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Wooting’s announcement of the 60HE v2 drew attention for its 8 kHz polling, gasket mount, split spacebar, and aluminium case. But the more impactful launch may be the Wooting Lekker Tikken switches — the company’s first closed-bottom Hall effect switch with a full 4 mm travel. On paper, it sounds like a small evolution. In practice, it is one of the biggest quality jumps in Wooting’s switch lineup to date.

Key Takeaways

Full 4 mm travel, closed-bottom design
Substantially better sound profile than Lekker L60 V2
Higher stability with a more consistent spring rate
Softer top housing improves acoustics but raises durability concerns when disassembling
Same price as L60 V2, but clearly superior for most users

Build & Compatibility

At first glance, the Lekker Tikken looks almost identical to the L60 V2. Both use a north-facing pole, maintaining compatibility with nearly every Hall effect or TMR gaming keyboard on the market.

However, Wooting made one structural change:
a new soft PC-blend top housing.

This softer material:

slightly reduces RGB brightness because of its opacity
improves acoustics (details below)
is more fragile — the clips bend easily when opening the housing

Users who plan to fully disassemble, lube, or mod an entire batch should take note. This is the one real durability concern we observed.

Specification Comparison

Feature	Lekker Tikken Medium	Lekker L60 V2
Actuation Force	42 gf	40 gf
Bottom-Out Force	54 gf	60 gf
Spring Length	22 mm	15 mm
Top Housing	Custom PC blend	Transparent PC
Stem Material	POM	POM
Total Travel	4.0 mm	4.0 mm

Sound Profile: The Largest Upgrade

The biggest improvement is acoustics. The opaque PC blend top housing dramatically reduces the typical “top-out clack” associated with many Hall effect switches.

Compared with L60 V2:

bottom-out is deeper and quieter
top-out noise is almost fully eliminated
sound signature leans “thocky,” especially inside the 80HE case

This brings Hall effect switches much closer to the sound profile of premium mechanical switches — an area where magnetic switches traditionally fall short.

In direct comparison, they also sound deeper and quieter than Gateron Jade Pro magnetic switches.

Switch Feel & Performance

The Lekker Tikken switches deliver a noticeable jump in typing and gaming stability:

What Improved

Significantly reduced wobble, especially horizontally
Smoother travel with better manufacturing tolerances
More consistent spring weight thanks to the longer 22 mm spring
Lighter bottom-out force despite a higher starting actuation force

The result is a switch that feels more premium, predictable, and comfortable during long sessions.

Impact on Gaming

For players using:

rapid trigger
SOCD cleaning
high-sensitivity settings

…the added stability can translate into greater consistency and precision.

Remaining Weakness

Vertical (Y-axis) stability is still not perfect — better than L60 V2, but not class-leading.

Pricing & Value

Wooting sells the switches exclusively through their store:

70 Lekker Tikken Medium: $39.99
70 Lekker L60 V2: $39.99

Since both packs cost the same and the Tikken switches offer:

better sound
better stability
better feel

…there is little reason to choose the L60 V2 unless you specifically dislike a thockier sound profile.

Conclusion

The Wooting Lekker Tikken switches represent one of the most meaningful upgrades in the Hall effect keyboard space. They address long-standing acoustic issues, improve stability, and deliver a more refined typing experience — all without increasing the price.

Aside from the softer housing clips, there are no significant drawbacks. For anyone using a Wooting 60HE, 80HE, or another Hall effect-compatible board, the Tikken is the superior choice.