GoKawiilThe Wooting 60HE v2 does everything right. It takes the already excellent v1 and massively improves the typing experience with better materials and a new mounting method, all while maintaining an affordable entry option that will surely please gamers.
The 60HE v2 isn’t just a terrific Hall Effect keyboard for gaming. Wooting created a fantastic keyboard period. It is refreshing to see a company willing to make bold changes to a successful formula rather than settling for minor, iterative updates.
Split Design, Split Opinions
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Gamers may not appreciate that Wooting made some divisive design decisions with the 60HE v2, but fortunately there are plenty of workarounds.
The first is the optional split spacebar. While it requires a bit of a learning curve, it gives both thumbs a dedicated function key, putting shortcuts within easy reach for gaming and productivity. Even though only 20% of customers choose this layout, Wooting continues to offer it alongside a traditional full-length spacebar.
The second is the compact 60% layout. While gamers might miss the dedicated function row and arrow keys from this design, Wooting addresses this through software. You can map arrow keys to a function layer over WASD, IJKL, or the bottom right cluster, or use "Mod Tap" on the Right Shift, Menu, Ctrl, and Fn keys.