#i am underwhelmed by Wooting standards

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sterile slate
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so i have had my wooting for less than a month now, and i've already encountered issues with my 60he+
i have used my keyboard moderately hence the dissapointment.
the spacebar has gotten rattly and i've expericed the keys are mushy and very unpleasant to type with and game. if these kinds of issues would maybe happen a year or 2 years after usage then it would've been fine with me, but less than 30 days?

maybe look into making the stabilizer better quality and less rattle, no one wants a keyboard with a pvc pipe slamming the floor for stabilizers, because that's what it sounds like to me. poor engineering and quality of build,not enough lube and cheap parts. i expected more for the amount of money i paid.

Do better

Kind regards, ottie

austere hill
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…have you tried reaching out to support in regards to the stabilizers?

sterile slate
rough dust
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Im not sure what you’re talking about, but criticizing defects or issues is simply scrutinizing a company that has consistently corrected itself and resolves community problems. Additionally, the warranty provided by wooting covers on issues, so i dont understand why you’re complaining. The prize you paid for is h.e + software not the typing experience.. if you dont like the product go buy a razer keyboard [CLACK CLACK CLACk Smush] oh wait razer cost more then wooting.

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Also go out in the real world or do quick google search and you will find out all branded products are over $100+ starting price so its normall too see 500
$ items

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The way inflation increasing on everything now buying louis vuitton products look like pocket change… a lv dollar store

sterile slate
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got my Wooting 60HE+ less than a month ago, and the keyboard dungeon is awake. Spacebar rattling like a feral raccoon, Enter key shrieking, Left Shift hammering the plate, Right Ctrl pinging in the corner. This isn’t inflation or price it’s QC chaos.

I’ve built, clipped, lubed, and tuned enough boards to know when stabilizers are under-lubed, stems wobble, or plate-to-stab fit is off. TX APs, Durock V2s, Owlstabs, PE foam, Krytox on housings, BDZ on wires, I’ve done it all. And yet this Wooting sounds like a PVC pipe orchestra out of the box.

Price doesn’t excuse it. Premium should mean buttery keys and silent stabs, not a horror soundtrack. And no, I didn’t buy it just for the software. I bought a keyboard for the typing and gaming experience. For comparison, the Rainy 75 costs half as much and sounds and feels hundreds of times better- smooth, precise, silent.

Wooting actually listens and iterates on feedback, which is why I report the gremlins. Rattly keys, mushy stabs, stabilizers misbehaving — all fixable, all data for them to improve. You’re defending a price tag while the gremlins run wild. Meanwhile, boards like the Rainy 75 already do it right.

inner marten
sterile slate
inner marten
cyan meadow
inner marten
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maybe they'll listen to your sob story

cyan meadow
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And its not a custom keyboard, its a gaming keyboard

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and if u have that issues just fix it yourself

inner marten
inner marten
cyan meadow
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i know a lot of ppl have issues with the base wire's and stabs

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so ppl just change them out to something else, as wooting allows modding

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and if its true what he said that he built keyboards he could just fix it himself

inner marten
austere hill
sterile slate
# cyan meadow and if its true what he said that he built keyboards he could just fix it himsel...

I could fix it, sure I’ve clipped, lubed, foam modded, tuned more boards than most people have typed on. The point is I shouldn’t have to. the $180+ Wooting is supposed to deliver a proper typing and gaming experience out of the box, not force you to become a full-time keyboard engineer. Most gamers don’t have the time, money, or desire to mod every premium board just to make it usable. This isn’t about trolling, it’s about pointing out QC that can’t keep up with the hype.

hearty ermine
sterile slate
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“Cheap knockoff”? The Rainy 75 costs half as much and already types and sounds leagues better that’s not knockoff, that’s just actually good engineering.

inner marten
sterile slate
austere hill
inner marten
sterile slate
# austere hill The prebuild version gives you a barebones keyboard that operates on par or bett...

Sure, the prebuilt gives you a functioning keyboard, but a $180+ board should deliver a solid typing and gaming experience out of the box, not make you hunt for mods to make it feel decent. The Rainy 75 comparison isn’t about matching switch types it’s about overall feel, sound, and quality. Even with different switches, it outperforms the Wooting in smoothness, stabilizer consistency, and typing experience. Calling it “HE vs linear” misses the point: a premium board should just work, period. HE switches don’t excuse rattly stabs or mushy keys.

cyan meadow
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Not every board built the same

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This kind of “issue” can happen with any mass-produced product

austere hill
sterile slate
# inner marten warranty and support exists, stop with your needless coping. Replacement parts o...

