Key Takeaways
- Lekker Switch offers analog input, the OmniPoint 2.0 does not
- Lekker Switch has a faster time-to-actuation compared to the OmniPoint by 0.1mm
- Both Switches offers adjustable actuation at an increment of 0.1mm
- Lekker Switches offers a wider range of actuation of 0.1 – 4.0mm vs the 0.2-3.8mm on OmniPoint 2.0
You can buy Lekker Keyboards from Wooting’s Website. Supplies limited.
If you don’t want to wait, SteelSeries OmniPoint 2.0 is a competitive option at similar price points.
Introduction
The new era of mechanical switches is here, while traditional switches like the Cherry MX switches uses a contact leaf to register keystrokes, the SteelSeries Omnipoint and the Gateron x Lekker switches utilize what’s called the Hall effect to register keystrokes. What does it mean for switches you ask? In the context of mechanical keyboard switches, hall effect switches are a type of switch that uses a magnet and a sensor to detect the movement of a plunger (the stem) and register a keystroke. Hall effect switches are generally considered to be more durable because they have less moving parts, and longer-lasting than traditional mechanical switches. However, the tradeoff is the price tag with Hall effect switches being on the higher end.
Why should you care for Hall effect switches? Because Hall effect switches can detect keystroke at variable depths, you can trigger the key much faster than traditional mechanical switchs. Plus, you can activate multiple keypresses with one keystroke. Imagine performing your whole combo with a single keypress, or imagine doing insane BPMs on Osu. Hall effect switches open up a whole new realm of opportunities. We’ll compare the two main keyboard makers that implements the Hall effect into their switches.
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SteelSeries OmniPoint 2.0
A proprietary switch from the popular peripheral maker SteelSeries, OmniPoint 2.0 is the successor of the OmniPoint 1.0 that was introduced in mid 2019. OmniPoint 2.0 offers 10x faster actuation, 11x faster response time, and twice the durability compared to traditional mechanical switches. Along with 50% faster actuation and 33% faster response time compared with the OmniPoint 1.0. SteelSeries claims their OmniPoint 2.0 are “The world’s fastest and most advanced adjustable switches.”
Wooting Gateron x Lekker
Introduced back in May of 2019, the Lekker switch is a Hall effect switch with full analog range. This allows the Lekker to register a wide range of inputs on a single keypress, similar to a joystick on a controller. This enables the switch to be able to mimic the “throttle” effect on racing games or flight simulators based on actuation depth, as opposed to full-stop and full-speed on regular switches.
Specifications
OmniPoint 2.0
Switch Type | Linear |
Actuation Force | 40g |
Actuation Range | 0.2-3.8mm |
Lifespan | 100,000,000 Clicks |
Programmable | Yes |
Analog | No |
Lekker
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Switch Type | Linear |
Actuation Force | 40g |
Actuation Range | 0.1-4.0mm |
Lifespan | 100,000,000 Clicks |
Programmable | Yes |
Analog | Yes |
Actuation Graphs
Summary
We think the Gateron x Lekker switch is a winner in terms of features. Both switches offers adjustable actuation points with 0.1mm increments with the Lekker switch offering more adjustable points due to having a longer actuation range, but the Lekker is slightly faster in terms of first to actuation due to it’s lower actuation point at 0.1mm compared to the 0.2mm on the OmniPoint 2.0. The key difference between the two would be the analog input feature of the Lekker switch, which allows it to act more like a controller with force detection compared to the more digital input on the OmniPoint 2.0. Overall, both switches are high-performance mechanical keyboard switches and will offer way more customization and faster speed than tradition mechanical switches.
