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QuadCast 2 S vs Wooting 80HE
Specs, price and the one trade-off that actually decides it — QuadCast 2 S against Wooting 80HE, side by side.
Cheaper to start
Tie
Both start at a similar price.
Rated higher
Wooting 80HE
9.7 vs 0.0 on our design scale.
Standout
QuadCast 2 S
Three 14mm electret condenser capsules
QuadCast 2 S
QuadCast 2 S, a versatile USB-C microphone with multiple polar patterns
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Offers multiple polar patterns for versatile recording needs
- Lightweight and portable design
- USB-C connectivity for easy setup
Cons
- Higher price compared to more specialized microphones
Specifications
- WeightWeight (Microphone): 0.55 lb
- Actuation Force—
- Actuation Point—
- Analog Input Resolution—
- Cable—
- Case—
- Case Material—
- Connection TypeUSB-C, 3.5mm headphone output
- Connectivity—
- Dimensions—
- ElementThree 14mm electret condenser capsules
- Form Factor—
- Frequency Response20Hz - 20kHz
- Keycaps—
- Lighting—
- N-Key Rollover—
- Operating Temperature—
- PCBA—
- Polar PatternStereo, Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Bidirectional
- Polling Rate—
- Rapid Trigger—
- Self-noise (RMS)≤-95dBFS (A-weighted)
- Sensitivity-36dB (1V/Pa at 1kHz)
- SNR≥ 90dB (1kHZ, RL=∞)
- Software—
- Stabilisers—
- Switch Lifespan—
- Switch Plate—
- Switch Type—
- Switches—
- Warranty—
Wooting 80HE
Hall Effect keyboard with analogue actuation and rapid trigger, at $199 — when it is in stock.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Hall Effect switches with adjustable actuation point
- Rapid trigger — genuine competitive advantage in fast games
- No bloatware; configuration lives in web-based firmware
Cons
- Persistently out of stock
- Analogue actuation is wasted if you only type
- Premium price against very capable cheaper mechanicals
Specifications
- WeightApproximately 850g
- Actuation Force45g ± 5g
- Actuation PointAdjustable from 0.1mm to 4.0mm
- Analog Input Resolution10-bit (1024 steps)
- Cable2 meter USB-C to C nylon braided cable
- CasePCR ABS or Zinc Alloy
- Case MaterialReinforced plastic with aluminum top plate
- Connection Type—
- ConnectivityDetachable USB-C cable
- Dimensions362mm x 153mm x 39mm (L x W x H)
- Element—
- Form FactorTenkeyless (TKL)
- Frequency Response—
- KeycapsPBT Double-Shot
- LightingPer-key RGB backlighting with 16.8 million colors
- N-Key RolloverFull NKRO (Unlimited simultaneous key presses)
- Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
- PCBAWooting 80HE
- Polar Pattern—
- Polling Rate1000Hz (1ms)
- Rapid TriggerYes, with customizable activation and release points
- Self-noise (RMS)—
- Sensitivity—
- SNR—
- SoftwareWootility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- StabilisersScrew-in stabilisers
- Switch Lifespan100 million+ keystrokes
- Switch PlatePolycarbonate (PC)
- Switch TypeLekker Switch 3.0 (Hall Effect Magnetic)
- SwitchesLekker L60 V2 switches
- Warranty2 years limited warranty