad? What a ridiculous price point. I'd happily spend $50. GMM typically makes excellent products for a reasonable price. I think their keyboards are a bit overpriced personally and I like Keychron more for a quality budget mechanical keyboard, but they aren't that bad of a price and it's a quality product. But that numpad price is absolutely crazy. If they make a slightly less premium one and price it at say $60 or under I'll buy it the day it releases. But charging $139 for just a numpad, way more than the price of vast majority of the populations actual full keyboard is asinine. What are they smoking over at GMM HQ?

[@DR4K0R3X]

I was iffy at 139 but they want another 40 to change switch type lol. No thanks.

[@ripbozo941]

overscoped it a bit i think, the GMMK pro already has a knob, so now you have two knobs and a slider... to change the volume? CNC aluminium isnt cheap though

[@KamilPawelczykGuitar]

The older I get the more convinced I am that mechanical keyboards are a scam. I tried a few and always had more issues than on a no-name membrane keyboard for less than 10% the price.

[@juts89]

@@KamilPawelczykGuitar wtf

[@Simon-tr9hv]

glorious was at its peak when they first found it, like when wired o and wireless o comes out, right now its even worse than most company, mostly their qc

[@ryan5494]

I’ve had a pre built gmmk2 96% for a couple months and have been loving it. The software is pretty easy for what I’ve used it for and the feel for a pre built is really good. And at the price I can’t think of any other keyboard I’d recommend.

[@kirloi]

Can attest i bought my (96 too) cus of my work in 3D i really needed the numpad and im loving it so far. Thnk god we have this niche god to do so many reviews of mks.

[@spencerdeutsch3948]

Agreed, ive had this keyboard for almost a year and i will never go back to a standard keyboard

[@meal_team_six]

Loving mine too and typing on it is awesome. I swapped the keycaps for PBT doubleshot non-shine through and am very happy.

[@michaeldietrich9172]

cant figure out how to use the "home" button under the "7" on the numpad built into the 96%

[@nevadahamaker7149]

I've had their wood wrist rest (say that five times fast) for a while now. It's surprisingly comfortable given that it's not a cushioned surface.

[@TheT8or]

Ive been using it for a little over 5 years now. I have one at every keyboard, and I love it.

[@Later_Nerd]

I've bought 2 of their desk pads over the years and they're great. My current one is about 3 years old and still looks close to new. I owned the Model D wired version and it was great. The cord on that mouse is absolutely excellent. It's so flexible it really feels very close to being wireless, there's no friction basically at all. They make great products for usually a great price. Though I do think their keyboard lineup is a bit overpriced. Rest of their stuff is awesome though.

[@armLocalhost]

From ergonomics perspective the best wrist wrest is no wrist wrests because they can block the blood flow which in a long term can cause injuries. If you need support palm rests on chair is better alternative. But if you still prefer wrist rest hard ones are preferable since they will prevent you curving your wrists up which again can cause injuries. Edit: I have the wooden one and I prefer it over soft memory foam because my wrists don't hurt after a week of typing.

[@profosist]

I find wood more comfortable.anything squishy is just going to squish down anyways and you shouldnt really be putting much weight on your wrist.

[@YounesLayachi]

​@@armLocalhost did you mean arm rests on chair ?

[@insanecamo]

I've used a glorious wooden wristrest for years and it's been lovely

[@BE-ic7uf]

Gmmk 2 96% is a wonderful keyboard. It actually replaced my GMMK Pro. The 96% layout is awesome. I actually cracked it open and added Steel adheseive wheel weights to the case to make it heavier. Lubed up the stabs a little more. and its great. the only thing i would change is probably adding a lil more foam or higher end stabs. but for the price. GMMK barebones keyboards are hard to beat! Thanks Ploufe

[@joesatchton212]

Wow Plouffe. That coiled cable picadillo of yours is next level indeed. XD

[@Mobay18]

Lets be real here, the coil is TOTALLY pointless, unless you have it fixed to something, so you can actually pull the coil like an old telephone cord.

[@EEESRAINMAN]

I have the GMMK 2 96% and I absolutely love it. I need the numpad for work, but the compact size is still great for gaming

[@jspikeball123]

Would love an in depth MK guide from plouff. He seems really passionate about keyboards and he knows his stuff. A guide on switches, stabs, mods, and DIYing would be excellent

[@_Tp__]

there are plenty of videos already out there

[@Neoxon619]

I love how everyone at LMG has there specific type of gadget. Brandon has cameras, Linus has earbuds, & Nick has keyboards. What does said, even Nick said that the aviator connector is purely for aesthetics. Why did it become so popular?

