Corsair K70 CORE RGB vs SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL
Get the Corsair K70 CORE. Real, smooth mechanical keys, a number pad and a volume dial, far nicer to type and game on. The Apex 3 TKL costs about half, with heavy, slow rubber keys that survive spills.
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Which one is for you?
K70 CORE
Get the K70 CORE if this sounds like you: a first proper mechanical keyboard, competitive games, lots of typing.
Is the Corsair K70 CORE RGB worth it?Apex 3 TKL
Budget first, a smaller board, drinks on the desk? The Apex 3 TKL.
Is the SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL worth it?Key differences
Switches
Typing feel
Size
Spill resistance
Price
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
K70 CORE
Owners love how smooth and responsive the keys feel, the lighting and the value. The complaints are mostly about keys typing twice or failing after a while.
- Smooth, responsive keys that feel great to type on
- The lighting and Corsair's iCUE app
- Great value for a mechanical keyboard
- Keys type twice (key chatter)
Apex 3 TKL
Owners like its compact size, solid feel and lighting, and that it's good to game on for the money. The few unhappy owners, and some happy ones, dislike needing SteelSeries' software to control the lighting, or wanted mechanical switches.
- Good to game on
- Looks good, nice lighting
- Compact, fits a small desk
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, Tom's Guide, PC Gamer, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the K70 CORE: 36 verified buyer ratings at Currys and Boulanger (France), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Apex 3 TKL: 76 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Takealot (South Africa), Boulanger (France) and LDLC (France), read November 2026.