Corsair K70 PRO TKL vs SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3
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Corsair · TKL
Corsair K70 PRO TKL
£169.99List priceWhere to buy
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SteelSeries · TKL
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3
£209List priceWhere to buy
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Which to pick
Two wired magnetic tenkeyless boards for competitive games, both with adjustable actuation, rapid trigger, aluminium top plates over plastic bodies, and switches that can't be swapped for another type.
The Corsair is about £40 cheaper at UK list price (£169.99 against £209), has an 8,000 Hz polling rate and a knob, and is sold in a UK ISO layout. Corsair quotes actuation from 0.1 mm to 4 mm. It's offered with ABS or PBT keycaps, so check which a listing includes.
The SteelSeries comes with double-shot PBT keycaps and a magnetic wrist rest. Its UK version appears to use the US key shape with UK legends rather than ISO, which matters if you're used to the tall Enter key.
For most UK buyers the K70 PRO TKL is the better value. Pick the Apex Pro if you prefer ANSI, want the wrist rest, or already use SteelSeries software for other kit.
Specifications side by side
8 rows differ
| Spec | Corsair K70 PRO TKL | SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (differs) | £169.99List price | £209List price |
| Sound (editorial) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Version (differs) | PRO TKL | Gen 3 |
| Size | TKL (80%) | TKL (80%) |
| Layouts (differs) | ISO | ANSI |
| Switch options (differs) | Corsair MGX V2 | SteelSeries OmniPoint 3.0 Adjustable Magnetic |
| Switch type | Hall-effect (magnetic) | Hall-effect (magnetic) |
| Hot-swap | No, soldered | No, soldered |
| Connection | Wired (USB-C) | Wired (USB-C) |
| Polling rate (differs) | 8,000 Hz | Not listed |
| Case | Plastic | Plastic |
| Mounting | Other | Other |
| Keycaps (differs) | ABS, Other profile, doubleshot | PBT, Other profile, doubleshot |
| Software | Proprietary app | Proprietary app |
| Lighting | Per-key RGB | Per-key RGB |
| Knob (differs) | Yes | Not listed |
| Weight (differs) | 0.97 kg | Not listed |
Prices are list prices unless marked as a live price. Check the retailer before you buy. Sound tags are our summary of what owners and reviewers report, not measurements. Add a third keyboard
Guides
- Buying a magnetic (Hall-effect) keyboardWhat to check before buying a Hall-effect keyboard: who it helps, switch lock-in, software, polling rate, UK layouts and current prices.
- ANSI or ISO: a layout guide for UK buyersThe physical differences between ANSI and ISO keyboards, UK legends, OS layout settings, and why ISO parts cost more.
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Sources
Specs come from our catalogue, which records where each fact was read: