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HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Blue clicky

60% · $385 · Blue clicky

94
/ 100
From $385
VS
Wooting 80HE wins by 1
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, HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Blue clicky lands at 94 and Wooting 80HE at 95. That puts Wooting 80HE ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Blue clicky if…

  • Hot-swap on most enthusiast boards
  • RGB + software tuning
  • Premium feel

Pick Wooting 80HE if…

  • Magnetic Hall-effect switches
  • Rapid Trigger for esports
  • Excellent aluminum plate

Score breakdown

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Blue clicky
94
typing 94
build 93
features 92
value 86
Wooting 80HE
95
typing 92
build 94
features 100
value 94

Specs side-by-side

Spec
HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Blue clicky
Wooting 80HE
Layout
60%
80% (TKL-like)
Switch
Blue clicky
Switches
Lekker V2 Hall-effect
Firmware
Wootility web-based
Connectivity
USB-C

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Blue clicky

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

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: HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Blue clicky vs Wooting 80HE

Which is better, HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Blue clicky or Wooting 80HE? +

Wooting 80HE scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Blue clicky worth the price? +

At $385, HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Blue clicky delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in typing.

Is Wooting 80HE worth the price? +

At $199, Wooting 80HE delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in features.

Does HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Blue clicky 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.