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Razer Huntsman Mini vs SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Razer Huntsman Mini
SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL
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ConnectivityWired
SizeCompact (60%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWired
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
MechanicalNo
Variants
- Huntsman Mini (Classic Black)
- Huntsman Mini (Mercury White)
- Apex 3 TKL (Black)
Our Verdict
Razer Huntsman Mini
SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL
The Razer Huntsman Mini is a much better gaming keyboard than the SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL, but they're different types of keyboards. The Razer is a compact 60% mechanical keyboard that's smaller than the TKL-size SteelSeries Apex TKL, which has rubber dome switches. The Razer Optical switches available with the Razer keyboard provide a lighter and quicker gaming experience, and it has lower latency. The Razer also has individually lit keys, while the SteelSeries is limited to 8 zones of customizable RGB.
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Threshold
Gaming
9.5
7.2
Pre-Travel
1.5 mm
2.8 mm
Backlighting
10
5.6
Operating Force
50 gf
61 gf
Latency
9.8
7.4
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (60%)
TenKeyLess (80%)
Height
1.5" (3.7 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)
Width
11.5" (29.3 cm)
14.4" (36.5 cm)
Depth
4.0" (10.3 cm)
6.0" (15.3 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
0.99 lbs (0.448 kg)
1.41 lbs (0.640 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
PBT
ABS
Ergonomics
6.5
6.5
Side Picture
Board Design
Straight
Straight
Minimum Incline
3°
4°
Medium Incline
6°
N/A
Maximum Incline
9°
9.5°
Wrist Rest
No
No
Backlighting
10
5.6
Backlighting Picture
White Shot
Brightness Max
Brightness Min
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Color
RGB
RGB
Individually Backlit Keys
Yes
No
Color Mixing
Great
Good
Effects
Yes
Yes
Programmable
Yes
Yes
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
No
Length
6.1 ft (1.9 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
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
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Hot Keys
Dedicated
Macro Programmable Keys
All
All
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Wheel
No
Yes
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps & Scroll Lock
Caps Lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Razer Optical
Rubber Dome
Mechanical
Yes
No
Feel
Clicky
Tactile
Operating Force
50 gf
61 gf
Actuation Force
36 gf
33 gf
Pre-Travel
1.5 mm
2.8 mm
Total Travel
3.5 mm
3.7 mm
Typing Quality
8.5
7.0
Typing Noise
Typing Sample
Noise
Loud
Very Quiet
Latency
9.8
7.4
Latency Video
Latency Wired
3.5 ms
10.6 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Software and Operating System
Software & Programming
9.6
7.8
Software Picture
Software Name
Razer Synapse 3
SteelSeries GG
Account Required
No
No
Profiles
6+
6+
Onboard Memory
Yes
No
Cloud Sync
Yes
Yes
Macro Programming
Software and Onboard
Software and Onboard
Ease Of Use
Easy
Easy
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
Yes
Keyboard Compatibility
7.2
7.2
Windows
Full
Full
macOS
Partial
Partial
Linux
Partial
Partial
Android
No
No
iOS
No
No
iPadOS
No
No
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