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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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Razer Huntsman Mini vs SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Razer Huntsman Mini
SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless
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ConnectivityWired
SizeCompact (60%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (60%)
Switch TypeMagnetic
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- Huntsman Mini (Classic Black)
- Huntsman Mini (Mercury White)
- Apex Pro Mini Wireless (Black)
Our Verdict
Razer Huntsman Mini
SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless
The Razer Huntsman Mini and the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless are high-performing, compact gaming keyboards. Their latency and performance are pretty on par, but the major difference is that the SteelSeries has an adjustable pre-travel distance feature and wireless connectivity options, while the Razer is wired-only and lacks that level of customization.
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Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
9.5
8.6
Pre-Travel
1.5 mm
2.2 mm
Latency
9.8
9.0
Keyboard Compatibility
7.2
10
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (60%)
Compact (60%)
Height
1.5" (3.7 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)
Width
11.5" (29.3 cm)
11.5" (29.3 cm)
Depth
4.0" (10.3 cm)
4.0" (10.2 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
0.99 lbs (0.448 kg)
1.20 lbs (0.544 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
PBT
PBT
Ergonomics
6.5
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
3°
4.5°
Medium Incline
6°
7°
Maximum Incline
9°
11°
Home Row Height
34.3 mm (1.4")
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
10
10
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Color
RGB
Color Mixing
Great
Backlight Clarity
8.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Length
6.1 ft (1.9 m)
7.3 ft (2.2 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
0.0
10
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
3
Proprietary Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
No Batteries
Rechargeable
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
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps & Scroll Lock
Caps Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
All
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.5
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
7.0
6.9
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
55.3 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Loud
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Razer Optical
OmniPoint 2.0
Switch Type
Magnetic
Feel
Clicky
Linear
Analog
Yes
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Razer Optical
OmniPoint 2.0
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Clicky
Linear
Operating Force
50 gf
41 gf
Actuation Force
36 gf
42 gf
Pre-Travel
1.5 mm
2.2 mm
Total Travel
3.5 mm
4.2 mm
Latency
9.8
9.0
Latency Video
Latency Wired
3.5 ms
4.0 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
5.7 ms
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
13.8 ms
Performance
Single-Key Latency
9.8
9.0
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
4.0 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.4 ms
Wired
3.5 ms
4.0 ms
Receiver
N/A
5.7 ms
Bluetooth
N/A
13.8 ms
PCB (Estimated)
N/A
Multi-Key Latency
8.4
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Receiver
Key Press
5.1 ms
Key Release
15.1 ms
Data Transmission
8.7
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Receiver
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
7.7
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
6.4 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
10.2 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
Razer Synapse 3
SteelSeries GG
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
Yes
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
Yes
Macro Programming
Software and Onboard
Ease Of Use
Easy
Computer Compatibility
7.2
10
Windows
Full
Fully Compatible
macOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Partial
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
No
Fully Compatible
iOS
No
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
No
Fully Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
10
Android
No
Fully Compatible
iOS
No
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
No
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Android, iPhone & iPad
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