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 🙌
Most of the reccommendations I’ve seen online are just paid promo. So it’s hard to tell what’s good and what’s not. I also heard most of the HE keyboards are the same, and the thing to look out for are the softwares. How true is this? Preference: 75% or 80% but not to fussed.
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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?
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.
Title. Not looking to pay almost $300 for not even having a metal back.
Update: Went with a keychron he k2 keyboard. Feels great and the software is pretty good.
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?
A well-known Chinese reviewer recently published magnetic keyboard performance results using a high-end AIKOH measurement device priced at 1.5 million yen. https://www.askul.co.jp/p/EJ43237/
douyin vid: v.douyin.com/iAeVF58d/
The analysis breaks down performance into three key factors:
Blue: Bottom dead zone
Yellow: Input delay
Green: Deviation
Top performers in this ranking include:
MM Studio M6L+
MorkBlade Bold TKL
MelGeek Made68 Ultra
For cost-performance, the MCHOSE ACE60PRO stands out as an absolute monster!
Detailed charts are included for those who want to dive into the numbers Source: https://x.com/mareb6_/status/1853467726314094935?t=RjceCfcE6oZaskb550lpDg&s=19
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?
looking at older threads on r/MechanicalKeyboards has folks recommending Wooting, and their full-size looks pretty good. I have a corsair K70 atm, can't remember what type of switch, but I'm generally just interested in a new keyboard atm. The main thing is the price tag, 200€ for a keyboard is a lot and I'm wondering if there's anything else that might fit at a lower range (same size factor ofc). I also don't trust amazon to recommend anything other than upmarked trash with tailored reviews.
not sure whether to tag as help or discussion, help is the safer bet.
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:
MCHOSE Jet 75 - $69
Akko TAC75 - $69.99
YUNZII RT75 – $89
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:
Aula F98X – $105
Keychron K4 HE - $135
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
MCHOSE Ace 60 – $39
MonsGeek FUN60 - $35.99
Nuphy Halo65 HE – $89.99
DrunkDeer G60 – $99
Nuphy Air60 HE – $119
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.
I'm looking for keyboards for VAL and other games that has rapid trigger features and snap-tap.
The options I'm looking for are:
Wooting 80HE
Corsair K70 PRO TKL Hall Effect
Steelseries APEX PRO TKL GEN 3
RAZER HUNTSMAN V3 TKL (not magnetic switches)
etc..
What is considered the best option in the current market?
Which one should I go for?
Hello everyone! To those who don't recognise my username, I'm D the HE Guy (from the r/mk Discord Server, and other places too). I was advised to post the HE Spreadsheet and the Avoid List here to help visibility and help bring awareness.
Additionally, I'll check back on this post every so often, so feel free to ask questions, but bear in mind I'm not much of a reddit user so I may not check on this as often as I do on Discord.
In case the hyperlinks are broken:
HE Mastersheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRZ2fwIFSMtD5NstkBw-ztEqQw5Ku3unTAyN1hgXyS2yIOp4D1J3lncBersDdH4eM2EjCgNLUhc2sti/pubhtml
Avoid List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSsjTA29tUSQDgT_FWmvX2nHg17RLzCXdZnBV2pdAWO2SqJmzeNl9EQNc2Yw2Cy4kHjIBcDVVCUgErC/pub
NuPhy's Field75 HE is the company's first attempt at creating a gaming keyboard with Hall Effect switches, and while there are flaws, it is among the best I've used so far.
Hall Effect keyboard switches have taken over the industry over the last few years, thanks to their customization options, speed, and Rapid Trigger support.
NuPhy's first attempt at a Hall Effect gaming keyboard is the Field75 HE, and it's among the best I've used so far.
Disclaimer: NuPhy provided the Field75 HE in exchange for a review, but did not influence the results whatsoever.
Key Specs
Switch type: Gateron Magnetic White
Keycaps: PBT
Connectivity: Wired
Form factor: 75%
Lighting: Per-key RGB
Features: Screw-in stabilizers, rapid trigger, macro keys, physical profile switch
Price: $149.99
Design & Features
The NuPhy Field75 HE is one of the most unique keyboards I've used over the years, with its futuristic design and placement of the various knobs.
NuPhy placed eight macro keys across the Field75 HE, with four below the space bar and four on the left side of the keyboard. Above the left keys are two white knobs, and tucked away in the corner is a volume wheel.
The NuPhy Field75 HE uses PBT keycaps with a gasket-mounted PCB and features several layers of sound-reducing foam. All of these features give it an absolutely wonderful sound profile and overall typing experience.
My review unit has linear Gateron Magnetic White switches inside. NuPhy maintained the hot-swappable capabilities, meaning you can simply replace a single broken switch instead of the whole keyboard.
