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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” |  Wooting Wooting 80HE $200–$250 “Wooting's 80% Hall effect board with a gasket mount and 8 kHz polling” |
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| Price , different | $190–$240 | $200–$250 |
| Size | TKL | TKL |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Mounting , different | Integrated Plate | Gasket |
| Case , different | Aluminum | PCR ABS, or zinc alloy |
| Colors , different | Black, White | Black, Ghost, Frost, Zinc options |
| Weight , different | Listed around 1.6kg | 790g ABS, 2160g zinc |
| Dimensions , different | TKL | 346 x 142mm |
| Typing angle , different | Adjustable feet | 2.8° / 6° / 10° |
| Front height , different | Not listed | 19.4mm without keycaps |
| Switches | Hall Effect | Hall Effect |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | PBT | PBT, ABS, or dye-sub options |
| PCB , different | OmniPoint 3.0, per-key RGB, OLED | Hot-swap Lekker, per-key RGB |
| Plates , different | Aluminum frame | PC |
| Compatible switches , different | SteelSeries OmniPoint | Wooting Lekker Hall effect |
| Software , different | SteelSeries GG | Wootility |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | OmniPoint 3.0, Rapid Trigger, OLED display, Aluminum frame, PBT keycaps, USB-C, Per-key RGB | Hall effect, Rapid Trigger, 8000Hz, Lekker switches, Gasket mount, Adjustable actuation |
| 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 | Competitive FPS players who want an 80% board with an F-row and arrows Gamers who value software depth and onboard profiles Players who want a gasket-mounted Hall effect board that also types well |
| 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 Modders who want a standard PCB and layout Buyers who want the newest Wooting hardware, which is the 80HE+ |
| 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 | True 8 kHz polling in Tachyon mode, with Rapid Trigger and 0.1 mm actuation steps (Wooting, WIRED) Wootility runs in the browser or as an app and was praised by both Tom's Guide and WIRED Gasket mount with a polycarbonate plate and screw-in stabilizers; Tom's Guide called the typing feel beautiful Three interchangeable feet (2.8, 6 and 10 degrees), unusual for a metal-cased board (WIRED) ABS (790 g) or zinc (2,160 g) cases, hot-swappable PCB (PCWorld) Four onboard profiles and a four-year warranty excluding the LEDs (Wooting) |
| 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 (Tom's Guide) Non-standard 80% layout and PCB limit aftermarket parts (Tom's Guide, WIRED) PC Gamer found some chassis flex on the plastic case; PCWorld noted a rattling spacebar and uneven finish Tom's Guide and PC Gamer both noted rivals that cost less Lekker switches only, with limited switch choice (Tom's Guide) Wooting now sells an updated 80HE+ with Tikken switches and an FR4 plate |
| 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 well-reviewed competitive 80% that Tom's Guide and WIRED rate highly for software and build. Choose it for 8 kHz and Wootility; consider the 80HE+ if you want Wooting's newer switches and plate, or another brand if you need wireless. |