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Kinesis Gaming KB600 vs SteelSeries Apex 5

Keyboard · Kinesis

Kinesis Gaming KB600

TKL · Cherry MX Brown · Wired
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Rapid Trigger45
Switch70
Connection70
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Keyboard · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Apex 5

Full-size · SteelSeries Hybrid Blue · Wired · 2020
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Rapid Trigger45
Switch70
Connection70
Recency53
Verdict

Kinesis Gaming KB600 and SteelSeries Apex 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kinesis Gaming KB600SteelSeries Apex 5
57Gear score56
TKLSizeFull-size
Cherry MX BrownSwitchSteelSeries Hybrid Blue
WiredConnectionWired
—Release year2020
≈ $379Estimated 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 Kinesis Gaming KB600 or SteelSeries Apex 5 better?

Kinesis Gaming KB600 and SteelSeries Apex 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56.

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Kinesis Gaming KB600 ≈ $379, SteelSeries Apex 5 ≈ $93. Current prices vary by store.

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