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Wooting 80HE
Keychron K2 HE [K4 HE, K8 HE, etc.]
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![Keychron K2 HE [K4 HE, K8 HE, etc.] Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/M5QM2eTk/keychron-k2-he/design-large.jpg?format=auto)
ConnectivityWired
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Switch Type
Magnetic
Output Type
Analog
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (75%)
Switch Type
Magnetic
Output Type
Analog
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
Our Verdict
Wooting 80HE
Keychron K2 HE [K4 HE, K8 HE, etc.]
The Wooting 80HE and Keychron K2 HE are gaming keyboards with Hall effect switches. The Wooting is a wired-only model and a better fit for competitive gaming with significantly better raw performance and a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz. Additionally, it has a gasket mount design for a slightly springier-feeling typing experience, and it's available with either a heavyweight zinc alloy or much lighter ABS plastic case. On the other hand, the Keychron is a wireless model and has a relatively stiffer-feeling tray mount design. Its case design features a thin aluminum frame and a plastic bottom.
Variants
- 80HE (Black)
- K2 HE (Black (Special Edition ISO))
- K2 HE (Black (Special Edition))
- K8 HE (Black (Special Edition))
- K4 HE (Black (Special Edition))
- K10 HE (Black (Special Edition))
- K6 HE (Black (Special Edition))
- K2 HE (Black (Standard Edition))
- K8 HE (Black (Standard Edition))
- K4 HE (Black (Standard Edition))
- K10 HE (Black (Standard Edition))
- K6 HE (Black (Standard Edition))
- K2 HE (White (Special Edition))
- K8 HE (White (Special Edition))
- K4 HE (White (Special Edition))
- K10 HE (White (Special Edition))
- K6 HE (White (Special Edition))
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Main Differences for
Gaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
9.2
8.5
Single-Key Latency
9.9
9.0
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
Multi-Key Latency
9.8
8.9
Data Transmission
9.6
8.2
Chord Split
8.4
7.4
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
![Keychron K2 HE [K4 HE, K8 HE, etc.] Top Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/vLJBMI82/keychron-k2-he/dimensions-large.jpg?format=auto)
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Compact (75%)
Height
1.4" (3.5 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)
Width
13.6" (34.6 cm)
12.5" (31.7 cm)
Depth
5.6" (14.3 cm)
5.0" (12.7 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
4.25 lbs (1.927 kg)
2.10 lbs (0.952 kg)
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
![Keychron K2 HE [K4 HE, K8 HE, etc.] Build Quality Close Up](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/jlmMWn3H/keychron-k2-he/build-quality-large.jpg?format=auto)
Keycap Material
PBT
PBT
Ergonomics
6.0
6.0
Side Picture
![Keychron K2 HE [K4 HE, K8 HE, etc.] Side Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/XcErpfow/keychron-k2-he/ergonomics-large.jpg?format=auto)
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
2.8°
5°
Medium Incline
6.2°
9.3°
Maximum Incline
10.2°
12.3°
Home Row Height
29.2 mm (1.1")
31.2 mm (1.2")
Hardware Customizability
8.3
7.9
Customizability Overview
![Keychron K2 HE [K4 HE, K8 HE, etc.] Customizability Overview](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/a9XV6W1o/keychron-k2-he/custom-large.jpg?format=auto)
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Screw-in or Plate-Mounted
Screw-in
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
1u
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
Yes
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style
Mechanical Switch Compatibility
No Mechanical Switch Pinout
No Mechanical Switch Pinout
Magnetic Switch Compatibility
N-Pole Down
Horizontal
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Yes
Backlight Features
10
10
Backlighting Picture
![Keychron K2 HE [K4 HE, K8 HE, etc.] Backlighting Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/eZLD2VIp/keychron-k2-he/backlight-large.jpg?format=auto)
Brightness Max
![Keychron K2 HE [K4 HE, K8 HE, etc.] Brightness Max](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/3ELh9XAc/keychron-k2-he/brightness-max-large.jpg?format=auto)
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
![Keychron K2 HE [K4 HE, K8 HE, etc.] Brightness Min](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/bacydlHL/keychron-k2-he/brightness-min-large.jpg?format=auto)
RGB
Yes
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Backlight Clarity
8.0
8.0
White Shot
![Keychron K2 HE [K4 HE, K8 HE, etc.] White Shot](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/Da1BPR8W/keychron-k2-he/whiteshot-large.jpg?format=auto)
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Length
6.6 ft (2.0 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
0.0
10
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
3
Proprietary Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
No Batteries
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
![Keychron K2 HE [K4 HE, K8 HE, etc.] Extra Features](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/NfXfoLfL/keychron-k2-he/features-large.jpg?format=auto)
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps Lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
![Keychron K2 HE [K4 HE, K8 HE, etc.] Bundle Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/l3m2CbeI/keychron-k2-he/in-the-box-large.jpg?format=auto)
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
8.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.0
9.3
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
44.8 dBA
43.3 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
36 gf
41 gf
Actuation Force
36 gf
41 gf
Pre-Travel
0.3 mm
0.5 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
3.9 mm
Adjustable Input Granularity
8.9
7.8
Input Linearity Graph
Analog Output Graph
Top Deadzone
0.20 mm
0.39 mm
Bottom Deadzone
0.24 mm
0.26 mm
Detection Ratio
89%
83%
Minimum Step Depth
0.02 mm
0.09 mm
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Lekker Linear60 V2
Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula
Switch Type
Magnetic
Magnetic
Feel
Linear
Linear
Output Type
Analog
Analog
Performance
Single-Key Latency
9.9
9.0
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
0.4 ms
3.4 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.1 ms
±0.6 ms
Wired
0.4 ms
3.4 ms
Receiver
N/A
5.6 ms
Bluetooth
N/A
9.9 ms
PCB (Estimated)
N/A
N/A
Multi-Key Latency
9.8
8.9
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Wired
Key Press
0.5 ms
3.4 ms
Data Transmission
9.6
8.2
Multi-Key Raw USB
![Keychron K2 HE [K4 HE, K8 HE, etc.] Multi-Key Raw USB](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/KciLMREJ/keychron-k2-he/rollover-large.jpg?format=auto)
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Wired
USB Polling Rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
No
Chord Split
8.4
7.4
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
4.4 ms
7.5 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
9.9 ms
9.5 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Wootility
Keychron Launcher
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
Yes
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
4
3
Computer Compatibility
10
10
Windows
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Linux
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
10
Android
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
iOS
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Android, iPhone & iPad
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