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    Hall Effect keyboards aren't magic — but they're close

    Hall Effect keyboards (with quick info)#

    Hall Effect keyboards use magnetic switches that enable features like Rapid Trigger, adjustable actuation points, and Snap Tap — making them a popular choice for competitive gamers. Unlike traditional mechanical switches, HE switches detect key position magnetically, meaning the actuation point resets the moment a key starts to rise. For fast-paced games like CS2, Valorant, or osu!, this translates to a measurable edge. Whether you want the best budget option or a premium build, there's now an HE keyboard for every use case.
    ModelLayoutPollingSwitch pin supportConnectivityPrice
    Wooting 60HE60%1000 HzLekker/KS-20Wired only$174.99
    Keychron K4 HE96%8000 HzKS-37 (3-pin & 5-pin)Wired & Wireless$135
    Nuphy Air75 HE75%8000 HzLow profileWired & Wireless$129.95
    Gamakay TK75HE v275%8000 Hz3-pin & 5-pinWired & Wireless$89.99
    Epomaker G84 HE80%8000 Hz3-pin & 5-pinWired & Wireless$69.99
    Royal Kludge C98 HE96%8000 Hz3-pin & 5-pinWired only$79.99
    IQUNIX EV6365%8000 Hz3-pin & 5-pinWired & WirelessCheck price
    Keychron Q1 HE75%8000 HzKS-37 (3-pin & 5-pin)Wired & Wireless$219
    ATK RS675%8000 Hz3-pin & 5-pinWired onlyCheck price
    Keychron K10 HE100%8000 HzKS-37 (3-pin & 5-pin)Wired & Wireless$134.99
    Comparison of HE keyboards, all of them are hotswappable. Updated: May 2026

    Wooting 60HE#

    Layout: 60 percent
    Polling rate: 1000 Hz
    Switch support: Lekker / Gateron KS-20 compatible
    Connectivity: Wired only
    Price: 174.99 USD
    Notes: Best-in-class software and one of the lowest latency keyboards available. The gold standard for competitive gaming.

    Keychron K4 HE#

    Layout: 96 percent
    Polling rate: 8000 Hz
    Switch support: Gateron KS-37 (3-pin & 5-pin)
    Connectivity: Wired and wireless
    Price: 135 USD
    Notes: Best full-sized HE keyboard pick. Great software, QMK/VIA support, and solid build quality.

    Nuphy Air75 HE#

    Layout: 75 percent (low profile)
    Polling rate: 8000 Hz
    Switch support: Low profile magnetic switches
    Connectivity: Wired and wireless
    Price: 129.95 USD
    Notes: The only 75% low profile magnetic switch keyboard. Latency under 0.8ms, great build quality, and solid software with Snap Tap.

    Gamakay TK75HE v2#

    Layout: 75 percent
    Polling rate: 8000 Hz
    Switch support: 3-pin and 5-pin
    Connectivity: Wired and wireless
    Price: 89.99 USD
    Notes: Best budget pick with a silent switch option. Cheapest magnetic switch keyboard that offers silent switches.

    Epomaker G84 HE#

    Layout: 80 percent
    Polling rate: 8000 Hz
    Switch support: 3-pin and 5-pin
    Connectivity: Wired and wireless
    Price: 69.99 USD
    Notes: Great budget wireless option. Decent software and a solid feature set for the price.

    Royal Kludge C98 HE#

    Layout: 96 percent
    Polling rate: 8000 Hz
    Switch support: 3-pin and 5-pin
    Connectivity: Wired only
    Price: 79.99 USD
    Notes: Best cheap full-sized option. Includes a knob and punches well above its price point.

    IQUNIX EV63#

    Layout: 65 percent
    Polling rate: 8000 Hz
    Switch support: 3-pin and 5-pin
    Connectivity: Wired and wireless
    Price: Check site
    Notes: Premium build quality with 0.7ms latency. One of the top picks for a high-end HE keyboard.

    Keychron Q1 HE#

    Layout: 75 percent
    Polling rate: 8000 Hz
    Switch support: Gateron KS-37 (3-pin & 5-pin)
    Connectivity: Wired and wireless
    Price: 219 USD
    Notes: Best premium 75% option. QMK and VIA support with Keychron's excellent software.

    ATK RS6#

    Layout: 75 percent
    Polling rate: 8000 Hz
    Switch support: 3-pin and 5-pin
    Connectivity: Wired only
    Price: Check site
    Notes: Best latency of any HE keyboard tested — just 0.16ms. For the most latency-conscious gamers.

    Keychron K10 HE#

    Layout: 100 percent
    Polling rate: 8000 Hz
    Switch support: Gateron KS-37 (3-pin & 5-pin)
    Connectivity: Wired and wireless
    Price: 134.99 USD
    Notes: One of the few full-sized HE keyboards available. Great software and wireless support.

    Useful links#

    Full HE keyboard list and guide: HLPlanet
    TMR vs Hall effect comparison: HLPlanet
    Rapid Trigger keyboards guide: HLPlanet
    HLPlanet homepage: HLPlanet
    Modified at 2026-05-12 13:03:11
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