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Keychron K5 Max vs SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3

Keychron K5 Max
$119
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SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3
$200
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Key differences

  • •SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 has higher Polling rate (8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz)
  • •Keychron K5 Max has lower Weight (0.78 kg vs 0.9 kg)

Full spec comparison

Spec
Keychron K5 Max
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3
Typing
Switch typeGateron low-profile mechanicalOmniPoint 3.0 magnetic
LayoutFull-sizeTKL
Key count10487
Hot-swap switchesYesNo
Features
Connectivity2.4GHz / Bluetooth / WiredWired
Polling rate1000 Hz8000 Hz▲
Battery life300 hrs—
RGB lightingYesYes
Weight0.78 kg▲0.9 kg

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