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Wooting 80HE — 80% · Hall-effect · Rapid Trigger
Wooting

Wooting 80HE

80% · Hall-effect · Rapid Trigger

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 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
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Winner by scenario

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

Build

Wooting 80HE

Compared on the build sub-score

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

Typing

Tie

Compared on the typing sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

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

Wooting 80HE versus Wooting 80HE X — full spec comparison
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.

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

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