Apple
Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID)
Scissor · USB-C · Touch ID
86
/ 100
From $129
VS
Wooting 80HE X wins by 10
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
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
| 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.