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GLORIOUS Panda Keyboard Switch Review

Tested using Methodology v1.0
Reviewed Nov 06, 2023 at 12:55 pm
GLORIOUS Panda Picture
  1. Updated Nov 06, 2023: Review published.

Compared To Other Keyboard Switches

Drop + Invyr Holy Panda

GLORIOUS Panda and Drop + Invyr Holy Panda are similar tactile switches with medium tactility and a deep, thocky sound. That said, the GLORIOUS switches aren't quite as stable to type on, and the sound profile doesn't quite match the quality of the Drop + Invyr Holy Panda switches.

Gazzew Boba U4T (62g)

Gazzew Boba U4T (62g) and GLORIOUS Panda are both tactile switches with deep, fairly thocky sound profiles. The Gazzew switches have a shorter initial pre-travel before the bump starts and a rounder overall travel. They're also noticeably smoother from the factory. The GLORIOUS switches are scratchier and have more spring ping in their sound signature.

Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
9.0
Design
Compatibility
Cherry MX PCB Pinout
Yes
Pin Count
3
Keycap Mount
MX Style
5.0
Design
Illumination
Upper Housing Color
White
Upper Housing Finish
Opaque
Performance
Performance
Keystrokes
Feel
Tactile
Operating Force
56 gf
Actuation Force
51 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
2.7 mm
Total Travel Distance
3.4 mm
7.1
Performance
Factory Smoothness
Scratchy Factor
17.4
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-69.5 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
2,686 Hz
7.2
Performance
Latency
Press Average
2.2 ms
Press Std Dev
±0.46 ms
Release Average
4.2 ms
Release Std Dev
±0.56 ms