Hall Effect keyboards aren't as universal as regular mechanical keyboards, unfortunately, which means you may run into some compatibility issues with other HE switch brands.
NuPhy dropped support for the 2.4Ghz and Bluetooth wireless modes available in the regular Field75 keyboard, which is a bummer considering how many competitors still feature full wireless capabilities on their HE keyboards.
Software
NuPhy released its new web-based software, Nuphy.io, alongside the Field75, making their software setup even more confusing.
Older NuPhy keyboards use the company's dedicated software, while releases like the Air75 V2 use VIA for web-based software control and the non-HE Field75 uses the brand's Field Console software. I'd like to see them consolidate their software with future releases and make their entire lineup use Nuphy.io.
The company has done well with its release, though. Nuphy.io is super easy to navigate with just four menus at the top of the screen, and every option is very well explained.
Features like Rapid Shift, Mod Tap, SOCD, and more are hidden under the right-click menu on the main page of NuPhy.io. This location may be the only caveat to the software, but once you find it you'll be just fine.
Despite the Field75 HE having eight customizable buttons for macros... the software doesn't support them, which is something I would have liked to see at launch. Luckily, NuPhy says the feature is in the works and I'll update this review when it's released.
Performance
NuPhy came out swinging with its first attempt at a Hall Effect gaming keyboard. The Field75 HE features up to 8,000Hz polling rate and support for Rapid Trigger, SOCD, and Rapid Shift right out of the box.
I tested Rapid Trigger and Rapid Shift out while playing Valve's latest game, Deadlock, but I wasn't able to try out SOCD due to the risk of being punished.
So, I opened Warzone to give it a shot and it works just as well as you would expect. NuPhy launched SOCD and Rapid Shift over a month after the keyboard was released, and the performance of both features shows that the wait was worth it. It's always better to have a late but properly built feature than it is to have an early, broken one.
The typing experience on the NuPhy Field75 HE is great as well, but hall effect switches will never provide the same experience as regular mechanical ones. Hall Effect switches are generally more hollow sounding and lack the ability to have a tactile bump – but maybe that will change in the future.
The verdict - 4/5
There's a lot to like about NuPhy's first Hall Effect gaming keyboard, and I think they're just going to get better as the company continues to release new versions.
However, the fact NuPhy decided to launch a keyboard that has 8 macro buttons, without the ability to make macros, is just silly. Paired with the loss of wireless options... the Field 75 HE falls short from being a perfect keyboard.
If you'd like to keep up with my future keyboard reviews, check out my blog at Dilpickle1.com
Next up is the Keychron K2 HE.
I'm looking into buying a hall effect keyboard and I want a good quality 75% or 80% keyboard that doesn't look too "gamery" and one that has stood out was the Keychron Q1 HE or the Keychron K2 HE but if y'all have any other recommendations please share them
I like the Q1's aluminum case and the web based software looks nice it also apparently has pretty good wireless connectivity and is easily moddable but if there are other better keyboards that hit these marks that I'm looking for I'd like to know
Decided to dive into the world of hall effect keyboards, this one being only ~48usd where I live, and being cheaper than other normal mechanical keyboards, I picked this one up as my first hall effect keyboard. (specs down below)
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?
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!
What do you think about magnetic keyboards?
The main question is, can magnetic keyboards have a place in our hobby?
Nowadays, they are being shouted about from all corners, what it is a great blessing.
Here my story. I got one. I played around with the actuation point setting for about a week. I don't know why and what it gave me. It's just the only new feature for me. And then I returned it to the standard 2.0 mm)
And the most annoying thing is that the keyboard sounds bad, even though it has 3 basic layers of noise insulation. I've heard all magnetic keyboards sound worse than mechanical ones. Is that true? And I can't make many modifications, lay some switch pads, or anything like that, because its affects the accuracy. Also looks like HE keyboards doesnt have gasket mount or flex cuts. I can't replace the switches here. Well, technically it supports hot swap and there are several different magnetic switches on the market and... they are all linear, it's clear why. They all have about the same actuation force. This is incomparable to the number and variety of switches for traditional mechanical keyboards. I even thought if the hot swap socket breaks it's easy to replace, and if the sensor breaks here? Is that all?
And I felt like I was locked up like in a prison with this keyboard. Damn it... I got some cool new silent tactile switches and my first thought was if I had another mechanical keyboard right now instead of this magnetic one I would install these switches there. What do I have now? I played around with adjusting the actuation point and that's all I can do with this keyboard.
So I got the impression that magnetic keyboards are completely unsuitable for our hobby. They are just one-way gaming tools, unlike traditional mechanical keyboards that have room for customization and flexibility.
Share your thoughts, maybe I have the wrong impression.