GloriousGaming GMMK 2 Compact (65%) - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Aluminium Frame, Customisable, Doubleshot Caps, Fox Switches, Per Key RGB, Full NKRO, American QWERTY Layout - Black

I think this is a fantastic keyboard for the price it goes for. The keyboard feels rock solid, the keys are enjoyable to type with and have nice sound (this is of course personal preference).The keyboard has a immense amount of RGB lighting options which can also be switched off all together. This keyboard was to replace a £130+ mechanical keyboard that broke and I am extremely happy with it.For me I also love how this is a the same size as my previous TKL keyboard, but includes the num pad!, a few of the keys are smaller to accommodate this such as the left shift and ctrl keys but I've not encountered any issues with them in games.

Let me be clear: I didn't need a new keyboard, but the GMMK 2 Compact has single-handedly convinced me that everything I thought I knew about typing was wrong. This little 65% beauty is so satisfying, it could probably cure my crippling procrastination if it weren't so distracting.First off, the build quality is ridiculous. It's like typing on a small, sturdy slab of confidence. I feel like I could throw it out of a window and it would bounce back with a snarky “Is that all you’ve got?”The hot-swappable feature is a game-changer. Want to change switches? Sure, you can. It’s so easy, you’ll do it for fun. I’ve swapped switches more times than I’ve switched phone cases (which is a lot).And the typing experience? Oh, it’s so smooth. Each key press feels like a gentle hug for your fingers. My fingers are now more pampered than I am. The RGB lighting? It's not just colorful; it's an actual performance. It’s like a rave in my living room every time I type “hello” or the occasional “save me from my deadlines.”The compact design? The perfect blend of practicality and “I’ll look cool in front of my friends” that somehow makes me feel like I’m in an elite gaming club, even though I’ve never beaten a video game in my life.In conclusion, the GMMK 2 Compact doesn’t just meet expectations; it obliterates them, leaving behind a trail of satisfaction and possibly some missed work deadlines. You might want to be careful, though—after typing on this keyboard, anything else will feel like you're using a potato.10/10, would definitely recommend to someone who wants to look productive while secretly browsing memes.

Why did you choose this product over others?:Flawless keyboard, great feel. Built many custom keyboards in my life, but wanted to give this prebuilt a go to see what the standards were like. Needless to say, I was very impressed. Great switches, lovely keycaps, perfect form factor and solid chassis. No complaints, only praise!

So, in the keyboard community from what I gather the GMMK keyboards are relatively scoffed at so I thought I’d give this one a try.Unfortunately the typing experience of this one just didn’t hit well to me. But I’ll start with the pros of the board -ProsFor the price the build quality feels goodThe rgb is bright and there are some nice options that don’t require software but downloading and using the software brings some great customisationIt’s got a nice-ish usb cable and somewhat decent accessories like keycap pullerAdjustable stands are always niceConsThe typing experience is sub par and feels hollow. Even after replacing the switches and keycaps to more premium options didn’t solve thisNorth facing leds….Stock switches wernt my thing but this is personal preference. They are linear which I do like but they were not heavy enoughStock keycaps are a bit clacky and thin and i didn’t like the legends

I’m really happy with this product. It feels solid and well-made, like it’s built to last. It works exactly as described and gets the job done without any hassle. Setting it up was super easy, and the instructions were clear, though I barely needed them. For the price, it’s a great value compared to similar options I’ve seen. It also arrived on time, securely packaged, and in perfect condition. No complaints so far—I’d definitely recommend it!

Absolutely awesome. Love mine!!! The switch sound is so satisfying and the keycaps look and feel great!

Keyboard arrived with an incorrect keycap on one of the keys. You'd think that might be the simplest and easiest thing for a "custom" keyboard company to resolve. However their support says that they don't keep any single keycaps to send out replacements.Would never recommend a brand that can't nail quite literally the core parts of their whole business, nor a brand that can't even provide the simplest fixes for the customer.

at first this keyboard was really good but over time the space bar became very janky and only works 50% of the time