09-02-2025, 09:22 AM
Glorious Releases GMBK Membrane Keyboard with MX Keycap Compatibility
Glorious, usually known for its pricey mechanical and Hall effect gaming keyboards, has officially announced the GMBK 75% gaming keyboard. As the name suggests, the GMBK is a 75% gaming keyboard, but instead of mechanical keys, the GMBK uses membrane switches as a way to keep the price down. Unlike most membrane keyboards, though, the GMBK 75% still uses cross stems, making the keyboard compatible with regular MX-compatible keycaps generally used with mechanical keyboards. The GMBK targets the entry-level gaming market, although the pricing is on the higher end of what you might expect from a membrane keyboard, although a membrane keyboard at this price usually doesn't feature MX keycap compatibility or standard plate-mounted stabilizers. It also boasts an IP57 dust- and water-resistance rating, which is unique in the keyboard space.
[Editor's note: Our in-depth review of the Glorious GMMK 3 Pro HE is now live]
The GMBK 75% comes stock with shine-through UV-coated ABS keycaps (no mention of the profile used, but it looks like OEM), which complements the 10-zone RGB backlighting, which is customizable through Glorious Core. Glorious pitches the MX keycap compatibility as a solution for customization, which is usually restricted to expensive mechanical keyboards, but the Glorious GMBK launches at $59.99, which is right around the price of an entry-level mechanical keyboard, especially when you're willing to forego wireless connectivity. The Glorious GMBK is also wired-only, but it still utilizes a detachable USB Type-C cable, which, along with the keycap compatibility, is a boon for repairability. Glorious doesn't make mention of NKRO, but the spec sheet confirms that 1 kHz polling is present, which should be responsive enough for most gamers. In keeping with the "budget" target market, the GMBK is entirely made of plastic and comes in at 540 g weight, unlike many mechanical boards, which exceed the 1 kg mark. Glorious has still seen fit to include a knob on the GMBK, which is a somewhat premium touch, given the price. Read full story
https://www.techpowerup.com/340356/glori...patibility
Glorious, usually known for its pricey mechanical and Hall effect gaming keyboards, has officially announced the GMBK 75% gaming keyboard. As the name suggests, the GMBK is a 75% gaming keyboard, but instead of mechanical keys, the GMBK uses membrane switches as a way to keep the price down. Unlike most membrane keyboards, though, the GMBK 75% still uses cross stems, making the keyboard compatible with regular MX-compatible keycaps generally used with mechanical keyboards. The GMBK targets the entry-level gaming market, although the pricing is on the higher end of what you might expect from a membrane keyboard, although a membrane keyboard at this price usually doesn't feature MX keycap compatibility or standard plate-mounted stabilizers. It also boasts an IP57 dust- and water-resistance rating, which is unique in the keyboard space.
[Editor's note: Our in-depth review of the Glorious GMMK 3 Pro HE is now live]
The GMBK 75% comes stock with shine-through UV-coated ABS keycaps (no mention of the profile used, but it looks like OEM), which complements the 10-zone RGB backlighting, which is customizable through Glorious Core. Glorious pitches the MX keycap compatibility as a solution for customization, which is usually restricted to expensive mechanical keyboards, but the Glorious GMBK launches at $59.99, which is right around the price of an entry-level mechanical keyboard, especially when you're willing to forego wireless connectivity. The Glorious GMBK is also wired-only, but it still utilizes a detachable USB Type-C cable, which, along with the keycap compatibility, is a boon for repairability. Glorious doesn't make mention of NKRO, but the spec sheet confirms that 1 kHz polling is present, which should be responsive enough for most gamers. In keeping with the "budget" target market, the GMBK is entirely made of plastic and comes in at 540 g weight, unlike many mechanical boards, which exceed the 1 kg mark. Glorious has still seen fit to include a knob on the GMBK, which is a somewhat premium touch, given the price. Read full story
https://www.techpowerup.com/340356/glori...patibility