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product_id: 442415805
title: "GMMK 2 Gaming Keyboard Base - Full Size Barebones Kit- Hot Swappable Black Mechanical Keyboard - Modular, Wired, RGB Backlit,- PC Setup Accessories - 96%, Black"
brand: "glorious"
price: "KSh28210"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Glorious"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/442415805-gmmk-2-gaming-keyboard-base-full-size-barebones-kit-hot
store_origin: KE
region: Kenya
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# Customizable RGB backlit Hot-swappable 5-pin switch sockets 96% compact full-size layout GMMK 2 Gaming Keyboard Base - Full Size Barebones Kit- Hot Swappable Black Mechanical Keyboard - Modular, Wired, RGB Backlit,- PC Setup Accessories - 96%, Black

**Brand:** glorious
**Price:** KSh28210
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Elevate your setup with the GMMK 2 — where pro-grade modularity meets sleek, compact design.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GMMK 2 Gaming Keyboard Base - Full Size Barebones Kit- Hot Swappable Black Mechanical Keyboard - Modular, Wired, RGB Backlit,- PC Setup Accessories - 96%, Black by glorious
- **How much does it cost?** KSh28210 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/442415805-gmmk-2-gaming-keyboard-base-full-size-barebones-kit-hot)

## Best For

- glorious enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted glorious brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Ready:** Includes braided USB cable, switch & keycap pullers, plus a novelty ESC key—everything to start your ultimate build.
- • **Rock-Solid Durability:** Anodized aluminum top shell with a matte metallic finish ensures premium scratch resistance and desk stability.
- • **Immersive Sound & Feel:** Pre-lubricated stabilizers and thick internal foam deliver smooth, rattle-free keystrokes and satisfying acoustics.
- • **Compact Full-Size Power:** Enjoy a near-TKL footprint without sacrificing the numpad—maximize desk space and functionality.
- • **Effortless Customization:** Swap mechanical switches in seconds—no soldering needed—tailor your typing or gaming feel instantly.

## Overview

The Glorious GMMK 2 Full Size (96%) is a premium hot-swappable mechanical keyboard featuring a durable anodized aluminum frame, a compact layout that retains a numpad, and fully customizable RGB lighting. Designed for gamers and professionals alike, it supports a wide range of 5-pin switches without soldering, offers enhanced sound dampening with lubricated stabilizers and internal foam, and comes equipped with essential accessories for easy customization and setup.

## Description

desertcart.com: Glorious GMMK 2 Gaming Keyboard Base - Full Size Barebones Kit- Hot Swappable Black Mechanical Keyboard - Modular, Wired, RGB Backlit,- PC Setup Accessories - 96%, Black : Video Games

Review: GMMK 2 96 - Great hardware, Software not so much. - This board is great I have zero complaints. It can support 5 pin switches, and these are north side facing leds. If you already know what switches you are going to put in this board you cant beat the price. You will want to lubricate and tune the stabilizers, or just replace them altogether. To me the stock didn't sound/feel great stock. Aside from the stabilizers the board sounds great out of the box. The unit feels very solid, and the build quality is awesome. The software misses the mark completely. Glorious Core would not load at all. Normal troubleshooting yielded no results. Clean boot/compatibility modes/admin mode/uninstall/reinstall nothing really worked. Personally I would ditch the Glorious Core software and use QMK. I think its worth the time investment in learning how to use QMK with your GMMK2. If your Glorious Core experience was anything like mine it may be a lot less frustrating.
Review: First build-homerun - My daughter introduced me to mechanical keyboards. I love that they are serviceable (“back in my day we didn’t throw everything out…”). I don’t like the clicks sound however. I used Akko Penguin silent tactile switches (and hand lubed them!) and Ducky Nazca triple shot keycaps. Wow is this a nice keyboard. Solid, heavy, compact size with num pad. Silent tactile. Looks fabulous. Love it!

