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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.
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I'm using stock gateron switches v2 on my wooting 80he, but i feel like they are heavier then some of my past keyboards. I know they should have lighter actuation point and spring weight, but when I did some research I found it can be because of the magnet snap + spring that can make it feel stiffer and pushy when pressing and releasing the key. Also different switches have different magnet force which can also cause it too feel heavier/lighter. For people who have played with multiple switches, what felt lightest overall? (Not just the lightest spring weight)
Im looking to mod my Wooting 60HE, but im really confused with the switches rn. Should i just stick with the normal Lekker 60, or get the Lekker 45 and lube either of those options, or should i get the Gateron Jade Magnetic switches, which are prelubed ( idk if i should add more lube in that case its my first time doing this ) or i also read something about Gateron 2.0 that are soon going to be available to buy. Which of the will be the best option to buy ? I will also get a Tofu Redux case.