VelocifireReleased 2026

AIR HE

80/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
68% ANSI8,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading performance (94/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (87/100)
  • 8,000 Hz polling rate
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
  • ABS case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the AIR HE wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall748794746880
Build quality
74
Customisability
87
Performance
94
Productivity
74
Portability
68
Overall
80
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size68
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear · Magnetic
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTop Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate8,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS
Keycap materialPBT · PC
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Weight850 g

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

AIR HE vs Wooting 60HE v2 Silver

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
AIR HE60HE v2 Silver
 VelocifireAIR HEThis pageWooting60HE v2 Silver
Overall score80 /10080 /100
Build quality74 /10079 /100Better
Performance94 /10096 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz8,000 Hz
Mount typeTop MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialABSABS · AluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes