SteelSeries Apex Pro vs Razer Huntsman V2 Analog: Which Keyboard Is Better?

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Updated Aug 21, 2025 06:32 PM

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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

Our Verdict

SteelSeries Apex Pro

Razer Huntsman V2 Analog

The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog and the SteelSeries Apex Pro are exceptional gaming keyboards with fairly similar features. Razer's Analog Optical and SteelSeries' Omnipoint switches are both linear with adjustable pre-travel distances. The difference is that the Analog Optical lets you program two actions in one keypress or use it like an analog joystick. Other than that, the SteelSeries has a customizable OLED screen and software support for macOS, which the Razer lacks.

Variants

Apex Pro (Black)

Huntsman V2 Analog (Black)

Review

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Apex Pro

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Huntsman V2 Analog

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Huntsman V2 Analog

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Huntsman V2 Analog

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Huntsman V2 Analog

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Main Differences for

Gaming

Threshold

0.10

Gaming

8.6

8.7

No major differences between these keyboards for gaming. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Gaming

8.6

8.7

Office

7.0

7.2

Mobile/Tablet

1.0

0.9

Programming

7.5

7.8

Entertainment / HTPC

3.3

3.8

Raw Performance

8.7

8.8

Design

Dimensions

Top Picture

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Size

Full-size (100%)

Height

1.6" (4.0 cm)

1.7" (4.4 cm)

Width

17.2" (43.7 cm)

17.5" (44.4 cm)

Depth

5.5" (13.9 cm)

5.5" (14.0 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest

8.3" (21.1 cm)

9.1" (23.1 cm)

Weight

2.14 lbs (0.970 kg)

2.64 lbs (1.198 kg)

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Build Quality

8.0

8.5

Build Quality Close Up

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Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material

ABS

PBT

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Ergonomics

6.0

Side Picture

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Curved/Angled

Split Keyboard

Key Alignment

Staggered

Minimum Incline

4.5°

3°

Medium Incline

N/A

6°

Maximum Incline

11°

9°

Home Row Height

33.0 mm (1.3")

37.5 mm (1.5")

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Hardware Customizability

6.0

3.2

Customizability Overview

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Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers

Yes

Stabilizer Fixation

Plate-Mounted

Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size

6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys

1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches

Switch Stem Shape

Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket

Soldered

Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference

Yes

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Backlight Features

Backlighting Picture

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Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max

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Backlighting

Yes

Brightness Min

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RGB

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting

Yes

Effects

Yes

Software Controllable

Yes

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Backlight Clarity

9.0

8.0

White Shot

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Cable & Connector

Connectivity

Wired

Detachable

Length

5.9 ft (1.8 m)

6.7 ft (2.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side)

Not Detachable

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Wireless Versatility

0.0

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing

Proprietary Receiver

Battery Type

No Batteries

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Macro Keys And Programming

5.5

Dedicated Macro Keys Count

Onboard Macro Programming

Yes

Macro Programming With Software

Yes

Extra Features

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Media Keys

Non-Dedicated

Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball

Scroll Wheel

Yes

Control Knob

Yes

USB Passthrough

Yes

Numpad

Yes

Windows Key Lock

Yes

Lock Indicator

Caps & Num Lock

Caps, Scroll & Num lock

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In The Box

Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality

8.0

8.5

Key Spacing

19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise

7.2

6.7

Typing Sample

Average Loudness

53.7 dBA

56.3 dBA

High Pitch Clicks

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Keystrokes

Key Switch Actuation Graph

Operating Force

41 gf

45 gf

Actuation Force

41 gf

47 gf

Pre-Travel

2.2 mm

1.0 mm

Total Travel

4.2 mm

4.0 mm

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Adjustable Input Granularity

7.8

3.8

Input Linearity Graph

Analog Output Graph

Top Deadzone

0.52 mm

0.83 mm

Bottom Deadzone

0.32 mm

1.09 mm

Detection Ratio

79%

48%

Minimum Step Depth

0.05 mm

0.01 mm

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Switches

Wobble Video

Switch Name

OmniPoint

Razer Analog Optical

Switch Type

Magnetic

Optical

Feel

Linear

Output Type

Adjustable Actuation

Analog

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Performance

Single-Key Latency

9.0

9.1

Single-Key Latency Graph

Best Connection

4.1 ms

3.3 ms

Best Connection Std Dev

±0.5 ms

±0.4 ms

Wired

4.1 ms

3.3 ms

Receiver

N/A

Bluetooth

N/A

PCB (Estimated)

N/A

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Multi-Key Latency

8.8

8.9

Multi-Key Latency Graph

Connection Evaluated

Wired

Key Press

4.1 ms

3.3 ms

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Data Transmission

8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB

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Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated

Wired

USB Polling Rate

1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate

1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO)

Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report

Yes

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Chord Split

7.9

8.1

Chord Split Graph

4 Chord Split Delay

5.9 ms

5.1 ms

8 Chord Split Delay

8.7 ms

12.5 ms

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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software

Software Tour

Software Name

Steelseries Engine

Razer Synapse 3

Software Windows Compatible

Yes

Software macOS Compatible

Yes

Onboard Memory

Yes

Profiles

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Computer Compatibility

Windows

Fully Compatible

macOS

Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22)

Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Windows, MacOS & Linux

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility

0.0

Android

Not Compatible

iOS

Not Compatible

iPadOS

Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Not Compatible

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Huntsman V2 Analog

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