Glorious GMMK 3 Barebones vs Keychron K5 SE
Glorious GMMK 3 Barebones is the cheaper pick at $73.99, roughly 13% under Keychron K5 SE ($84.99). Keychron K5 SE offers more keys for full-layout workflows, while Glorious GMMK 3 Barebones 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 3 Barebones | Keychron K5 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Glorious GMMK 3 Barebones | Keychron K5 SE |
| Brand | Glorious | Keychron |
| Price range | $73.99 | $84.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Form factor | 75% | Full-size (100%) |
| Key count | 84 | 104 |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Supported switch pins | 3, 5 | 3, 5 |
| Case material | Aluminum 6063 | — |
| Plate material | Aluminum 6063 | — |
| Mounting style | Gasket mount | — |
| Connectivity | Wired USB-C | Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+) |
| RGB lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Layouts supported | ANSI, ISO UK | ISO DE |
| QMK support | No | — |
| VIA support | No | — |
| Weight (g) | — | — |
| Polling rate (Hz) | — | — |
Name
- Glorious GMMK 3 Barebones
- Glorious GMMK 3 Barebones
- Keychron K5 SE
- Keychron K5 SE
Brand
- Glorious GMMK 3 Barebones
- Glorious
- Keychron K5 SE
- Keychron
Price range
- Keychron K5 SE
- $84.99
Community score
Form factor
- Keychron K5 SE
- Full-size (100%)
Key count
Hot-swap
Supported switch pins
- Keychron K5 SE
- 3, 5
Case material
- Glorious GMMK 3 Barebones
- Aluminum 6063
Plate material
- Glorious GMMK 3 Barebones
- Aluminum 6063
Mounting style
- Glorious GMMK 3 Barebones
- Gasket mount
Connectivity
- Glorious GMMK 3 Barebones
- Wired USB-C
- Keychron K5 SE
- Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+)
RGB lighting
Layouts supported
- Glorious GMMK 3 Barebones
- ANSI, ISO UK
- Keychron K5 SE
- ISO DE
QMK support
VIA support
Weight (g)
Polling rate (Hz)
Which should you buy?
Glorious GMMK 3 Barebones is the cheaper pick at $73.99, roughly 13% under Keychron K5 SE ($84.99). Keychron K5 SE offers more keys for full-layout workflows, while Glorious GMMK 3 Barebones 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 3 Barebones if
From $73.99
- You want a 75% layout
- You're on a tighter budget
Pick Keychron K5 SE if
From $84.99
- You want a full-size (100%) layout
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