Keyboards / Comparison

HP 230 vs SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL RGB

Keyboard · HP

HP 230

Full-size · membrane · Wireless
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Rapid Trigger45
Switch30
Connection100
VS
Keyboard · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL RGB

TKL · membrane · Wired · 2021
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Rapid Trigger45
Switch30
Connection70
Recency60
Verdict

On specs, HP 230 comes out ahead: a gear score of 54 versus 50 for SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL RGB.

  • HP 230 is wireless; SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL RGB is wired.
Pick this

HP 230

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP 230SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL RGB
54Gear score50
Full-sizeSizeTKL
membraneSwitchmembrane
WirelessConnectionWired
—Release year2021
≈ $19Estimated price≈ $49

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 HP 230 or SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL RGB better?

On specs, HP 230 comes out ahead: a gear score of 54 versus 50 for SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL RGB. HP 230 is wireless; SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL RGB is wired.

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: HP 230 ≈ $19, SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL RGB ≈ $49. Current prices vary by store.