[@kristian9268]

James has earbuds

[@Csaba__]

i guess cause it looks cool and technical me personally couldnt stand them

[@Kotatchi]

Most of the stuff in the mech kb hobby is about aesthetics, yes there's also durability and repairability but a lot is aesthetic. If someone cares 100% only in functionality a cheap membrane kb also types letters into the pc.

[@WilliamTresch]

I swear, if Plouffe spends any more time talking about the cable not being exactly perfectly like he'd like it, I will lose my mind.

[@oswaldjh]

The coiled cable was invented to allow a longer reach cable without having a bag of spaghetti on your desk. These cables were also on every home telephone back in the day ( 1960- 1980 )

[@profosist]

@@oswaldjh yep and he's never going to stretch it ever!

[@RannonSi]

To be fair, they want $50 for it!

[@lampkb]

This really does feel like such an advertisement considering how every other reviewer of these peripherals had negative things to say.

[@djevon4853]

Everyone has negative things to say because the og GMMK pro was good for the time, but it was mostly out of date by the time they started the pro 2 stuff, and they didn't change much. It's just not worth the money compared to other options anymore, and they are not very modder friendly. The PCB has really sticky adhesive tape over the screws that keep it in the plate/top case, and the screws are thread locked in for some reason. The Plate/top case tolerances are beyond tight on the one I've got, to the point where my switch puller mangled a few gateron reds before they would even budge out of the thing, same with the clip in stabs. Overall, the board is nice, and with better keycaps and switches it sounds pretty good, but it could be so much better for the money, and the anti-mod practices are annoying in a niche all about preference and customizability.

[@efronberlian]

Plouffe KNOWS what 6" look like 😂

[@matezz397]

It's shameful that there are literally hundreds of different keyboards but barely any of them allow us to have the numpad on the left side.

[@shhhpark]

i'm sure a product that targets a 10% subset of their customer basis doesnt exactly make much sense from their perspective

[@Vinnyy_zip]

Just buy a numpad, 1800 layout or full size, not everyone needs full size which just adds to cost

[@MaskOfCinder]

I don’t know why it isnt a industry standard to have extra programmable G Keys on the left side.

[@Vinnyy_zip]

@@MaskOfCinder because it pertains to a niche audience that need them which is why it’s not standard. Also function layers exist

[@matezz397]

@@Vinnyy_zip What kind of numpad? All I can find are some cheap plastic ones with membrane switches.

[@BeeWhere]

Definitely interesting to see the custom keyboard space evolve. I upgraded to a mechanical keyboard before the hobby took off and told myself when it breaks I'll build my own. I use a 10-key and not many full size custom options. My gen 1 HyperX Alloy Elite is still going strong 4 years in with all my macros and multiple layers.

[@MPnoir]

My first mechanical keyboard is also a HyperX Alloy Elite and it's also still going strong. Though i did upgrade the keycaps to the Razer PBT keycaps because the original ABS keycaps that came with it were kinda ass tbh.

[@BeeWhere]

@@MPnoir YES, I kept my original keycaps for too long, I upgraded to a set of double shot pbt pudding caps from hk gaming. I also added silicone o-rings to the stem so there isn't a harsh bottom out sound. Recently I needed to update some macros and discovered the new version of software didn't work with my v1. Thankfully hyperx still had the legasy Ngenuity software on their site.

[@xanedan4565]

I literally just bought that numpad. There are much cheaper things like that, but most of them have really sketch reviews and software that you have to email a guy to get a google drive link to. I'll pay an extra $70 to not deal with that. Also the sliders and dials look quality. I'm hoping to be able to configure it for Lightroom and Resolve.

[@Bartholemew1000]

been using GMMK2, honestly ...its good...its convenient...theyve done the basic mod jobs...quite heavy too, not the best keyboards but does the job for its price, change switch,keycaps and stabs, then it fulfill enough my keyboard modding desires

[@-B.H.]

Caps as an additional Fn key on the left is amazing. No need to deviate your hands far from their resting points with 2 Fn keys.

[@kdawg3484]

Me passively listening along: "Wait, did he just say $130 for just a numpad?"

