This stuff is glorious! - Glorious GMMK 2 + Numpad
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
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We got a box full of GMMK keyboards and accessories, so we had Plouffe take a look at some of them to see if these peripherals are glorious or if you should stick to your Amazon basics keyboard.
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 We've got a lot here
0:23 Coiled Cable
1:53 Wooden wrist rest
2:28 Numpad/Macro Pad
4:38 GMMK 2 Keyboard unboxing
5:23 Sponsor - Enlisted
5:51 First impressions
7:13 Barebones or pre-built?
7:53 Included switch impressions
8:19 Cable pains
9:19 Typing test and impressions
10:15 Weight and overall thoughts on the keyboard/numpad
11:41 Outro 
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Plouffe: "I LOVE that red color"...you know that's going to be found by Linus at the next Intel Extreme Tech series 😁
He already got an upgrade so probably not 😂
@@rxpt0rs yeah, we’ll get a new serise, “taking back my stuff from my employees”
@@QVX_ "soo uhm I brought this read cable, you might know it... I mean I bought this a few years ago"
they’re not doing it anymore unfortunately
@@_Tp__ Nope---they're doing it BETTER!! They switched to AMD now for the upgrade videos 🤣💕
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.
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 :)
@@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.
@@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.
If you don't already do 10-finger typing. That's a way to improve that.
@@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 😂
I just can't fathom why those coiled cables are so popular with the custom keyboard crowd
Because they look cool. There's literally no other reason.
Aethetics. No other reason. I have em just to match and look nice lol. Most are ubs 2.0 too.
Right? Why the F would you spend FIFTY DOLLARS on a USB cable?
@@lucassilvas1 I mean if you’re spending a few hundred on your own keyboard, what’s an extra $50?
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.
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.
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.
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
I've used a glorious wooden wristrest for years and it's been lovely
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?
I was iffy at 139 but they want another 40 to change switch type lol. No thanks.
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
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.
@@TheSonics11 wtf
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
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.
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.
Agreed, ive had this keyboard for almost a year and i will never go back to a standard keyboard
Loving mine too and typing on it is awesome. I swapped the keycaps for PBT doubleshot non-shine through and am very happy.
I’ve had the GMMK2 for about 6 months and I love it. Good review!
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.
Ive been using it for a little over 5 years now. I have one at every keyboard, and I love it.
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.
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.
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.
@@armLocalhost did you mean arm rests on chair ?
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.
i'm sure a product that targets a 10% subset of their customer basis doesnt exactly make much sense from their perspective
Just buy a numpad, 1800 layout or full size, not everyone needs full size which just adds to cost
I don’t know why it isnt a industry standard to have extra programmable G Keys on the left side.
@@FatherManus because it pertains to a niche audience that need them which is why it’s not standard. Also function layers exist
@@Vinnyy_zip What kind of numpad? All I can find are some cheap plastic ones with membrane switches.
This really does feel like such an advertisement considering how every other reviewer of these peripherals had negative things to say.
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
Wow Plouffe. That coiled cable picadillo of yours is next level indeed. XD
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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 )
@@oswaldjh yep and he's never going to stretch it ever!
To be fair, they want $50 for it!
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
there are plenty of videos already out there
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
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.
Yesssss! More plouffe and keyboards!
08:00 "I went that little bit of an extra mile" is now my favorite expression of the week.
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 :)
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.
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
I have a GMMK Pro and I love it. Great keyboard
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.
I recently bought the GMMK full size, i would love if they had a full size keyboard with a volume knob
I have a GMMK White Ice Edition, Fullsize and I love it.
I love your keyboard videos ... also my gmmk pro was really happy that you like it :D
I have a GMMK2 with Gateron Oil Kings and it's amazing.
I have this board and it's pretty good. Supports QMK, which I flashed:)
Great video, although I was hoping that you would open it up to show us whats included on the inside of the keyboard.
Plouffe, about four different things: "I guess that's my only complaint"
Love a coiled cable. Especially on my studio headphones.
I’m currently looking at QK60 and QK75 and their group buy will start at Nov 25
I don’t understand the coiled cable but the keyboard is nice
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
Those numpads look dope.
Getting my 96% GMMK 2 tomorrow along with two coiled cables so I can take it to and from work.
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.
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.
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)
You can probably only get to the inners from the top.
@@Daniel-dj7fh Probably, just like my last lover!
@@meal_team_six lmao
I was at Best Buy today and saw this looked intriguing
Try heating the cable with a hairdryer _a bit_ to make it more flexible.
Plouffe KNOWS what 6" look like 😂
Can always stick a weight inside the end of the coiled cable
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)
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.
Me passively listening along: "Wait, did he just say $130 for just a numpad?"
