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Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) — Scissor · USB-C · Touch ID
Apple

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID)

Scissor · USB-C · Touch ID

86
/ 100
From $129
VS
Wooting 80HE · Red linear wins by 9
Wooting 80HE · Red linear — 80% · $199 · Red linear
Wooting

Wooting 80HE · Red linear

80% · $199 · Red linear

95
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Wooting 80HE · Red linear takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) lands at 86 and Wooting 80HE · Red linear at 95. That puts Wooting 80HE · Red linear 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 · Red linear if…

  • ✓Hot-swap on most enthusiast boards
  • ✓RGB + software tuning
  • ✓Premium feel
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Build

Wooting 80HE · Red linear

Compared on the build sub-score

Wooting 80HE · Red linear leads on build (94 vs 90).

Typing

Wooting 80HE · Red linear

Compared on the typing sub-score

Wooting 80HE · Red linear leads on typing (95 vs 88).

Value for money

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) more score per dollar ($129 vs $199).

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) 86
vs
95 Wooting 80HE · Red linear

Score breakdown

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID)
86
typing 88
gaming 60
build 90
software 96
value 88
features 0
Wooting 80HE · Red linear
95
typing 95
gaming 0
build 94
software 0
value 86
features 93

Specs side-by-side

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) versus Wooting 80HE · Red linear — full spec comparison
Spec Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) Wooting 80HE · Red linear
Switches
Apple scissor
—
Layout
Compact (no numpad) / Full-size
80%
Polling
1000 Hz
—
Keycaps
Backlit ABS
—
Connectivity
BT 5.3 + USB-C cable
—
Backlight
No
—
Switch
—
Red linear

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 · Red linear

Pros
  • +Hot-swap on most enthusiast boards
  • +RGB + software tuning
  • +Premium feel
Cons
  • −Wired/wireless varies
  • −Learning curve on layout
  • −Stabilizer quality varies

FAQ: Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) vs Wooting 80HE · Red linear

Which is better, Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) or Wooting 80HE · Red linear? +

Wooting 80HE · Red linear 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 · Red linear worth the price? +

At $199, Wooting 80HE · Red linear delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in typing.

Does Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) or Wooting 80HE · Red linear 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.

Which is better for build, Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) or Wooting 80HE · Red linear? +

Wooting 80HE · Red linear — leads on build (94 vs 90). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for typing, Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) or Wooting 80HE · Red linear? +

Wooting 80HE · Red linear — leads on typing (95 vs 88). Compared on the typing sub-score.