[@l4ubst3r]

Plouffe, about four different things: "I guess that's my only complaint"

[@JCUDOS]

If you place producing quality content above optimizing watch times, a price point or price range, for whichever country (pick one, US or Canada would be most logical), should always be the first info we get when possible (If the price isn't available yet, just say that). Please start saving our time.

[@captinkangarouch]

The obsession with keyboards is hilarious to me. To each their own.

[@semi.]

If you can afford it I HEAVILY recommend the Keychron Q series products over most of the glorious keyboards... I have owned 2 glorious keyboards including the fullsize version of the GMMK2 and while they are okay, the Keychron Q series is MILES BETTER for what the price difference is. I personally got the Q2 because I wanted a TKL with the F-Row. The Keychron's build quality, software, and default keys and stabilizers are just so much better it is not even close.

[@gvarph7212]

This would be THE perfect keyboard for me if it had the F row. I tracked it once, and I used it ~250 times in one day when debugging a school project...

[@BBTAbridgedFan]

They've got a 96% version (almost full size, about the footprint of a TKL but has the F-row and numpad and is really just missing dedicated home/end keys) for the same price

[@gvarph7212]

@@BBTAbridgedFan yea, but that one is like 215usd where I live. Also, I sometimes need to type a lot of numbers so the modular numpad sounds good

[@TheCrazyAussie]

I don’t understand the coiled cable but the keyboard is nice

[@gavwrecker]

I got the GMMK2 and I love it! Most of my complaints have to do with the fact that its 65% but I had to make the sacrifice because of my small desk space

[@MarcusC]

I've recently tried to get into the custom keyboard hobby, and I find it quite fun. But as a european (iso) full size keyboard kind of guy there's a really limited number of full size iso barebones (i've found 2, the old gmmk and one from keychron). And to add to the problem keycaps are also not easy to find as they have to be nordic to match the language... I wish more full size barebones would be made from manufacturers, but i guess most people aren't interested...

[@JamesTodd1996]

I ended up handwiring my ideal one with the ISO layout I needed

[@gamingmarcus]

I feel you. My prefered layout is 75% because I'm using the F-row quite frequently but I want smaller than TKL. Apart from Keychron nobody makes them with an ISO layout.

[@J7T800]

The closest full size you can get as a custom are in the 96% layout. I still don't know the answer as to why most designers omit the full size layout, and I can only assume it might be due to manufacturing cost.

[@mikeydude750]

@@J7T800 bunch of web hipsters thinking less keys = better, not much demand for actual good keyboards because of it

[@Tehkezah]

I'm from germany and switched to ansi layout with my gmmk2 65% and it was a very good call. Should've switched years ago to be honest. the location of characters just make more sense(esp if you are programming) and you can still easily do all umlauts by having the correct keyboard selected in windows. Can highly recommend doing it, honestly.

[@Voltaic_Fire]

I do like Keychron stuff, I bought my friend one because he really wanted a mechanical keyboard and he has been very happy with it.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Teach a man to lube stabs and switches, maybe do a tapemod and add some foam and you'll teach a man to be happy forever.

[@audiocorps2334]

Put together a board with AJAZZ Peach switches using their Keychron V5 bare with knob and it is fantastic. I tend to bottom out my keys and this being a light tactile switch means that it will happen a lot. Despite not being a Qx variant with a metal frame it feels really solid with not a lot of noise which is great. However, I also bought an ilovbee 60% keyboard for around 20USD which is also a solid hotswappable keyboard for people that don't need arrow keys that much. If you do, the default function layer and arrow key location is ass plus their software is sketchy. Still a solid keyboard, but fucking sucks for me since I use ctrl+alt+arrow to move around desktop workspaces.

[@sleeprighthere]

@@Daniel-dj7fh broke forever

[@keonxd8918]

@@sleeprighthere those cost less than $20 to do btw. $10 for some krytox 205g0, masking tape for $2, some foam for $2 and now your keyboard sounds better.

[@sleeprighthere]

@@keonxd8918 keyboard addiction

[@wolfgartom]

I’ve had the GMMK2 for about 6 months and I love it. Good review!

[@chrisperrywv]

Anyone count how many times he said “that’s my only complaint” in this video?

[@Diijkstra]

a fuck I love this keyboard / peripherals content. it helps me decide things

[@DaveAlkema]

Glorious would have had my money if they made a GMMK Pro with wireless. I work and play from my couch, with my Mac for work and PC for gaming hooked to my LG CX. Unless I want a cable going all the way across my living room I need wireless. Now the QK75 is almost here and they'll be getting my money rather than Glorious. I'm in love with the 75% with a knob layout, and really prefer aluminum boards, so the QK is going to be the first to the market with that layout and build and wireless.

