Keyboards / Comparison
HP 230 vs SteelSeries Apex 5
VS
Keyboard · SteelSeries
SteelSeries Apex 5
Full-size · SteelSeries Hybrid Blue · Wired · 2020Good
Rapid Trigger45
Switch70
Connection70
Recency53
Verdict
HP 230 and SteelSeries Apex 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 56.
- HP 230 is wireless; SteelSeries Apex 5 is wired.
Pick this
HP 230
If you care most about connection.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| HP 230 | SteelSeries Apex 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Gear score | 56 |
| Full-size | Size | Full-size |
| membrane | Switch | SteelSeries Hybrid Blue |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| — | Release year | 2020 |
| ≈ $19 | Estimated price | ≈ $93 |
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 5 better?
HP 230 and SteelSeries Apex 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 56. HP 230 is wireless; SteelSeries Apex 5 is wired.
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: HP 230 ≈ $19, SteelSeries Apex 5 ≈ $93. Current prices vary by store.
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