Thanks, I’m aware warranty exists. That’s not the point. I’m not asking for a replacement I’m pointing out that a $180+ keyboard shouldn’t need a warranty claim to be usable out of the box. Most gamers don’t have the time, money, or desire to mod or replace parts just to get a decent typing and gaming experience. Feedback exists so Wooting can improve quality, not so people have to turn every premium board into a repair project.

inner marten
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Also most expensive things you buy come with warranties

sterile slate
# cyan meadow This kind of “issue” can happen with any mass-produced product

Sure, not every board is built the same that’s exactly why QC matters, especially on a $180+ keyboard. Mushy keys and rattly stabs aren’t “just how mass-produced boards are”; they’re engineering issues that should be caught before it hits the customer. Most premium boards, even mass-produced ones, don’t ship with stabilizers sounding like percussion instruments. Pointing out these problems isn’t nitpicking it’s highlighting where the product fails to meet reasonable expectations.

austere hill
inner marten
sterile slate
stable oxide
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Wooting heard feedback and released the 60HE v2, which has much better sound and feel out of the box SwitchySippy 60HE v1 is a keyboard from 2021-22, don't forget that.
Also as others mentioned above, if you wanted better typing experience and feel, you should've ordered module and some aftermarket switches instead.

inner marten
inner marten
sterile slate
# stable oxide Wooting heard feedback and released the 60HE v2, which has much better sound and...

Yeah, I get that the 60HE v2 fixed some issues that’s exactly the point: Wooting listens and iterates based on feedback, which is why I reported the problems in the first place. The fact that the v1 shipped with rattly stabilizers and mushy keys less than a month in shows the QC and engineering at the time didn’t meet expectations.

As for modules and aftermarket switches, sure I could mod it, but most gamers don’t have the time, money, or desire to turn a $180+ keyboard into a DIY project. Premium boards should deliver a solid typing and gaming experience out of the box, not force you to buy extra parts to make it feel decent.

sterile slate
inner marten
cyan meadow
austere hill
# sterile slate Yeah, I get that the 60HE v2 fixed some issues that’s exactly the point: Wootin...

If the stabs and switches are really that much of a concern, it could very well be a warranty issue. With that being said, that is for you to work with customer support to solve. If you’re just complaining about QC, sir, most people don’t have this issue. If you’re just being a “keyboard snob” (nothing wrong with that) you should use aftermarket switches, stabs, plate, foam, tape mod, lube job, etc. The prebuild version gives you a standard experience that’s on par or better than the target competition.

sterile slate
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Alright, thanks for your time everyone. I think I got the response I was kind of looking for. I’m relieved Wooting might have actually fixed the stab issues on the 60HE v2, and I’ll probably order one to see for myself.

And to the delusional guy calling me “soyboy” maybe try actually learning something about keyboards before trying to argue with someone who’s built, lubed, and tuned more boards than you’ve probably ever typed on. Appreciate the discussion, now I’ve got a better idea of what to expect moving forward.

sterile slate
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for what i've said, its more for wooting to look at the majority of their customers "gamers" to get a better insight on what to improve on their boards to make them feel like a dream come true for gamers

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not saying that wooting is not doing a great job already, you can always improve on whats already been crowned king across many gamers!

austere hill
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When you get really picky about sound, it’s almost completely necessary to just get a module and do it up full custom. People will pay thousands for a keyboard to have that premium sound and feel they’re looking for. You’re not going to get that kind of experience with any mass produced and factory lubed/assembled product, it’s just a fact of reality. But it will 100% sound better than the target competition (IE the big name brands).

rough dust
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He claims to have built many keyboards but struggles to distinguish between gaming and typing keyboards. He’s.been arguing about the high prices of wooting products. When will he realize that these prices are the norms for nearly all products? Take Razer keyboards, for instance. They range from $100 to $300, and they’re built like garbage. He’s arguing about a problem that can be easily solved, but instead, he spends his day ranting. “Most gamers don’t have the time, money, or desire to transform a $180 keyboard into a diy project.” Stfu! 99% of gamers are unemployed and have plenty of time. If you can afford a wooting keyboard or any keyboard, you can certainly afford $20 mods. Honestly, all gaming keyboards are designed for gaming, not typing. If you’re so stingy about typing experience, buy yourself an Angry Miao keyboard. Oh wait, you’ll have a heart attack when you see their starting prices! Be a good boy and send a support ticket instead of nitpicking about your problems. Don’t worry, wooting covers you for two years. Also, don’t complain about the price. If you work for a day, you’ll be able to afford any products + mods. So, don’t come to us about your poor money management. Perhaps you should consider getting an accountant since you’re not very good with your money.

sterile slate
# rough dust He claims to have built many keyboards but struggles to distinguish between gami...

Alright, I hear you and I get it, prices for premium gaming keyboards are high, and mods are an option. I’m not arguing that Wooting is the only option or that gaming boards are inherently “cheap.” I understand most gamers might not care about fine-tuning acoustics or stabilizers.

That said, there’s a difference between giving feedback and having “poor money management” thrown at me. I’ve spent years building, lubing, and modding keyboards to understand why a board feels or sounds a certain way. I’m not nitpicking because I hate the price I’m pointing out engineering issues that affect the typing and gaming experience.

Most people won’t notice subtle problems, sure, but a $180+ keyboard should work well out of the box, without needing a repair, mod, or support ticket just to be enjoyable. That’s a fair expectation, and it’s what I’m highlighting. I respect your perspective, but I also won’t accept being insulted or have assumptions about my time or money thrown at me.

austere hill
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Most people won’t notice subtle problems, sure, but a $180+ keyboard should work well out of the box, without needing a repair, mod, or support ticket just to be enjoyable. That’s a fair expectation, and it’s what I’m highlighting.

