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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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GLORIOUS GMMK vs Keychron K4
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
GLORIOUS GMMK
Keychron K4
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesYes
ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (96%)
MechanicalYes
Variants
- GMMK (Black)
- GMMK (White Ice)
- K4 (Black)
Our Verdict
GLORIOUS GMMK
Keychron K4
The GLORIOUS GMMK and the Keychron K4 are two very different keyboards. The GLORIOUS is a wired keyboard, while the Keychron is wireless via Bluetooth and can be paired with up to three different devices. The GLORIOUS has a hot-swap board that allows quick-release of the switches, so it's easier to customize to your needs. The Keychron is available in various switch options, including Gateron and LK Optical switches. It has better latency than the GLORIOUS, but only if you use it wired. The Ducky has macro-programmable keys and software for customization, which the Keychron lacks.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Gaming
7.6
7.7
Pre-Travel
2.5 mm
1.9 mm
Configuration Software
Operating Force
46 gf
58 gf
Backlight Features
10
8.9
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Compact (96%)
Height
1.5" (3.9 cm)
1.5" (3.7 cm)
Width
17.2" (43.8 cm)
14.6" (37.1 cm)
Depth
5.1" (12.9 cm)
4.9" (12.5 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
2.13 lbs (0.967 kg)
1.69 lbs (0.765 kg)
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.0
6.5
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
Straight
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
3°
0°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
8°
8°
Home Row Height
30.8 mm (1.2")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
8.5
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
3-pin Cherry
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Backlight Features
10
8.9
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
No
Color
White
Color Mixing
White Only
Backlight Clarity
8.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wireless
Detachable
No
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Length
6.4 ft (2.0 m)
3.8 ft (1.2 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Not Detachable
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
0.0
10
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
3
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Hot Keys
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
No
Lock Indicator
Caps & Num Lock
No Indicator
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.5
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
7.2
9.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
53.4 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Gateron Brown
LK Optical Brown
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Gateron Brown
LK Optical Brown
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
46 gf
58 gf
Actuation Force
36 gf
57 gf
Pre-Travel
2.5 mm
1.9 mm
Total Travel
3.8 mm
4.0 mm
Latency
6.9
7.4
Latency Video
Latency Wired
19.7 ms
11.1 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
23.3 ms
Performance
Single-Key Latency
6.9
7.4
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
19.7 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±4.5 ms
Wired
19.7 ms
11.1 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
23.3 ms
PCB (Estimated)
17.4 ms
Multi-Key Latency
6.9
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
19.9 ms
Key Release
24.5 ms
Data Transmission
4.5
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
67 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Chord Split
8.5
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
4.3 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
9.5 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
GMMK Keyboard
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
No
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
Yes
No
Profiles
3
No Profile
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
10
9.1
Windows
Fully Compatible
Full
macOS
Fully Compatible
Full
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Partial
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Not Compatible
Partial
iOS
Not Compatible
Partial
iPadOS
Not Compatible
Partial
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
Partial
iOS
Not Compatible
Partial
iPadOS
Not Compatible
Partial
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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