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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Logitech K840 vs SteelSeries Apex Pro
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Logitech K840
SteelSeries Apex Pro
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeHall-effect
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- K840 (Black/Gray)
- Apex Pro (Black)
Our Verdict
Logitech K840
SteelSeries Apex Pro
The SteelSeries Apex Pro is significantly better than the Logitech K840. The SteelSeries has doubleshot keycaps, which means that the key legends are unlikely to fade or chip with daily use, and it has full RGB backlighting. There's also a fully customizable OLED screen that lets you access various settings. SteelSeries' software is feature-rich, and the omnipoint switches allow you to choose your preferred pre-travel distance.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
6.9
8.6
Backlighting
0.0
10
Software & Programming
3.8
10
Pre-Travel
1.6 mm
2.2 mm
Latency
10
9.0
Build Quality
7.0
8.0
Keyboard Compatibility
7.8
10
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.3" (3.4 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)
Width
17.5" (44.5 cm)
17.2" (43.7 cm)
Depth
5.2" (13.2 cm)
5.5" (13.9 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
8.3" (21.1 cm)
Weight
2.01 lbs (0.910 kg)
2.14 lbs (0.970 kg)
Build Quality
7.0
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.5
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
2°
4.5°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
9°
11°
Home Row Height
33.0 mm (1.3")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
6.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Backlight Features
0.0
10
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
No
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
No
Yes
Effects
No
Yes
Software Controllable
No
Yes
Color
No Backlighting
Color Mixing
No Backlighting
Backlight Clarity
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
No
Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Not Detachable
Not Detachable
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
5.5
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Hot Keys
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
Yes
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
Yes
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps & Num Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
7.5
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.0
7.2
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
53.7 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Romer-G Tactile
OmniPoint
Switch Type
Hall-effect
Feel
Tactile
Linear
Analog
Yes
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Romer-G Tactile
OmniPoint
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Linear
Operating Force
49 gf
41 gf
Actuation Force
44 gf
41 gf
Pre-Travel
1.6 mm
2.2 mm
Total Travel
3.4 mm
4.2 mm
Latency
10
9.0
Latency Video
Latency Wired
2.1 ms
4.1 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
10
9.0
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
4.1 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.5 ms
Wired
2.1 ms
4.1 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
N/A
Multi-Key Latency
8.7
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
4.1 ms
Key Release
8.2 ms
Data Transmission
8.7
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Chord Split
7.9
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
5.9 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
8.7 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
Logitech Options
Steelseries Engine
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
Yes
Onboard Memory
No
Yes
Profiles
No Profile
6+
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
Yes
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
Easy
Computer Compatibility
7.8
10
Windows
Full
Fully Compatible
macOS
Full
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Partial
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
No
Not Compatible
iOS
No
Not Compatible
iPadOS
No
Not Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
No
Not Compatible
iOS
No
Not Compatible
iPadOS
No
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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