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Corsair K57 RGB vs SteelSeries Apex 3

Keyboard · Corsair

Corsair K57 RGB

Full-size · membrane · Wireless · 2018
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Rapid Trigger45
Switch30
Connection100
Recency40
VS
Keyboard · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Apex 3

Full-size · membrane · Wired · 2020
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Rapid Trigger45
Switch30
Connection70
Recency53
Verdict

Corsair K57 RGB and SteelSeries Apex 3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 49.

  • Corsair K57 RGB is wireless; SteelSeries Apex 3 is wired.
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Corsair K57 RGB

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair K57 RGBSteelSeries Apex 3
51Gear score49
Full-sizeSizeFull-size
membraneSwitchmembrane
WirelessConnectionWired
2018Release year2020
—Estimated price≈ $50

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.

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FAQ

Is Corsair K57 RGB or SteelSeries Apex 3 better?

Corsair K57 RGB and SteelSeries Apex 3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 49. Corsair K57 RGB is wireless; SteelSeries Apex 3 is wired.

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