Keychron Q1 HE [Q5 HE, Q6 HE, etc.] vs GLORIOUS GMMK 3 PRO HE: Which Keyboard Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.4.2

Updated Sep 25, 2025 06:37 PM

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Keychron Q1 HE [Q5 HE, Q6 HE, etc.] Picture

ConnectivityWireless

Size Compact (75%)

Switch Type Magnetic

Output Type Analog

Hot-Swappable Switches Yes

ConnectivityWireless

Size Compact (75%)

Switch Type Magnetic

Output Type Adjustable Actuation

Hot-Swappable Switches Yes

Our Verdict

Keychron Q1 HE [Q5 HE, Q6 HE, etc.]

GLORIOUS GMMK 3 PRO HE

The Keychron Q1 HE and the GLORIOUS GMMK PRO 3 HE are wireless keyboards with Hall effect switches and comparable performance. They also both have aluminum cases and gasket mount designs. The Keychron has a comparatively softer gasket and a much quieter and better typing quality overall. On the other hand, the GLORIOUS' hot-swappable PCB is compatible with both mechanical and Hall effect switches, while the Keychron's PCB is only hot-swappable with Hall effect switches. That said, the GLORIOUS also has a significantly worse software experience, with many basic settings that don't work or save correctly.

Variants

Q1 HE (Carbon Black)
Q3 HE (Carbon Black)
Q5 HE (Carbon Black)
Q6 HE (Carbon Black)
Q1 HE (Shell White)
Q3 HE (Shell White)
Q5 HE (Shell White)
Q6 HE (Shell White)

GMMK 3 PRO HE (Black - 65%)
GMMK 3 PRO HE (Black - 75%)
GMMK 3 PRO HE (Silver - 75%)
GMMK 3 PRO HE (Silver - 65%)

Review

See GLORIOUS GMMK 3 PRO HE Review

Check Price

Carbon Black

Q1 HE

Black - 65%

GMMK 3 PRO HE

Carbon Black

Q3 HE

Black - 75%

GMMK 3 PRO HE

Carbon Black

Q5 HE

Silver - 75%

GMMK 3 PRO HE

Carbon Black

Q6 HE

Silver - 65%

GMMK 3 PRO HE

Shell White

Q1 HE

Shell White

Q3 HE

Shell White

Q5 HE

Shell White

Q6 HE

Main Differences for

Gaming

Threshold

0.10

Gaming

8.4

8.6

Backlight Clarity

4.0

8.0

Chord Split

7.5

8.7

Data Transmission

8.2

9.6

Typing Quality

8.5

6.5

Full Comparison

Gaming

8.4

8.6

Office

8.2

7.0

Mobile/Tablet

7.1

7.0

Programming

8.0

7.4

Entertainment / HTPC

6.0

6.5

Raw Performance

8.6

8.9

Design

Dimensions

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Size

Compact (75%)

Height

1.8" (4.6 cm)

1.7" (4.3 cm)

Width

12.9" (32.7 cm)

13.1" (33.2 cm)

Depth

5.7" (14.5 cm)

5.9" (15.0 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest

N/A

Weight

3.84 lbs (1.740 kg)

3.99 lbs (1.810 kg)

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Build Quality

8.5

8.0

Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material

PBT

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Ergonomics

6.0

Side Picture

Curved/Angled

Split Keyboard

Key Alignment

Staggered

Minimum Incline

5.2°

6°

Medium Incline

N/A

Maximum Incline

N/A

Home Row Height

35.3 mm (1.4")

31.1 mm (1.2")

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Hardware Customizability

8.6

8.8

Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers

Yes

Stabilizer Fixation

Screw-in

Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size

6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys

1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches

Yes

Switch Stem Shape

Cherry MX Style

Mechanical Switch Compatibility

No Mechanical Switch Pinout

5-Pin Cherry

Magnetic Switch Compatibility

Horizontal

S-Pole Down

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference

Yes

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Backlight Features

Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max

Backlighting

Yes

Brightness Min

RGB

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting

Yes

Effects

Yes

Software Controllable

Yes

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Backlight Clarity

4.0

8.0

White Shot

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Cable & Connector

Connectivity

Wireless

Detachable

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length

5.8 ft (1.8 m)

5.9 ft (1.8 m)

Connector (Keyboard side)

USB type-C

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Wireless Versatility

Bluetooth

Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing

Proprietary Receiver

Yes

Battery Type

Rechargeable

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Macro Keys And Programming

4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count

Onboard Macro Programming

Macro Programming With Software

Yes

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Extra Features

Media Keys

Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball

Scroll Wheel

Control Knob

Yes

USB Passthrough

Numpad

Windows Key Lock

Yes

Lock Indicator

Caps Lock

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In The Box

Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality

8.5

6.5

Key Spacing

19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise

9.3

7.8

Typing Sample

Average Loudness

42.6 dBA

50.8 dBA

High Pitch Clicks

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Keystrokes

Key Switch Actuation Graph

Operating Force

49 gf

28 gf

Actuation Force

49 gf

28 gf

Pre-Travel

2.2 mm

0.5 mm

Total Travel

3.9 mm

4.2 mm

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Adjustable Input Granularity

8.3

8.2

Input Linearity Graph

Analog Output Graph

Top Deadzone

0.39 mm

0.36 mm

Bottom Deadzone

0.06 mm

0.24 mm

Detection Ratio

89%

85%

Minimum Step Depth

0.08 mm

0.06 mm

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Switches

Wobble Video

Switch Name

Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula

Glorious Fox HE

Switch Type

Magnetic

Feel

Linear

Output Type

Analog

Adjustable Actuation

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Performance

Single-Key Latency

9.1

9.0

Single-Key Latency Graph

Best Connection

3.2 ms

4.0 ms

Best Connection Std Dev

±0.7 ms

±0.5 ms

Wired

3.2 ms

4.0 ms

Receiver

4.3 ms

6.3 ms

Bluetooth

9.3 ms

18.0 ms

PCB (Estimated)

N/A

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Multi-Key Latency

8.9

8.4

Multi-Key Latency Graph

Connection Evaluated

Wired

Receiver

Key Press

3.3 ms

6.7 ms

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Data Transmission

8.2

9.6

Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated

Wired

USB Polling Rate

1,000 Hz

8,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate

1,000 Hz

8,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO)

Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report

Yes

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Chord Split

7.5

8.7

Chord Split Graph

4 Chord Split Delay

6.4 ms

4.0 ms

8 Chord Split Delay

13.8 ms

8.4 ms

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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software

Software Tour

Software Name

Keychron Launcher

Glorious Core 2.1

Software Windows Compatible

Yes

Software macOS Compatible

Yes

Onboard Memory

Yes

Profiles

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Computer Compatibility

Windows

Fully Compatible

macOS

Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22)

Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Windows, MacOS & Linux

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility

Android

Fully Compatible

iOS

Fully Compatible

iPadOS

Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Android, iPhone & iPad

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Check Price

Carbon Black

Q1 HE

Black - 65%

GMMK 3 PRO HE

Carbon Black

Q3 HE

Black - 75%

GMMK 3 PRO HE

Carbon Black

Q5 HE

Silver - 75%

GMMK 3 PRO HE

Carbon Black

Q6 HE

Silver - 65%

GMMK 3 PRO HE

Shell White

Q1 HE

Shell White

Q3 HE

Shell White

Q5 HE

Shell White

Q6 HE