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You either need to adjust your expectations from a somewhat mass produced prebuilt keyboard or simply just wait for customer support to assist you in solving your concerns if it’s in fact a defect that you’re experiencing (and not just being hypercritical of the sound).

tough kettle
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i read this and in know what you mean
wooting is a cult classic and everybody glazes the wooting so much and you expect it to be gold but you literally basically pay for the name BUT wooting is still the best option in terms of software and actual hall effect keyboard imo.

for the price point of somewhat of 210+ dollars you would expect the build quality would be somewhat superior to other "gaming keyboards" like what op said earlier u pay 100-300 for plastic razer keyboards because people pay for the brand and expect the quality to be so superior. i feel like the reason everybody glazes the wootings build quality is because they know nothing about a good sounding good built keyboard and most competitive gamers look for what's the most fast reactive keyboard on the market and buy that and use that and disregard the other aspects of a good keyboard.

and i absolutely agree the build quality needs to be better for the price wootings keyboards are. and to be throwing insults and being so hostile over a keyboard is insane and let people have their own opinions and say what they want to say over a keyboard!!!!!

lunar cairn
# tough kettle i read this and in know what you mean wooting is a cult classic and everybody g...

Allow me to write you from my point of view as a gamer and someone who is into keyboards;

I got my Wooting 60HE (The very first model of the 60 series) in Nov 2024. I wanted it ever since it was announced but never had the budget for it. Anyway, once I got, I was happy with it, I bought the complete package in the plastic case.
I loved the keyboard, it was more than enough for me, did what it needed to do in games, the software was and still is amazing, switches felt good. I didn’t put my ear right next to the switches and stabs, sure they didn’t feel like a 400+ euros keyboard that you see built from someone like TaehaTypes; but for the average gamer that buys the Wooting for Fortnite or Counter-Strike, it’s GOOD!

Of course I heard some pinging noises from the keyboard, it came in a plastic case. What was I supposed to expect? I got what I paid for and didn’t complain.

Down the line I upgraded to the Optimum case and keycaps, upgraded the switches to the Raw HEs and other small adjustments.

Yes the Wooting will look not so premium to someone that knows A LOT about keyboards, but compared to the other on the market it is miles ahead and constantly improving. And if you are willing to pay a little extra and upgrade it, it’s a great keyboard!

Sincerely,
Alpaca SwitchyHeart

sterile slate
# tough kettle i read this and in know what you mean wooting is a cult classic and everybody g...

Yeah, this is exactly what I’ve been trying to get across. Wooting absolutely nails the software side and the gaming performance I’ve never argued otherwise. For HE boards, they’re basically the standard right now.

But when a product becomes a “cult classic,” people start assuming it’s perfect and shut down any criticism. And that’s where things get messy. When you’re paying 200+ dollars, it’s not unreasonable to expect the build quality to match the hype — especially when a lot of people in this space haven’t touched anything outside of mainstream gaming boards. If your reference point is Razer and Logitech, of course Wooting feels premium. But once you’ve built and heard properly tuned boards, you notice the flaws instantly.

And honestly, you’re right, the reaction some people had here proves the point. Throwing insults, calling people names, acting like giving feedback is a crime… it’s wild. It’s a keyboard, not a religion. People are allowed to point out issues without getting dogpiled. Feedback is how companies improve, and Wooting has shown they do listen, so this whole hostility thing is just pointless.

Appreciate you actually taking the time to read what I meant instead of immediately jumping to personal attacks.

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Honestly, I think part of this whole thing is that I probably expected too much from Wooting on the build quality side. When you’ve built and modded keyboards for a while, your baseline shifts you get used to custom boards or well-tuned kits where the sound and feel are on a completely different level.

So going from that to a mass-produced HE board, even a good one like Wooting, you instantly notice things most people don’t: stab rattle, case ping, inconsistent switches, etc. That’s not me saying Wooting is bad, their software and HE implementation are still top tier, but expecting it to match a fully modded or custom board probably wasn’t realistic.

I get now that I was comparing two totally different categories, and that’s on me. I still think the build quality could be better for the price, but I also get why it doesn’t match a custom setup out of the box.

rough dust
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I appreciate you acknowledging your mistake. It takes a lot of strength to recognize that something might be unrealistic i understand your perspective. If something is going to be expensive, it should be of good quality. However, gaming keyboards and typing keyboard are two distinct categories. Ultimately, wooting is a small company that is still expanding and improving its company and products. The 60he is also their first product that helped launch their company. It isn’t perfect, but since its their first major product, its incredibly impressive compared to other keyboard brands. Unlike other brands, wooting does listen to customer feedback and strives to enhance both customer and product experience.

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P.s.! The 60he prebuilt and module are constructed differently. They use different materials, such as plates, foam, and stabilizer (clip in or screw in).

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I apologize if i have offended you. Happy late thanksgiving!