Wooting
Wooting 80HE X
Lekker analog Hall-effect · Rapid trigger
96
/ 100
From $199
VS
Wooting 80HE X wins by 1
Wooting
Wooting 80HE
80% · Hall-effect · Rapid Trigger
95
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
Wooting 80HE X takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Wooting 80HE X lands at 96 and Wooting 80HE at 95. That puts Wooting 80HE X ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Wooting 80HE X if…
- ✓Per-key adjustable actuation
- ✓Rapid Trigger lowers reset point dynamically
- ✓Open-source firmware
Pick Wooting 80HE if…
- ✓Magnetic Hall-effect switches
- ✓Rapid Trigger for esports
- ✓Excellent aluminum plate
Wooting 80HE X 96
vs 95 Wooting 80HE
Score breakdown
Wooting 80HE X
96 typing 92
gaming 100
build 92
software 96
value 88
features 0
Wooting 80HE
95 typing 92
gaming 0
build 94
software 0
value 94
features 100
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Wooting 80HE X | Wooting 80HE |
|---|---|---|
| Switches | Lekker L60 Hall-effect (analog) | Lekker V2 Hall-effect |
| Layout | 80% (no nav cluster) | 80% (TKL-like) |
| Polling | 8000 Hz wired | — |
| Keycaps | ABS double-shot | — |
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| RGB | Per-key | — |
| Firmware | — | Wootility web-based |
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
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: Wooting 80HE X vs Wooting 80HE
Which is better, Wooting 80HE X or Wooting 80HE? +
Wooting 80HE X scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Wooting 80HE X worth the price? +
At $199, Wooting 80HE X delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in gaming.
Is Wooting 80HE worth the price? +
At $199, Wooting 80HE delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in features.
Does Wooting 80HE X 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.