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product_id: 70376847
title: "GLORIOUS GMMK TKL Barebones Custom Keyboard | 85% Modular Design, Hotswap Switch Sockets, Aluminum Top Plate, 16.8M RGB LED Backlighting, ANSI Layout Without Keycaps"
price: "€ 124.60"
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# Hot-swappable switches for instant customization 16.8M RGB colors with per-key lighting USB-C wired for fast, reliable connectivity GLORIOUS GMMK TKL Barebones Custom Keyboard | 85% Modular Design, Hotswap Switch Sockets, Aluminum Top Plate, 16.8M RGB LED Backlighting, ANSI Layout Without Keycaps

**Price:** € 124.60
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Elevate your setup with the keyboard that adapts as fast as you do!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GLORIOUS GMMK TKL Barebones Custom Keyboard | 85% Modular Design, Hotswap Switch Sockets, Aluminum Top Plate, 16.8M RGB LED Backlighting, ANSI Layout Without Keycaps
- **How much does it cost?** € 124.60 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Vibrant RGB Mastery:** Per-key 16.8 million color RGB lighting, controllable via software or hotkeys for instant mood shifts.
- • **Premium Build & Sound:** Aluminum top plate with ABS bottom for that perfect clack or thock—engineered for satisfying feedback.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works seamlessly across Windows, Mac, PS4, PS5, and Xbox—plus supports all major OEM keycaps.
- • **Ergonomic Angle Adjustment:** Built-in adjustable stand lets you type comfortably all day without hand fatigue.
- • **Plug & Play Switch Swapping:** No soldering needed—customize your feel in seconds with hot-swappable 3-pin switches.

## Overview

The Glorious GMMK 85% TKL Barebone is a modular mechanical keyboard featuring hot-swappable 3-pin switches, per-key RGB lighting with 16.8 million colors, and a durable aluminum top plate. Designed for gamers and professionals alike, it offers ergonomic angle adjustment, broad OS compatibility, and supports a wide range of OEM keycaps—delivering a customizable, premium typing experience without soldering.

## Description

desertcart.com: Glorious Custom Gaming Keyboard - GMMK 85% Percent TKL Barebone - USB C Wired Mechanical Keyboard Kit - RGB Hot Swappable Switches & Keycaps - Black Metal Top Plate | Premium Modular RGB Mechanical Base, Hotswap Switch Sockets, Solid Aluminum Top Plate, ANSI QWERTY Standard Form : Video Games

Review: Very solid choice for a first mechanical build. - First off, it's a floating key design. This means there is no bezel around the switches. That look was popular with gaming keyboards a few years ago. Custom keyboard enthusiasts generally frown upon it now. That out of the way, at 55 dollars this board is a good buy. It feels solid. The weight is from 3 cheap metal blocks stuck in the case, not from thick, high-density structural materials like some high-end boards But the weights don't move around, and are only visible with the case open. My board is modified. I replaced the included foam with thicker neoprene foam. I left the stabilizers stock, as they seemed to be adequately lubed. If you're doing your first build, they might not bother you. They're better than those on cheap, standard/gaming keyboards. But if you're looking for good sound, you might want to consider modifying or replacing the stabilizers. With Kailh Pro Purple switches, the look, sound, and feel of this board is something I'm proud of. I've gotten compliments on it several times. I you're looking to build your first budget mechanical keyboard and don't want to go with a more enthusiast entry level board, I say go for it. This is a great platform to start with. If I couldn't build another board and had to use this one indefinitely, I think I'd be quite happy with it. But building custom keyboards is addictive. I've already ordered some higher-end entry-level boards to explore the hobby further. I'm going for more thock next time.
Review: Fantastic entry level board for mech enthusiasts or p much anyone - This is my first jump into custom mech keyboards and all my criticisms are nit picky garbage that doesn’t at all change the fact that I highly recommend this board. First note: the included keycap pry tool is a bit finicky to get out of the chassis and the experience of trying to pry it out makes me nervous I might scratch or damage the case. Second note: documentation doesn’t say anything about the win lock key’s existence and there aren’t labels for the two LED’s that sit above the arrow keys (caps lock and win lock respectively). Only other criticism: I sometimes wish the feet on the bottom of the board propped it up a bit higher. Now for the good stuff: the case feels well built, sounds nice, the stabs are a huge upgrade over the stock crap I was using before, the RGB looks great and is very flexible, the software is highly customizable and has great macro support, absolutely zero noticeable input delay or rollover issues, and even the included cable is pretty sweet. Honestly really enjoy using this board, I don’t see myself upgrading past it any time soon. Again, all my criticisms are basically non-issues in day to day use, and this is overall a 5 star product. These minor criticisms are really more there for the manufacturers’ benefit than users because all of these issues are pretty easy fixes if they were to make another edition of the board and this is just my two cents. To someone looking at getting into custom mech keyboards, this is one of the best options out there and I stress again that after messing with this board for a while I absolutely do not see myself needing to upgrade any time soon.

