GMMK Pro: The ultimate guide (in-depth review + modding tutorial)

Join me on this super in-depth review and modding tutorial of the new #Glorious #GMMKpro, where we'll explore this keyboard's main features: metal construction, hot-swappable switch sockets, per-key RGB illumination, interchangeable plate and stabs, gasket mounting, sound damping foam and software (including its claimed QMK & VIA compatibility).

We'll also go through its pros and cons as well as teach you how you can improve the sound and typing feel of this US $170 board to make it one of the best entry level choices in the semi-custom #MechanicalKeyboards market today.

And, to show you how it can sound with different switches and keycaps configurations, we'll sound test it with Alpaca and Gateron Ink linears, SP Star Purple tactiles, as well as with PBT (Artifact Bloom) and ABS (GMK and MT3) keycaps.


MAIN FEATURED PRODUCTS (affiliate links):

GMMK Pro:
(Glorious)👉 https://gloriousgaming.pxf.io/gmmkpro
(Amazon)👉https://amzn.to/3whVuUv
Glorious Model O Wireless:
(Glorious)👉 https://gloriousgaming.pxf.io/modelow1
(Amazon)👉 https://amzn.to/3IkOQPI
Wowstick Electric Screwdriver:
(Bangood)👉 https://www.banggood.com/custlink/3DG...
(Amazon)👉 https://amzn.to/3iiArsC


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PRODUCTS LINKS (affiliate links):

- Artifact Bloom Keycaps (BoW): https://fave.co/3CQugFb
- DROP MT3 Keycaps (WoB): https://fave.co/37NMitl | https://amzn.to/38AtiSR
- DROP + NEPHLOCK GMK Kaiju Keycaps: https://fave.co/3suXqF5 | https://amzn.to/37PCqTP
- LOOP Pudding V2 PBT Keycaps: https://fave.co/3k4jCSL
- Alpaca Linear 62g: http://bit.ly/pkalpaca
- Gateron Ink Yellow 67g: https://bit.ly/3MhOUkV
- Gateron Ink Black 70g: 🌏» https://kbdfans.com/r?id=s8g3gu | US » https://bit.ly/3NhmZmw
- SP Star Purple: https://bit.ly/3xe68M8
- Krytox 205 grade 2: https://amzn.to/3GDHAkk | https://ebay.us/zttJch
- Krytox 205 grade 0: https://bit.ly/3FS1nw1 | https://fave.co/413mV19
- Krytox 105: https://amzn.to/2NjBSuB | https://ebay.us/L2Bf31
- KBDFANS X AI03 2-IN-1 Switch Opener: https://bit.ly/3GKWXpt
- Permatex Dielectric Grease: https://amzn.to/3hhMbsk
- C3 Equalz V3 stabilizers: https://bit.ly/tkc-stabs
- 1.5 mm Silicon Mat: https://amzn.to/3lg27jc
- O-Rings (6 x 2 x 2mm): https://amzn.to/3d8E3MA
- FLEXO PET cable sleeve - 1/8": http://bit.ly/techflexyellow
- Cable Coiling Rod: https://zapcables.com/coil-collars/
- GX16 Aviation Connector: https://amzn.to/3iKxB18
- Heat Shrink Tubing: https://amzn.to/3jQqu6O
- DeWalt Box Cutter: https://amzn.to/3bLgF4N
- Nylon Hair Brush Set: https://amzn.to/3rUYMr1
- USB Cable Tester: https://amzn.to/3s9nROR
- Wagner Spraytech Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/3g1fRgf
- Hakko FX888D Soldering Station: https://amzn.to/2RtpUkl
- Hakko Long-Nose Pliers: https://amzn.to/3xqk9U8
- Xool Tweezers Set: https://amzn.to/3rPrE3X
- Jeweler Pick-Up Tool: https://amzn.to/3b01qFq
- Architect Rulers: https://amzn.to/3b3XF1F
- Aventor Caliper: https://amzn.to/378CLxk
- Cutting Mat: https://amzn.to/3qgNHjS
- Youkoyi Magnifier Lamp: https://amzn.to/3pmI56w
- Wiha Scisors: https://amzn.to/3aXEg2p


MY KEYBOARD TYPING SOUND RECORDING SETUP:
👉 https://bit.ly/iosamtyping


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TIME CODES:

00:00 - Opening
02:40 - 1) Intro
04:36 - 1.1) Disclaimers
05:30 - 2) GMMK Pro
07:26 - 3) Who is Glorious PC Gaming Race?
13:44 - 4) GMMK Pro Options
14:05 - 4.1) GMMK Accessories
14:50 - 5) What's in the Box?
16:18 - 6) The layout
17:10 - 7) The build quality
20:39 - 8) The measurements
21:38 - 9) The looks
23:10 - 10) The USB port
23:36 - 11) The sound damping
25:02 - 12) The plate
26:41 - 12.1) GMMK Pro's Gaskets: isolating vibration & reducing noise
27:36 - 12.2) GMMK Pro's Gaskets: type of sound
28:19 - 12.3) GMMK Pro's Gaskets: Plate & PCB flex
29:53 - 12.4) GMMK Pro's Gaskets: conclusion
30:17 - 13) The stabs
31:30 - 14) The PCB
33:57 - 15) Glorious Core
34:56 - 15.1) Macros
35:40 - 15.2) RGB Illumination
37:21 - 15.3) QMK and VIA
38:22 - 16) Stock typing sound test
40:27 - 17) Modding the GMMK Pro
41:53 - 17.1) Damping foam / Silicone sheet
42:29 - 17.2) Modding the stabs
44:43 - 17.3) Modding the plate mounting system
48:51 - 17.4) Mods briefing
52:25 - 18) Modded GMMK Pro Showcase
53:18 - 19) Modded typing sound test
57:11 - 19.1) Alpacas/Artifact-Bloom sound analysis
57:44 - 19.2) SP-Star/GMK sound analysis
58:03 - 19.3) Gateron-Ink/Drop-MT3 sound analysis
58:48 - 20) Conclusion / 20.1) Feel and sound
01:01:26 - 20.2) Price, value and availability
01:02:24 - 20.3) Competitive analysis
01:06:06 - 21) Outro