Top List of Hall Effect Switches Compatible with Wooting

Overview

With magnetic hall effect gaming keyboards gaining popularity, the market for magnetic hall effect switches have been in demand. Stock switches have become much better over recent years, but for magnetic hall effect switches they are still a work in progress especially for their compatibility in different magnetic hall effect keyboards. Unlike traditional MX switches, not all magnetic hall effect switches are compatible with every magnetic hall effect keyboard or PCB. It is especially important to make sure the hall effect switch is compatible otherwise the difference in the magnetic flux could break the hall effect PCB. 

Wooting is one of the names in the magnetic hall effect space that has been on the rise. Here are some switches that are compatible with Wooting hall effect keyboards. 

Compatible Switches

As of now there are only a few aftermarket switches compatible with the Wooting HE PCBs, which include:

• Gateron Magnetic Jade switches
• Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro switches
• Wuque WS Dash Magnetic HE switches
• Gateron KS-20 switches

Gateron Magnetic Jade 

Product Details

Name	Gateron Magnetic Jade
Type	Linear
Top Housing Material	PC
Bottom Housing Material	Nylon
Stem Material	POM
Operation Force	30±7gf
Initial Magnetic Flux	120±15Gs
Bottom Out Magnetic Flux	800±80Gs
Pre Travel	Freely setting
Total Travel	3.5±0.2mm
Lube	Factory lubed
Lifetime	100 million keystrokes

Switch Feel 

The Gateron Magnetic Jade feels cleaner to type on relative to any current magnetic switches that come stock with the HE gaming keyboards. They have significantly less stem wobble than other magnetic switches and significantly tighter housings (possibly because their top housing has two more anchors that latch on to the bottom housing in addition to the typical four latches). The Gateron Magnetic Jade also has a more solid feeling bottom out, which might be because their bottom housings are fully enclosed whereas some magnetic switches have open bottoms. 

Gateron Magnetic Jade feels comfortable to type on without worrying about unnecessary fatigue, which is perfect for gamers and seasoned enthusiasts.

Switch Sound

Due to its materials, the Gateron Magnetic Jade has a sound profile characterized by a full and poppy mid-range bottom-out sound (possibly due to the nylon bottom housing) and a sharp yet thin top-out sound (possibly due to the harder PC top housing). The bottom-out sound is full and rich in the mid-range. The top-out sound is sharp but less pronounced possibly due to the lighter spring.

Sound test of the Gateron Magnetic Jade:

Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro

Product Details

Name	Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro
Type	Linear
Top Housing Material	PC
Bottom Housing Material	PA66
Stem Material	POM
Operation Force	36±5g
Pre Travel	Freely setting
Total Travel	3.5±0.1mm
Lube	Factory lubed
Lifetime	Over 100 million keystrokes

The Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro is essentially the same switch as the Gateron Magnetic Jade with an improved arc-shaped light diffuser and a slightly heavier spring weight. 

Switch Feel 

The Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro similar to the Gateron Magnetic Jade. It is just as smooth and clean to type on with, but now with a relatively snappier return due to the heavier spring. Just like the Gateron Magnetic Jade, the Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro is a well refined magnetic Hall Effect switch that satisfy your typing and gaming needs. 

Switch Sound

The Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro sounds similar to the Gateron Magnetic Jade since they are made of the same materials as well. There is a slight difference in the volume of the sound when the switch returns on top out. The Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro has a slightly snappier sound due to the heavier spring creating more force when released. Just like the Gateron Magnetic Jade, the Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro sounds full and poppy without and spring ping or unsettling plastic rattles. The Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro would be another great option for a clean and crisp gaming switch. 

Wuque WS Dash Magnetic HE 

Product Details

Name	Wuque WS Dash Magnetic HE
Type	Linear
Top Housing Material	PC
Bottom Housing Material	PA
Stem Material	POM
Preload	30±10gf
Bottom Out Force	55±10gf
Pre Travel	Freely setting
Total Travel	3.5mm
Lube	Factory lubed
Lifetime	100 million keystrokes

The Wuque WS Dash HE share similarities with the Gateron Magnetic Jade. They are both manufactured by Gateron and share similar construction materials, including PC top housing, nylon bottom housing, and POM stems. They appear visually identical, with similar mold designs across their components. However, there are notable differences between these two switches:

Stem Color and Spring Weight: The Gateron Magnetic Jade has a white stem with a 50g bottom-out force, while the Wuque WS Dash HE has a purple stem with a 55g bottom-out force.

Switch Feel 

Similar to the Gateron Magnetic Jade, the Wuque WS Dash HE feels clean to type on and has tighter tolerances compared to other magnetic HE switches. They are smooth to actuate with a solid bottom out. Compared to the Gateron Magnetic Jade, the Wuque WS Dash He feels slightly heavier to type on with its heavier spring. Like the Gateron Magnetic Jade, the Wuque WS Dash HE is comfortable to type on with little to no fatigue.

Switch Sound

Similar to the Gateron Magnetic Jade, The Wuque WS Dash HE sounds full with a poppy bottom out in the mid-range and a thin and sharp top out in the mid to high range. Compared to the Gateron Magnetic Jade, the Wuque WS Dash HE sounds slightly louder and more distinct due to its heavier spring weight. 

Here is a sound test of the Wuque WS Dash HE:

KS-20

Product Details

Name	Gateron KS-20 Dual-Rail Magnetic Orange
Type	Linear
Top Housing Material	PC
Bottom Housing Material	PA66
Stem Material	POM
Operation Force	30±7gf
Initial Magnetic Flux	102±15Gs
Bottom Out Magnetic Flux	905±80Gs
Pre Travel	Freely setting
Total Travel	4.1±0.2mm
Lube	Factory lubed
Lifetime	150 million keystrokes

Switch Feel 

The Gateron KS-20 Dual-Rail Magnetic Orange is a full travel switch with a soft bottom out. The soft bottom out could be due to the hollowed-out area in the bottom housing where the stem rails would make contact. This design makes the Gateron KS-20 Dual-Rail Magnetic Orange feel like it travels slightly further at a total travel of 4.1mm. Gateron KS-20 Dual-Rail Magnetic Orange feels smooth with no noticeable scratch or leaf/spring ping. The Gateron KS-20 Dual-Rail Magnetic Orange also has a dual-rail stem design to help reduce stem wobble and increase tolerances, but due to the open bottom housing, the bottom out has some wobble. 

Switch Sound

The Gateron KS-20 Dual-Rail Magnetic Orange is slightly lower pitched and on the quieter side. The open bottom housing of the Gateron KS-20 Dual-Rail Magnetic Orange could create a thinner and quieter sound due to the some of the sound dispersing out of the opening. The deeper sound profile of the Gateron KS-20 Dual-Rail Magnetic Orange could be due to the stem making more contact with the bottom housing because of its additional travel distance tolerance. The Gateron KS-20 Dual-Rail Magnetic Orange has a dampened low-pitched profile that would be a good option for a relatively softer typing and gaming experience.

Here is a sound test of the Gateron KS-20 Dual Rail Magnetic Orange:

Additional Notes

Before installing any magnetic hall effect switches on your keyboard, check and ensure they are compatible with your keyboard. Depending on the design of the board, incompatible magnetic switches may damage the HE PCB. 

When in doubt if a switch is compatible with the Wooting PCB, it is recommended to reach out to Wooting at their discord.

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