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Glorious PC vs PC V2

Choose the Glorious PC for its 80% layout and N-key rollover, or the Glorious PC V2 for its QMK support and CNC aluminum top case.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Glorious PC

Build quality in the bottom 35% of 80% boards under $100.

If you want

  • 80% layout, larger than the V2's listed 65% format.
  • N-key rollover is listed as an extra feature.
  • Hot-swappable, with RGB backlighting and multimedia keys.

Rules this board out

  • No numpad.

Get the

Glorious PC V2

QMK

Build quality in the top 25% of 65% boards under $100.

If you want

  • CNC aluminum top case with polymer bottom case, plus sound-dampening foam.
  • QMK support and hot-swap sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
  • USB-C connectivity and two listed typing-angle settings, 7° and 14°.

Rules this board out

  • North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
  • No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
  • 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.

Bottom line

Choose the Glorious PC if you want the larger listed 80% layout and N-key rollover. Choose the Glorious PC V2 if QMK, its CNC aluminum top case, and sound-dampening foam matter more, while keeping in mind its 65% layout and north-facing LED keycap limitation.

What actually differs

The differences that matter

Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.

Glorious PC

Glorious PC V2

  • Layout size

    80%

    65%

  • Case material

    ABS

    Aluminum, Plastic

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

    The deep option when you want to remap every key

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

  • Layout standard

    ANSI, ISO

    ANSI

    ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Glorious PC
  • Glorious PC V2
Performance
74
67
Build quality
54
78
Productivity
56
92
Customizability
78
82
Portability
56
71

What they share

  • Connection: Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Mount style: Plate Mount
  • Plate material: Plastic
  • Keycaps: ABS
See every spec side by side

Best for

What will you mostly use it for?

The original has the clearer edge for buyers who prioritize its 80% layout and listed N-key rollover. The V2 is the more feature-rich choice for office use, programming, and switch or firmware customization, while its smaller listed format also makes it the more compact option. Content creators can choose based on whether N-key rollover or QMK matters more, since both list RGB and multimedia keys.

For gaming

Pick the Glorious PC

  • The Glorious PC lists N-key rollover, useful when multiple keys are pressed together.
  • Its listed 80% layout retains more of the keyboard than the V2's 65% format.

Full specs

Glorious PC vs PC V2 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

9 of 21 specs differ

Glorious PC

Glorious PC V2

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Tactile
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Plate Mount
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI, ISO
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
Aluminum, Plastic

Plate material

Plastic
Plastic

Keycaps

ABS
ABS

Typing angle

—
7°

Backlight

RGB
RGB, north-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2023

For EU buyers

ISO layouts by store

Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.

Glorious PC

  • MK

    ISO

    Out of stockShips to you

Glorious PC V2

No ISO layout at the stores we track.

Where to buy

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Glorious PC2 stores

FAQ

Glorious PC vs PC V2: your questions

The Glorious PC is listed as an 80% keyboard with N-key rollover. The V2 is listed as 65% and adds QMK support, a CNC aluminum top case, and sound-dampening foam.

Yes, QMK support is listed for the Glorious PC V2. The original Glorious PC's feature list does not include QMK.

Neither product is listed with a numpad. The compatibility notes specify that the original has no numpad, and the V2's 65% layout also has no numpad.

Yes, N-key rollover is listed as a feature of the Glorious PC. The V2's listed feature details do not specify N-key rollover.

Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The V2's product description specifically says its sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin switches.

The V2 has north-facing LEDs, and its compatibility note warns that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. Consider that limitation when selecting keycaps.

No, the V2 is listed as ANSI, and its compatibility notes say ISO layouts are not offered. The original's metadata lists ISO and ANSI, though the vendor description identifies its specific listing as ANSI.

The V2 has a CNC aluminum top case and polymer bottom case, with a plastic plate and ABS keycaps listed in its specifications. Its vendor description also lists sound-dampening foam.

The V2 is listed as 65%, compared with the original's 80% size. The V2 compatibility note also specifies that its layout has no function row or numpad.

Yes, RGB backlighting is listed for both keyboards. The original vendor description also specifies RGB LED backlighting, while the V2 description mentions diffused sidelights.

Yes, the V2 vendor description says it supports GSV2 screw-in stabilizers. It also lists pre-lubed clip-on stabilizers.

Both products are listed as wired-only. The V2 specifically lists USB-C, while the original vendor description identifies USB 2.0 connectivity.

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