The WIN68 HE and WIN68 MAX are twins on the outside, so the choice between them often comes down to a question most buyers never think to ask: which magnetic switch do I want under my fingers? AULA fits Gray Wood vs Wing Chun switches to the pair, and while both are Hall Effect designs with the same travel, they differ in force, in how finely they can be tuned and in the kind of player they suit.

Quick Answer

In the AULA WIN68 HE, each Gray Wood switch fires at 32gf and needs 50gf to bottom out. Wing Chun switches in the AULA WIN68 MAX fire at 36gf and hit 49gf at full depth. Both travel 3.4mm, and Evetech sells the HE for R449 and the MAX for R699. The MAX publishes finer control, with actuation adjustable from 0.1mm to 3.4mm and Rapid Trigger rated at 0.01mm, while the HE offers per-key actuation without published precision figures.

🔬 One sensing principle, two switch designs

Both switches work the same way at heart. A standard mechanical switch registers when two metal contacts touch. A Hall Effect switch has a small magnet in the stem, and a sensor on the circuit board measures the magnetic field as the stem moves. Because the reading changes smoothly with depth, the keyboard knows how far the key is pressed, not just whether it is pressed.

That shared principle unlocks the features both WIN68 editions offer:

  • Adjustable actuation, so you choose how deep each key must travel before it fires.
  • Rapid Trigger, which re-arms a key the instant it begins lifting instead of waiting for a fixed reset point.
  • No contact wear, since there are no metal leaves rubbing together to register a press.

Because the sensor reads a field strength rather than a yes-or-no contact, small differences between individual magnets and sensors can shift readings slightly. That is why many magnetic boards include a calibration routine that relearns where each key's top and bottom sit. AULA's WIN68 pages do not describe one, so check the manual after any switch change. None of this variation is unique to either WIN68 switch; it comes with the technology.

So neither switch is more magnetic than the other. What separates them is how they are weighted and what AULA lets you do with the reading.

⚖️ Reading the force figures

Force figures come in pairs: how much push is needed to register, and how much at the very bottom of the stroke.

Gray Wood: light start, steeper finish

The Gray Wood switch needs 32gf to register and 50gf to bottom out. That is a light opening with a noticeable build of 18gf towards the floor. The opening part of the press feels quick and easy; the end of the press pushes back firmly, which gives the finger a clear landing and a lively return.

Wing Chun: firmer start, flatter finish

The Wing Chun switch needs 36gf to register and 49gf to bottom out. It starts four grams heavier but climbs only 13gf to the floor, so the stroke feels more even from top to bottom.

What that means in practice

For typing, the Gray Wood's light start rewards a soft touch but punishes a heavy hand with stray letters. The Wing Chun asks for a touch more intent, which some typists find more controlled. In games, the Gray Wood makes direction keys feel very eager, while the Wing Chun offers a parked finger more backing before anything fires. Neither is better outright; the difference is feel.

Travel is the same for both. Each stroke measures 3.4mm, give or take 0.1mm, which rules out a short-throw feel on either board.

🎯 How finely each one can be tuned

This is where the published specification splits the pair.

On the WIN68 MAX, AULA gives firm numbers. Actuation adjusts from 0.1mm to 3.4mm, Rapid Trigger precision is 0.01mm, and the dead zone can be set to zero so keys respond across their full travel. The MAX also pairs its switches with extra modes including SOCD, DKS and Mod-Tap, and seven polling levels up to 8000Hz.

On the WIN68 HE, AULA confirms Rapid Trigger with actuation and release points adjustable per key, but publishes no range or precision figure. In daily use that is less limiting than it sounds: you still move each key's trigger point to suit it. What you lose is the ability to plan around exact numbers, and the MAX's competitive modes.

A useful way to think about it: the Gray Wood board gives you the core benefits of magnetic sensing, and the Wing Chun board gives you those plus a fully documented tuning range and the extra modes built around it.

🧪 Choosing, and changing your mind later

For a newcomer moving from a membrane or standard mechanical board, the Gray Wood is the gentler introduction. It is light, forgiving of casual play and paired with a board that keeps the settings simple. For a player who already knows they want SOCD, zero dead zone and precise numbers, the Wing Chun and the MAX are the natural pick.

The decision is not permanent. Each board accepts replacement magnetic switches without soldering, and the HE ships with two spare Gray Wood switches plus a keycap puller. If you want to experiment further, Evetech's keyboard switch catalogue is the place to browse. Stick to magnetic switches in these sockets, as they sense a magnet rather than a contact.

Everything else between the two editions is shared: a 65% layout with 68 keys, 8000Hz polling over USB-C, per-key south-facing RGB and AULA's browser-based driver. Cover is identical too: Evetech attaches a 2 Years Local Warranty to each, and you can see them with other magnetic boards in the gaming keyboards category.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which of the two switches presses more easily?

The Gray Wood. It registers at 32gf, four grams lighter than the Wing Chun's 36gf.

Is there any difference in key travel?

No. The stroke is 3.4mm on each, within a tenth of a millimetre.

Which switch comes with a published Rapid Trigger precision?

Only the Wing Chun in the MAX, rated at 0.01mm. AULA gives no precision figure for the Gray Wood board.

I am new to magnetic keyboards; which should I start with?

The Gray Wood in the HE is the gentler starting point, with a light press and a simpler set of settings.

Can actuation be adjusted with both switches?

Yes. Both boards let you set actuation per key, but only the MAX publishes its range of 0.1mm to 3.4mm.

Are these switches mechanical or magnetic?

Magnetic. Both are Hall Effect switches that sense a magnet in the stem rather than closing a metal contact.

Know which switch feel you are after? Compare the Gray Wood and Wing Chun boards with other magnetic options in Evetech's gaming keyboard range and settle on your match.