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What does “hall effect” actually mean?

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hall effect · noun

A switch that uses a magnet and a sensor instead of metal contacts. No physical wear, adjustable actuation depth, and supports rapid trigger. Found in Wooting, Razer Huntsman analog, and most modern competitive gaming boards.

How to get it · CHEAP
Keychron K2 HE
Keychron K2 HE
Mainstream 75% · hall effect entry point

Hall effect that finally types like a real keyboard — the most accessible way to feel adjustable magnetic actuation.

see why →buy on amazon →buy on keychron →
How to get it · BEST
Wooting 60HE V2
Wooting 60HE V2
High-end 60% · the genre-defining HE brand

Wooting's best 60HE yet from the brand that defined hall-effect on keyboards — the reference point for the category.

see why →buy on Wooting →