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Glorious GMMK 3 HE 100 Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Layout size:Full-sizeConnection type:USBSwitch type:hall effectPolling rate:8000 Hz

Glorious GMMK 3 HE 100 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

80%

7.8

Technical score

20%

5.5

User score

â–²Better than 68% of keyboards
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
✕
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
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

34%

6.5

Connectivity & Power

28%

7.9

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

7.5

Features

6%

8.5

Design

★Better than 93% of keyboards
5.5

User score

User score
5.5/ 10
✕
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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Score components

70%

6.4

User ratings

30%

3.3

Number of reviews

Based on 12 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–¼Worse than 99% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Glorious GMMK 3 HE 100

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 10
✕
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
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

34%

6.5

Connectivity & Power

28%

7.9

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

7.5

Features

6%

8.5

Design

7.8
User score
User score
5.5/ 10
✕
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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

User ratings

30%

3.3

Number of reviews

Based on 12 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.
5.5
Popularity
Popularity
3.3/ 10
✕
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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â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Popularity:
Glorious GMMK 3 HE 100 has a popularity score of 3.3 points, which is lower than that of 74% of products in this category.
3.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
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–² Better than 68% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

8.1
Switch type
hall effect
Switch feel
linear
Switch name
?
Actuation force
45 g
Min actuation distance
0.1 mm
Min actuation distance
0.1 mm
â–² 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
Full-size
Layout standard
?
N. of keys
104
N. of keys
104
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 104 keys, which is more than 74.8% of keyboards and equal to 13% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
USB
Connection type
USB
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This keyboard offers USB connectivity, which is less versatile than 57.6% of keyboards and equal to 42.5% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
Mac compatibility
yes
Mac compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 58% of models
This keyboard is Mac compatible. 58% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
Battery life
N/A
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RGB lighting
yes
RGB lighting
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
yes
Per-key RGB
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This keyboard has per-key RGB lighting. 27.6% of keyboards have per-key RGB lighting.
RGB zones
104
RGB zones
104
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 104 RGB zones, which is more than 81.1% of keyboards and equal to 10.2% 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–² 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 HE 100 vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 1.6 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    0.1 mm
    â–² 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
  • 8x higher polling rate
    Polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1k Hz – >8k Hz
    This keyboard has a higher polling rate than the average keyboard (8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz). The average keyboard has a polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • Rapid trigger support
    Rapid trigger
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports rapid trigger, the average keyboard does not. 18.6% of keyboards support rapid trigger.
  • Adjustable actuation
    Adjustable actuation
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This keyboard supports adjustable actuation, the average keyboard does not. 21.9% of keyboards offer adjustable actuation.
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • Dual actuation support
    Dual actuation
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports dual actuation, the average keyboard does not. 18.1% of keyboards support dual actuation.
  • 17 more keys
    N. of keys
    104
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (104 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    104 vs 87
  • Volume control wheel
    Volume wheel
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This keyboard includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.3% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
  • 17 more keys
    N. of keys
    104
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (104 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    104 vs 87
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    â–² 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–² 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
  • 8x higher polling rate
    Polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1k Hz – >8k Hz
    This keyboard has a higher polling rate than the average keyboard (8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz). The average keyboard has a polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • Rapid trigger support
    Rapid trigger
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports rapid trigger, the average keyboard does not. 18.6% of keyboards support rapid trigger.
  • Adjustable actuation
    Adjustable actuation
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This keyboard supports adjustable actuation, the average keyboard does not. 21.9% of keyboards offer adjustable actuation.
  • Dual actuation support
    Dual actuation
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports dual actuation, the average keyboard does not. 18.1% of keyboards support dual actuation.
  • Volume control wheel
    Volume wheel
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This keyboard includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.3% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
  • 21 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    104
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (104 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    104 vs 83
  • Less versatile connectivity
    Connection type
    USB
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • 2 mm longer actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (4 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    4 mm vs 2 mm
  • 45.9% lower user score
    User score
    5.5/ 10
    ✕
    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–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Glorious GMMK 3 HE 100
    the average keyboard
    Glorious GMMK 3 HE 100 has a lower user score than the average keyboard (5.48 vs 8.000).
    5.48 vs 8
  • 105.7 mm wider width
    Width
    462 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >442 mm
    This keyboard is wider than the average keyboard (462 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    462 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • 1 ° higher typing angle
    Typing angle
    6 °
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <3 ° – >7 °
    This keyboard has a higher typing angle than the average keyboard (6 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    6 ° vs 5 °
  • 6.25 mm higher keyboard height
    Height
    44.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is taller than the average keyboard (44.5 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    44.5 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • 84% less popular
    Glorious GMMK 3 HE 100 is less popular than the average keyboard (3.35 vs 6.2).
    3.35 vs 6.15
  • 15.4% more expensive
    Glorious GMMK 3 HE 100 is more expensive than the average keyboard (£150 vs £130).
    £150 vs £130
  • 45.9% lower user score
    User score
    5.5/ 10
    ✕
    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–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Glorious GMMK 3 HE 100
    the average keyboard
    Glorious GMMK 3 HE 100 has a lower user score than the average keyboard (5.48 vs 8.000).
    5.48 vs 8
  • 84% less popular
    Glorious GMMK 3 HE 100 is less popular than the average keyboard (3.35 vs 6.2).
    3.35 vs 6.15
  • 15.4% more expensive
    Glorious GMMK 3 HE 100 is more expensive than the average keyboard (£150 vs £130).
    £150 vs £130
  • 105.7 mm wider width
    Width
    462 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >442 mm
    This keyboard is wider than the average keyboard (462 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    462 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • 1 ° higher typing angle
    Typing angle
    6 °
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <3 ° – >7 °
    This keyboard has a higher typing angle than the average keyboard (6 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    6 ° vs 5 °
  • 6.25 mm higher keyboard height
    Height
    44.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is taller than the average keyboard (44.5 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    44.5 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • Less versatile connectivity
    Connection type
    USB
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • 2 mm longer actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (4 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    4 mm vs 2 mm

