Apple
Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID)
Scissor · USB-C · Touch ID
86
/ 100
From $129
VS
Wooting 80HE wins by 9
Wooting
Wooting 80HE
80% · Hall-effect · Rapid Trigger
95
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
Wooting 80HE takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) lands at 86 and Wooting 80HE at 95. That puts Wooting 80HE ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) if…
- ✓Touch ID on Apple Silicon Macs
- ✓USB-C charging finally
- ✓Best scissor switches in laptop class
Pick Wooting 80HE if…
- ✓Magnetic Hall-effect switches
- ✓Rapid Trigger for esports
- ✓Excellent aluminum plate
Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) 86
vs 95 Wooting 80HE
Score breakdown
Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID)
86 typing 88
gaming 60
build 90
software 96
value 88
features 0
Wooting 80HE
95 typing 92
gaming 0
build 94
software 0
value 94
features 100
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) | Wooting 80HE |
|---|---|---|
| Switches | Apple scissor | Lekker L60 V2 Hall-effect |
| Layout | Compact (no numpad) / Full-size | 80% (TKL-like) |
| Polling | 1000 Hz | 8000 Hz |
| Keycaps | Backlit ABS | — |
| Connectivity | BT 5.3 + USB-C cable | USB-C |
| Backlight | No | — |
| Firmware | — | Wootility web-based |
Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID)
Pros
- +Touch ID on Apple Silicon Macs
- +USB-C charging finally
- +Best scissor switches in laptop class
Cons
- −Mac-only Touch ID
- −No backlight
- −No mechanical option
Wooting 80HE
Pros
- +Magnetic Hall-effect switches
- +Rapid Trigger for esports
- +Excellent aluminum plate
Cons
- −Web-based Wootility may feel weird
- −Limited colorway options
- −No wireless
FAQ: Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) vs Wooting 80HE
Which is better, Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) or Wooting 80HE? +
Wooting 80HE scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) worth the price? +
At $129, Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in software.
Is Wooting 80HE worth the price? +
At $199, Wooting 80HE delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in features.
Does Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) or Wooting 80HE last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.