The Wooting one is quite a unique mechanical keyboard compared to what we've tested. It uses optical switches which allow you to vary the force you're putting on the keys to generate different inputs. It's a well-built board that features full RGB backlighting and has a companion app that allows for a lot of customization. The board is even hot-swappable, meaning you can easily change your switches without desoldering and resoldering, which is great. Unfortunately, it comes with ABS keycaps which don't feel as premium as some other high-end keyboards that have doubleshot PBT keycaps. On the upside, you can easily swap them out for your preferred set and the board is available in both linear or clicky optical switches to better suit your needs.
Our Verdict
The Wooting one is a great gaming keyboard. Our current test bench doesn't take into account everything that this keyboard offers like the analog inputs, which are amazing for gaming thanks to multiple inputs possible per key, or force-related inputs. The board is well-built, features full RGB backlighting, and has a great app for customization.
- Optical switches allow for customization.
- Full RGB backlighting.
- Solid and well-built design.
- Hotswap board.
- ABS keycaps can shine and chip with time.
- Only available in red or blue optical switches.
The Wooting One isn't designed to be used with mobile devices and tablets.
The Wooting one is a decent office keyboard. Like most straight boards, it doesn't have the best ergonomics but still offers a good overall typing quality. You can easily set your preferred actuation point inside the software and the linear red switches aren't too noisy. On the other hand, this keyboard is also available in clicky blue switches, which are noisier.
- Optical switches allow for customization.
- Full RGB backlighting.
- Solid and well-built design.
- Hotswap board.
- ABS keycaps can shine and chip with time.
- Only available in red or blue optical switches.
The Wooting one keyboard is decent for programming. It offers a good typing quality, although its design isn't the most comfortable and ergonomic for long periods of work. On the bright side, the multi-inputs per key can be useful, and the board is compatible with Windows and Linux, and only a few non-alphanumerical keys don't work on macOS.
- Optical switches allow for customization.
- Full RGB backlighting.
- Solid and well-built design.
- Hotswap board.
- ABS keycaps can shine and chip with time.
- Only available in red or blue optical switches.
- Optical switches allow for customization.
- Full RGB backlighting.
- Solid and well-built design.
- Hotswap board.
- ABS keycaps can shine and chip with time.
- Only available in red or blue optical switches.
Changelog
- Updated Oct 25, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
- Updated May 28, 2020: Review published.
- Updated May 26, 2020: Early access published.
- Updated May 06, 2020: Our testers have started testing this product.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Wooting one doesn't really have any other variants, although there is the Wooting two which is extremely similar. The Wooting two has a full-size layout, a USB-C detachable cable rather than micro-USB, and a few design changes. However, the two keyboards seem very similar overall, and both have the same blue and red switches. Note that there's also a Wooting two board with Lekker switches, which seem entirely different than the Linear55 and Clicky55 from Flaretech.
We expect the Wooting one and the Wooting two to perform fairly similarly but can't comment on the Wooting two Lekker Edition's performance.
Popular Keyboard Comparisons
The Wooting one is quite a unique keyboard when compared to the others we've reviewed. It's slightly comparable to the adjustable OmniPoint switches on the SteelSeries Apex Pro keyboard but takes it a notch further with analog inputs. You can gradually control the depth of your input, just like you would on a controller joystick or trigger button. This can be very useful for gaming, but it's not compatible with every game. If you're looking for a more standard mechanical keyboard, check out our recommendations for best mechanical keyboards, the best gaming keyboards, and if you're on a tighter budget, check out the best cheap mechanical keyboards.
The Wooting two HE is the upgraded version of the Wooting one, and features some marked differences. The Wooting two HE uses Gateron Lekker Linear60 switches, which use Hall Effect sensors instead of the optical sensors found in the switches on the Wooting one. By using these switches, you have a wider range to customize your pre-travel distance. The Wooting two HE also features a better build quality with PBT keycaps instead of ABS.
The Razer Huntsman and the Wooting one both use optical switches, but the Wooting offers more features. You can enable analog inputs like on a controller joystick or trigger button, which allows for more control in games. You can also customize the pre-travel distance of the Wooting's switches, which you can't do on the Razer. On the other hand, the Razer is a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, which the Wooting doesn't have, and it feels better-built and more durable.
The Wooting one and the HyperX Alloy Origins are two amazing keyboards, but for different reasons. The Wooting has unique optical switches and allows for analog inputs, while the HyperX is just solid all-around. The HyperX comes in a variety of switches, offers bright RGB lighting, and feels very premium and well-made.
The Ducky One 2 Mini V1 is very different than the Wooting one keyboard. The Ducky has a smaller compact design while the Wooting is a TKL design. Also, the Ducky uses more typical mechanical switches while the Wooting uses optical switches, and allows for analog inputs. These switches also allow for pre-travel distance customization and everything can be controlled inside a nice app, which the Ducky lacks.
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