## Features

- Fully Modular Keyboard: As the first Hot Swap RGB gaming keyboard, GMMK features hot swap switch sockets so you can plug in and out switches as your DIY preference (Does not support 5 pin switches, you can cut off the plastic legs of the switch to make it compatible). No need to solder for hours. Featuring per key 16.8 million RGB, fully customizable with our GMMK Software, and major RGB patterns can be set from the keyboard hotkeys directly without software.
- Compatible Mechanical Switches: GMMK is compatible with a wide range of 3-pin plate mounted Mechanical switches. You can use linear, clicky or tactile switch to make a quiet office setup as well as your setup. The barebones keyboard is compatible with backlit RGB SMD LED compatible switches like most Cherry, Gateron and Kailh Switches so transparent keycaps legends become extra bright full of RGB and easy to read. You can swap any 3 pin Mechanical clicky, linear, or tactile switches with GMMK.
- OEM Layout: A standard ANSI layout with standard sized bottom row makes GMMK widely compatible with 3rd party standard keycaps available in the current marketplace - with brands like Keychron, Akko, RK Royal Kludge, Epomaker, etc and with a wide range of colors like white, black or pink keycaps make the RGB keyboard pop out. The full aluminum metal top plate and ABS plastic bottom plate make the build perfect for fine sound tuning - be it clacky or thocky.
- Superior Ergonomics and Compatibility: With the in built stand, angle of the keyboard can be changed to match a more ergonomic typing experience. This keyboard kit is compatible with OEM sculpted keycaps so your fingers and hand joints can preserve the jelly like substance and do not become stiff over time. GMK Keyboard is compatible with a wide range of operating systems like Windows, Mac and keyboard supported consoles (PS4 PS5 XBOX).
- Warranty: GMMK has a free and included 1 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01MSVHZTT |
| Additional Features | Backlit, Hot-Swappable |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,577 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #906 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
| Brand | GLORIOUS |
| Built-In Media | Keycap Puller |
| Button Quantity | 87 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Laptop |
| Compatible Operating System Family | Windows |
| Compatible Tablet Computer Models | AAUB P30 |
| Connectivity Technology | USB-C |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (533) |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 1 Years |
| Enclosure Material | Oem,Plastic |
| External Testing Certification | Não aplicável |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00857372006365 |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 13.2"L x 5.1"W x 1.4"H |
| Item Type Name | mechanical Keyboards |
| Item Weight | 635 Grams |
| Keyboard Backlighting Color Support | RGB |
| Keyboard Description | Mechanical |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Keyboard Plate Material | Aluminum |
| Language | English, English |
| Manufacturer | Glorious |
| Mfr Part Number | GMMK-TKL-RGB |
| Minimum Required Operating System Version | Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Windows 1 |
| Model Name | Glorious PC Gaming Race GMMK TKL - Barebone, ANSI-Layou |
| Model Number | GMMK-TKL-RGB |
| Number of Keys | 87 |
| Number of Sections | 1 |
| Power Source | USB |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Style Name | Black |
| Switch Type | Linear, Tactile, Clicky Compatible |
| Theme | gaming technology |
| UPC | 857372006365 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 Year Limited Manufacturer |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Images

![GLORIOUS GMMK TKL Barebones Custom Keyboard | 85% Modular Design, Hotswap Switch Sockets, Aluminum Top Plate, 16.8M RGB LED Backlighting, ANSI Layout Without Keycaps - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71gnq-D5WzL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very solid choice for a first mechanical build.
*by G***R on May 1, 2023*

