Glorious PC Compact
GloriousReleased 2023
PC Compact
92/100
60% ISOHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (100/100)
- Class-leading productivity (95/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
- ABS case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the PC Compact wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size60
StandardISO · ANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowPC Compact vs Keychron Keychron K4 HE
PC CompactKeychron K4 HE
| GloriousPC CompactThis page | KeychronKeychron K4 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 92 /100 | 92 /100 |
| Build quality | 90 /100Better | 87 /100 |
| Performance | 67 /100 | 92 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | — | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | — | Tray MountBetter |
| Case material | ABS | Plastic · Aluminum · Wood · ABSBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
