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product_id: 442415805
title: "Glorious 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: "A$146"
currency: AUD
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reviews_count: 7
category: "Glorious"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/442415805-glorious-gmmk-2-gaming-keyboard-base-full-size-barebones-kit
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# Customizable RGB backlighting Durable anodized aluminum shell Hot-swappable 5-pin switch sockets Glorious 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:** A$146
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Elevate your desk game with modular precision and sleek durability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Glorious 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?** A$146 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/442415805-glorious-gmmk-2-gaming-keyboard-base-full-size-barebones-kit)

## 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

- • **Sleek & Sturdy:** Anodized aluminum top shell offers premium durability with a smooth matte finish that resists scratches.
- • **Modular Mastery:** Easily swap any 5-pin mechanical switch—no soldering needed for ultimate customization.
- • **Plug & Play Power:** Includes braided 2m USB cable and essential tools—get your pro setup ready right out of the box.
- • **Sound & Feel Refined:** Pre-lubricated stabilizers and internal foam dampening deliver a satisfying, rattle-free typing experience.
- • **Space-Savvy Full Size:** 96% layout packs a numpad into a compact form factor, saving desk space without compromise.

## Overview

The Glorious GMMK 2 Full Size (96%) is a premium hot-swappable mechanical keyboard featuring a durable anodized aluminum frame, customizable RGB lighting, and a compact full-size layout that includes a numpad. 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 with all necessary accessories for immediate setup.

## Description

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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: Overall amazing quality - Great keyboard. Overall amazing quality. +Price, This keyboard is a great price for what you get. It is the cheapest barebones 1800/96% keyboard. +Quality, Surprisingly very high quality. For the price I wasn't expecting something quiet this nice. No complaints. +Software, The glorious core software is great. Allows you to program macros, change led colors, remap keys. Very useful. +Support, Glorious has some of the best support around. some cons - screw in stabilizers don't seem to fit without modification, Even the gsv2 from glorious. I tried with 2 different gmmk 2 pros. Both had the same issue. Random stabilizers are stuck no matter what I did. I think the top frame interferes with how the stabilizer lines up making it bind and get stuck bottomed out. -LED colors are slightly off. The sidelight led won't display yellow. It has a very obvious green tint. My gmmk pro does not have this issue. Overall I really like this keyboard. Was easy to build/work on and came out great when finished.

## 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 | #5,914 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #465 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
| Brand | Glorious |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (211) |
| 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Overall amazing quality
*by A***T on December 16, 2022*

Great keyboard. Overall amazing quality. +Price, This keyboard is a great price for what you get. It is the cheapest barebones 1800/96% keyboard. +Quality, Surprisingly very high quality. For the price I wasn't expecting something quiet this nice. No complaints. +Software, The glorious core software is great. Allows you to program macros, change led colors, remap keys. Very useful. +Support, Glorious has some of the best support around. some cons - screw in stabilizers don't seem to fit without modification, Even the gsv2 from glorious. I tried with 2 different gmmk 2 pros. Both had the same issue. Random stabilizers are stuck no matter what I did. I think the top frame interferes with how the stabilizer lines up making it bind and get stuck bottomed out. -LED colors are slightly off. The sidelight led won't display yellow. It has a very obvious green tint. My gmmk pro does not have this issue. Overall I really like this keyboard. Was easy to build/work on and came out great when finished.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good But With A Few Problems
*by C***A on October 18, 2025*

Overall, this is a good barebones keyboard for the price. You get a lot of customization via the software which is neat. Build quality doesn't feel the most premium but definitely not bad either. My biggest problem I have is when I updated the firmware to version 0009 it completed bricked the RGB and would not light up or respond on the software, the way I fixed it was FN + ESC then F1 + F3 + F5 (Hold for 10 Seconds.) Everything worked fine after doing the factory reset but I get some occasional flickering on the side RGB light that I did not have before updating the firmware. If you can get this keyboard on sale, I would recommend it, just don't update the software and save your self the headache.

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