First off, it's a floating key design. This means there is no bezel around the switches. That look was popular with gaming keyboards a few years ago. Custom keyboard enthusiasts generally frown upon it now. That out of the way, at 55 dollars this board is a good buy. It feels solid. The weight is from 3 cheap metal blocks stuck in the case, not from thick, high-density structural materials like some high-end boards But the weights don't move around, and are only visible with the case open. My board is modified. I replaced the included foam with thicker neoprene foam. I left the stabilizers stock, as they seemed to be adequately lubed. If you're doing your first build, they might not bother you. They're better than those on cheap, standard/gaming keyboards. But if you're looking for good sound, you might want to consider modifying or replacing the stabilizers. With Kailh Pro Purple switches, the look, sound, and feel of this board is something I'm proud of. I've gotten compliments on it several times. I you're looking to build your first budget mechanical keyboard and don't want to go with a more enthusiast entry level board, I say go for it. This is a great platform to start with. If I couldn't build another board and had to use this one indefinitely, I think I'd be quite happy with it. But building custom keyboards is addictive. I've already ordered some higher-end entry-level boards to explore the hobby further. I'm going for more thock next time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic entry level board for mech enthusiasts or p much anyone
*by S***M on March 10, 2021*

This is my first jump into custom mech keyboards and all my criticisms are nit picky garbage that doesn’t at all change the fact that I highly recommend this board. First note: the included keycap pry tool is a bit finicky to get out of the chassis and the experience of trying to pry it out makes me nervous I might scratch or damage the case. Second note: documentation doesn’t say anything about the win lock key’s existence and there aren’t labels for the two LED’s that sit above the arrow keys (caps lock and win lock respectively). Only other criticism: I sometimes wish the feet on the bottom of the board propped it up a bit higher. Now for the good stuff: the case feels well built, sounds nice, the stabs are a huge upgrade over the stock crap I was using before, the RGB looks great and is very flexible, the software is highly customizable and has great macro support, absolutely zero noticeable input delay or rollover issues, and even the included cable is pretty sweet. Honestly really enjoy using this board, I don’t see myself upgrading past it any time soon. Again, all my criticisms are basically non-issues in day to day use, and this is overall a 5 star product. These minor criticisms are really more there for the manufacturers’ benefit than users because all of these issues are pretty easy fixes if they were to make another edition of the board and this is just my two cents. To someone looking at getting into custom mech keyboards, this is one of the best options out there and I stress again that after messing with this board for a while I absolutely do not see myself needing to upgrade any time soon.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice, prelubed stabs, put one popped easily
*by J***F on December 29, 2020*

To say this is the best barebones keyboard for the price out there would be an understatement. Arrived with two keycaps, switch puller and keycap removal puller. Along with a 4-6 feet cable, not sure exactly. The cable is braided very nice, long, and durable. Now let’s talk about the actual keyboard itself. It has a awesome durable frame, good elevation clips to put it on a angle, and it’s super beautiful. No big logos anywhere, and has a silver outlining. The stabilizers are awesome, insane. They all come Pre-Lubed which is outstanding for this price, and they are nice stabilizers in general. Although the left shift stabilizer popped, which basically it’s like the sound of it stock. It doesn’t effect it working wise. It will though change the sound of it so it sounds like a regular old stabilizer. That’s OK, as long as you have a good switch to pair it with. I used Gateron Yellows lubed, and they sound just immaculate. They were super easy to pop in, but one of them if you misplace the switch, the one or two pins bend which isn’t good. You can try bending them back, but it could be hard depending on how bent it got. I do think the RGB could use a tiny, tiny bit of help. Don’t get me wrong, the software is awesome. But not that. When you turn it on with no switches, it’s super bright, not with switches. I used Gateron Yellows lubed and Gateron switches have the standard opening for the RGB, but it still doesn’t shine through with colored HK gaming Gateron Lubed Yellows. I highly recommend getting the GMMK switch test pack along with this, so you can hear them in the board itself and choosing which one you like, you can’t find Gateron yellows in the Test Pack, but you can find switches like, Kailh Coppers, Kailh Box Brown, Kailh White Box, Kailh Red box, Gateron Blue, Gateron Green, and a few more. The pack also comes with O-rings as well. I honestly believe the Drop Barebones Keyboards are good, but not for the hefty price, (Around 170-200$) so I really think, this is a great option for people that wanna build but don’t wanna solder and program. Thank you for your time.

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