Gateron Magnetic Jade stands out as one of the best Hall Effect switches in 2025, praised for its clean, smooth typing feel, minimal stem wobble, and creamy, mid-range sound profile. It offers a solid bottom-out with a sharp top-out, making it ideal for both gaming and long typing sessions.
Gateron Dual-Rail Magnetic Jade Mini E is a close second, combining the tight housing of the Jade with a dual-rail stem for improved alignment and a slightly higher-pitched sound—perfect for users seeking precision and a refined tactile experience.
For those prioritizing sound quality, Owlab Ti HE Magnetic delivers a full, crisp, and slightly deeper tone reminiscent of traditional mechanical switches, while Durock Rock Magnetic offers a unique, distinctive "rock-on-rock" sound thanks to its metal insert, appealing to users who enjoy a more distinctive auditory feedback.
These switches are widely compatible with popular HE keyboards like Wooting 80HE, Keychron HE series, and IQUNIX EZ80, and are factory-lubed for a smooth experience out of the box.
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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.