Newmen GM326 Keyboard Review

Priced at $23.99, the Newmen GM326 Keyboard is Unknown's entry in the budget mechanical keyboards category. With 408 buyers rating it at 4.3 stars, it currently sits at #34 of 54 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 43% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.

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 $23.99, plastic chassis and basic ABS keycaps are expected - the spend goes into making the switches feel right rather than premium materials.

One feature owners single out about the Newmen GM326 Keyboard: "Compact size".

• Brand: Unknown
• Price: $23.99 (well below the $42.23 category average)
• Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
• Reviews: 408
• Category rank: #34 of 54 in budget mechanical keyboards under $50
• Cheaper in category: 9 products
• Higher-rated in category: 40 products
• More-reviewed in category: 31 products

A 4.3-star average from 408 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:

• Compact size
• Knob control

Common complaints:

• Limited RGB customization
• Basic build quality

At $23.99, the Newmen GM326 Keyboard sits well below the $42.23 category average. 9 options are cheaper and 44 are more expensive.

The category leader is the Redragon K552-KRS Keyboard ($62.99, 4.5★, 49,469 reviews). The Newmen GM326 Keyboard is $39.00 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.

Higher-rated options in this category:

• SOLAKAKA KI99 Pro Keyboard - $66.89, 4.8★ (152 reviews) · Higher rated
• TECKNET Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - $32.99, 4.8★ (38 reviews) · Higher rated
• EPOMAKER Ajazz AK820 Pro - $58.64, 4.7★ (4,104 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★.

Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.

Best fit for:

• Budget shoppers who want functional budget mechanical keyboards without overspending
• Users who specifically need portability or compact size

Pros:

• Compact size
• Knob control

Cons:

• Limited RGB customization
• Basic build quality

7.5/10

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