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Wooting 80HE · Cherry profile — 80% · $199
Wooting

Wooting 80HE · Cherry profile

80% · $199

95
/ 100
From $199
VS
Wooting 80HE X wins by 1
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, Wooting 80HE · Cherry profile lands at 95 and Wooting 80HE X at 96. That puts Wooting 80HE X ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Wooting 80HE · Cherry 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
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Winner by scenario

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

Typing

Wooting 80HE · Cherry profile

Compared on the typing sub-score

Wooting 80HE · Cherry profile leads on typing (95 vs 92).

Build

Wooting 80HE · Cherry profile

Compared on the build sub-score

Wooting 80HE · Cherry profile leads on build (94 vs 92).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Wooting 80HE · Cherry profile 95
vs
96 Wooting 80HE X

Score breakdown

Wooting 80HE · Cherry profile
95
typing 95
build 94
features 93
value 86
gaming 0
software 0
Wooting 80HE X
96
typing 92
build 92
features 0
value 88
gaming 100
software 96

Specs side-by-side

Wooting 80HE · Cherry profile versus Wooting 80HE X — full spec comparison
Spec Wooting 80HE · Cherry profile Wooting 80HE X
Layout
80%
80% (no nav cluster)
Switches
—
Lekker L60 Hall-effect (analog)
Polling
—
8000 Hz wired
Keycaps
—
ABS double-shot
Connectivity
—
USB-C
RGB
—
Per-key

Wooting 80HE · Cherry profile

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 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: Wooting 80HE · Cherry profile vs Wooting 80HE X

Which is better, Wooting 80HE · Cherry profile or Wooting 80HE X? +

Wooting 80HE X scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Wooting 80HE · Cherry profile worth the price? +

At $199, Wooting 80HE · Cherry profile delivers a Specdex score of 95 — 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 Wooting 80HE · Cherry 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, Wooting 80HE · Cherry profile or Wooting 80HE X? +

Wooting 80HE · Cherry profile — leads on typing (95 vs 92). Compared on the typing sub-score.

Which is better for build, Wooting 80HE · Cherry profile or Wooting 80HE X? +

Wooting 80HE · Cherry profile — leads on build (94 vs 92). Compared on the build sub-score.