Keyboards / Comparison

SteelSeries Apex 5 vs Thermaltake Poseidon Z Plus

Keyboard · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Apex 5

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

Thermaltake Poseidon Z Plus

Full-size · Kailh Blue · Wired
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Rapid Trigger45
Switch70
Connection70
Verdict

SteelSeries Apex 5 and Thermaltake Poseidon Z Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 57.

Spec-by-spec comparison

SteelSeries Apex 5Thermaltake Poseidon Z Plus
56Gear score57
Full-sizeSizeFull-size
SteelSeries Hybrid BlueSwitchKailh Blue
WiredConnectionWired
2020Release year—
≈ $93Estimated price≈ $105

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.

Free · no install

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.

Scan my PCSee the leaderboard →

FAQ

Is SteelSeries Apex 5 or Thermaltake Poseidon Z Plus better?

SteelSeries Apex 5 and Thermaltake Poseidon Z Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 57.

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: SteelSeries Apex 5 ≈ $93, Thermaltake Poseidon Z Plus ≈ $105. Current prices vary by store.

Similar comparisons

SteelSeries Apex 5 vs Logitech Wireless Combo MK270SteelSeries Apex 5 vs Logitech Wireless Combo MK260SteelSeries Apex 5 vs Logitech Signature MK650SteelSeries Apex 5 vs ASUS ROG ClaymoreSteelSeries Apex 5 vs ASUS ROG Claymore CoreThermaltake Poseidon Z Plus vs ASUS ROG ClaymoreThermaltake Poseidon Z Plus vs ASUS ROG Claymore CoreThermaltake Poseidon Z Plus vs ASUS ROG Falchion AceThermaltake Poseidon Z Plus vs Logitech Wireless Combo MK270