[@x47nero]

I love your keyboard videos ... also my gmmk pro was really happy that you like it :D

[@maxmouse3]

I have this board and it's pretty good. Supports QMK, which I flashed:)

[@frozenskeptic345]

Ploooffer! Aviator Connections are not just for the looks. They allow you to disconnect the cable to brush your board off without wearing out the usbc connection.

[@DeWorDeR]

Microsoft Sidewinder x6 had that removable numpad and could change it's side. Those damn keyboards costs same when new in ebay. I still want my old X6 back it was so good. Keyboards nowdays has been same for last 2 decades. naturally with qwerty it needs to stay, but otherwise it's the same pretty much. Same with controllers. All of those are pretty much like that dual shock controller for Playstation 1 and it's been released in 1997 :DDDD I wanna plan out keyboard or controller that would be so awesome :D

[@Madblaster6]

I have a GMMK2 with Gateron Oil Kings and it's amazing.

[@jacobleetech]

We need a keyboard modding series from this guy. I'd watch the shit out of it and probably end up building 5.

[@Jaymiecain1]

Why not just watch channels that already specialise in that stuff like Hipyo Tech? I would trust them, whose entire career depends on their knowledge of keyboards, over LTT. There is a large keyboard enthusiast audience on KZbin.

[@jacobleetech]

@@Jaymiecain1 because I enjoy content from creators I'm familiar with already more than those I'm not

[@chrishahn3834]

Thanks for putting Plouffe in the thumbnail. I know I can skip this video.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

but then you clicked and commeted on it?

[@Monique-iz8lp]

One thing I'm immediately put off by is the apparent lack of visible screws on bottom of the KB. It definitely needs foam/tape, but it looks the bottom will be a pain to access, either by removing the feet, or by going in from the top (so you'd have to disassemble everything)

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

You can probably only get to the inners from the top.

[@meal_team_six]

@@Daniel-dj7fh Probably, just like my last lover!

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@meal_team_six lmao

[@StripesOO7]

A project you could do yourself. Thats exactly what i did just last week. Fully disassembled mit keyboard. Desoldered all switches of an 100% keyboard and soldered in new ones. Also painted the base to match the new keycaps. 😅

[@pichirisu]

The problem with coil shapes is that they're spirals, so if the coil isn't completely symmetrical, then it is considered a spiral, and spirals within nature are more-than-not: asymmetrical, leading to the geometry of these cords having that sort of goofy unpredictability in preferred aesthetics.

[@osbaldocruz4735]

GMMK being one of the few that have Spanish ISO, and now Keychron starting as well I love them

[@or10nsharkfin]

Getting my 96% GMMK 2 tomorrow along with two coiled cables so I can take it to and from work.

[@DoctorX17]

I have a Glorious, I think its the GMMK Pro? Definitely nice, and being able to put on whatever switches and key caps you like is great.

[@reptilez13]

Jesus finally, been waiting for them to release it so long I got a Punkston 60% instead. It's actually amazing for the price.

[@PeterSteele111]

I have a GMMK Pro and I love it. Great keyboard

[@ciaduck]

Literally got the V2 because of 5-pin. It was a good choice and I put Boba U4Ts in there, which are 5-pin switches.

[@jzzsxm]

Low-key started selling the knife, cool

[@shhhpark]

damn i've been waiting for something like the keypad but 130 seems like a pretty steep price for a 20% keyboard...

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

LMAOOOOO, the full 60% costs 100 bucks or something and the keypad as well???? I was hoping for a good 50 bucks or something.

[@shhhpark]

@@Daniel-dj7fh yea rofl ..its 130. I would have definitely picked it up at a more reasonable price. Not paying that much for a minor convenience

[@jetfuview]

The numpad is definitely expensive when a fully built GMMK 2 is $10 less. However, I think the numpad was designed for a different target audience but that is only my opinion.

[@shhhpark]

@@jetfuview yea I guess, I dunno I just wanted a numnpad to be useful when I need it but not take up my deskspace when gaming. I could see the macro function being useful but seriously overkill for the majority of people thay would want something like this to complement a 60%

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@jetfuview the numpad was probably designed to go with the gmmk pro, which btw at the beginning also cost around 170 bucks.

