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60HE v2 vs 60HE+: What Actually Changed?

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Product Review

Product reviewed / compared

  • 60HE V2 (successor) vs 60HE+
  • An alternative path was also mentioned via a potential 68HE+ upgrade.

Key differences & features mentioned (unique points)

  1. Keyboard layout

    • 60HE V2: available in regular and split spacebar layouts (including a “split spacebar” option).
    • 60HE+: regular spacebar only.

  2. Polling rate / performance

    • 60HE V2: 8 kHz polling rate
    • 60HE+: 1 kHz polling rate
    • Claimed benefit: potentially lower and more consistent latency due to more frequent updates (though many users may not notice).

  3. Switches / sound profile

    • 60HE V2: improved “Leer T / thickens” switches, described as:
      • tighter tolerances
      • deeper sound profile
      • closed bottom
      • more focus and weight
    • 60HE+: uses Leer V2 switches described as less refined sonically.
    • Overall impression: cleaner, better sounding on V2.

  4. Case materials & included build options

    • 60HE V2:
      • aluminum case in black and “bright silver”
      • also available with a black plastic case
      • Aluminum version: strap attachment is removable/reconfigurable (left/right/both/none)
    • 60HE+:
      • only plastic black case
      • strap attachment is fixed on the left (not removable/repositionable)

  5. Plate material

    • 60HE V2: FR4 plate
      • claimed benefits: medium stiffness, preserves deeper tones
    • 60HE+: steel plate
      • claimed benefits: very stiff, tends to be louder and more high-pitched on typing

  6. Mounting style

    • 60HE V2: friction fit pad (soft silicone edge), with the module held by friction (no hard screw mounting)
      • claimed effects: more balanced sound, fewer harsh spots, easier to remove/modify
      • also described as slightly softer typing feel
    • 60HE+: hard-mounted (screws in five locations)
      • claimed effects: can create harsh sound at contact points

  7. Internal sound dampening / layering

    • 60HE V2: hybrid approach
      • “poron foam” in the middle (to emphasize sound still/clarity for the “alpha keys” area mentioned)
      • silicone around edges to support the friction-fit mounting approach
    • 60HE+: poron foam across the entire board

  8. PCB/top and back mods

    • 60HE V2:
      • adds PET film on top of the PCB for a more “poppy/marley” sound
      • includes a tape mod on the back to reduce hollowness while keeping more pop
    • 60HE+: does not include these specific PCB/tape/PET elements

  9. Bottom dampening

    • 60HE V2 (aluminum): pre-installed silicone pad at the bottom; EPDM foam is also included and swappable
    • 60HE V2 (plastic): EPDM foam bottom (similar to 60HE+)
    • 60HE+: bottom includes EPDM foam

  10. Stabilizers

    • 60HE V2: screw-in stabilizers, with more optimized stabilizer holes for modern compatibility
    • 60HE+: plate-mounted stabilizers
    • Claimed benefit of screw-in: less rattle, more firmly installed

Pros / cons (as implied by the speaker)

Pros of 60HE V2

  • Much better sound quality and feel (main emphasis of the video)
  • Higher polling rate (8 kHz vs 1 kHz) for performance-focused users
  • More balanced acoustics (friction-fit mounting + added PCB/PET/tape + better switch/case tuning)
  • Better configurability, especially aluminum case strap placement flexibility
  • Screw-in stabilizers with modern-compatible mounting holes

Potential cons / tradeoffs

  • Upgrade may be less necessary if you mainly care about performance (latency difference may be subtle for many)
  • Cost consideration: V2 may cost more than upgrading parts individually on the 60HE+ / 68HE+ route
  • Strap attachment flexibility appears to apply mainly to V2 aluminum; V2 plastic is still limited like the + version

Upgrade advice / comparisons made

Should you upgrade from 60HE+ to 60HE V2?

  • Performance priority: not essential (latency upgrade may be subtle)
  • Sound/feel priority: yes, described as a clearly compelling upgrade with better sound and feel

Alternative approach mentioned (68HE+ route)

You could potentially get close by upgrading a 68HE+ with:

  • the new Leer Ticker switches
  • a friction-fit pad

However, the video notes it may cost more than expected and still may not fully replicate the V2 experience.

Value strategy

  • Consider selling the 68HE+ on a secondary market and buying the 60HE V2, since the price gap might end up close depending on market pricing.

Verdict / overall recommendation

Recommend the 60HE V2 over the 60HE+ if you prioritize sound quality and typing feel, since the video frames the V2 as a major acoustics/“cleaner” improvement.

If you only care about performance, the 8 kHz vs 1 kHz change may not justify the cost for many users.

Speakers / perspectives

  • The discussion uses a single main speaker throughout.
  • The main framing difference is:
    • one section arguing performance differences are minor for many
    • another emphasizing sound/feel improvements are significant

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