Between the GMMK 3 Pro and Q1 Max, the GMMK 3 Pro comes out ahead in polling rate, while the Q1 Max wins on several specs. Overall, the GMMK 3 Pro scores 95 and the Q1 Max scores 44.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The GMMK 3 Pro 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 Pro if you care most about polling rate. The biggest gaps in its favor are polling rate.
The Q1 Max similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable size, hot-swappable, wireless, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the GMMK 3 Pro 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 Pro wins
- ▲Polling rate — 700.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz.
Why Keychron - Q1 Max wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Switches
| Spec | Glorious - GMMK 3 Pro | Keychron - Q1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | Glorious Fox | Gateron Jupiter |
| Hot-swappable | true | true |
Layout & Build
| Spec | Glorious - GMMK 3 Pro | Keychron - Q1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 75% | 75% |
| RGB | true | true |
| Rotary knob | true | true |
| Case material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Glorious - GMMK 3 Pro | Keychron - Q1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| 2.4 GHz | true | true |
| Battery | 150 hlead | 100 h |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hzlead | 1000 Hz |
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