Logitech MX Keys S · Red linear · OEM profile
Full · $129 · Red linear
Wooting 80HE X
Lekker analog Hall-effect · Rapid trigger
Wooting 80HE X takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Logitech MX Keys S · Red linear · OEM profile lands at 88 and Wooting 80HE X at 96. That puts Wooting 80HE X ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Logitech MX Keys S · Red linear · OEM profile if…
- ✓Hot-swap on most enthusiast boards
- ✓RGB + software tuning
- ✓Premium feel
Pick Wooting 80HE X if…
- ✓Per-key adjustable actuation
- ✓Rapid Trigger lowers reset point dynamically
- ✓Open-source firmware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testTyping
Wooting 80HE XCompared on the typing sub-score
Wooting 80HE X leads on typing (92 vs 88).
Build
Wooting 80HE XCompared on the build sub-score
Wooting 80HE X leads on build (92 vs 87).
Value for money
Logitech MX Keys S · Red linear · OEM profileSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Logitech MX Keys S · Red linear · OEM profile more score per dollar ($129 vs $199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Logitech MX Keys S · Red linear · OEM profile | Wooting 80HE X |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | Full | 80% (no nav cluster) |
| Switch | Red linear | — |
| Switches | — | Lekker L60 Hall-effect (analog) |
| Polling | — | 8000 Hz wired |
| Keycaps | — | ABS double-shot |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C |
| RGB | — | Per-key |
Logitech MX Keys S · Red linear · OEM profile
- +Hot-swap on most enthusiast boards
- +RGB + software tuning
- +Premium feel
- −Wired/wireless varies
- −Learning curve on layout
- −Stabilizer quality varies
Wooting 80HE X
- +Per-key adjustable actuation
- +Rapid Trigger lowers reset point dynamically
- +Open-source firmware
- −Wired only
- −PBT keycaps cost extra
- −Software still desktop-only
FAQ: Logitech MX Keys S · Red linear · OEM profile vs Wooting 80HE X
Which is better, Logitech MX Keys S · Red linear · OEM profile or Wooting 80HE X? +
Wooting 80HE X scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Logitech MX Keys S · Red linear · OEM profile worth the price? +
At $129, Logitech MX Keys S · Red linear · OEM profile delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in typing.
Is Wooting 80HE X worth the price? +
At $199, Wooting 80HE X delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in gaming.
Does Logitech MX Keys S · Red linear · OEM profile 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 typing, Logitech MX Keys S · Red linear · OEM profile or Wooting 80HE X? +
Wooting 80HE X — leads on typing (92 vs 88). Compared on the typing sub-score.
Which is better for build, Logitech MX Keys S · Red linear · OEM profile or Wooting 80HE X? +
Wooting 80HE X — leads on build (92 vs 87). Compared on the build sub-score.