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Glorious GMMK 2 vs Keychron V1: Comparison

Glorious GMMK 2 and Keychron V1 differ on layout: Glorious GMMK 2 at 75% (also available Full-Size / TKL / Compact), Keychron V1 at 75%.

Keychron V1 (75%/Keychron K Pro Mechanical/Wired/Hot-Swappable/QMK-VIA/South-Facing RGB)
KeychronKeychron V1

Specs

Specification
Glorious GMMK 2 (75%/Glorious Panda or Fox Hot-Swap/Wired USB-C/QMK-VIA/Rotary Encoder)
Glorious GMMK 2
Keychron V1 (75%/Keychron K Pro Mechanical/Wired/Hot-Swappable/QMK-VIA/South-Facing RGB)
Keychron V1
BrandGloriousKeychron
Layout75% (also available Full-Size / TKL / Compact)75%
ModelGMMK 2V1
Switch TypeGlorious Panda (Tactile) or Fox (Linear) Hot-SwapKeychron K Pro Mechanical (Brown/Red/Banana)
ConnectivityWired USB-C (detachable)Wired (USB-C)
Keycap MaterialDouble-Shot PBTDouble-shot PBT, OEM profile
BacklightingSouth-Facing Per-Key RGBSouth-facing RGB
Polling Rate1000 Hz1000 Hz

Price comparison

RetailerGlorious GMMK 2Keychron V1
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Verdict

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.

Keychron V1

8 / 10 Expert Rating

The best entry point into gasket-mounted custom boards for under $100 — nothing else at this price feels this close to a hobbyist build.

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