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HL Planet
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Best Keyboards w/ Hall Effect magnetic switches [2026 GUIDE]
2 weeks ago - Best wireless: HE keyboards are best used wired to have the best latency, but if you want that flexibility then: Keychron K2 HE, YUNZII RT80 and Gamakay TK75HE v2 are probably the best ones with Bluetooth and 2.4G connectivity.
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Reddit
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r/MechanicalKeyboards on Reddit: Soundtest of the most popular Halleffect Switches (Wooting 80HE, Jade, Jade Pro, Jade Max, Magneto, Black Knight, Lekker V2)
October 20, 2024 -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKID0ORh1xk&lc=UgwhprBGs2rPi_65abJ4AaABAg

Hey everyone! Since the Wooting 80HE is finally in people's hands, I thought it would be helpful to showcase a sound test of some of the most popular Hall Effect switches so you can find the perfect match for your preferred sound and feel!

In this video, we’ll be testing:

Lekker Switches (V2)
Black Knight Switches
TTC King of Magnetic Switch
OG Jades, Jade Pros, & Jade Max
Geon RAW HE

Stem Wobble Comparison:
The V2 Lekker switches have tighter tolerances but still a bit wobbly in my opinion.
Black Knights have a box stem but are also somewhat wobbly.
The TTCs have almost no horizontal wobble, but vertical wobble is similar to the Lekkers and Black Knights.
OG Jades show almost no vertical wobble and a bit of horizontal wobble.
Jade Pros have a small amount of both horizontal and vertical wobble.
Jade Max has almost no vertical wobble and just a tiny bit of horizontal wobble.
The Geon RAW HE overall has the least stem wobble, with a bit of vertical but almost no horizontal wobble.
RGB Compatibility:
When it comes to handling RGB in both South and North-facing directions, the Jade Max stands out as the clear winner — the installation direction doesn't seem to matter much.

Factory Lube Comparison:
Lekker Switches: Rails are lubed, and there’s a small amount of lube at the bottom of the spring.
Black Knights: Only the rails are lubed, with the spring appearing dry.
TTC Magnetos: Only the bottom of the spring is lubed, and the rest is completely dry.
OG Jade: Rails are lubed, but the spring is dry.
Jade Pros & Jade Max: Both are fully lubed at every contact point (all around the Stem + Rails) including the stem pole.
Geon RAW HE: A bit of lube on the rails, with most on the stem pole.

My Personal Favorites:
I really enjoy the Jade Pros and Geon RAWs, but I also appreciate the deeper clack of the Jade Max. The Black Knight switches and Lekkers feel good, but they tend to have a “dead” sound typical of Hall Effect switches, however if you don't care about sound these will be totally fine. As for the TTC Magnetos, I’d rank them in the middle—they feel better than the Lekkers and Black Knights, but the plasticky sound isn’t for me.

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PC Gamer
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Best Hall effect keyboards in 2026: the fastest, most customizable keyboards for competitive gaming | PC Gamer
4 days ago - The best wireless Hall effect keyboard is the Keychron K2 HE. We've rated plenty of Keychron keyboards highly over the past few years, as the company burst onto the scene, and especially so for value for money.
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LumeKeebs
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Top Hall Effect Switches for 2024: Best Options for Gaming | LumeKeebs
December 17, 2024 - Here is our list of the best magnetic hall effect switches for gaming: Magnetic gaming switches Gateron Magnetic Jade Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro Wuque WS Dash HE Gateron Dual-Rail Magnetic Jade Mini E Gateron KS-37B Magnetic FOX Gateron Magnetic ...
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LumeKeebs
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Top 5 Hall Effect Switches (2025) | LumeKeebs
April 11, 2025 - Here is our list of the best magnetic hall effect switches for gaming: Magnetic gaming switches Gateron Magnetic Jade Gateron Magnetic Jade Max Wuque WS Dash HE Gateron Dual-Rail Magnetic Jade Mini E Gateron Magnetic Genty Silent Gateron Magnetic ...
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Divinikey
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Magnetic Switches – Divinikey
Magnetic Switches is an evolution in mechanical keyboard switches that utilize a magnetic sensor to allow for changes in the actuation and reset point through dedicated keyboard software, also known as having rapid trigger capabilities. This is possible due to the hall effect sensors on the ...
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Glorious Gaming
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Hall Effect Switches - HE Magnetic Switches for Mechanical Keyboards
Be the fastest in the game with Glorious Hall Effect magnetic switches. HE technology delivers a powerful suite of gaming features like Rapid Trigger, 4:1 Dynamic Keystroke, Customizable Actuation, and more.
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Mechanical Keyboards
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Magnetic / Hall Effect Switch Keyboards
Hall effect, TMR, and other magnetic keyboards use a system consisting of sensors and magnets to detect keypresses, instead of a physical electrical connection. This allows the keyboard to detect very slight changes in the position of the switch, rather than just being "on" or "off".
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LumeKeebs
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Best Hall Effect HE Switches 2025 | LumeKeebs
July 9, 2025 - The Durock Rock Magnetic is one of the more solid feeling magnetic HE switches due to the metal insert in the bottom of the stem. It has very little stem wobble in all directions allowing for a comfortable typing experience.
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WIRED
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3 Best Hall Effect Keyboards for Gamers and Serious Typists (2025) | WIRED
November 19, 2025 - The largest downside of these, and Keychron’s Q HE line as a whole, is the lack of aftermarket switches available. ... The Wooting 80HE (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is, by far, one of the best Hall effect keyboards I’ve tested.
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Rock Paper Shotgun
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Should You Bother With... Hall effect keyboards? | Rock Paper Shotgun
April 24, 2024 - I’ve actually been using the ... it’s a damned good keyboard. The switches have the light, linear, nimble feel of Cherry MX Reds, with a quiet, non-clicky report but enough springiness to keep them suitable for ...
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Reddit
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List of Hall Effect Keyboards [2024] : r/MechanicalKeyboards
January 23, 2024 - Is the Keychron Q1 the best option for a three-mode connection? ... Keychron is a great brand, but for half the price you can get Keydous NJ80-CP with three mode connection. There's also Akko which I currently use and it's super nice to type on. Depends mostly on your budget and switches preference.
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MonsGeek
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Hall Effect Switches for Gaming Keyboards Speed
September 23, 2025 - With TMR-based boards, users gain ... Hall Effect switches, your best choice is a dedicated magnetic switch keyboard or a hybrid TMR board designed with compatibility in mind....
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KeebFinder
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Hall Effect Keyboards: Magnetic Switch Mechanical Keyboards
Find top Hall Effect mechanical keyboards. Magnetic switches for precision, durability. Hot-swappable, QMK/VIA. Build your custom keyboard today.
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GravaStar
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Hall Effect Keyboard
Premium gaming keyboard featuring GravaStar x Gateron Magnetic Jade Gaming Switch (0.005mm precision, adjustable 0.1-4.0mm trigger depth), True 8kHz polling rate (0.125ms latency), dynamic rapid trigger, LKP + Snap Click, full/semi-aluminum frame for durability, hot-swappable magnetic Hall switches, 4/5-layer acoustic foam, and 16-mode dual-zone RGB lighting.
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Reddit
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r/MechanicalKeyboards on Reddit: Hall effect switches?
May 2, 2018 -

