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Glorious GMMK 3 65 Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~ÂŁ120Layout size:65%Connection type:?Switch type:mechanical / hall effectPolling rate:1000 Hz

Glorious GMMK 3 65 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the keyboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best keyboards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

6.8

User score

â–ĽWorse than 52% of keyboards
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 60% of models
Score components

34%

7.2

Connectivity & Power

28%

5.0

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

7.5

Features

6%

4.8

Design

â–˛Better than 60% of keyboards
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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â–Ľ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on 39 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–ĽWorse than 93% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Glorious GMMK 3 65

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 60% of models
Score components:

34%

7.2

Connectivity & Power

28%

5.0

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

7.5

Features

6%

4.8

Design

7.0
User score
User score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on 39 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.8
Popularity
Popularity
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 60% of models
Popularity:
Glorious GMMK 3 65 has a popularity score of 5.4 points, which is lower than that of 57.7% of products in this category.
5.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

7.9
Switch type
mechanical / hall effect
Switch feel
linear
Switch name
Glorious Fox
Actuation force
45 g
Min actuation distance
0.1 mm
Min actuation distance
0.1 mm
â–˛ Better than 82% of models
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 0.1 mm, which is shorter than 82.2% of keyboards and equal to 14.2% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
65%
Layout standard
?
N. of keys
65
N. of keys
65
â–Ľ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 65 keys, which is fewer than 87.8% of keyboards and equal to 1.7% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
?
Multi-device pairing
yes
Multi-device pairing
yes
â–˛ Better than 4% of models
This keyboard supports multi-device pairing. 4.5% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Mac compatibility
yes
Mac compatibility
yes
â–˛ Better than 58% of models
This keyboard is Mac compatible. 58% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
Battery life
28 h
Battery life
28 h
â–Ľ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <30 h – >512 h
This keyboard lasts 28 h on a charge, which is shorter than 92.1% of keyboards and equal to 1.8% of keyboards.
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RGB lighting
yes
RGB lighting
yes
â–˛ Better than 12% of models
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
?
RGB zones
65
RGB zones
65
â–Ľ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 65 RGB zones, which is fewer than 71.5% of keyboards and equal to 1.2% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
?
Backlight direction
north-facing
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Case material
plastic
Plate material
aluminum
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
OEM
Legend method
double-shot
Legend method
double-shot
â–˛ Better than 25% of models
This keyboard uses double-shot legends, which are more durable than 25.1% of keyboards and equal to 74.9% of keyboards.
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Glorious GMMK 3 65 vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 1.6 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    0.1 mm
    â–˛ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (0.1 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    0.1 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • Volume control wheel
    Volume wheel
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 62% of models
    This keyboard includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.3% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 71% of models
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • 28.4% lower weight
    Weight
    700 g
    â–˛ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs less than the average keyboard (700 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    700 g vs 978 g
  • 28.4% lower weight
    Weight
    700 g
    â–˛ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs less than the average keyboard (700 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    700 g vs 978 g
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • 1.6 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    0.1 mm
    â–˛ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (0.1 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    0.1 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • Volume control wheel
    Volume wheel
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 62% of models
    This keyboard includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.3% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 71% of models
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • 152 h shorter battery life
    Battery life
    28 h
    â–Ľ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts less long on a charge than the average keyboard (28 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    28 h vs 180 h
  • 22 fewer keys
    N. of keys
    65
    â–Ľ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (65 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    65 vs 87
  • 1 mm longer actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    3 mm
    â–Ľ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (3 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    3 mm vs 2 mm
  • 18 fewer RGB zones
    RGB zones
    65
    â–Ľ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (65 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    65 vs 83
  • 17.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Glorious GMMK 3 65
    the average keyboard
    Glorious GMMK 3 65 has a lower user score than the average keyboard (6.81 vs 8.000).
    6.81 vs 8
  • 4.25 mm higher keyboard height
    Height
    42.5 mm
    â–Ľ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is taller than the average keyboard (42.5 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    42.5 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • 0.1 mm longer key travel
    Total travel distance
    4.1 mm
    â–Ľ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <3.2 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has 4.1 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    4.1 mm vs 4 mm
  • 17.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 10
    âś•
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–Ľ
    â–Ľ
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Glorious GMMK 3 65
    the average keyboard
    Glorious GMMK 3 65 has a lower user score than the average keyboard (6.81 vs 8.000).
    6.81 vs 8
  • 22 fewer keys
    N. of keys
    65
    â–Ľ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (65 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    65 vs 87
  • 4.25 mm higher keyboard height
    Height
    42.5 mm
    â–Ľ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is taller than the average keyboard (42.5 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    42.5 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • 152 h shorter battery life
    Battery life
    28 h
    â–Ľ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts less long on a charge than the average keyboard (28 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    28 h vs 180 h
  • 1 mm longer actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    3 mm
    â–Ľ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (3 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    3 mm vs 2 mm
  • 0.1 mm longer key travel
    Total travel distance
    4.1 mm
    â–Ľ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <3.2 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has 4.1 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    4.1 mm vs 4 mm
  • 18 fewer RGB zones
    RGB zones
    65
    â–Ľ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (65 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    65 vs 83

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Third-party reviews

Based on 39 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Glorious GMMK 3 65

  • Unmatched customizability with the 'Boardsmith' configurator allowing users to swap top plates, knobs, and cases
  • Innovative dual hot-swap PCB that supports both 5-pin mechanical (MX) and Hall Effect (HE) magnetic switches
  • Excellent latency performance with 8,000Hz polling rate support on wired HE models
  • Extremely easy to disassemble and mod, featuring press-fit rubber feet and standard screws
  • Very bright and vibrant RGB lighting with clear shine-through keycap legends
  • Solid, heavy build quality in the Pro aluminum versions
  • Convenient physical hardware switches for toggling between Mac/Windows and onboard profiles

What we don't like about Glorious GMMK 3 65

  • High cost for fully customized or Pro HE configurations, often exceeding $300-$500
  • Glorious Core software is frequently reported as buggy, unreliable, and prone to losing saved settings
  • Stock acoustics can be inconsistent, with some users reporting 'clackiness' or a hollow-sounding spacebar
  • Stiff gasket mount design that offers very little of the promised 'flex' or springiness
  • Wireless performance and battery life on Pro models are considered sub-par compared to competitors
  • North-facing LEDs on HE versions can cause interference with certain thick Cherry-profile keycaps
  • Occasional quality control issues such as key wobble or ghost inputs in 2.4GHz wireless mode

Verdict

The Glorious GMMK 3 65% is a highly modular mechanical keyboard featuring a compact 65-key layout, a 1,000 Hz polling rate (upgradable to 8,000 Hz in HE models), and full hot-swappable support for both 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches. Its key characteristics include a modular gasket mount system for adjustable typing feel, vibrant per-key RGB backlighting with sidelights, and a dedicated programmable rotary knob. Main pros include its extreme customizability through the Boardsmith configurator—offering over a billion combinations—and a solid build available in either plastic or CNC-machined aluminum. However, common cons include inconsistent latency performance, reported build quality issues like key wobble, and a frequently buggy Glorious CORE software experience.

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