## Features

- Premium design and durability: The GMMK 2 Compact (96%) features an aluminum top shell, which makes the keyboard super durable and gives it maximum rigidity. The substantial weight and grippy rubber feet, mean it doesn't move on your desk while you game. Anodization of the aluminum gives the keyboard an impressive resistance to scratches and corrosion, and the fine brushing of the exterior creates a matte metallic finish that is smooth to the touch.
- Custom Full-Size Layout: With the GMMK 2 Full Size (96%) you don't have to sacrifice the Numpad for a small form factor. We've packed the best of a full-size keyboard in a form factor that is closer to a TKL. Save valuable keyboard space without losing functionality.
- Swappable mechanical switches & keycaps: The GMMK 2 Full Size (96%) hot swap sockets are specially designed for easy installation of any 5-pin switches. Easily install mechanical switches from Glorious, Cherry, Kailh, Gateron, Glorious Panda Switches, and more. No soldering is required to create the ultimate TKL gaming keyboard.
- Superior Sound: The pre-installed stabilizers are lubricated for a smooth and consistent press without rattle. Screw-in stabilizer mounts are available for modders wanting to use their own. Thick interior keyboard foam acts as a dampener to eliminate case ping. The GMMK 2 Full Size (96%) is a hot-swappable mechanical keyboard with great sound.
- Included Components: GMMK 2 Full Size (96%) Barebone Frame, 2M Black Braided Cable, Switch Puller, Keycap puller, 1 x Novelty ESC Key.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09YZ43NRR |
| Best Sellers Rank | #25,169 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #1,373 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
| Brand | Glorious |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (100) |
| Date First Available | May 6, 2022 |
| Hardware Platform | Laptop, Linux, PC |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14.8 x 4.9 x 1.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.76 pounds |
| Item model number | GLO-GMMK2-96-RGB-B |
| Manufacturer | Glorious PC Gaming Race |
| Operating System | Linux, Mac OS 9, Supported Gaming Console, Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Power Source | USB |
| Product Dimensions | 14.8 x 4.9 x 1.5 inches |
| Series | Glorious GMMK 2 Full Size Barebones ANSI - Black |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Glorious
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Gaming Console, Laptop, PC, PS4, PS5
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB-C
- **Keyboard Description:** Mechanical
- **Keyboard backlighting color support:** RGB
- **Product Dimensions:** 14.8"L x 4.9"W x 1.5"H
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Gaming
- **Special Feature:** Backlit, Hot-Swappable
- **Style:** Black

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GMMK 2 96 - Great hardware, Software not so much.
*by P***Y on March 24, 2023*

This board is great I have zero complaints. It can support 5 pin switches, and these are north side facing leds. If you already know what switches you are going to put in this board you cant beat the price. You will want to lubricate and tune the stabilizers, or just replace them altogether. To me the stock didn't sound/feel great stock. Aside from the stabilizers the board sounds great out of the box. The unit feels very solid, and the build quality is awesome. The software misses the mark completely. Glorious Core would not load at all. Normal troubleshooting yielded no results. Clean boot/compatibility modes/admin mode/uninstall/reinstall nothing really worked. Personally I would ditch the Glorious Core software and use QMK. I think its worth the time investment in learning how to use QMK with your GMMK2. If your Glorious Core experience was anything like mine it may be a lot less frustrating.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ First build-homerun
*by O***E on March 24, 2024*

My daughter introduced me to mechanical keyboards. I love that they are serviceable (“back in my day we didn’t throw everything out…”). I don’t like the clicks sound however. I used Akko Penguin silent tactile switches (and hand lubed them!) and Ducky Nazca triple shot keycaps. Wow is this a nice keyboard. Solid, heavy, compact size with num pad. Silent tactile. Looks fabulous. Love it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice and weighty, LEDs leave something to be desired.
*by A***X on January 14, 2024*

Pretty good build quality. This is my first (and last) custom keyboard, and I'm generally happy with this base. However, I absolutely hate the LED layout/design. I MUST have a backlit keyboard, and the lighting on this drives me nuts. It's super customizable but the performance is just awful. They're either too bright or too dim, per-key customization and lighting poorly bleeds into neighboring keys, and the software is slow and clunky. As a point of comparison, the Razer keyboard I'm coming from just stomps this into the dirt as far as lighting. All-in-all, I'm $200 into a keyboard trying something new and I have an arguably worse keyboard than my 6+ year old Razer Ornata Chroma. But it's okay because I can just buy more switches, more keycaps and another base and maybe have $400 in a keyboard that performs with pre-built $100 keyboard! Lol.

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