Wooting
Wooting 80HE X
Lekker analog Hall-effect · Rapid trigger
96
/ 100
From $199
VS
Wooting 80HE X wins by 1
Wooting
Wooting 80HE · Yellow linear
80% · $199 · Yellow linear
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 · Yellow linear 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 · Yellow linear if…
- ✓Hot-swap on most enthusiast boards
- ✓RGB + software tuning
- ✓Premium feel
Wooting 80HE X 96
vs 95 Wooting 80HE · Yellow linear
Score breakdown
Wooting 80HE X
96 typing 92
gaming 100
build 92
software 96
value 88
features 0
Wooting 80HE · Yellow linear
95 typing 95
gaming 0
build 94
software 0
value 86
features 93
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Wooting 80HE X | Wooting 80HE · Yellow linear |
|---|---|---|
| Switches | Lekker L60 Hall-effect (analog) | — |
| Layout | 80% (no nav cluster) | 80% |
| Polling | 8000 Hz wired | — |
| Keycaps | ABS double-shot | — |
| Connectivity | USB-C | — |
| RGB | Per-key | — |
| Switch | — | Yellow linear |
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 · Yellow linear
Pros
- +Hot-swap on most enthusiast boards
- +RGB + software tuning
- +Premium feel
Cons
- −Wired/wireless varies
- −Learning curve on layout
- −Stabilizer quality varies
FAQ: Wooting 80HE X vs Wooting 80HE · Yellow linear
Which is better, Wooting 80HE X or Wooting 80HE · Yellow linear? +
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 · Yellow linear worth the price? +
At $199, Wooting 80HE · Yellow linear delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in typing.
Does Wooting 80HE X or Wooting 80HE · Yellow linear 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.