Keyboards / Comparison

MSI VIGOR vs SteelSeries Apex 5

Keyboard · MSI

MSI VIGOR

Full-size · Kailh BOX White · 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

MSI VIGOR and SteelSeries Apex 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI VIGORSteelSeries Apex 5
57Gear score56
Full-sizeSizeFull-size
Kailh BOX WhiteSwitchSteelSeries Hybrid Blue
WiredConnectionWired
—Release year2020
≈ $26Estimated 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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Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

FAQ

Is MSI VIGOR or SteelSeries Apex 5 better?

MSI VIGOR and SteelSeries Apex 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56.

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: MSI VIGOR ≈ $26, SteelSeries Apex 5 ≈ $93. Current prices vary by store.