[@eeeeric1966]

I literally got their Model O wireless mouse + GMMK 1 TKL keyboard... literally exactly what I was looking for having compares numerous other mechanical keyboards and mice!! I'm very happy :)

[@l1fef0rm]

Love a coiled cable. Especially on my studio headphones.

[@DRS11235]

Can always stick a weight inside the end of the coiled cable

[@AirG]

Yesssss! More plouffe and keyboards!

[@Xizax41325]

One of the things I do with any of my 60%'s is swap the windows key and Fn key. Makes pressing halfish of the second layer pretty easy with a single hand. It also removes that annoying key out of wads territory.

[@georgegoutoglou]

If you want really good coiled cables that don't have that problem, or not that I've come across, try RN cables

[@valkyrie9964]

If youve ever bought GMK keys youd be thankful for those key keepers.

[@dylonadams1660]

I have the GMMK tkl and i absolutely love it. Got it on sale for 60 bucks

[@zinkzxd2891]

The only knock against the GMMK2 is the plastic bottom. They should make it aluminum and it would be 10/10.

[@OrganicGreens]

Those numpads look dope.

[@KingKuda420]

I was at Best Buy today and saw this looked intriguing

[@Afloatingbear]

I kind of wish Plouffe would acknowledge the drawbacks that have been raised witht the glorious line of mechanical keyboards including their questionable GOAT stabalisers, the cost and inconsistency of design for the numpads etc. I think he has a perfect chance at bridging the gap between the mechanical keyboard community and the general tech community and it is definitely getting there but based off the Short Circuit coverage so far I think the mechanical keyboard rabbit hole is still pretty daunting.

[@TotallySlapdash]

I still don't get how there is a crossover between "Keyboard Nerd" & "Doesn't want the F row"; you can have my function keys when you pry them from my cold Alt-F4ed hands. Keyboard looks nice though, or it would if they'd finnished it 😋

[@ShaiyanHossain]

most modern keyboard enthusiasts rely on layers instead of the f row thanks to software like qmk and via

[@AxTROUSRxMISSLE]

I love how they sent a GMMK2 with the separate numpad as if they dont make the GMMK2 with a numpad for the same price as the one without it lol

[@CDeeez94]

Really hope they come out with a GMMK 3 with a full case and not floating-key.

[@brantwedel]

You are never going to uncoil the cord, just put a weighted cylinder inside and you'll never see it and it'll hold the coil down (have someone else do it for you without you watching, and you'll never know it's there) 🤣

[@ComfyCherry]

I've never cared much about sound with keyboards I'm always wearing headphones at my pc anyway, I kinda like clicky switches but recently got a razer with their linear optical and they feel way better.

[@KennethAndrews]

I lost track of which one of his only complaints was his only complaint. Lol just kidding, love you Plouffe!

[@andyzzone]

Imma simple lad, I see glorious I smash LIKE button!

[@horizon4895]

I personally find the GMMK Numpad to be too expensive, because Keychron Q0 already exists, which has southfacing LEDs, is made of CNC aluminum, some really nicely factory lubed switches, supports VIA, and comes with some really good PBT keycaps for less money. It doesn't have a slider nor a knob, but Keychron keyboards can be obtained with knobs and, instead of a slider, you get 4 macro keys.

[@accelement3499]

i use the glorious wrist rest its super perfect for the logitech 915tkl i doubt thats what any1 else might agree with your wrist sits high for typing but its GREAT for W.A.S.D. situations

[@TheCodyK]

pro tip for those typing tests, if you mess up and want to reset. just press tab then press enter. that way you don't need F keys

[@yhiz4757]

Glorious never fail to disappoint me. Can't think of a single one of their products that are even close to worth the price they are labelled at. £100 for a Glorious Shitty O wireless? Fuck no, the Lamzu Atlantis costs £15 less, weighs 14 grams less, has a better shape with has a solid shell, has huano pink dot switches (WAY BETTER THAN 20M'S) and it comes with grip tape included...

