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Keychron V5 Max vs SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3

Keychron V5 Max
$109
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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)
  • •SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 has lower Weight (0.9 kg vs 1.05 kg)

Full spec comparison

Spec
Keychron V5 Max
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3
Typing
Switch typeGateron mechanicalOmniPoint 3.0 magnetic
Layout96%TKL
Key count9887
Hot-swap switchesYesNo
Features
Connectivity2.4GHz / Bluetooth / WiredWired
Polling rate1000 Hz8000 Hz▲
Battery life260 hrs—
RGB lightingYesYes
Weight1.05 kg0.9 kg▲

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