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IQUNIX EZ60/EZ63 vs SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
IQUNIX EZ60/EZ63
SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3
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ConnectivityWired
SizeCompact (60%)
Switch TypeMagnetic
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesYes
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMagnetic
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- EZ63 (Black)
- EZ60 (Black)
- Apex Pro Gen 3 (Black)
- Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 (Black)
Our Verdict
IQUNIX EZ60/EZ63
SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3
Both the SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 and the IQUNIX EZ63 are gaming keyboards with Hall effect switches. The IQUNIX has noticeably better build quality, featuring a full aluminum frame and a slightly cushioned gasket mount design. It also performs better overall and supports a maximum polling rate of 8000Hz. In comparison, the SteelSeries offers shine-through keycaps, dedicated media keys, and a programmable OLED screen—all features the IQUNIX lacks.
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Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
8.7
8.7
Backlight Clarity
4.0
8.5
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (60%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.6" (4.2 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)
Width
11.9" (30.3 cm)
17.2" (43.7 cm)
Depth
5.0" (12.8 cm)
5.5" (13.9 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
8.3" (21.1 cm)
Weight
2.34 lbs (1.062 kg)
2.42 lbs (1.098 kg)
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
PBT
PBT
Ergonomics
6.0
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
6.5°
4°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
11°
Home Row Height
34.5 mm (1.4")
32.8 mm (1.3")
Hardware Customizability
7.9
5.4
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1u
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
No
Yes
Backlight Features
10
10
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
RGB
Yes
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Backlight Clarity
4.0
8.5
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
4.3 ft (1.3 m)
7.5 ft (2.3 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Bluetooth
No
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Macro Keys And Programming
0.0
5.5
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Yes
Macro Programming With Software
No
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
Yes
Control Knob
No
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.5
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
7.5
8.1
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
52.5 dBA
49.6 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Gateron Magnetic Star Trail
OmniPoint 3.0
Switch Type
Magnetic
Magnetic
Feel
Linear
Linear
Analog
Yes
Yes
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
37 gf
43 gf
Actuation Force
37 gf
43 gf
Pre-Travel
0.3 mm
2.5 mm
Total Travel
3.9 mm
4.0 mm
Performance
Single-Key Latency
9.4
9.2
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
1.8 ms
2.7 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.2 ms
±0.5 ms
Wired
1.8 ms
2.7 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
N/A
N/A
Multi-Key Latency
9.3
9.0
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Wired
Key Press
1.9 ms
2.7 ms
Key Release
3.6 ms
7.0 ms
Data Transmission
9.1
8.7
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Wired
USB Polling Rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
No
Yes
Chord Split
7.7
7.9
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
6.7 ms
5.8 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
10.0 ms
11.2 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
EZ.IQUNIX
SteelSeries GG
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
Yes
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
No Profile
6+
Computer Compatibility
10
10
Windows
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
iOS
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
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