GloriousGaming GMMK 2 Compact 65% Barebones (Frame Only) - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Frame, Compact TKL Size (65%), Aluminium, Customisable, Per Key RGB, American QWERTY Layout - Black

If you're on the hunt for an affordable yet well-built RGB keyboard base, this keyboard has got you coverd. Priced competitively, it manages to deliver a sturdy construction without compromising on quality. It’s durable enough for daily use, and the finish is sleek and minimalist, offering a modern look that fits well with any desk setup.One of the most impressive features of this keyboard base is its RGB lighting. The lighting is vibrant and customizable, offering a range of effects that can be easily adjusted through software or keyboard shortcuts. You can choose from a variety of pre-set profiles or create your own, with the ability to tweak brightness and speed. The RGB illumination provides a captivating glow that enhances your gaming or typing experience, making it a visual treat without breaking the bank.In terms of performance, the keyboard base is surprisingly good for its price. The layout and key switch compatibility ensure smooth typing and gaming. While the base itself doesn’t come with switches or keycaps, it’s highly compatible with most standard key switches, making it an excellent base for custom builds. The mounting options for stabilizers are stable, and the base doesn’t flex much, even under heavy use, which is a nice bonus at this price point.What truly sets this keyboard base apart is its affordability. While many RGB keyboard bases on the market can be quite expensive, this one offers a budget-friendly alternative without sacrificing the quality you’d expect from a premium product. It’s a great option for anyone looking to build their own keyboard but doesn’t want to spend a fortune on the base alone. Whether you're new to custom keyboards or an experienced enthusiast, this RGB base offers a perfect balance of performance, aesthetics, and value.

Best keyboard I have owned. Very responsive and the feel is great. Love the lights and sound of this keyboard. A no brainer.

For $75, this is the best bang for your buck barebones keyboard that you can get on Amazon. I have long been a holdout against the mechanical keyboard trend, relying on my Corsair K55 for years. I finally made the switch over, and am very pleased with the build quality on this keyboard. It feels super sturdy and heavy - I think it’s primarily metal. I paired it with the GMMK sublimated keycaps and some Gateron blacks - I love the feel when I type. My only nitpick would be that I sort of dislike the cramped 69% style - I wish they would have stuck with the standard tenkeyless version. But as my first foray into mechanical keyboards, two thumbs up

I was planning to wait on writing a review to see how this thing is in a few weeks, but I was so impressed that I felt inclined to write one now. I ordered the prebuilt one as I was planning on just getting the barebones, keycaps and switches, but this one was on sale for cheaper than the barebones, so I got it. I also ordered Kahil jades and different keycaps. I'm not a fan of linear switches, but out of the box, I was seriously considering keeping the ones it came with as they are so incredibly smooth, sound amazing, and have a good actuation force (I was in Best Buy earlier this week looking at keyboards, and the closest one to this that I tested was a $250 Logitech board, this one is seriously good feeling). Anyways, I decided to stick to the original plan and throw my new switches on there, and I am still very impressed. Good sound, stabilizers do not rattle, and the keys don't move around. Build quality is very good, nice and heavy. Looks great on my desk. One complaint is the lighting. The software is a bit tricky to use and the lights just aren't that bright, and the color is off. -1 star for that. Everything else exceeded my expectations.

I am really blown away by the build quality of this keyboard. I got the bare bones version and their black 'shine through' keycaps (which you will need because the right shift key is 1.75u and not a standard 2.75u also since the delete, pup, pgdn, and end keys are also on rows 5 through 2 they have a different profile than normal, so ordering their keycaps is a must unless you can find another keycap set that supports a 65% TKL) and their Polychroma keycap set too. I also ordered the Gateron black linear switches. after lubing the switches properly and putting the switches in the keyboard and the keycaps on, THIS KEYBOARD 'THOCKS'. its like ASMR typing at its finest.

Was skeptical of buying because I LOVED my gen one GMMK keyboard and didn’t want a “newer” feel. This keyboards build quality is so much better than the gen one and is comfortable to type on. Awesome key strokes and the switches are satisfying.

Precise typing and Quality.

no complaints from the teenage gamer we bought this for