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| Spec |  SteelSeries SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 $190–$240 “SteelSeries' TKL with adjustable Hall-effect switches and an OLED screen” |  Ducky Ducky One 3 TKL $99–$125 “Ducky's wired hot-swap TKL with PBT keycaps and Cherry MX” |
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| Price , different | $190–$240 | $99–$125 |
| Size | TKL | TKL |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2024 | 2021 |
| Mounting , different | Integrated Plate | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | Aluminum | ABS plastic |
| Colors , different | Black, White | Classic, Matcha, and other colorways |
| Weight , different | Listed around 1.6kg | About 950 g (Ducky); Tom's Guide and Neowin list about 908 g |
| Dimensions , different | TKL | 370 x 140 x 40mm |
| Typing angle , different | Adjustable feet | 3-level feet |
| Front height , different | Not listed | 40mm |
| Switches , different | Hall Effect | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | PBT | Doubleshot PBT, Cherry profile |
| PCB , different | OmniPoint 3.0, per-key RGB, OLED | Hot-swap, per-key RGB |
| Plates , different | Aluminum frame | Steel |
| Compatible switches , different | SteelSeries OmniPoint | MX-style |
| Software , different | SteelSeries GG | Onboard macros |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | OmniPoint 3.0, Rapid Trigger, OLED display, Aluminum frame, PBT keycaps, USB-C, Per-key RGB | Hot-swap, Cherry MX, Doubleshot PBT, Per-key RGB, QUACK dampening, Detachable USB-C |
| Good for , different | Competitive players who want per-key actuation and Rapid Trigger Desk setups that want a compact TKL with a screen Gamers who also type a lot and like a muted thock | Typists who want Cherry MX and PBT keycaps on a TKL from the factory Buyers who want hot-swap in a no-fuss wired board Anyone who likes bold colorways without relying on software |
| Skip if , different | Buyers who want hot-swap switches or custom keycaps Wireless users, unless they pick the wireless version of this board People who want a full set of dedicated media keys | Wireless users People who want app-based remapping or QMK Mac users who need full function-key support (Tom's Guide) |
| Pros , different | OmniPoint 3.0 Hall-effect switches adjustable from 0.1 to 4.0 mm with Rapid Trigger (SteelSeries) TechRadar praised the analog switches, durable build and software tweaks, including per-key actuation PC Gamer called the typing feel immaculate, with a muted thock Double-shot PBT keycaps and a detachable braided USB-C cable (SteelSeries) OLED Smart Screen for profiles, actuation and system info (SteelSeries, TechRadar) Light enough to carry for a metal-topped board, under a kilogram according to PC Gamer | Hot-swappable PCB, so switches can be changed without soldering (Tom's Guide) Double-shot PBT keycaps and Cherry MX switches (Ducky) Tom's Guide called the typing experience outstanding and the typing sound lovely Tom's Guide found the build quality great, with a weight that stays put on the desk Three foot angles and a detachable USB-C cable (Tom's Guide, Ducky) |
| Cons , different | Wired only with no USB passthrough, which PC Gamer said hurt its first impression at this price, though it concluded the board earns that price PCMag heard a hollow sound and a rattly spacebar, and found the switches fixed Laptop Mag found the recessed scroll wheel uncomfortable and the OLED cramped TechRadar noted no controller emulation and a short, flat wrist rest GG gives no visual feedback while adjusting actuation (TechRadar) Case is aluminum on top and plastic below, not all aluminum (PC Gamer, PCMag) | Wired only, with no Bluetooth or dongle (Tom's Guide) No companion software; macros and lighting are set by key combinations (Tom's Guide, IGN Middle East) Tom's Guide noted limited macOS support and a firmware update that is available only for Windows IGN Middle East found the stabilizers needed fine-tuning for the sound to match the board's build Plain wired feature set compared with Keychron or Akko boards that add QMK/VIA (IGN Middle East) |
| Research take , different | A well-liked analog TKL for competitive players, praised for its switches and feel. The OLED, scroll wheel and fixed switches draw complaints, so it suits tuners more than tinkerers. | A solid-feeling wired TKL that reviewers like for typing, held back by missing wireless and software. Tom's Guide questioned its cost; choose it for the Cherry feel and keycaps, not for features. |