Drop ALT vs Glorious GMMK 2 (65%)
The Drop ALT and the Glorious GMMK 2 (65%) are close alternatives. The main differences: the Glorious GMMK 2 (65%) is the cheaper of the two at $120 versus $180; stock, the Drop ALT sounds aluminum 65% stock and the Glorious GMMK 2 (65%) clacky, slightly hollow.
- Lower priceGlorious GMMK 2 (65%)$120 versus $180
- Easier to modDrop ALThot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
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Choose the Drop ALT if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Choose the Glorious GMMK 2 (65%) if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you mainly want it for beginners.
- you want to spend less ($120).
Drop ALT vs Glorious GMMK 2 (65%), spec by spec
| Drop ALT | Glorious GMMK 2 (65%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | doubleshot ABS / PBT variants | ABS double-shot, OEM profile |
| Case | aluminum | anodized aluminum top frame |
| Mount | Plate | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $180 | $120 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | aluminum 65% stock | clacky, slightly hollow |
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
75% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Drop ALT; 47% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Glorious GMMK 2 (65%).
Where to buy the Drop ALT
Where to buy the Glorious GMMK 2 (65%)
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