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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 Pro Mini Wireless vs ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless
ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile

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SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless Picture
ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile Picture
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (60%)
Switch Type
Magnetic
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (65%)
Switch Type
Optical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
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Variants

  • Apex Pro Mini Wireless (Black)
  • ROG Falchion RX Low Profile (White)

Review

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See ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile Review
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SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless

ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile

The ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile and the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless are both compact wireless gaming keyboards with similar raw gaming performance. THE ASUS is a slightly larger 65% model with a slimmer low-profile design and a customizable touch bar. Comparatively, the SteelSeries is a bit smaller, with a 60% form factor, but the standout difference is that it uses analog switches, which allow you to customize the pre-travel and reset distance of individual switches.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.6
8.6

Build Quality 
 

8.5
7.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless Top Picture
ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (60%)
Compact (65%)

Height 
 

1.6" (4.0 cm)
1.0" (2.6 cm)

Width  

11.5" (29.3 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)

Depth 
 

4.0" (10.2 cm)
4.5" (11.5 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.20 lbs (0.544 kg)
1.32 lbs (0.597 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
7.0

Build Quality Close Up  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless Build Quality Close Up
ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

PBT
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
7.0

Side Picture  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless Side Picture
ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

4.5°
4°

Medium Incline 
 

7°
6.3°

Maximum Incline 
 

11°
9.5°

Home Row Height 
 

34.3 mm (1.4")
25.8 mm (1.0")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

6.0
1.3

Customizability Overview  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless Customizability Overview
ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Yes
No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted
Non-Customizable Design

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
Non-Customizable Design

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered
Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Yes
Non-Customizable Design
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Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless Backlighting Picture
ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless Brightness Max
ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless Brightness Min
ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile 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  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless White Shot
ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length  

7.3 ft (2.2 m)
6.2 ft (1.9 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

10
10

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
Rechargeable
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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
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless Extra Features
ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless Bundle Picture
ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
7.0

Key Spacing 
 

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

6.9
9.6

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

55.3 dBA
40.2 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

OmniPoint 2.0
ROG RX Low-Profile Optical Red

Switch Type 
 

Magnetic
Optical

Feel 
 

Linear
Linear

Analog 
 

Yes
No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

41 gf
44 gf

Actuation Force 
 

42 gf
44 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.2 mm
1.0 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.2 mm
2.8 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.0
9.5

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

4.0 ms
1.7 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.4 ms
±0.4 ms

Wired 
 

4.0 ms
1.9 ms

Receiver 
 

5.7 ms
1.7 ms

Bluetooth 
 

13.8 ms
7.7 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

N/A
0.8 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.4
8.9

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Receiver

Key Press 
 

5.1 ms
2.6 ms

Key Release 
 

15.1 ms
9.4 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

8.7
8.2

Multi-Key Raw USB  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless Multi-Key Raw USB
ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
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
No
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Chord Split 
 

7.7
8.6

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

6.4 ms
3.7 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

10.2 ms
10.3 ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

SteelSeries GG
Armoury Crate

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
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 
 

10
10

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad
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