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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 X wins by 10
Wooting 80HE X — Lekker analog Hall-effect · Rapid trigger
Wooting

Wooting 80HE X

Lekker analog Hall-effect · Rapid trigger

96
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Wooting 80HE X takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) lands at 86 and Wooting 80HE X at 96. That puts Wooting 80HE X ahead by 10 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 X if…

  • ✓Per-key adjustable actuation
  • ✓Rapid Trigger lowers reset point dynamically
  • ✓Open-source firmware
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Winner by scenario

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

Software

Tie

Compared on the software sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Build

Wooting 80HE X

Compared on the build sub-score

Wooting 80HE X leads on build (92 vs 90).

Typing

Wooting 80HE X

Compared on the typing sub-score

Wooting 80HE X leads on typing (92 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
96 Wooting 80HE X

Score breakdown

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID)
86
typing 88
gaming 60
build 90
software 96
value 88
Wooting 80HE X
96
typing 92
gaming 100
build 92
software 96
value 88

Specs side-by-side

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) versus Wooting 80HE X — full spec comparison
Spec Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) Wooting 80HE X
Switches
Apple scissor
Lekker L60 Hall-effect (analog)
Layout
Compact (no numpad) / Full-size
80% (no nav cluster)
Polling
1000 Hz
8000 Hz wired
Keycaps
Backlit ABS
ABS double-shot
Connectivity
BT 5.3 + USB-C cable
USB-C
Backlight
No
—
RGB
—
Per-key

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 X

Pros
  • +Per-key adjustable actuation
  • +Rapid Trigger lowers reset point dynamically
  • +Open-source firmware
Cons
  • −Wired only
  • −PBT keycaps cost extra
  • −Software still desktop-only

FAQ: Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) vs Wooting 80HE X

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

Wooting 80HE X scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. 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 X worth the price? +

At $199, Wooting 80HE X delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in gaming.

Does Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) or Wooting 80HE X 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 X? +

Wooting 80HE X — leads on build (92 vs 90). Compared on the build sub-score.

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

Wooting 80HE X — leads on typing (92 vs 88). Compared on the typing sub-score.