Womier SK61 HE Keyboard Review

The Womier SK61 HE combines the increasingly popular Hall Effect technology with one of the more eye-catching keyboard designs I’ve seen. Its 60% layout is joined by tri-mode connectivity, extensive customization, and plenty of RGB lighting. After two weeks of use, here is my review.

The frame steals the show

The hollowed-out CNC aluminum frame immediately sets it apart. It looks fantastic in person, feels suitably premium, and has enough weight to remain planted during frantic gaming sessions. Japanese-inspired artwork underneath adds more personality – though it is a little low-resolution and blurry – while the open construction gives the RGB lighting room to shine.

There are no adjustable feet, but I found the default angle comfortable. The translucent, side-printed keycaps also suit the design beautifully once the RGB is enabled. When viewed top-down, the legends disappear, making for a very cool minimalist aesthetic.

Smooth, fast, and satisfying

Its factory-lubricated linear magnetic switches feel smooth and light, with a satisfying clacky character. The gasket mount and five-layer sound dampening help keep everything controlled, while the larger keys avoid distracting rattle or wobble.

Womier advertises adjustable actuation between 0.005mm and 3.3mm. The shallowest settings felt incredibly responsive but also made accidental inputs more likely. After some tweaking, I found a comfortable balance for Apex Legends and Call of Duty.

Rapid Trigger made a more noticeable difference than the jump from 1,000 Hz to 8,000 Hz polling. Fast direction changes felt crisp, particularly during close-range fights. Dynamic Keystroke, Snap Key, Mod Tap, and Toggle Key add further flexibility. Snap Key and similar directional-priority functions can provide a competitive advantage, though, so players should check the rules of individual games before enabling them.

Take your pick

USB-C unlocks the full 8,000 Hz polling rate, while 2.4 GHz wireless operates at 1,000 Hz. I couldn’t reliably feel the difference, and the wireless connection remained dependable throughout testing. Bluetooth 5.3 provides a useful third option for tablets and secondary devices.

The 6,000 mAh battery kept charging from becoming a regular concern. Womier’s browser-based configurator also makes it straightforward to adjust actuation, remap keys, create macros, customize the function layer, and control the spectacular RGB lighting.

Know your layout

If you’re looking at buying a 60% keyboard, you’ll already be weighing up the pros and cons of going with this more compact layout. For gaming, 60% is fantastic, as it gives your mouse more room to move. There’s a reason it’s so popular amongst first-person shooter players.

For work, there’s more friction. Reaching for the function layer whenever I needed an arrow key reminded me why I prefer 75% keyboards for everyday use. Of course, this isn’t a knock against this particular keyboard, as buyers should understand the limitations of a 60% layout before purchasing, but it is still worth acknowledging.

Disclosure: Review sample provided by Womier.