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SteelSeries Apex Pro vs Razer Huntsman V3 Pro [Mini, TKL]

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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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SteelSeries Apex Pro
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro [Mini, TKL]

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Updated May 14, 2025 03:45 PM

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SteelSeries Apex Pro Picture
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro [Mini, TKL] Picture
ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Magnetic
Output Type
Adjustable Actuation
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Optical
Output Type
Analog
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
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Our Verdict

SteelSeries Apex Pro

Razer Huntsman V3 Pro [Mini, TKL]

The SteelSeries Apex Pro and the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro are wired gaming keyboards that use analog optical switches, allowing you to customize individual switches' pre-travel and reset distance. While both offer similar raw gaming performance, the Razer provides significantly better input granularity and supports analog output, which is useful in games like racing sims where you can benefit from gradual, joystick-like control. Their other differences lie in extra control features: the SteelSeries includes an OLED screen and a programmable scroll wheel, while the Razer offers dedicated media keys and a programmable rotary control knob.

 

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Variants

  • Apex Pro (Black)
  • Huntsman V3 Pro (Black)
  • Huntsman V3 Pro Mini (Black)
  • Huntsman V3 Pro TKL (Black)
  • Huntsman V3 Pro TKL (White)

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.6
8.8

Chord Split 
 

7.9
9.1

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Top Picture
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro [Mini, TKL] Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

1.6" (4.0 cm)
1.5" (3.9 cm)

Width  

17.2" (43.7 cm)
17.5" (44.4 cm)

Depth 
 

5.5" (13.9 cm)
5.5" (13.9 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

8.3" (21.1 cm)
8.8" (22.4 cm)

Weight 
 

2.14 lbs (0.970 kg)
2.05 lbs (0.930 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Build Quality Close Up
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro [Mini, TKL] Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
PBT
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Side Picture
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro [Mini, TKL] Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

4.5°
3°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
6°

Maximum Incline 
 

11°
9°

Home Row Height 
 

33.0 mm (1.3")
31.4 mm (1.2")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

6.0
3.2

Customizability Overview  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Customizability Overview
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro [Mini, TKL] Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Yes
No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted
Non-Customizable Design

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

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered
Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Backlighting Picture
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro [Mini, TKL] Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Brightness Max
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro [Mini, TKL] Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Brightness Min
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro [Mini, TKL] 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
8.0

White Shot  

SteelSeries Apex Pro White Shot
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro [Mini, TKL] White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length  

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
6.5 ft (2.0 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
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Extra Features
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro [Mini, TKL] Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

Yes
No

Control Knob 
 

No
Yes

USB Passthrough 
 

Yes
No

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps & Num Lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Bundle Picture
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro [Mini, TKL] Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
7.5

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
56.0 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

41 gf
48 gf

Actuation Force 
 

41 gf
48 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.2 mm
1.9 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.2 mm
4.5 mm
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Adjustable Input Granularity 
 

7.8
9.5

Input Linearity Graph  

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Analog Output Graph  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Analog Output Graph
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Top Deadzone 
 

0.52 mm
0.15 mm

Bottom Deadzone 
 

0.32 mm
0.12 mm

Detection Ratio 
 

79%
94%

Minimum Step Depth 
 

0.05 mm
0.01 mm
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

OmniPoint
Razer Analog Optical Gen-2

Switch Type 
 

Magnetic
Optical

Feel 
 

Linear
Linear

Output Type 
 

Adjustable Actuation
Analog
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.0
9.1

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

4.1 ms
3.4 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.5 ms
±0.4 ms

Wired 
 

4.1 ms
3.4 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

N/A
N/A
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.7
8.9

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Wired

Key Press 
 

4.1 ms
3.5 ms

Key Release 
 

8.2 ms
6.2 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

8.7
8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Multi-Key Raw USB
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro [Mini, TKL] Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes
Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes
Yes
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Chord Split 
 

7.9
9.1

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

5.9 ms
2.3 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

8.7 ms
7.4 ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Steelseries Engine
Razer Synapse 3

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
No

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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    Hey! We may have corrected the wrong text after our last message but have double-checked once more and the changes should now be live. Be sure to let us know if there another issue you spotted? Thanks once again!

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    Hello there is a problem in the Verdict where it says On the other hand, the Razer has a programmable control knob, which the Razer lacks. at the end

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    there is a problem in the Verdict where it says On the other hand, the Razer has a programmable control knob, which the Razer lacks. at the end

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    Thanks for spotting that. We’ve just corrected our text.

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    there is a problem in the Verdict where it says On the other hand, the Razer has a programmable control knob, which the Razer lacks. at the end

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