Between the RK R98 Pro and 60HE+ (V2), the RK R98 Pro comes out ahead in hot-swappable and rotary knob, while the 60HE+ (V2) wins on polling rate. Overall, the RK R98 Pro scores 44.3 and the 60HE+ (V2) scores 95 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The 60HE+ (V2) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 50.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the RK R98 Pro if you care most about hot-swappable and rotary knob. The biggest gaps in its favor are hot-swappable, rotary knob, size, among others.
Pick the 60HE+ (V2) if you care most about polling rate. Its strongest claims are polling rate.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the 60HE+ (V2) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro wins
- ▲Has Hot-swappable.
- ▲Has Rotary knob.
- ▲Size: 96% (vs 60%).
- ▲Wireless: true (vs false).
Why Wooting - 60HE+ (V2) wins
- ▲Polling rate — 700.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz.
Spec comparison
Switches
| Spec | Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro | Wooting - 60HE+ (V2) |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | RK Cream Yellow | Lekker Hall-effect |
| Hot-swappable | truelead | false |
Layout & Build
| Spec | Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro | Wooting - 60HE+ (V2) |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 96%lead | 60% |
| RGB | true | true |
| Rotary knob | truelead | false |
| Case material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro | Wooting - 60HE+ (V2) |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | truelead | false |
| 2.4 GHz | truelead | false |
| Battery | 150 hlead | 0 h |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz | 8000 Hzlead |
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