Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz vs SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3
Get the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz. Unless you'd use an OLED screen for settings and stats — then the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3.
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz
Razer's esports keyboard: analog optical switches, rapid trigger, Snap Tap and extremely low latency, with a wrist rest in the box.
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3
Superb magnetic switches, a handy OLED screen and a lovely feel, but it's wired only and costs about as much as the Razer.
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Both are wired TKLs with 0.1–4.0 mm switches, rapid trigger and a wrist rest, for similar money. The Razer measured extremely low latency and lets you tune keys with its dial; the SteelSeries has a screen and Protection Mode.
- —You want the lowest latency for competitive play.
- —You want a comfier wrist rest.
- —You'd rather change settings without software.
- —You'd use a screen for stats and alerts.
- —You fat-finger keys and want Protection Mode.
- —You want two actions on one key.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Adjustable 0.1–4.0 mm actuation with rapid trigger
- +Extremely low, consistent latency
- +Magnetic wrist rest included
- −Slightly rattly stabilisers, the spacebar especially.
- −It polls at 8,000 Hz, but its effective update rate tops out at 4,000 Hz — not something you'll notice in games.
- −Wired only, and fairly heavy.
- +OmniPoint 3.0 switches, 0.1–4.0 mm
- +OLED screen for settings on the fly
- +Double-shot PBT keycaps and a wrist rest
- −The wrist rest is short and flat, so palms can hang off the edge.
- −Wired only, with no USB passthrough.
- −No controller emulation, unlike some analog keyboards.
Ready to choose?
- Is the Huntsman V3 Pro TKL worth it?
- Is the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 worth it?
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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.