[@Vashtiian]

Bruh did you just plug keychron while showing off GMMK lmao. I love it! Keychron is so much better

[@gimmibox]

I’m currently looking at QK60 and QK75 and their group buy will start at Nov 25

[@strattonhancey118]

This is the guy who’s been driving around in his ridiculously loud Honda waking up my wife and I every night 🤬 kidding love you Plouffe ❤

[@voxuuu9551]

ah yes, "nobodys gonna see a difference between 3370 sensor" company with their new keyboard

[@transartcutie3165]

a cually went out and bought the gmk2 65% on a whim at microcenter today cause its one of the only decent pink tkl board ive seen, and im very glad i did im already loving this, upgraded from a huntsman mini from razer

[@Funlu]

GMMK 2 96% is pretty great.. except you have to make sure you have keycaps that fit their special size for certain keys (right ctrl, fn, alt, numpad 0, right shift, del, pgdn)

[@5punkybob]

I have a GMMK TKL with glorious holy pandas and a GMMK Full with gateron reds. I wonder how much my wife will kill me if I get one of these…

[@redstar612]

Oh man only if my wife knew what i payed for all our family gaming PC's ! she would eat me alive lol

[@AjaxAS]

Finally, great to see Plouffe cover GMMK, I did buy the GMMK pro barebones with the Glorious Pandas and upgraded the stabs to Duroc V2s as my first proper mechanical keyboard. Absolutely in love with it and can't see myself ever going back to anything non mechanical. Keep up the great work.

[@manrajghuman803]

You guys should check out the cannon keys REKT series! They’re a bit more premium but super good quality and it’s an enthusiast board

[@jacobbailey2950]

all the switches from Glorious have "Glorious" written on them even if they aren't Glorious's own switches

[@chris_loth]

Try heating the cable with a hairdryer _a bit_ to make it more flexible.

[@luispadilla2842]

I wonder if Plouffe was informed that the numpad was north-facing

[@thezx5795]

This looks so.. fun and kinda cute

[@Stone177]

Is this keyboard inclusive?

[@ImpiantoFacile]

Of course it is, it''s white and has RGB!

[@Zafor-ium]

I love a marblely sounding keyboard

[@therabbitfood303]

Unless they changed the program the numpad slider can only do a couple things at this time. I found the slider a little cheap feeling and not totally stable. For the price i was hoping for a little better build quality on those. If you like the knob on the gmmk pro, the numpad isn't as good it. I got mine on pre-release though, so i hope they improved it. i like glorious, i was disappointed in the numpad though.

[@RobertKirkpatrick84]

I want a 96% like the keychron with a slider and dial on the end, that's my dream

[@jetfuview]

I have the numpad, GMMK 2, GMMK pro, and the coil cable, and I find them all to be good products in their own way. Glorious has come a long way as a PC peripheral company but sometimes I question their recent business model (group buys on mice? etc.). They really need to upgrade their Glorious Core software as well, it seems a bit outdated to me. Nevertheless, I am sure I will buy the next GMMK pro when ever it is available and if they ever decide to get into the headset space, I am sure I will buy that as well. Thank you for another great video!

[@theElemDragon]

Being an owner of a GMMK2 keyboard.... I have to say that the switches that come with it are NOT my favorite. I personally have to say they're not bad for typing, but horrible for gaming. I don't know if i'm the only one that does this (doubt it), but I tend to let my fingers lie on Shift, ASD (or AWD), and Space... but with a bit more focus on the letter keys. There were times i'd be playing something like BF2042, and would be like "Why the hell do i keep occasionally drifing to the left/right while i'm running?" or "Why is it spawning me in this TOTALLY random place that i didn't even click on?" Well... it was because of those damn switches. There is SOOO LITTLE pressure required to depress them that my fingers were pushing them down to their activation point without me noticing it. Replaced the switches with Gateron Green's (which Glorious also sells, among others), and not only have there been no accidental presses, but it's all nice and clicky, just how i like it. For me, clicky = yes, thocky = no bueno. edit: And yeah, the barebones is like $40 cheaper..... but then you add switches and keycaps and everything and you're WELL OVER the $119 of the pre-built. So if you want a pretty nice keyboard (that you might wind up changing out the switches on at some point anyway), just get the pre-built and upgrade the switches later.

[@Polite_Cat]

He said "thats my only complaint" like 5 times. It apparently was in fact, not his only complaint.

[@magicalmixer5453]

I guess it looks more promising. The GMMK pro ver. 1 was like typing on sheet metal, hurt the fingers. Hopefully theres more flex.

[@quafee]

Great video, although I was hoping that you would open it up to show us whats included on the inside of the keyboard.

[@MoritzC123]

Lately I have the feeling that you guys put background music in the videos or at least I do notice it and well it does kinda detract from the video at least that guitar track gives me a really chaotic vibe