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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
    5. Latency
  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 vs AUKEY KM-G9

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

SteelSeries Apex Pro
AUKEY KM-G9

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SteelSeries Apex Pro Picture
AUKEY KM-G9 Picture

Variants

  • Apex Pro (Black)
  • KM-G9 (Black)

Our Verdict

SteelSeries Apex Pro

AUKEY KM-G9

The SteelSeries Apex Pro is a better gaming keyboard than the AUKEY KM-G9. It features unique switches that let you adjust the pre-travel distance to your preference. It also has full RGB lighting and has a full-size design. On the other hand, the AUKEY has a TKL layout and is very well-built for its price point, but doesn't have as many features.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.6
6.2

Backlight Features 
 

10
0.0

Configuration Software 
 

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.0
7.1

Operating Force 
 

41 gf
59 gf

Computer Compatibility 
 

10
7.6

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Top Picture
AUKEY KM-G9 Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
TenKeyLess (80%)

Height 
 

1.6" (4.0 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)

Width  

17.2" (43.7 cm)
14.1" (35.8 cm)

Depth 
 

5.5" (13.9 cm)
4.3" (11.0 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

8.3" (21.1 cm)
N/A

Weight 
 

2.14 lbs (0.970 kg)
1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.0

Build Quality Close Up  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Build Quality Close Up
AUKEY KM-G9 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.5

Side Picture  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Side Picture
AUKEY KM-G9 Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
Straight

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

4.5°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

11°

Home Row Height 
 

33.0 mm (1.3")

Wrist Rest  

No
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Hardware Customizability 
 

6.0

Customizability Overview  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Yes

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Yes
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Backlight Features 
 

10
0.0

Backlighting Picture  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Backlighting Picture
AUKEY KM-G9 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Brightness Max
AUKEY KM-G9 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
No

Brightness Min  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Brightness Min
AUKEY KM-G9 Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

SteelSeries Apex Pro White Shot
AUKEY KM-G9 White Shot

RGB 
 

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
No

Effects 
 

Yes
No

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
No

Color 
 

No Backlighting

Color Mixing 
 

No Backlighting
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Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0

White Shot  

SteelSeries Apex Pro White Shot
AUKEY KM-G9 White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
4.9 ft (1.5 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
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

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Extra Features
AUKEY KM-G9 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Hot Keys

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

Yes
No

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

Yes
No

Numpad  

Yes
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps & Num Lock
Caps & Scroll Lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

SteelSeries Apex Pro Bundle Picture
AUKEY KM-G9 Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
7.0

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

7.2
7.0

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

53.7 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Loud
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

OmniPoint
Outemu Blue

Switch Type 
 

Hall-effect

Feel 
 

Linear
Clicky

Analog 
 

Yes
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Key Switches 
 

OmniPoint
Outemu Blue

Mechanical 
 

Yes

Feel 
 

Linear
Clicky

Operating Force 
 

41 gf
59 gf

Actuation Force 
 

41 gf
44 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.2 mm
2.1 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.2 mm
4.0 mm
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Latency 
 

9.0
7.1

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

4.1 ms
14.0 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.0
7.1

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

4.1 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.5 ms

Wired 
 

4.1 ms
14.0 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

N/A
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.7

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool

Connection Evaluated  

Wired

Key Press 
 

4.1 ms

Key Release 
 

8.2 ms

Data Transmission 
 

8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB  

SteelSeries Apex Pro 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

Chord Split Graph  

See details on graph tool

4 Chord Split Delay 
 

5.9 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

8.7 ms
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

AUKEY KM-G9 Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Steelseries Engine
No Software

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
No

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
No

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
No

Profiles 
 

6+
No Profile

Account Required 
 

No Software

Cloud Sync 
 

No

Macro Programming 
 

No

Ease Of Use 
 

No Software
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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
7.6

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Full

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Full

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

Not Compatible
No

iOS  

Not Compatible
No

iPadOS  

Not Compatible
No
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0

Android 
 

Not Compatible
No

iOS 
 

Not Compatible
No

iPadOS 
 

Not Compatible
No

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible

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