---
product_id: 163103864
title: "Glorious Custom Gaming Keyboard - GMMK 60% Percent Compact - USB C Wired Mechanical Keyboard - RGB Hot Swappable Switches & Keycaps - Black Metal Top Plate"
brand: "glorious"
price: "R5201"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Glorious"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/163103864-glorious-custom-gaming-keyboard-gmmk-60-percent-compact-usb-c
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 16.8M RGB customizable per key lighting Hot-swappable switches for ultimate DIY Compact 60% ANSI layout, wide compatibility Glorious Custom Gaming Keyboard - GMMK 60% Percent Compact - USB C Wired Mechanical Keyboard - RGB Hot Swappable Switches & Keycaps - Black Metal Top Plate

**Brand:** glorious
**Price:** R5201
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Elevate your desk game with the ultimate hot-swap RGB compact keyboard!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Glorious Custom Gaming Keyboard - GMMK 60% Percent Compact - USB C Wired Mechanical Keyboard - RGB Hot Swappable Switches & Keycaps - Black Metal Top Plate by glorious
- **How much does it cost?** R5201 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/163103864-glorious-custom-gaming-keyboard-gmmk-60-percent-compact-usb-c)

## Best For

- glorious enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted glorious brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Vibrant RGB Mastery:** 16.8 million colors with per-key lighting and onboard hotkey control—stand out in every Zoom call or gaming session.
- • **Ergonomic & Versatile:** Adjustable built-in stand and sculpted OEM keycaps keep your hands fresh during marathon work or gaming sessions.
- • **Premium Build & Sound:** Aluminum top plate paired with ABS bottom delivers a satisfying clack or thock, tuned for ergonomic comfort and durability.
- • **Sleek Compact Powerhouse:** 60% layout with full ANSI compatibility fits any desk setup while supporting all major OS and consoles.
- • **Plug & Play Switch Freedom:** Swap mechanical switches effortlessly—no soldering needed, perfect for customizing your tactile feel or sound profile.

## Overview

The Glorious GMMK 60% Compact is a USB-C wired mechanical keyboard featuring hot-swappable Gateron Brown switches, per-key 16.8 million RGB lighting customizable via software or hotkeys, and a sturdy aluminum top plate. Its ANSI layout ensures broad keycap compatibility, while ergonomic design elements and multi-platform support make it ideal for professionals and gamers seeking a sleek, customizable typing experience.

## Description

desertcart.com: Glorious Custom Gaming Keyboard - GMMK 60% Percent Compact - USB C Wired Mechanical Keyboard - RGB Hot Swappable Switches & Keycaps - Black Metal Top Plate : Video Games

Review: Very Impressed! - Overall, the keyboard is very well made. It’s very sturdy, with nice weight to it too. I bought mine with the Gateron Brown switches, and noticed that these switches have less of a tactile bump and are quieter compared to MX Browns. A definite bonus is that this board is hot-swap, so installing different switches would be easy to do if the default Gaterons aren’t working well for you. The keyboard also has a bit of a higher overall profile compared to other keyboards like Ducky’s, but it works well with their wooden wrist rest. It took a bit to adjust to the FN +  for certain shortcuts as this is a 60% keyboard, but it’s good to see a standard layout here for those who want to replace the keycaps later on. Backlighting is good too, with lots of color/pattern customization on the board or in the downloadable software. The default keycaps aren’t bad at all, and Glorious does provide some alternative keycaps for the Escape and Windows key. For someone looking for a high quality 60% keyboard that also offers hot-swap switch capability, this is a good contender.
Review: Price point is hard to beat - I am writing this review with the GMMK compact keyboard. It has a nice weight to it that makes it feel like it is high end. The aluminum lining around the edge of the keyboard make it look really sleek and I like that you can see the switches below the keycaps. The brightness on the RGB is very good. There are tons of different options for lighting and the glorious mode truly is glorious. This is just a personal preference but if I had the option to pick another layout, I would have gone with the TKL. I guess I'm just used to bigger keyboards because the compact feels too squished. I always seem to see myself hitting the escape key by accident far more times than I would like. Overall, I would highly suggest this keyboard. I mainly bought it for the aesthetics, but everything about it is great, and another big plus that I didn't think about when getting it, is that it is hotswappable (able to swap out mx style switches) which means that if you thought that blue mx's were what you were looking for but got it and instantly got annoyed by the clicky switches, you could easily swap them out with other mx style switches.

