Glorious GMMK 2 Barebones 65% vs Keychron K5 Pro
Glorious GMMK 2 Barebones 65% is the cheaper pick at $65.48, roughly 27% under Keychron K5 Pro ($89.24). Keychron K5 Pro offers more keys for full-layout workflows, while Glorious GMMK 2 Barebones 65% trims the footprint. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Glorious GMMK 2 Barebones 65% | Keychron K5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Glorious GMMK 2 Barebones 65% | Keychron K5 Pro |
| Brand | Glorious | Keychron |
| Price range | $65.48 | $89.24 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Form factor | 65% | Full-size (100%) |
| Key count | 67 | 108 |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Supported switch pins | 3, 5 | 3, 5 |
| Case material | Aluminum 6063 | — |
| Plate material | — | — |
| Mounting style | Tray mount | — |
| Connectivity | Wired USB-C, USB-C detachable cable | Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+) |
| RGB lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Layouts supported | ANSI | ANSI |
| QMK support | Yes | Yes |
| VIA support | — | Yes |
| Weight (g) | 880 | — |
| Polling rate (Hz) | 1000 | — |
Name
- Glorious GMMK 2 Barebones 65%
- Glorious GMMK 2 Barebones 65%
- Keychron K5 Pro
- Keychron K5 Pro
Brand
- Glorious GMMK 2 Barebones 65%
- Glorious
- Keychron K5 Pro
- Keychron
Price range
- Keychron K5 Pro
- $89.24
Community score
Form factor
- Keychron K5 Pro
- Full-size (100%)
Key count
Hot-swap
Supported switch pins
- Keychron K5 Pro
- 3, 5
Case material
- Glorious GMMK 2 Barebones 65%
- Aluminum 6063
Plate material
Mounting style
- Glorious GMMK 2 Barebones 65%
- Tray mount
Connectivity
- Glorious GMMK 2 Barebones 65%
- Wired USB-C, USB-C detachable cable
- Keychron K5 Pro
- Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+)
RGB lighting
Layouts supported
- Keychron K5 Pro
- ANSI
QMK support
VIA support
Weight (g)
Polling rate (Hz)
Which should you buy?
Glorious GMMK 2 Barebones 65% is the cheaper pick at $65.48, roughly 27% under Keychron K5 Pro ($89.24). Keychron K5 Pro offers more keys for full-layout workflows, while Glorious GMMK 2 Barebones 65% trims the footprint. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
Pick Glorious GMMK 2 Barebones 65% if
From $65.48
- You want a 65% layout
- You're on a tighter budget
Pick Keychron K5 Pro if
From $89.24
- You want a full-size (100%) layout
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