Been wanting to make the switch to Hall effect for a while now. Currently i have a roccat pyro and I absolutely love the volume knob and number pad.

My question comes down to, what is there for HE keyboards that are full sized, OR would it be a good idea to get a 68%/75% keyboard, like the aula or monsgeek, and also get a numberpad macropad?

Place was robbed & my tech gear was stolen some months back. Finally in a spot to replace some things.

Been doing research / watching YouTube vids & looking for a decent Hall Effect board. Most good ones seem to be priced around $200 wondering what good $100 options there are if any.

This KEYDOUS NJ80-CP HE board has a few videos on it & they say it's pretty decent but wondering what the community thinks.

Previously on a Razer BlackWidow 100%.

I’ve compiled a list of full-sized (100%) Hall Effect keyboards with Rapid Trigger, adjustable actuation points, and dynamic keystroke features—perfect for gaming. Full-sized HE keyboards don’t get as many exciting releases as smaller layouts, but here’s what’s available:

Full-Sized (100%) Hall Effect Keyboards

1. Keydous NJ98-CP Pro HE V3 – $149.99 Wireless, hotswappable for both magnetic and regular 3/5-pin mechanical switches. First of its kind! Flexibility makes it a standout.

2. Aula F98X - $109 - 99 keys layout, 4000mah battery, unknown Aula magnetic switches.

3. Wooting Two HE – $194.99 Reliable, but a bit older. Still, one of the best for gaming precision.

4. SteelSeries Apex Pro – $199.99 Good performance, but lacks hotswappability for magnetic switches.

5. Corsair K70 Max – $229.99 Expensive, and you’re locked into their switches.

6. GMMK 3 – $199.99 Keyboard accepts both 5-pin mechanical and Glorious HE magnetic switches. Switches are pretty nice, but it's quite expensive.

7. Keychron Q5 HE QMK – $229 Great build quality, QMK support, 96% layout.

My Top Picks:

• Best Overall: Keydous NJ98-CP Pro HE V3 for its switch flexibility, brass build and wireless capability.

• Budget Option: Aula F98X

• Pure Performance: Wooting Two HE for reliable brand with long warranty.

What’s your favorite full-sized HE keyboard, or are you waiting for more options to drop? Let me know your thoughts!

Im not smart when it comes to keyboards and I want the best bang for my buck for a keyboard that is a 100% Hall Effect silent keyboard. I really want the budget keyboard with these specifications, my budget being at most $90. Also, if it has snap tap that would be cool, but I believe that is asking for too much. Thanks for any and all help!

Hey guys,

I’m on the hunt for a Hall Effect keyboard mainly for competitive gaming. I know Wooting is the go-to pick and everyone swears by it, but I’m kinda looking for something that also has a bit more aesthetic appeal and solid build quality.

Budget’s around 200€.
Any recommendations or hidden gems you’d suggest?

Appreciate the help 🙌

Like the title says, I'm trying to compare whether hall effect is actually necessary and worth it over regular linear switches. I'm migrating back to PC from PS5 and want to know if HE is worth switching back to MnK for or if I should just stick to controller and get a keyboard for it's typing feel/sound instead.

I want to set a budget of about ~$80 (maybe $100 since black friday might put some $100 boards down to $60-80) and want to get something 75% and wireless. Only thing is, I can't seem to find any decent hall effect boards that are wireless under that price, while I can get a much better wireless non HE keyboard from Keychron, Yunzii, Epomaker/Aula (F75 pro/max), maybe even a Rainy75 for around the same price.

As somebody who only plays games a couple times a week (Bf6, single players, R6, Apex) not really competitively, is there even a point to HE? The rest of my week just consists of long hours of coding/typing and regular web browsing. I get that magnetic switches have a much longer lifespan than traditional switches, but w/ hot swap boards becoming basically the industry standard now compared to 5 years ago I don't see how that's that important.

Is it really as much of a game changer as people say it is or is my money better spent on a solid traditional keyboard?

I don’t mind buying from lesser-known brands or AliExpress if they’re reliable.
What’s the best bang-for-buck option out there right now?

For an enthusiast, will you feel a subjective / objective improvement in game feel switching from a mechanical gaming keyboard like the Huntsman mini to one with Hall effect like the wooting 80HE?

Looking for a new keyboard to replace my current 5? year old one. I really like the look and feel of the hall effect switches. I would like atleast a 80%/TKL keyboard, or even a full size. Nothing too fancy, I'm fine with just black and RGB.

Switches: Hall Effect, Linear (With Rapid Trigger / "Snap-Tap")

Size: TKL or Full

Color: Black or Gray with RGB

Brand: No preference

Etc: Wired, would like function buttons, wrist rest would be good bonus

Basically the title...

Ive bought from Keychron in the past, very good keyboards however they dont have a full sized HE Keyboard.

Seems that most 'gaming' keyboard have US ANSI layout which is useless for typing french. Plus almost all of them look cringe all black with waaaay to much RGB.

Can anyone here recommend me one?

Merci à tous!

