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Corsair K65 RGB Mini vs Glorious GMMK 2: Comparison
Corsair K65 RGB Mini vs Glorious GMMK 2 layout compared
Layout is the dividing line, Corsair K65 RGB Mini 60% against Glorious GMMK 2 75%. There is a split on switch type as well, Cherry MX Speed Silver on the Corsair K65 RGB Mini versus Glorious Panda or Fox Hot-Swap on the Glorious GMMK 2. There is a split on backlighting as well, Per-Key RGB with iCUE on the Corsair K65 RGB Mini versus South-Facing Per-Key RGB on the Glorious GMMK 2. On polling rate there is little in it, 8000 Hz on the Corsair K65 RGB Mini versus 1000 Hz on the Glorious GMMK 2. They differ on keycap material too, PBT Double-Shot on the Corsair K65 RGB Mini versus Double-Shot PBT on the Glorious GMMK 2.
Which should you buy, Corsair K65 RGB Mini or Glorious GMMK 2?
Buy the Corsair K65 RGB Mini for 60% competitive gamers and LAN and travel setups, though it is not the pick for users needing dedicated arrow keys and full-size layout preference. The Glorious GMMK 2 suits budget custom-keyboard builders and QMK/VIA users wanting factory switches, though it is not built for wireless-only buyers and premium aluminum-case seekers. Our rating of the Corsair K65 RGB Mini (8/10): A compact, hot-swappable 60% board that brings Corsair's fastest polling tech down to LAN-party size. Our rating of the Glorious GMMK 2 (8/10): A well-rounded, affordable QMK/VIA custom board that improves on the original GMMK in every meaningful way.
What Corsair K65 RGB Mini and Glorious GMMK 2 have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, connectivity included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Corsair K65 RGB Mini
- Corsair
- Glorious GMMK 2
- Glorious
Layout
- Corsair K65 RGB Mini
- 60%
- Glorious GMMK 2
- 75% (also available Full-Size / TKL / Compact)
Model
- Corsair K65 RGB Mini
- K65 RGB Mini
- Glorious GMMK 2
- GMMK 2
Switch Type
- Corsair K65 RGB Mini
- Cherry MX Speed Silver (Linear)
- Glorious GMMK 2
- Glorious Panda (Tactile) or Fox (Linear) Hot-Swap
Connectivity
- Corsair K65 RGB Mini
- Wired USB-C (detachable)
- Glorious GMMK 2
- Wired USB-C (detachable)
Keycap Material
- Corsair K65 RGB Mini
- PBT Double-Shot
- Glorious GMMK 2
- Double-Shot PBT
Backlighting
- Corsair K65 RGB Mini
- Per-Key RGB with iCUE
- Glorious GMMK 2
- South-Facing Per-Key RGB
Polling Rate
- Corsair K65 RGB Mini
- 8000 Hz (Axon)Best
- Glorious GMMK 2
- 1000 Hz
Which one should you pick?
Choose Corsair K65 RGB Mini if you want the higher polling rate (8000 Hz (Axon) vs 1000 Hz).
Choose Glorious GMMK 2 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair K65 RGB Mini | Glorious GMMK 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Corsair Store | View on Corsair Store | |
| Glorious | View on Glorious |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Corsair K65 RGB Mini
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A compact, hot-swappable 60% board that brings Corsair's fastest polling tech down to LAN-party size.
Glorious GMMK 2
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-rounded, affordable QMK/VIA custom board that improves on the original GMMK in every meaningful way.