I'm a noob in "better quality" keyboards, never even had a mechanical before, let alone a Hall Effect one. I'm a casual gamer, and Wooting's rapid trigger appeals to me. I also like the attitude and vibe of the Wooting team - watched a couple of their live streams. I'm contemplating buying a 60HE or the new 80HE (since I'm also coding, thus arrow and edit keys come handy).

Problem is, I personally don't fancy the look and feel of the standard height switches and keycaps. I would prefer low profile switches and keycaps. If this is blasphemy in this sub, I apologize :)

I'm aware that it's possible to put low profile keycaps on standard height switches, but then the keycaps "float" and have a visible gap underneath, and the travel distance of the switch is still the same. I'm after "true" low profile switches with shorter travel distance, but with Hall Effect sensors, so they could be used for Rapid Trigger.

Does something like that even exist?

If so, would it be possible to put such low profile HE switches on a 60HE+ module, and use Wooting's software to set rapid trigger actuation points according to the shorter travel distance?

Thanks in advance for giving advice to a novice.

I am currently looking into building an Ergonaut One and I’m at the point of considering my options for low profile switches.

Beforehand I was using a custom built Kunlun board (from KBDFans) with lubed U4T bobas (an MX-Style switch) and I really love the feel of them.

I have heard lots of great things about the Cowberries or Wisterias (especially lubed). I would love to hear some opinions on this topic or some options I might have not even considered yet.

Would be grateful for any feedback :)

Hi everyone,

I’m currently using an FGG Madlions MAD 68HE keyboard, but the keycaps feel too tall for me and the board doesn’t have adjustable feet for height. I’m looking for a low-profile magnetic switch/Hall Effect keyboard in the 60%–75% size range (nothing too big).

The only option I know so far is the NuPhy Air60, but it’s a bit pricey for me. I mostly play CS and other competitive games, so a magnetic/HE switch is important. I also have relatively short fingers, which makes normal-height keycaps a bit uncomfortable. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!