Corsair K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical vs SteelSeries Apex 5
Corsair K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical
Full-size · OPX · WiredSteelSeries Apex 5
Full-size · SteelSeries Hybrid Blue · Wired · 2020Corsair K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical and SteelSeries Apex 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical | SteelSeries Apex 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Gear score | 56 |
| Full-size | Size | Full-size |
| OPX | Switch | SteelSeries Hybrid Blue |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| — | Release year | 2020 |
| ≈ $230 | Estimated price | ≈ $93 |
| 3 | Setups using it | 0 |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
Which one adds more to your setup?
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Average setup score of people using these: 70.8 What’s yours?
FAQ
Is Corsair K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical or SteelSeries Apex 5 better?
Corsair K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical and SteelSeries Apex 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56.
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Corsair K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical ≈ $230, SteelSeries Apex 5 ≈ $93. Current prices vary by store.