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 😋
most modern keyboard enthusiasts rely on layers instead of the f row thanks to software like qmk and via
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...
I ended up handwiring my ideal one with the ISO layout I needed
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.
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.
@@J7T800 bunch of web hipsters thinking less keys = better, not much demand for actual good keyboards because of it
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.
I want a 96% like the keychron with a slider and dial on the end, that's my dream
The obsession with keyboards is hilarious to me. To each their own.
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
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...
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
@@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
If I ever go for one of these I'd most likely pick a white one. RGB is so much better on a white background.
The only knock against the GMMK2 is the plastic bottom. They should make it aluminum and it would be 10/10.
i didnt know this many keyboards existed
a fuck I love this keyboard / peripherals content. it helps me decide things
Low-key started selling the knife, cool
Thanks for putting Plouffe in the thumbnail. I know I can skip this video.
but then you clicked and commeted on it?
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.
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. 😅
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
Jesus finally, been waiting for them to release it so long I got a Punkston 60% instead. It's actually amazing for the price.
I got one of those numpads for my razor laptop. It is great.
damn i've been waiting for something like the keypad but 130 seems like a pretty steep price for a 20% keyboard...
LMAOOOOO, the full 60% costs 100 bucks or something and the keypad as well????
I was hoping for a good 50 bucks or something.
@@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
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.
@@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%
@@jetfuview the numpad was probably designed to go with the gmmk pro, which btw at the beginning also cost around 170 bucks.
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.
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.
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.
@@Daniel-dj7fh broke forever
@@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.
@@keonxd8918 keyboard addiction
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
They really missed a trick not making the numpad match the GMMK Pro. They’re similar but different enough to stand out from each other.
I was wondering could you tell me or do you know if the MacBook Air with M1 chip is still worth getting and do you think the MacBook Air with M1 chip will get a lot of software updates?
We need a keyboard modding series from this guy. I'd watch the shit out of it and probably end up building 5.
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 RUclips.
@@Jaymiecain1 because I enjoy content from creators I'm familiar with already more than those I'm not
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
Fascinating!
I wonder if Plouffe was informed that the numpad was north-facing
Is this keyboard inclusive?
Of course it is, it''s white and has RGB!
I have a K2v2 but have considered swapping in Glorious Pandas over the Gateron G Pros.
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.
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.
If youve ever bought GMK keys youd be thankful for those key keepers.
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...
This looks so.. fun and kinda cute
I like the numpad. Just wish it had an extra row for macros.
I would totally be into the diff between 2 3 and 5 pin switches. probably on ltt but still!
I don't think I've ever heard about 2 pin switches.
But the difference between 3 and 5 pins switches is just how many nobs it's got at the bottom which needs holes on the pcb to fit. The singal of the switch itself just goes through 2 metal contacts (pins), there is always a fat center plastic nob to hold the switch in place (3pin), and on a 5pin the switches have two more smaller plastic nobs to make it even more secure. You can covert 5pins to 3pins by snipping the 2 extra off if your pcb only takes 3pin switches.
If you look at pics on google you'll see what I mean.
If you want really good coiled cables that don't have that problem, or not that I've come across, try RN cables
Are there Ortholinear mechanical keyboards? I'm new to mechanical keyboards and never done more than just changing out the keyswitches on my ergodox ez keyboard but I got my dad an Iquinix L80 and I loved it but I cannot use QWERTY to save my life, I have terrible typing skills but the ortholinear layout and changing my keys to work for my typing has helped a ton. I'd love a mechanical keyboard that is wireless cause I love the ergodox but I dislike the wire.
Speaking of cloth/memory foam wrist rests..Any recommendations for a high quality one? What's everyone's go-to cloth wrist rest?
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…
Oh man only if my wife knew what i payed for all our family gaming PC's ! she would eat me alive lol
Anyone know why wood wrist rests have the lines on the bottom that are indented?
I guess it looks more promising. The GMMK pro ver. 1 was like typing on sheet metal, hurt the fingers. Hopefully theres more flex.
Surprised you haven't looked at the Keychron V1 yet, seems like a great deal.
he probably has, he recommends it in the video lol
30bucks shipping is not a deal tho..
@@Daniel-dj7fh buy from divinikey, get some switches and keycaps
free shipping
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.
I'm looking for a low profile super (red/soft) multi device keyboard that actually doesn't suck with its connectivity. Best one and only one I've found is Keycron K1 and its bluetooth is so bad because of the metal casing that I'm hesitant to spend the 250Euro for the Logitech. Any other suggestions?
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.
Personally I'm glad I'm not too fussy about keyboards, I'm already spending a lot for my homelab
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.
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.
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.
I love a marblely sounding keyboard
Can someone explain to me the point of these coiled cables and the weird connector?