The Rise of Rapid Trigger Keyboards

InfoThis is a summary of the following YouTube video:

The Wooting clones don't stop..

optimum

Jan 25, 2024

·

Science & Technology

Endgame Gear's keyboard rivals Wooting's features

  1. Endgame Gear has released a new hall effect magnetic keyboard that copies Wooting's rapid trigger feature, which allows keys to reset instantly as you start lifting off, enhancing performance.
  2. The build quality of the Endgame Gear keyboard is impressive, featuring a CNC aluminum case similar to the Tofu 60, with a clean black design and subtle branding.
  3. Unlike typical gaming keyboards in this price range that use plastic cases and low-density foam, the Endgame Gear keyboard offers superior build quality and is $35 cheaper than the Wooting 60.
  4. The keyboard uses Gateron KS-37 switches, which have a tighter construction compared to the Gateron Leos found in Wooting keyboards, and come pre-lubed from the factory.
  5. For sound dampening, the keyboard includes thick silicone layers between the aluminum plate and PCB, and at the bottom of the case, making it one of the best-sounding out-of-the-box keyboards.
  6. Other brands like Razer, SteelSeries, and High Ground have also tried to copy Wooting's rapid trigger feature, but have not matched the performance and experience offered by Wooting.

Endgame Gear's keyboard has adjustable rapid trigger

  1. The SteelSeries keyboard has a significant issue with its software, which can even break the Apex Pro Mini model.
  2. The High Ground keyboard lacks software customization, has the slowest latency tested, and experiences ghost inputs when a switch's movement is paused.
  3. Endgame Gear's 65 H keyboard features clean and lightweight software, allowing adjustments to the press and release thresholds between 0.1 mm and 4 mm.
  4. By default, the Endgame Gear keyboard does not have rapid trigger enabled; users must set the release threshold to 0.1 mm to achieve this feature.
  5. The rapid trigger sensitivity on the Endgame Gear keyboard is solid, allowing the switch to reset almost instantly when released by a small amount.
  6. A peculiar issue with the Endgame Gear keyboard is that the actuation point moves depending on where the key was last reset, which can be problematic for fast inputs.
  7. To avoid the moving actuation point issue, users must set both the press and release thresholds to 0.1 mm, which can lead to accidental inputs.

Wooting 60 outperforms Endgame 65 in latency

  1. The text discusses the performance comparison between the Wooting 60 and the Endgame 65 keyboards, focusing on latency.
  2. The author uses a solenoid to mechanically release a switch to unscop a gun in OverWatch 2, recording the process at 3,000 frames per second on a 540 Hz monitor.
  3. By counting the frames from the switch release to the unscop animation, the latency is calculated, considering PC and game latency as well.
  4. The Endgame 65 shows over 20 milliseconds more latency than the Wooting 60, which is a significant difference beyond variance or margin of error.
  5. The author notes that 20 milliseconds of switch release latency is less noticeable than 20 milliseconds of click latency on a mouse, but it still affects the gaming experience.
  6. The Endgame 65's performance is compared to the High Ground performance keyboard, which has similar components and latency issues.
  7. Both the Endgame 65 and High Ground keyboards use the same Hall effect magnetic switches and aluminum plates, and their PCBs have almost identical part numbers, suggesting they are produced in the same factory.
  8. The text concludes by explaining the proliferation of similar Hall effect rapid trigger keyboards from various brands, attributing it to the same manufacturing source.

Endgame's 65% rapid trigger keyboard is impressive

  1. The text discusses the ease of finding suppliers for 65% rapid trigger keyboards on Alibaba.com, highlighting the low barrier to entry for such products.
  2. The author is impressed with the build quality of the Endgame keyboard, priced at $140, noting that it is surprisingly good for the cost.
  3. Other small reviews of similar hall effect rapid trigger keyboards also praise their build quality, often featuring lubed stabilizers and sometimes a metal case.
  4. The author acknowledges that while these keyboards may not have the lowest latency or highest performance like the Wooting 60, they still offer good value for their price.
  5. Despite some disappointment in the opportunistic nature of producing rapid trigger keyboards, the author ultimately recommends the Endgame keyboard for its quality and affordability.