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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

SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL vs Logitech G PRO Keyboard

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL
Logitech G PRO Keyboard

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SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Picture
Logitech G PRO Keyboard Picture

Variants

  • Apex 7 TKL (Black)
  • Apex 7 (Black)
  • Apex 7 TKL (Ghost Edition)
  • G PRO Keyboard (Black)
  • G PRO Keyboard (Blue - League of Legends)
  • G PRO Keyboard (K/DA)

Our Verdict

SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL

Logitech G PRO Keyboard

The Logitech G Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard and the SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL are TenKeyLess mechanical keyboards with a few differences. The Logitech has better latency and slightly shorter pre-travel, but only some of its keys are macro programmable. The SteelSeries has a sturdier-feeling build, an included wrist rest, and all of its keys are macro programmable. The SteelSeries Brown switches on our unit have good tactile feedback with a light operating force to actuate the keys, and it’s also available with SteelSeries linear Reds and clicky Blues. The Logitech unit we tested has GX Blue Clicky switches, and more force is required to actuate keys. It’s also available with Romer-G Tactile switches.

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Apex 7 TKL
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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.3
8.3

Build Quality 
 

8.5
7.5

Single-Key Latency 
 

8.0
8.7

Multi-Key Latency 
 

7.8
8.6

Chord Split 
 

8.0
6.9

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Top Picture
Logitech G PRO Keyboard Top Picture

Size 
 

TenKeyLess (80%)
TenKeyLess (80%)

Height 
 

1.6" (4.0 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)

Width  

14.0" (35.5 cm)
14.2" (36.0 cm)

Depth 
 

5.5" (13.9 cm)
6.0" (15.3 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

8.3" (21.0 cm)
N/A

Weight 
 

1.54 lbs (0.700 kg)
1.98 lbs (0.900 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
7.5

Build Quality Close Up  

SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Build Quality Close Up
Logitech G PRO Keyboard Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Side Picture
Logitech G PRO Keyboard Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

10.5°

Home Row Height 
 

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

6.0
5.3

Customizability Overview  

SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Customizability Overview
Logitech G PRO Keyboard Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Yes
Yes

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

6.25u
Non-Customizable Design

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  

SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Backlighting Picture
Logitech G PRO Keyboard Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Brightness Max
Logitech G PRO Keyboard Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Brightness Min
Logitech G PRO Keyboard Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0
8.0

White Shot  

SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL White Shot
Logitech G PRO Keyboard White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length  

6.2 ft (1.9 m)
6.2 ft (1.9 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
Micro USB
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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
4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes
No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Extra Features
Logitech G PRO Keyboard Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

Yes
No

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

Yes
No

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps & Scroll Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Bundle Picture
Logitech G PRO Keyboard Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
8.0

Key Spacing 
 

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

6.0
3.5

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

60.0 dBA
60.1 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
Yes
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

SteelSeries Brown
GX Blue Clicky

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Tactile
Clicky

Analog 
 

No
No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

44 gf
61 gf

Actuation Force 
 

37 gf
48 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.4 mm
1.9 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.1 mm
3.8 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

8.0
8.7

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

11.9 ms
5.3 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±1.3 ms
±1.2 ms

Wired 
 

11.9 ms
5.3 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

9.7 ms
3.4 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

7.8
8.6

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Wired

Key Press 
 

12.6 ms
5.4 ms

Key Release 
 

11.7 ms
8.2 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

8.7
8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB  

SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Multi-Key Raw USB
Logitech G PRO Keyboard 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 
 

8.0
6.9

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

5.4 ms
8.2 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

11.3 ms
16.7 ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Steelseries Engine
Logitech G HUB

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
No

Profiles 
 

5
6+
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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

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G PRO Keyboard
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G PRO Keyboard
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Apex 7 TKL
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G PRO Keyboard
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SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL

Logitech G PRO Keyboard

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