Unknown's Budget-friendly Contender
Priced at $21.99, the Newmen GM325Pro Keyboard is Unknown's entry in the budget mechanical keyboards category. With 139 buyers rating it at 4.4 stars, it currently sits at #39 of 54 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 48% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Construction & Key Action
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. At $21.99, plastic chassis and basic ABS keycaps are expected - the spend goes into making the switches feel right rather than premium materials.
On the negative side, complaints include: "Plastic build". Worth weighing if long-term durability is a priority.
One feature owners single out about the Newmen GM325Pro Keyboard: "Hot-swappable keys".
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: Unknown
- Price: $21.99 (well below the $42.23 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 139
- Category rank: #39 of 54 in budget mechanical keyboards under $50
- Cheaper in category: 6 products
- Higher-rated in category: 27 products
- More-reviewed in category: 38 products
What 139 Buyers Say
A 4.4-star average from 139 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.
Common positives:
- Hot-swappable keys
- Rainbow LED backlighting
Common complaints:
- Plastic build
- No wrist rest
Cheap vs. Capable
At $21.99, the Newmen GM325Pro Keyboard sits well below the $42.23 category average. 6 options are cheaper and 47 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Redragon K552-KRS Keyboard ($62.99, 4.5★, 49,469 reviews). The Newmen GM325Pro Keyboard is $41.00 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- MageGee Portable Mechanical Keyboard - $25.49, 4.3★ (10,520 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- MageGee Mini 60% Keyboard - $17.99, 4.4★ (2,503 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- CACKBIRD Portable 60% Keyboard - $22.99, 4.6★ (1,743 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the SOLAKAKA KI99 Pro Keyboard at 4.8★.
Is It For You?
Probably yes , with a caveat. The rating is strong and the price is reasonable. Just confirm the specific features you care about - connectivity, switches, ports, whatever - match what's listed.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional budget mechanical keyboards without overspending
- Users who specifically need portability or compact size
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Hot-swappable keys
- Rainbow LED backlighting
Cons:
- Plastic build
- No wrist rest
Wrap-Up
7.7/10
Not a top-tier rank, but the price-to-rating combo is genuinely good. A reasonable choice if the top picks don't fit your budget.