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- Table of Contents
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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023) vs REALFORCE GX1
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023)
REALFORCE GX1
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ConnectivityWired
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
Switch TypeHall-effect
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
Switch TypeElectro-Capacitive
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- Apex Pro TKL (2023) (Black)
- GX1 (Black)
Our Verdict
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023)
REALFORCE GX1
The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023) and the REALFORCE GX1 are analog gaming keyboards. They both allow you to change the actuation and reset points of individual switches. On the one hand, the SteelSeries provides significantly better latency performance. It also includes a wrist rest, dedicated media keys, and a programmable OLED display. Comparatively, the REALFORCE uses Topre switches, which are quieter and offer a tactile typing experience that is rare for an analog keyboard.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
8.6
8.0
Single-Key Latency
9.0
8.1
Computer Compatibility
10
7.4
Multi-Key Latency
8.7
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
TenKeyLess (80%)
Height
1.7" (4.2 cm)
1.5" (3.7 cm)
Width
13.9" (35.4 cm)
14.3" (36.2 cm)
Depth
5.1" (12.8 cm)
5.6" (14.2 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
8.3" (21.1 cm)
N/A
Weight
1.62 lbs (0.737 kg)
2.63 lbs (1.192 kg)
Build Quality
8.0
7.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
PBT
ABS
Ergonomics
6.0
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
4°
5°
Medium Incline
7°
N/A
Maximum Incline
11°
11°
Home Row Height
34.1 mm (1.3")
28.0 mm (1.1")
Hardware Customizability
6.0
5.4
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
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
Non-Customizable Design
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Yes
Backlight Features
10
10
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
RGB
Yes
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Backlight Clarity
9.0
8.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
No
Length
7.4 ft (2.3 m)
6.0 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
Not Detachable
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
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
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
Yes
No
Control Knob
No
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
Yes
No
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps & Scroll Lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
8.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
6.9
9.3
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
55.2 dBA
42.0 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
OmniPoint 2.0
Topre
Switch Type
Hall-effect
Electro-Capacitive
Feel
Linear
Tactile
Analog
Yes
Yes
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
40 gf
49 gf
Actuation Force
40 gf
43 gf
Pre-Travel
2.1 mm
2.2 mm
Total Travel
4.2 mm
3.8 mm
Performance
Single-Key Latency
9.0
8.1
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
3.8 ms
8.1 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.6 ms
±2.4 ms
Wired
3.8 ms
8.1 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
N/A
N/A
Multi-Key Latency
8.7
8.0
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Wired
Key Press
3.7 ms
8.1 ms
Key Release
11.1 ms
18.2 ms
Data Transmission
8.7
8.2
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
No
Chord Split
7.7
7.4
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
5.6 ms
6.6 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
16.1 ms
15.9 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
SteelSeries GG
RealForce Connect
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
No
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
Computer Compatibility
10
7.4
Windows
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Partially Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Partially Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows
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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