Gaming: Latest Wooting 60he V2 Review

Wooting's best gaming keyboard to date and an all-round excellent experience, whether gaming or typing.

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There's no doubt in my mind that the Wooting 60HE v2 is the best keyboard that Wooting has ever made. I've used the lot, from the original Wooting One through to the Wooting 80HE I use today, and while each one has improved on the last, the Wooting 60HE v2 is the first that can truly go toe-to-toe with the thockiest—or any other made-up term we all seem to like—keyboards around.

I'm the sort of dork to enjoy building my own gaming keyboard. You might not be, and that's okay, as Wooting offers the 60HE v2 two ways: in parts or pre-assembled.

It's nothing short of a dream to set up yourself from parts. With the case, Module (PCBA), switches, and keycaps in hand, each component is push-fit onto the last. First, the provided foam inlay goes in the case. Then the Module, pushed gently into place. Then the switches—there are a few options available but the latest Tikken switches make the most sense—and onto those, the PBT (or half-price ABS) keycaps.

As far as DIY keyboards go, it's as easy as it gets.

Size: 60%Case: Options available (aluminium + ABS)Format: Split and non-split spacebar optionsSwitches: Options available (Lekker Tikken as standard)Keycaps: PBT (ABS available in some regions)Connection: USB-CPrice: $240 (aluminium) | $180 (ABS) | $140 (Module only, requires switches/case/keycaps)

There's a choice between a silicone block, EPDM Foam or providing your own bottom case dampening, which sits between the case and the Module. I ended up going with the silicone option for a more muted sound profile overall, though you could ditch it altogether if you enjoy seeing furrowed brows and menacing eyes peering over the top of monitors all day long.

The bigger decision, however, is whether you opt for a split spacebar. Not something I've used much outside of ergonomic keyboards, I had to go for it myself for this review, and I'm really glad I did.

Turns out there's a lot of untapped potential in the area taken up by, traditionally, a very long spacebar. Wooting includes two halves of a spacebar, the left-side slightly longer than the right-side, and an extra fully-programmable key in its stead. Combined with the Wooting's wonderful Wootility—the applicat

Source: PC Gamer