I am looking for a Hall Effect Keyboard that has the abilities like wooting, but isn't crappy build quality and overpriced like the wootings. I know there are many Hall Effects on the market and many have been tested to be found that they have equal or faster performance than the wooting, but I want to know what are some great keyboards that contend with the wooting but also aren't crappy plastic keyboards.

I want to get a good budget hall-effect keyboard for under $100, what are your guy's recommendations.

Hello

On my desk I'm a bit short on space and when my laptop is not in use I sometimes place it between my screen and my keyboard, with my keyboard overlapping a bit over the keyboard.

My laptop frame is metallic, and I noticed that when move my keyboard a bit, it starts to interfere with the hall effect sensors, and presses random keys, as can be seen in the video. I guess it makes perfect sense after all since moving magnets is how the hall effect works.

But my question is: is it safe? I have no idea what kind of current (and voltages) I generate while moving my keyboard near this surface and I don't want to risk damaging it and/or the sensors.

Can I keep my laptop there? When I'm not moving the keyboard it's working just fine, but the slightest movement and it starts to "press" random keys. It's really not that inconvenient, I'm just worried about damaging my keyboard.

Or should I definitely move my laptop away because I could permanently mess with or damage the sensors ?

Thanks !

Hi all

I've been posting for a bit now, and I see a lot of the brands making Hall Effect keyboards. I get the gaming benefits with rapid trigger and setting actuation points. But besides gaming, why would someone use it for, let's say, filling in Excels, design work, content creation, etc? Would a regular mechanical be worth more?

How is the type, sound and feel of the HE boards in general? I'm used to typing on my old Ducky Shine 3 :D

Cheers!

My budget is 110 dollars. My preferred size is 60%, but i can settle on something bigger if it means i'm getting a better product. I was considering Monsgeek FUN60 Ultra TMR, it's currently on sale for around 85 dollars.
I will mainly use the keyboard for gaming.
Looking for suggestions.

Chatgpt says the ajazz ak820 max is best and all reviews i have seen of it are pretty good its priced nicely aswell. Has anyone used any of these three?

Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my keyboard since mine is a little bit old and clunky. I was wondering if buying a hall effect keyboard would boost my experience. Not looking to go pro or anything but I thought it sounded cool and might make playing feel a little better. I looked into the Varmilo Minilo 75 HE.

Can anyone help? Thanks!

Okay, so there’s Wooting 60HE and the Wooting 80HE has just released in 2024, but both are $200 plus shipping and the availability is not great. These are great keyboards nonetheless, but this is an article about cheaper magnetic keyboards with gaming features like rapid trigger, dynamic keystrokes and snap tap. Let’s go!

Most Hall Effect keyboards are wired for the absolute lowest latency (response time). However, some offer wireless options with Bluetooth and 2.4G connectivity, which is a nice perk for those who value a clean desk setup.

As for price, there’s a keyboard for everyone. I’ve even found some fantastic options under $100! Keep in mind, though, that build quality, software features, and switch types can all affect the price tag.

Cheap 75% hall effect keyboards

This is the most popular size and there are a lot of budget rapid trigger keyboards. The absolutely cheapest is Redragon, but it’s got bad build quality and software. Here are my recommendations:

1. MCHOSE Jet 75 - $69

2. Akko TAC75 - $69.99

3. YUNZII RT75 – $89

4. Keychron K2 HE - $129.99

I have 4/5 of these keyboards. Yunzii RT75 has also a really low price, it’s a great entry keyboard with rapid trigger. Akko Tac75 is slightly better build quality IMO and Keychron K2 HE is super nice mechanical keyboard. Jet 75 is plastic build and a fantastic price, but the software is lacking a bit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oddQZCnCx8w

Both Drunkdeer A75 Pro and G75 are the two only Hall Effect keyboards out there that comes with optional silent switches. And G75 has probably the best stock sound with regular switches, it’s my personal daily driver now. Both Drunkdeer keyboards have snap tap.

Full sized magnetic keyboards

The only budget keyboards here are:

1. Aula F98X – $105

2. Keychron K4 HE - $135

3. Keydous NJ98-CP V2 – $149

I have had Keydous and it’s very good, it’s also wireless and with aluminium/brass plate with great build quality. And it supports magnetic and regular mechanical switches at the same time. Aula F98X I haven’t used, but it’s really cheap, nothing comes close to this low price. Keychron K4 HE just released in March 2025.

60-65% small rapid trigger keyboards

1. MCHOSE Ace 60 – $39

2. MonsGeek FUN60 - $35.99

3. Nuphy Halo65 HE – $89.99

4. DrunkDeer G60 – $99

5. Nuphy Air60 HE – $119

6. Luminkey Magger 68 – $119

MCHOSE just released in November 2024 and the price is insanely good, I don’t know much about the brand though.

I have Monsgeek Fun60 and it’s a great Wooting 60HE alternative at half the price with really good performance. I’m no Valorant player but I play some games and the latency is really low. And the Nuphy Air60 HE is a new addition, I also purchased it. It’s a low profile HE keyboard, so it’s a different experience, but it’s solid and the software is really good.