Okay, so there’s Wooting 60HE and the Wooting 80HE has just released in 2024, but both are $200 plus shipping and the availability is not great. These are great keyboards nonetheless, but this is an article about cheaper magnetic keyboards with gaming features like rapid trigger, dynamic keystrokes and snap tap. Let’s go!
Most Hall Effect keyboards are wired for the absolute lowest latency (response time). However, some offer wireless options with Bluetooth and 2.4G connectivity, which is a nice perk for those who value a clean desk setup.
As for price, there’s a keyboard for everyone. I’ve even found some fantastic options under $100! Keep in mind, though, that build quality, software features, and switch types can all affect the price tag.
75% hall effect keyboards
This is the most popular size and there are a lot of budget rapid trigger keyboards. The absolutely cheapest is Redragon, but it’s got bad build quality and software. Here are my recommendations:
- MCHOSE Jet 75 – $59
- YUNZII RT75 – $89
- MonsGeek MG75S HE – $99
- Epomaker HE75 Mag – $99
I have most of these keyboards. I just got Jet 75 and I’m hoping to review it soon, it’s the lowest price for 75% HE layout I have seen. Yunzii RT75 has also a quite low price, it’s a great entry keyboard with rapid trigger. Epomaker’s HE75 Mag is slightly better build quality IMO.
Both Drunkdeer A75 Pro and G75 are the two only Hall Effect keyboards out there that comes with optional silent switches. And G75 has probably the best stock sound with regular switches, it’s my personal daily driver now. Both Drunkdeer keyboards have snap tap.
Full sized magnetic keyboards
The only budget keyboards here are:
- Aula F98X – $105
- Keychron K4 HE – $135
- Keydous NJ98-CP V3 – $160
I have had Keydous V2 and it’s very good, it’s also wireless and with aluminium/brass plate with great build quality. And it supports magnetic and regular mechanical switches at the same time, but the V3 has gotten more expensive now. Aula F98X I haven’t used, but it’s really cheap, nothing comes close to this low price.
60-65% small rapid trigger keyboards
- Monsgeek FUN60 Pro/Max – $29.99
- Epomaker HE68 – $47.99
- MCHOSE Ace 60 – $49.99
- Skyloong GK68 HE – $59.90
- Nuphy Halo65 HE – $99.95
- YUNZII RT68 – $99
- Nuphy Air60 HE – $119
- Luminkey Magger 68 – $119
MCHOSE just released in November 2024 and the price is insanely good, I don’t know much about the brand though.
I have tested the Monsgeek Ultra and the Pro/Max versions are even cheaper, it’s a keyboard from a solid brand.
I have RT68 and it’s a great Wooting 60HE alternative at half the price with really good performance, but the software is not that great. I’m no Valorant player but I play some games and the latency is really low. And the Nuphy Air60 HE is a new addition, I also purchased it. It’s a low profile HE keyboard, so it’s a different experience, but it’s solid and the software is really good.