## 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. 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.
- Preinstalled Mechanical Switches: GMMK Comes with pre installed Gateron Brown Tactile Mechanical switches. This switch is not loud so you can use it in a quiet office setup as well as your gaming setup. The barebones keyboard switches are backlit RGB SMD LED compatible so our ABS keycaps become extra bright and easy to read. You can swap and 3 pin Mechanical clicky, linear, or tactile mechanical switches with this board.
- 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 wide range of color like white black or pink keycaps makes the board pop out. The full aluminum metal top plate and ABS plastic bottom plate makes 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 GMMK kit comes with OEM sculpted keycaps so your fingers and hand joints can preserve the jelly like substance and do not become stiff over time. GMK 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 | B07JBJF3NX |
| Best Sellers Rank | #82,644 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #3,614 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (566) |
| Date First Available | June 15, 2017 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.8 pounds |
| Item model number | GMMK-COMPACT-BRN |
| Language | English, English |
| Manufacturer | Glorious |
| Product Dimensions | 11.54 x 4.06 x 1.73 inches; 1.8 Pounds |
| Release date | January 4, 2019 |
| Type of item | Personal Computers |

## Images

![Glorious Custom Gaming Keyboard - GMMK 60% Percent Compact - USB C Wired Mechanical Keyboard - RGB Hot Swappable Switches & Keycaps - Black Metal Top Plate - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71suZ8LSwDL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you dim or shut off the LED lights?**
A: Yes you can dim the LEDYes you can turn them off as well

**Q: How is the software for this keyboard? I read it doesn't have enough memory to hold colors you selected once you turn your computer off. True? Thanks**
A: The software isn't the greatest, but I haven't had any issues with it retaining the color I select upon shutdown and on the next startup. I feel confident though that the software will improve over time - I think it was just recently released (v1.0) when the RGB version of the keyboard came out. Also, it is worth mentioning there are hotkeys to quickly change the color/settings of the keyboard if the software isn't up to your liking currently.

**Q: Want to know if this keyboard has querty english layout with a big enter key or querty us layout.?**
A: You can clearly see the size of the enter key in the photos of the keyboard. That's exactly what the key looks like when it arrives.

**Q: Does it work with outemu switches?**
A: Yes, it should work with any Cherry MX or Cherry MX clone switches. (Gateron, Kailh, Outemu). Some switches have two small plastic "posts" that you may need to remove for the switches to fit, but it is easy and quick to do.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Impressed!
*by K***M on December 1, 2020*

Overall, the keyboard is very well made. It’s very sturdy, with nice weight to it too. I bought mine with the Gateron Brown switches, and noticed that these switches have less of a tactile bump and are quieter compared to MX Browns. A definite bonus is that this board is hot-swap, so installing different switches would be easy to do if the default Gaterons aren’t working well for you. The keyboard also has a bit of a higher overall profile compared to other keyboards like Ducky’s, but it works well with their wooden wrist rest. It took a bit to adjust to the FN + <key> for certain shortcuts as this is a 60% keyboard, but it’s good to see a standard layout here for those who want to replace the keycaps later on. Backlighting is good too, with lots of color/pattern customization on the board or in the downloadable software. The default keycaps aren’t bad at all, and Glorious does provide some alternative keycaps for the Escape and Windows key. For someone looking for a high quality 60% keyboard that also offers hot-swap switch capability, this is a good contender.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Price point is hard to beat
*by J***. on June 11, 2020*

I am writing this review with the GMMK compact keyboard. It has a nice weight to it that makes it feel like it is high end. The aluminum lining around the edge of the keyboard make it look really sleek and I like that you can see the switches below the keycaps. The brightness on the RGB is very good. There are tons of different options for lighting and the glorious mode truly is glorious. This is just a personal preference but if I had the option to pick another layout, I would have gone with the TKL. I guess I'm just used to bigger keyboards because the compact feels too squished. I always seem to see myself hitting the escape key by accident far more times than I would like. Overall, I would highly suggest this keyboard. I mainly bought it for the aesthetics, but everything about it is great, and another big plus that I didn't think about when getting it, is that it is hotswappable (able to swap out mx style switches) which means that if you thought that blue mx's were what you were looking for but got it and instantly got annoyed by the clicky switches, you could easily swap them out with other mx style switches.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Seriously Amazing
*by S***Z on December 18, 2023*

I never write reviews but this thing shocked me. I bought this on a whim after a colleague had told me about the Black Friday deal. I never would have that the quality of this keyboard would rival top tier keyboards. Furthermore, the response time absolutely dusted my previous keyboard which had optical switches. This keyboard is heavy because it is built well. You can adjust the polling rate with the software between 125, 250, 500, and 1000 HZ. It's seriously an amazing keyboard and I would suggest that you take the leap that I did so you can be shocked and mesmerized that this company is putting out quality products that are reasonably priced. I'll definitely be looking for this company for new products!

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*Last updated: 2026-03-17*