Keyboards / Comparison

SteelSeries Apex 5 vs Vortex KBT RACE TKL

Keyboard · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Apex 5

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

Vortex KBT RACE TKL

Cherry MX White · Wired
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Rapid Trigger45
Switch70
Connection70
Verdict

SteelSeries Apex 5 and Vortex KBT RACE TKL are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 57.

Spec-by-spec comparison

SteelSeries Apex 5Vortex KBT RACE TKL
56Gear score57
Full-sizeSize—
SteelSeries Hybrid BlueSwitchCherry MX White
WiredConnectionWired
2020Release year—
≈ $93Estimated price—

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 SteelSeries Apex 5 or Vortex KBT RACE TKL better?

SteelSeries Apex 5 and Vortex KBT RACE TKL are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 57.