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SteelSeries Apex Pro vs Corsair K65 RGB MINI

Which Keyboard Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      DimensionsBuild QualityErgonomicsHardware CustomizabilityBacklight FeaturesBacklight ClarityCable & ConnectorWireless VersatilityMacro Keys And ProgrammingExtra FeaturesIn The Box
    Typing Experience
      Typing QualityTyping NoiseKeystrokesAdjustable Input GranularitySwitches
    Performance
      Single-Key LatencyMulti-Key LatencyData TransmissionChord Split
    Software and Operating System
      Configuration SoftwareComputer CompatibilityWireless Mobile Compatibility
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Products

SteelSeries Apex Pro
Corsair K65 RGB MINI

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SteelSeries Apex Pro Picture
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ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Magnetic
Output Type
Adjustable Actuation
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWired
Size
Compact (60%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
Output Type
Non-Adjustable
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
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Our Verdict

SteelSeries Apex Pro

Corsair K65 RGB MINI

The SteelSeries Apex Pro and the Corsair K65 RGB MINI are both exceptional mechanical gaming keyboards, but the SteelSeries is a more versatile keyboard. The SteelSeries is a full-size keyboard with an adjustable incline setting and a detachable wrist rest. It also has ABS keycaps, a keyboard wheel, a USB passthrough, and its companion software allows you to sync settings with the cloud. It has linear Razer OmniPoint switches that let you adjust the pre-travel distance, but they have no tactile feedback. The Corsair is a compact 60% keyboard with PBT keycaps. It has linear Cherry MX Speed switches with low pre-travel and feel very responsive but also provide no tactile feedback. Both keyboards have exceptionally low latency, and while the Corsair's is lower, it's unlikely to be a noticeable difference.

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Variants

  • Apex Pro (Black)
  • K65 RGB MINI (Berry Wave)
  • K65 RGB MINI (Black)
  • K65 RGB MINI (Bubblegum Pop)
  • K65 RGB MINI (Hint of Mint)
  • K65 RGB MINI (Watermelon Blast)
  • K65 RGB MINI (White)

Review

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.6
9.0

Build Quality 
 

8.0
9.0

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.0
9.7

Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.8
9.6

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Top Picture
Corsair K65 RGB MINI Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Compact (60%)

Height 
 

1.6" (4.0 cm)
1.7" (4.3 cm)

Width  

17.2" (43.7 cm)
11.5" (29.3 cm)

Depth 
 

5.5" (13.9 cm)
4.1" (10.3 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

8.3" (21.1 cm)
N/A

Weight 
 

2.14 lbs (0.970 kg)
1.25 lbs (0.568 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
9.0

Build Quality Close Up  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Build Quality Close Up
Corsair K65 RGB MINI Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
PBT
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Side Picture
Corsair K65 RGB MINI Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

4.5°
8°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

11°
N/A

Home Row Height 
 

33.0 mm (1.3")
35.3 mm (1.4")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

6.0
5.8

Customizability Overview  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Customizability Overview
Corsair K65 RGB MINI Customizability Overview

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
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Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Backlighting Picture
Corsair K65 RGB MINI Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Brightness Max
Corsair K65 RGB MINI Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Brightness Min
Corsair K65 RGB MINI Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0
9.0

White Shot  

SteelSeries Apex Pro White Shot
Corsair K65 RGB MINI White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length  

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
6.0 ft (1.8 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
No Batteries
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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  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Extra Features
Corsair K65 RGB MINI Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

Yes
No

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

Yes
No

Numpad  

Yes
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps & Num Lock
Caps & Scroll Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Bundle Picture
Corsair K65 RGB MINI Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
8.0

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

7.2
6.7

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

53.7 dBA
56.1 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

41 gf
45 gf

Actuation Force 
 

41 gf
45 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.2 mm
1.5 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.2 mm
3.4 mm
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Adjustable Input Granularity 
 

7.8
0.0

Input Linearity Graph  

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Analog Output Graph  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Analog Output Graph
Corsair K65 RGB MINI Analog Output Graph
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Top Deadzone 
 

0.52 mm
N/A

Bottom Deadzone 
 

0.32 mm
N/A

Detection Ratio 
 

79%
N/A

Minimum Step Depth 
 

0.05 mm
N/A
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

OmniPoint
Cherry MX Speed

Switch Type 
 

Magnetic
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Linear
Linear

Output Type 
 

Adjustable Actuation
Non-Adjustable
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.0
9.7

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

4.1 ms
1.1 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.5 ms
±0.1 ms

Wired 
 

4.1 ms
1.1 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

N/A
0.0 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.8
9.6

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Wired

Key Press 
 

4.1 ms
1.1 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

8.7
8.8

Multi-Key Raw USB  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Multi-Key Raw USB
Corsair K65 RGB MINI Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
8,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
4,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes
Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes
No
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Chord Split 
 

7.9
7.7

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

5.9 ms
6.2 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

8.7 ms
12.1 ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Steelseries Engine
iCUE

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
6+
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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
10

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0
0.0

Android 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

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Apex Pro
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K65 RGB MINI
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Apex Pro
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Berry Wave
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Apex Pro
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Bubblegum Pop
K65 RGB MINI
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Black
Apex Pro
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Hint of Mint
K65 RGB MINI
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Watermelon Blast
K65 RGB MINI
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White
K65 RGB MINI
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