Between the GMMK 3 HE and V6 Max, the GMMK 3 HE comes out ahead in polling rate, while the V6 Max wins on rotary knob and size. Overall, the GMMK 3 HE scores 95 and the V6 Max scores 44.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The GMMK 3 HE is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 50.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the GMMK 3 HE if you care most about polling rate. The biggest gaps in its favor are polling rate.
Pick the V6 Max if you care most about rotary knob and size. Its strongest claims are rotary knob, size, wireless.
Both ship with comparable hot-swappable, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the GMMK 3 HE is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Glorious - GMMK 3 HE wins
- ▲Polling rate — 700.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz.
Why Keychron - V6 Max wins
- ▲Has Rotary knob.
- ▲Size: Full (vs 65%).
- ▲Wireless: true (vs false).
Spec comparison
Switches
| Spec | Glorious - GMMK 3 HE | Keychron - V6 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | Glorious Magnetic Hall-effect | Gateron Jupiter |
| Hot-swappable | true | true |
Layout & Build
| Spec | Glorious - GMMK 3 HE | Keychron - V6 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 65% | Fulllead |
| RGB | true | true |
| Rotary knob | false | truelead |
| Case material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Glorious - GMMK 3 HE | Keychron - V6 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| 2.4 GHz | false | truelead |
| Battery | 0 h | 100 hlead |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hzlead | 1000 Hz |
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