The Wooting clones don't stop..

Summary

The video reviews the Endgame Gear 65H, a hall effect magnetic gaming keyboard with rapid trigger technology allowing keys to instantly reset when released. It has impressive build quality with a CNC aluminum case, lubed Gateron switches, and thick silicone sound dampening. However, its rapid trigger implementation is flawed, with a moving actuation point that causes inconsistent and delayed inputs compared to the Wooting it copies. Despite opportunistic copying, it surprisingly provides excellent quality for the price, though serious competitive gamers may want lower latency keyboards like the Wooting 60.

Takeaways

• 😊 The Endgame Gear keyboard has excellent build quality with a CNC aluminum case, especially for the price
• 🔥 It uses factory lubed Gateron KS-3 switches which feel tighter than previous Gateron optical switches
• 🎶 The combination of materials makes this one of the best sounding pre-built keyboards
• ⚡️ It has a rapid trigger feature to instantly reset keys when lifting up, copying Wooting
• 😕 But rapid trigger doesn't work properly out of the box - needing tweaks to minimize issues
• 😟 The actuation point moves based on where the key was last reset, causing inconsistent feel
• 🤔 Adjustments help but latency is over 20ms slower than the Wooting keyboard
• 😠 The High Ground keyboard seems to use an almost identical PCB, implying a shared factory origin
• 💸 Barrier to entry for rapid trigger keyboards is now very low due to these factories
• 🤷‍♂️ Good build quality for the price, but performance lacks compared to original Wooting

Q & A

What keyboard brands are copying Wooting's rapid trigger technology?

Razer, SteelSeries, High Ground, and Endgame Gear have all released keyboards trying to copy Wooting's rapid trigger technology.

How does rapid trigger work?

Rapid trigger allows a keyboard switch to reset instantly the moment it starts lifting up rather than having to pass back through the mechanical actuation point.

What is the build quality of the Endgame Gear 65% like?

The Endgame Gear 65% has an aluminum case with a nice sparkly metal finish, creating a premium build quality not typically seen at its price point.

How do the switches on the Endgame Gear compare to the Wooting keyboard?

The Endgame Gear uses factory lubed Gateron KS-3 switches which have a tighter construction than the Gateron Red switches on the Wooting keyboard.

What customization options does the Endgame Gear software provide?

The Endgame Gear software only allows adjusting the press and release thresholds from 0.1mm to 4mm, lacking extensive customization options.

How does the actuation point work on the Endgame Gear keyboard?

The actuation point moves depending on where the key was last reset, which can cause delayed inputs compared to other rapid trigger keyboards.

What is the latency of the Endgame Gear keyboard compared to the Wooting?

Testing showed the Endgame Gear had over 20ms higher latency compared to the Wooting keyboard.

Where are these new budget rapid trigger keyboards coming from?

Many are being manufactured in factories in China and sold under new brands on sites like Alibaba at very low prices.

What is the conclusion on the Endgame Gear keyboard?

Despite the higher latency, for only $140 it provides good build quality and a decent rapid trigger experience making it a viable option.

What keyboard has the best rapid trigger implementation?

The Wooting 60 keyboard currently has the lowest latency and best performing rapid trigger implementation.