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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition vs SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition
SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL

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Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Picture
SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Picture

Variants

  • Huntsman Tournament Edition (Matte Black)
  • Apex 7 TKL (Black)
  • Apex 7 (Black)
  • Apex 7 TKL (Ghost Edition)

Our Verdict

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition

SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL

The SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL is a more versatile keyboard than the Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition, but they're both outstanding TKL options for gaming. The Razer uses a detachable USB-C cable for its connection which can be helpful for transportation, and it has Razer Linear Optical switches, very little pre-travel, and exceptionally low latency. However, it isn’t available with any other switch types. On the other hand, the SteelSeries doesn't have a detachable cable but is more comfortable to use thanks to its included wrist rest. It also has a small OLED screen, though this is unlikely to add much functionality for most people. Our unit has tactile SteelSeries Brown switches, though it’s also available with linear SteelSeries Red and clicky SteelSeries Blue switches.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.6
8.3

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.1
8.0

Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.8
7.8

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Top Picture
SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Top Picture

Size 
 

TenKeyLess (80%)
TenKeyLess (80%)

Height 
 

1.5" (3.8 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)

Width  

14.3" (36.2 cm)
14.0" (35.5 cm)

Depth 
 

5.5" (14.0 cm)
5.5" (13.9 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
8.3" (21.0 cm)

Weight 
 

1.54 lbs (0.700 kg)
1.54 lbs (0.700 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Build Quality Close Up
SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

PBT
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Side Picture
SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

3.2°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

10.5°

Home Row Height 
 

31.2 mm (1.2")
32.2 mm (1.3")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

3.8
6.0

Customizability Overview  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Customizability Overview
SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No
Yes

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

6.25u
6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1.25u
1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered
Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Yes
Yes

Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Backlighting Picture
SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Brightness Max
SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Brightness Min
SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Clarity 
 

8.0
9.0

White Shot  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition White Shot
SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
No

Length  

6.6 ft (2.0 m)
6.2 ft (1.9 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
Not Detachable
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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
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

5.5
5.5

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes
Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Extra Features
SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
Yes

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
Yes

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps & Scroll Lock
Caps Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Bundle Picture
SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

6.5
8.0

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

6.6
6.0

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

56.8 dBA
60.0 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Razer Linear Optical
SteelSeries Brown

Switch Type 
 

Optical
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Linear
Tactile

Analog 
 

No
No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Operating Force 
 

37 gf
44 gf

Actuation Force 
 

38 gf
37 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.0 mm
2.4 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.5 mm
4.1 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.1
8.0

Single-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Best Connection 
 

3.4 ms
11.9 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.4 ms
±1.3 ms

Wired 
 

3.4 ms
11.9 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

2.3 ms
9.7 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.8
7.8

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Wired

Key Press 
 

3.3 ms
12.6 ms

Key Release 
 

10.5 ms
11.7 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

8.7
8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Multi-Key Raw USB
SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes
Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes
Yes
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Chord Split 
 

7.8
8.0

Chord Split Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

4 Chord Split Delay 
 

5.7 ms
5.4 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

13.2 ms
11.3 ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Razer Synapse 3
Steelseries Engine

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
5
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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
Windows, MacOS & Linux
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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

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition

SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL

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