I'm not a fan of linear switches but I'm interested if hall effect switches have any advantages over linear cherry switches other than such of like "being waterproof, dustproof" etc.

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Not an expert, but I own a board with Micro Switch Hall Effect switches (Diablo 1620). Some thoughts: In theory, Hall Effect switches can be much smoother than MX switches because the slider doesn’t have to scratch against a contact leaf. In practice, however, Hall Effect switches are really susceptible to dirt. Some of my switches are as smooth as Alps SKCC Green, but dirt has made most of them as scratchy as pre-retooling MX Blacks. For better or worse, Hall Effect switches have longer travel than MX. For me, long travel is fun in short bursts but gets tiring after a while. Did I mention my switches are certainly not dustproof and probably not waterproof? Micro Switch housings are even more susceptible to dirt than Alps. Keeping them clean is a constant struggle. Note that Ace Pad Tech’s HE switches are waterproof and presumably dustproof; I haven’t tried those though. The major advantage of HE switches is of course their reliability: 30 billion keystrokes lifetime per switch. (Compare Cherry MX at 20-45 million). This would be a lot more impressive if they weren’t so susceptible to dirt. For reasons that somewhat confuse me, in theory Hall Effect switches can be polled an order of magnitude faster than MX switches, making them the ultimate gaming switch. (See dorkvader’s excellent Hall Effect sensing and wiring thread for details). In conclusion, HE switches have a lot of theoretical advantages over regular contact-based mechanical switches, namely incredible reliability, perfect smoothness, and high polling rate. In practice, however, these advantages are offset (in Micro Switch HE at least) by low dust tolerance, tiringly long travel, stiffness, and of course the ridiculous difficulty of conversion to USB. Honestly Honeywell HE switches are a bit overrated in my opinion.
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they're super reliable (Honeywell dual magnet have a 30 BILLION keypress life time) They can be super smooth (the only friction point is the housing) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDozftThFMw&feature=youtu.be&t=8m58s
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GamesRadar+
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These are the four Hall effect gaming keyboards I'd buy instead of a mechanical deck this weekend | GamesRadar+
June 20, 2025 - The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the best Hall effect gaming keyboard for most players who don't want to spend more than $300 on the Glorious deck. This is a pedigree line, SteelSeries jumped on the magnetic bandwagon well before competitors ...
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Techxreviews
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5 Best Gaming Keyboards with Hall-Effect Switches in 2025 | Techxreviews
January 22, 2025 - Its smooth switches, top-tier software, and compact form factor make it ideal for gamers who need every possible advantage. If you want the best of the best: The Wooting 80HE is the ultimate Hall-effect keyboard.
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ThereminGoat
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Gateron Dual-Rail Magnetic Orange Switch Review — ThereminGoat's Switches
June 9, 2024 - Due to the fact that these switches invoke some mysterious magical science powers to operate and throw the two-part leaf system out of the window, they require both special PCBs and special PCB firmware to make the switches into an actually usable keyboard. And yet, in spite of the high up front costs incurred by having to sink research and development time into each of these components in addition to the switches themselves that has long held back their progress, manufacturers in 2024 are starting to come around to the Hall Effect style of keyboard switches.