NewmenReleased 2022

GM1000

96/100
Outstanding
Overall score · how we rate
96% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (100/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (97/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Portability is the weak point (53/100)
  • ABS case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the GM1000 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall8710083975396
Build quality
87
Customisability
100
Performance
83
Productivity
97
Portability
53
Overall
96
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery3000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions39
Weight857 g

More specs

Height Mm39 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

GM1000 vs Keychron Keychron Q5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
GM1000Keychron Q5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
 NewmenGM1000This pageKeychronKeychron Q5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Overall score96 /10096 /100
Build quality87 /10091 /100Better
Performance83 /100Better82 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialABSAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes