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Compare Epomaker HE80 vs Wooting 60HE Plus Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for users deciding between a fully assembled Hall Effect keyboard and a DIY-focused module. The choice is difficult because both offer magnetic switches and hot-swap capability, but they cater to entirely different buyer profiles. The Epomaker HE80 is a ready-to-use product with a specific layout and sound profile, while the Wooting 60HE Plus is a core component for a custom build. Your decision hinges on whether you value immediate functionality or ultimate customization potential.

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EPOMAKER HE80
Wooting 60HE+ Module 60% Hotswap Barebones

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  • Released in 2025
  • Available in a 80% layout
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 830 g
  • Sized at 42 x 332 x 146 mm
  • Made with a Plastic case
  • Features PBT, PC keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2024
  • Available in a 60% layout
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Uses a Tray Mount mounting style
  • Offers No RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 97.6
  • Build Quality: 60
  • Productivity: 76.1
  • Customizability: 58.8
  • Portability: 57.7
Scores
  • Performance: 51.6
  • Build Quality: 61.5
  • Productivity: 56.2
  • Customizability: 50.3
  • Portability: 69.7
Name
Epomaker HE80
Name
Wooting 60HE Plus
Release year
2025
Release year
2024
Switch Options
Magnetic
Switch Options
Magnetic
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
80%
Layout Size
60%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
-
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Tray Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Plastic
Case Material
-
Keycaps Material
PBT, PC
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
42 x 332 x 146 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
830g
Weight
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Pros and Trade-offs

Your budget and willingness to assemble parts dictate the choice. The Epomaker HE80 is the practical pick for most users, delivering a high-spec, feature-complete Hall Effect keyboard at a lower immediate cost. Only choose the Wooting 60HE Plus if you have a specific case, switch, and keycap set in mind and are prepared for the additional expense and assembly required to build a custom keyboard from the module up.

Epomaker HE80

  • +Complete prebuilt package with switches, keycaps, and case included.
  • +High-performance specs like 8000 Hz polling and 0.125ms latency per vendor claims.
  • +Includes advanced gaming features like Rapid Trigger, SOCD, and DKS.
  • +75% layout with arrow and function keys for broader utility.
  • +Comes with four layers of sound dampening materials and a gasket mount design.
  • −Plastic case construction.
  • −Heavier weight (830g) compared to a bare module.
  • −Fixed layout and design with less physical customization potential than a barebones kit.

Wooting 60HE Plus

  • +Barebones design offers maximum flexibility for case, switch, and keycap choice.
  • +Includes materials for sound customization (silicone pad, Poron pad, EPDM foam).
  • +Compact 60% form factor potential.
  • +Screw-in stabilizers are included for a more secure modding base.
  • −Requires separate purchase of switches, keycaps, and a case to be functional.
  • −No RGB lighting.
  • −Tray mount design, which may offer less typing flex than a gasket mount.
  • −Higher entry cost when factoring in all required components.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The Epomaker HE80 is the clear choice for most ready-to-use scenarios, including gaming, office work, programming, and content creation, due to its complete feature set and included peripherals. The Wooting 60HE Plus module wins only for specific niches: travel due to its smaller potential footprint, and modding where its barebones, case-agnostic design is the primary appeal. For all other standard uses, the HE80's out-of-the-box functionality is decisive.

GamingEpomaker HE80
  • •The Epomaker HE80 lists an 8000 Hz polling rate and 0.125ms latency, which the vendor claims is optimized for gaming.
  • •It includes features like Rapid Trigger, SOCD, and Dynamic Keystroke (DKS) as stated in its product description.
  • •It is a prebuilt unit, requiring no assembly to start gaming.
OfficeEpomaker HE80
  • •The Epomaker HE80 has a 75% layout with dedicated arrow and function keys, which are often useful for office tasks.
  • •It includes double-shot PBT keycaps and a complete keyboard, ready for use.
  • •Its vendor description lists compatibility with Mac, Windows, and other operating systems.
ProgrammingEpomaker HE80
  • •The Epomaker HE80's 75% layout retains function keys which can be helpful for IDE shortcuts.
  • •It is a complete, prebuilt solution, allowing a programmer to use it immediately.
  • •The Wooting 60HE Plus is a barebones module that does not include keycaps, making it unusable for programming without additional purchases.
TravelWooting 60HE Plus
  • •The Wooting 60HE Plus is a 60% module, which is a more compact layout than the 75% HE80.
  • •As a barebones module without a case, it could theoretically be packed into a smaller space, though it requires protection.
  • •The Epomaker HE80 is a heavier, fully assembled unit at 830g.
ModdingWooting 60HE Plus
  • •The Wooting 60HE Plus is explicitly a barebones module designed for installation into user-chosen 60% tray mount cases.
  • •It includes both silicone and Poron sandwich pads for sound customization, and EPDM foam for aluminum cases.
  • •Its hot-swap PCB is designed for specific magnetic switches, offering a focused platform for modders.
Content CreationEpomaker HE80
  • •The Epomaker HE80 has per-key programmable RGB backlighting, which can be useful for visual setups or streaming.
  • •Its 75% layout provides more immediate keys for potential macro assignments without layer switching.
  • •It is a ready-to-use product, eliminating setup time for creators.

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