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techteamgb.co.uk
20/01/2025
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techpowerup.com
28/10/2024
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eurogamer.net
10/09/2024
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uk.pcmag.com
21/12/2024
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21/12/2024
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cgmagonline.com
10/09/2024
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dilpickle1.com
17/12/2024
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02/12/2024
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tomshardware.com
02/02/2025
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tweakreviews.com
12/11/2024
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04/12/2024
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27/11/2024
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dilpickle1.com
17/12/2024
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16/11/2024
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notebookcheck.biz
25/11/2024
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pcworld.com
10/09/2024
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rtings.com
04/12/2024
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techpowerup.com
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pcmag.com
21/12/2024
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Third-party reviews

Based on 12 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 HE 100

  • Unmatched customizability with the ability to mix Hall Effect and standard MX mechanical switches
  • Solid and premium build quality with a sturdy, heavy frame
  • Vibrant and highly customizable per-key RGB backlighting
  • Excellent gaming performance featuring 8,000Hz polling rate and low latency
  • Full-size 100% layout is ideal for both competitive gaming and professional productivity
  • Innovative 'Boardsmith' configurator allows for deep personalization of components

What we don't like about Glorious GMMK 3 HE 100

  • Highly unreliable and buggy software experience (Glorious CORE 2.0)
  • Significant high cost, especially for fully customized or 'Pro' configurations
  • Satisfactory but inconsistent typing acoustics; some keys can sound hollow or 'clacky'
  • Poor battery life and wireless connectivity issues reported on wireless-capable models
  • Stock linear switches and stabilizers may feel 'scratchy' or 'mushy' without manual lubing
  • Stiff gasket mount design offers less 'flex' or springiness than some competitors

Verdict

The Glorious GMMK 3 HE 100% is a full-size, highly modular gaming keyboard featuring magnetic Hall Effect switches that support advanced gaming features like Rapid Trigger, adjustable actuation points, and a high 8,000Hz wired polling rate. Its standout characteristic is the 'dual hot-swap' PCB, which allows users to mix and match both magnetic HE and standard 5-pin MX mechanical switches in a single board. Main pros include near-infinite aesthetic and functional customization through the Glorious Boardsmith, a premium gasket-mounted design for a cushioned typing feel, and multi-platform support with a dedicated Mac/Windows toggle. However, common cons include a high price point for premium configurations, potential software bugs within the Glorious CORE 2.1 ecosystem, and a stiff typing experience on certain plate materials that may feel less springy than competing enthusiast boards.

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