Wooting
Wooting 80HE
80% · Hall-effect · Rapid Trigger
95
/ 100
From $199
VS
Wooting 80HE X wins by 1
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 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 if…
- ✓Magnetic Hall-effect switches
- ✓Rapid Trigger for esports
- ✓Excellent aluminum plate
Pick Wooting 80HE X if…
- ✓Per-key adjustable actuation
- ✓Rapid Trigger lowers reset point dynamically
- ✓Open-source firmware
Wooting 80HE 95
vs 96 Wooting 80HE X
Score breakdown
Wooting 80HE
95 typing 92
build 94
features 100
value 94
gaming 0
software 0
Wooting 80HE X
96 typing 92
build 92
features 0
value 88
gaming 100
software 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Wooting 80HE | Wooting 80HE X |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 80% (TKL-like) | 80% (no nav cluster) |
| Switches | Lekker L60 V2 Hall-effect | Lekker L60 Hall-effect (analog) |
| Polling | 8000 Hz | 8000 Hz wired |
| Firmware | Wootility web-based | — |
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| Keycaps | — | ABS double-shot |
| RGB | — | Per-key |
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
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 vs Wooting 80HE X
Which is better, Wooting 80HE 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 worth the price? +
At $199, Wooting 80HE delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in features.
Is Wooting 80HE X worth the price? +
At $199, Wooting 80HE X delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in gaming.
Does Wooting 80HE 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.