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| Spec |  Wooting Wooting 80HE $200–$250 “Wooting's 80% Hall effect board with a gasket mount and 8 kHz polling” |  Keychron Keychron Q3 Max $230 “Tri-mode 80% TKL Q praised for sound and build” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $200–$250 | $230 |
| Size | TKL | TKL |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | PCR ABS, or zinc alloy | Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Black, Ghost, Frost, Zinc options | Carbon Black, Shell White |
| Weight , different | 790g ABS, 2160g zinc | 1770g assembled |
| Dimensions , different | 346 x 142mm | 365 x 137mm |
| Typing angle , different | 2.8° / 6° / 10° | 5.2° |
| Front height , different | 19.4mm without keycaps | 19.7mm without keycaps |
| Switches , different | Hall Effect | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | PBT, ABS, or dye-sub options | Double-shot PBT, KSA |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap Lekker, per-key RGB | Hot-swap, south-facing RGB |
| Plates | PC | PC |
| Battery , different | — | 4000mAh |
| Compatible switches , different | Wooting Lekker Hall effect | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software , different | Wootility | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | Hall effect, Rapid Trigger, 8000Hz, Lekker switches, Gasket mount, Adjustable actuation | TKL with knob, Aluminum, Double gasket, QMK/VIA, 2.4GHz + Bluetooth, 4000mAh, Hot-swap |
| Good for , different | Competitive FPS players who want an 80% board with an F-row and arrows Gamers who value software depth and onboard profiles Players who want a gasket-mounted Hall effect board that also types well | Buyers who want a tenkeyless metal board with a deep, muted sound Users who split time between typing and casual gaming Anyone who wants three connection modes in a TKL |
| Skip if , different | Wireless users Modders who want a standard PCB and layout Buyers who want the newest Wooting hardware, which is the 80HE+ | People who dislike a fixed typing angle Travelers Buyers watching price closely |
| Pros , different | True 8 kHz polling in Tachyon mode, with Rapid Trigger and 0.1 mm actuation steps (Wooting, WIRED) Wootility runs in the browser or as an app and was praised by both Tom's Guide and WIRED Gasket mount with a polycarbonate plate and screw-in stabilizers; Tom's Guide called the typing feel beautiful Three interchangeable feet (2.8, 6 and 10 degrees), unusual for a metal-cased board (WIRED) ABS (790 g) or zinc (2,160 g) cases, hot-swappable PCB (PCWorld) Four onboard profiles and a four-year warranty excluding the LEDs (Wooting) | 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired modes; 1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired (Tom's Guide) Tom's Guide called it acoustically damped to the extreme and well built PC Gamer scored it 92 and praised smooth, lubed switches and sturdy build Around three weeks per charge in Tom's Guide's use Screw-in metal stabilizers and double-gasket mount (Tom's Guide spec table) Programmable knob, QMK and Keychron Launcher |
| Cons , different | Wired only (Tom's Guide) Non-standard 80% layout and PCB limit aftermarket parts (Tom's Guide, WIRED) PC Gamer found some chassis flex on the plastic case; PCWorld noted a rattling spacebar and uneven finish Tom's Guide and PC Gamer both noted rivals that cost less Lekker switches only, with limited switch choice (Tom's Guide) Wooting now sells an updated 80HE+ with Tikken switches and an FR4 plate | Expensive for a TKL (Tom's Guide, PC Gamer) Heavy: Keychron lists 1,770 g and PC Gamer measured about 2 kg No height adjustment (Tom's Guide) Bluetooth runs at 90 Hz, so use 2.4 GHz or the cable for games Side-printed legends may not appeal to everyone (PC Gamer) |
| Research take , different | A well-reviewed competitive 80% that Tom's Guide and WIRED rate highly for software and build. Choose it for 8 kHz and Wootility; consider the 80HE+ if you want Wooting's newer switches and plate, or another brand if you need wireless. | One of the best-reviewed boards in the Q line: strong build, sound and connectivity. The weight, price and fixed height are the trade-offs reviewers keep mentioning. |