Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Glorious - GMMK 3 Pro | Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Polling rate | 8000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
| Size | 75% | 96% |
Between the GMMK 3 Pro and RK R98 Pro, the GMMK 3 Pro comes out ahead in polling rate, while the RK R98 Pro wins on size. Overall, the GMMK 3 Pro scores 95 and the RK R98 Pro scores 81.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The GMMK 3 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.9 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 single most decisive one: Polling rate — 700.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz.
Pick the RK R98 Pro if you care most about size. Its strongest claims are size. The single most decisive one: Size: 96% (vs 75%).
Both ship with comparable hot-swappable, wireless, rotary knob, so those specs do not 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.
Which should you buy: Glorious - GMMK 3 Pro or Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro?
Glorious - GMMK 3 Pro leads the current Mars Score by 13.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare size against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Glorious - GMMK 3 Pro if…
Glorious - GMMK 3 Pro has the measurable edge on polling rate hz.
Choose Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro if…
Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro has the measurable edge on size.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Glorious - GMMK 3 Pro wins
- ▲Polling rate — 700.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz.
Why Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro wins
- ▲Size: 96% (vs 75%).
Spec comparison
Switches
| Spec | Glorious - GMMK 3 Pro | Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | Glorious Fox | RK Cream Yellow |
| Hot-swappable | true | true |
Layout & Build
| Spec | Glorious - GMMK 3 Pro | Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 75% | 96%lead |
| RGB | true | true |
| Rotary knob | true | true |
| Case material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Glorious - GMMK 3 Pro | Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| 2.4 GHz | true | true |
| Battery | 150 h | 150 h |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hzlead | 1000 Hz |