SteelSeries Apex Pro vs Razer Huntsman Mini Analog Side-by-Side Keyboard Comparison

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

Updated Apr 28, 2025 08:01 PM

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ConnectivityWired

SizeFull-size (100%)

Switch TypeHall-effect

N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes

Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo

ConnectivityWired

SizeCompact (60%)

Switch TypeOptical

N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes

Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo

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Variants

Apex Pro (Black)

Huntsman Mini Analog (Black)

Review

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Our Verdict

SteelSeries Apex Pro

Razer Huntsman Mini Analog

The SteelSeries Apex Pro and the Razer Huntsman Mini Analog are both wired, mechanical keyboards designed for gaming; they have comparable latency but a few key differences. The SteelSeries is a full-size model that also comes in a TKL form factor, and it includes a wrist rest for better ergonomics. It also has more extra features like a volume knob and USB passthrough. On the other hand, the Razer uses PBT keycaps instead of ABS, and it comes in a compact form factor. Both keyboards have a feature that lets you adjust the pre-travel distance on a per-key basis.

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Apex Pro

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Huntsman Mini Analog

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold

0.10

Gaming

8.6

No major differences between these keyboards for gaming. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Gaming

8.6

Office

7.0

Mobile/Tablet

1.0

3.2

Programming

7.5

7.6

Entertainment / HTPC

3.3

2.8

Raw Performance

8.6

8.5

Design

Dimensions

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Size

Full-size (100%)

Compact (60%)

Height

1.6" (4.0 cm)

1.5" (3.7 cm)

Width

17.2" (43.7 cm)

11.5" (29.3 cm)

Depth

5.5" (13.9 cm)

4.1" (10.3 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest

8.3" (21.1 cm)

N/A

Weight

2.14 lbs (0.970 kg)

1.14 lbs (0.516 kg)

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Build Quality

8.0

8.5

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Keycap Material

ABS

PBT

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Ergonomics

6.0

Side Picture

Curved/Angled

Split Keyboard

Key Alignment

Staggered

Minimum Incline

4.5°

3°

Medium Incline

N/A

6°

Maximum Incline

11°

9°

Home Row Height

33.0 mm (1.3")

31.5 mm (1.2")

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Hardware Customizability

6.0

3.8

Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers

Yes

Stabilizer Fixation

Plate-Mounted

Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size

6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys

1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches

Switch Stem Shape

Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket

Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference

Yes

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Backlight Features

Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max

Backlighting

Yes

Brightness Min

RGB

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting

Yes

Effects

Yes

Software Controllable

Yes

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Backlight Clarity

9.0

8.0

White Shot

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Cable & Connector

Connectivity

Wired

Detachable

Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length

5.9 ft (1.8 m)

6.2 ft (1.9 m)

Connector (Keyboard side)

Not Detachable

USB type-C

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Wireless Versatility

0.0

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing

Proprietary Receiver

Battery Type

No Batteries

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Macro Keys And Programming

5.5

Dedicated Macro Keys Count

Onboard Macro Programming

Yes

Macro Programming With Software

Yes

Extra Features

Media Keys

Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball

Scroll Wheel

Yes

Control Knob

USB Passthrough

Yes

Numpad

Yes

Windows Key Lock

Yes

Lock Indicator

Caps & Num Lock

Caps & Scroll Lock

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In The Box

Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality

8.0

Key Spacing

19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise

7.2

7.1

Typing Sample

Average Loudness

53.7 dBA

54.3 dBA

High Pitch Clicks

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Switches

Wobble Video

Switch Name

OmniPoint

Razer Analog Optical

Switch Type

Hall-effect

Optical

Feel

Linear

Analog

Yes

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Keystrokes

Key Switch Actuation Graph

Operating Force

41 gf

51 gf

Actuation Force

41 gf

51 gf

Pre-Travel

2.2 mm

1.7 mm

Total Travel

4.2 mm

3.9 mm

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Performance

Single-Key Latency

9.0

Single-Key Latency Graph

Best Connection

4.1 ms

3.9 ms

Best Connection Std Dev

±0.5 ms

±0.4 ms

Wired

4.1 ms

3.9 ms

Receiver

N/A

Bluetooth

N/A

PCB (Estimated)

N/A

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Multi-Key Latency

8.7

8.6

Latency Video

Multi-Key Latency Graph

Connection Evaluated

Wired

Key Press

4.1 ms

3.8 ms

Key Release

8.2 ms

11.9 ms

Data Transmission

8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated

Wired

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

7.9

7.3

Chord Split Graph

4 Chord Split Delay

5.9 ms

7.1 ms

8 Chord Split Delay

8.7 ms

13.4 ms

Software and Operating System

Configuration Software

Software Tour

Software Name

Steelseries Engine

Razer Synapse 3

Software Windows Compatible

Yes

Software macOS Compatible

Yes

Onboard Memory

Yes

Profiles

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Computer Compatibility

Windows

Fully Compatible

macOS

Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22)

Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Windows, MacOS & Linux

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility

0.0

Android

Not Compatible

iOS

Not Compatible

iPadOS

Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Not Compatible

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Apex Pro

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