GLORIOUS GMMK 3 65% Barebones Keyboard Review

Looking for a hot-swappable keyboards? The GLORIOUS GMMK 3 65% Barebones Keyboard comes in at $99.99 and has earned 4.1 stars across 251 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #42 ranking (out of 75) seriously. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.

The keyboard's exact switch type isn't specified in the product listing, which is unusual at this price point. If switch feel matters to you, it's worth checking the manufacturer's site before ordering. In this price tier, you should expect aluminum top plates, doubleshot or PBT keycaps, and per-key RGB. If those aren't here, the price is hard to justify.

• Brand: Glorious
• Price: $99.99 (well above the $69.31 category average)
• Amazon rating: 4.1 of 5.0
• Reviews: 251
• Category rank: #42 of 75 in hot-swappable keyboards
• Cheaper in category: 66 products
• Higher-rated in category: 63 products
• More-reviewed in category: 34 products

A 4.1-star average from 251 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.

At $99.99, the GLORIOUS GMMK 3 65% Barebones Keyboard sits well above the $69.31 category average. 66 options are cheaper and 8 are more expensive.

The category leader is the EPOMAKER x Aula F75 Gasket ($65.99, 4.6★, 3,468 reviews). It's $34.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.

Cheaper alternatives worth a look:

• LEOBOG Hi75C Upgraded Wired - $65.99, 5.0★ (5 reviews) · Better on both axes
• Keychron V2 Wired 65% - $59.99, 5.0★ (3 reviews) · Better on both axes
• LEOBOG Hi75C Pro Wireless - $69.99, 5.0★ (0 reviews) · Better on both axes

If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the LEOBOG Hi75C Upgraded Wired at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Geeky GK61 60% Hot Swap Keyboard at $19.99.

Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.

6.2/10

Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.