The difference between the 60HE+ and the 60HE v2

The Wooting 60HE v2 builds on the 60HE+, which raises a fair question: which one should you buy, and is upgrading worth it?

In this post, we compare the 60HE+ and the 60HE v2, breaking down what’s changed and what that means in practice.

Below is a quick overview of the key differences.

If you'd rather watch a video, here's Sander discussing the 60HE+ vs 60HE v2:

Pricing

With the launch of the Wooting 60HE v2, the price of the 60HE+ was permanently reduced. The price of the 60HE v2 varies depending on the case material. Below is an overview of the pre-assembled pricing.

If you don’t need a case, keycaps, or switches and only want the performance upgrade, the 60HE+ module costs €129.99 ($119.99), while the 60HE v2 module costs €149.99 ($139.99), that's a €20 ($20) difference.

This same price gap applies to the pre-assembled plastic versions.

Layout

Both keyboards are available in ANSI and ISO layouts. The key layout difference is the optional split spacebar on the 60HE v2.

The split spacebar adds two thumb-accessible keys without requiring you to move off your movement keys. This can be useful for both gaming and productivity, giving you more easily reachable keys for custom bindings.

Wooting 60HE v2 regular vs split spacebar

Performance

On paper, the Wooting 60HE v2 is significantly faster than the 60HE+, moving from 1kHz to True 8kHz polling. In practice, this translates to a reduction from 1 ms to 0.125 ms of input latency, a difference some users won’t consciously notice.

The 60HE v2 does offer improved consistency and lower input latency overall, but the 60HE+ already delivers strong performance. For most players, the upgrade is incremental rather than transformative.

Switches

The difference between the switches is noticeable. The Lekker Tikken switches focus more on sound and stability compared to the Lekker v2, while maintaining the same 4.0 mm travel.

Compared to the Lekker v2, Lekker Tikken switches feature:

Tighter tolerances - Reduced stem wobble results in more stable and consistent keypresses.

Closed bottom - The closed-bottom design helps retain lubricant while preserving the full 4.0 mm travel, contributing to a deeper and more controlled sound.

Longer spring (21 mm) - A firmer start to the keypress with a smoother weight build-up toward the bottom of the press, improving control and reducing accidental inputs.

If you’re just interested in the Lekker Tikken switch, you can buy them separately without buying a whole new keyboard. Just go to the Lekker Tikken webpage.

The Lekker Tikken medium vs the Lekker L60 v2

Case

The 60HE v2 is available in both aluminium and plastic, while the 60HE+ is only available in plastic.

The aluminium 60HE v2 case features interchangeable strap-mount pieces, allowing the strap to be mounted on either side, both sides, or not at all. The 60HE+ and the 60HE v2 plastic case use a fixed strap mount on the left side.

Strap mount options on the Wooting 60HE v2 aluminium

Wing attachment - the 60HE v2 plastic case comes with a wing piece that can be swapped in for the strap.

Wooting 60HE+ strap mount vs Wooting 60HE v2 strap mount with Wing attachment

Switch plate

The 60HE+ uses a steel switch plate. While very stiff, steel tends to emphasize higher frequencies, resulting in a brighter sound profile.

The 60HE v2 uses an FR4 switch plate. It remains stiff enough for stable key feel, but produces a deeper sound and avoids the sharper resonance commonly associated with metal plates.

Mounting style

The 60HE+ uses a tray mount, where the PCBA is screwed directly into the case. This mounting style is reliable, but the fixed screw points can introduce inconsistencies in sound across the board.

The 60HE v2 uses a friction-fit mount, relying on a silicone ring to hold the assembly in place. Because the PCBA isn’t rigidly fixed to the case, this results in a more even sound profile across the keyboard.

An added benefit of the friction-fit mount is easier disassembly and case swapping, as long as the case supports friction-fit mounting.

Sandwich pad

The 60HE+ has a silicone gasket, which slightly mutes and dampens sound.

The 60HE v2 has Poron foam under the alphabet keys that dampens harsh resonating sounds and lowers the pitch for a more pleasant sound signature. The other keys have a silicone gasket underneath.

PET-film & tape mod

The 60HE v2 comes with a PET film layer and a pre-applied tape mod. The 60HE+ includes neither. Both additions improve sound and overall typing feel.

PET-film: Adds a poppy, marbly character to keypresses.

Tape mod: Reduces hollowness and adds a bit of extra pop.

The Wooting 60HE v2 PCBA with a PET-film layer on top

Bottom dampening

The 60HE+ and 60HE v2 plastic come with EPDM foam pre-installed.

The 60HE v2 aluminium uses a silicone block by default and includes an optional EPDM foam pad.

Silicone produces a clackier, sharper sound, while EPDM foam results in a slightly deeper, thockier sound.

Sound dampening options for the Wooting 60HE v2 aluminium

Stabilizers

The pre-built 60HE+ uses plate-mounted stabilizers attached to the keyboard plate. While easier to install, plate-mounted stabilizers tend to have more play and usually need extra tuning to reduce rattle. The standalone 60HE+ Module, however, already comes with screw-in stabilizers.

The 60HE v2 exclusively uses screw-in, PCB-mounted stabilizers. This results in more consistent stabilization, less rattle, and broader compatibility with both screw-in and clip-in PCB stabilizers.

Conclusion

The Wooting 60HE v2 improves on the 60HE+ in two clear areas: performance and sound & feel.

The jump to True 8kHz polling makes the v2 technically faster, though mostly highly competitive players are likely to notice this in practice. Where the upgrade is immediately noticeable for most users is sound and feel, the 60HE v2 is enthusiast-ready out of the box, with a cleaner sound profile, better stability, and a more refined typing experience.

If you’re buying new, the 60HE v2 module or plastic version offers a strong upgrade for a relatively small price difference. The aluminium version costs more, but adds a more premium case and greater strap-mounting flexibility.

If you already own a 60HE+, upgrading your switches can get you part of the way there. Otherwise, the 60HE v2 is the most complete version of the 60HE we’ve made so far.