Glorious Gaming V1
Glorious GamingReleased 2025
V1
66/100
100% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Strong customisability (75/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
- Portability is the weak point (44/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the V1 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size100
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions36
Weight1200 g
More specs
Height Mm36 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowV1 vs SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini
V1Apex Pro Mini
| Glorious GamingV1This page | SteelSeriesApex Pro Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66 /100 | 66 /100 |
| Build quality | 61 /100Better | 56 /100 |
| Performance | 63 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wired only | WirelessBetter |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Plate MountBetter | — |
| Case material | Plastic | MetalBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
