Products
Corsair K65 RGB MINI
SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless
Tested using Methodology v1.4.3
Updated Dec 19, 2025 03:36 PM
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
Tested using Methodology v1.4.1
Updated Aug 01, 2025 04:46 PM
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
ConnectivityWired
Size
Compact (60%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
Output Type
Non-Adjustable
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (60%)
Switch Type
Magnetic
Output Type
Adjustable Actuation
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Our Verdict
Corsair K65 RGB MINI
SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless
The Corsair K65 RGB MINI and the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless are compact (60%) gaming keyboards with some major differences. The Corsair is a wired-only unit that only comes with linear Cherry MX Speed switches, which have a short pre-travel and light actuation force that's great for gaming. The SteelSeries is a wireless model that only comes with SteelSeries' proprietary OmniPoint 2.0 switches, which allow you to adjust the pre-travel distance on a per-key basis, so you have complete control over the sensitivity of your keypresses.
Variants
- K65 RGB MINI (Berry Wave)
- K65 RGB MINI (Black)
- Apex Pro Mini Wireless (Black)
Check Price
Black
K65 RGB MINI
SEE PRICE
Corsair
Black
Apex Pro Mini Wireless
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Berry Wave
K65 RGB MINI
SEARCH
Amazon.com
Black
Apex Pro Mini Wireless
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
Bubblegum Pop
K65 RGB MINI
SEARCH
Amazon.com
Black
Apex Pro Mini Wireless
SEE PRICE
SteelSeries
Hint of Mint
K65 RGB MINI
SEARCH
Amazon.com
Black
Apex Pro Mini Wireless
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
Watermelon Blast
K65 RGB MINI
SEARCH
Amazon.com
Black
Apex Pro Mini Wireless
SEARCH
B&H
White
K65 RGB MINI
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
Main Differences for
Gaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
9.0
8.6
Multi-Key Latency
9.6
8.6
Single-Key Latency
9.7
9.0
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Size
Compact (60%)
Compact (60%)
Height
1.7" (4.3 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)
Width
11.5" (29.3 cm)
11.5" (29.3 cm)
Depth
4.1" (10.3 cm)
4.0" (10.2 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.25 lbs (0.568 kg)
1.20 lbs (0.544 kg)
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Keycap Material
PBT
PBT
Ergonomics
6.0
6.0
Side Picture
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
8°
4.5°
Medium Incline
N/A
7°
Maximum Incline
N/A
11°
Home Row Height
35.3 mm (1.4")
34.3 mm (1.4")
Hardware Customizability
5.8
6.0
Customizability Overview
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style
Mechanical Switch Compatibility
Soldered
Soldered
Magnetic Switch Compatibility
No Magnetic Switch Support
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Yes
Backlight Features
10
10
Backlighting Picture
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Brightness Max
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
RGB
Yes
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Backlight Clarity
9.0
8.0
White Shot
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Length
6.0 ft (1.8 m)
7.3 ft (2.2 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
0.0
10
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
3
Proprietary Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
No Batteries
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
5.5
5.5
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
0
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
Yes
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps & Scroll Lock
Caps Lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
6.7
6.9
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
56.1 dBA
55.3 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Initial Force
39 gf
Peak Tactile Force
N/A
41 gf
Actuation Force
45 gf
42 gf
Bottom-Out Force
61 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
1.5 mm
2.2 mm
Total Travel Distance
3.2 mm
4.2 mm
Adjustable Input Granularity
0.0
7.8
Input Linearity Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Analog Output Graph
Top Deadzone
N/A
0.47 mm
Bottom Deadzone
N/A
0.30 mm
Detection Ratio
N/A
81%
Minimum Step Depth
N/A
0.07 mm
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Cherry MX Speed
OmniPoint 2.0
Switch Type
Mechanical
Magnetic
Feel
Linear
Linear
Output Type
Non-Adjustable
Adjustable Actuation
Performance
Single-Key Latency
9.7
9.0
Single-Key Latency Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Best Connection
1.1 ms
4.0 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.1 ms
±0.4 ms
Wired
1.1 ms
4.0 ms
Receiver
N/A
5.7 ms
Bluetooth
N/A
13.8 ms
PCB (Estimated)
0.0 ms
N/A
Multi-Key Latency
9.6
8.6
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Receiver
Key Press
1.1 ms
5.1 ms
Data Transmission
8.8
8.7
Multi-Key Raw USB
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Receiver
USB Polling Rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
4,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
No
Yes
Chord Split
7.7
7.7
Chord Split Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
6.2 ms
6.4 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
12.1 ms
10.2 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
iCUE
SteelSeries GG
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
Yes
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
Computer Compatibility
10
10
Windows
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Linux
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
10
Android
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
iOS
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Android, iPhone & iPad
Check Price
Black
K65 RGB MINI
SEE PRICE
Corsair
Black
Apex Pro Mini Wireless
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Berry Wave
K65 RGB MINI
SEARCH
Amazon.com
Black
Apex Pro Mini Wireless
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
Bubblegum Pop
K65 RGB MINI
SEARCH
Amazon.com
Black
Apex Pro Mini Wireless
SEE PRICE
SteelSeries
Hint of Mint
K65 RGB MINI
SEARCH
Amazon.com
Black
Apex Pro Mini Wireless
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
Watermelon Blast
K65 RGB MINI
SEARCH
Amazon.com
Black
Apex Pro Mini Wireless
SEARCH
B&H
White
K65 RGB MINI
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
To access
and
Become an Insider
unlimited full product reviews,
product prices
other exclusive site features
Corsair K65 RGB MINI
SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless
Comments
Corsair K65 RGB MINI vs SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless: Main Discussion
What do you think of these products? Let us know below.
Looking for a personalized buying advice from the RTINGS.com experts? Insiders have direct access to buying advice on our insider forum.