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SteelSeries Apex 5 vs Zalman K500
Keyboard · SteelSeries
SteelSeries Apex 5
Full-size · SteelSeries Hybrid Blue · Wired · 2020Good
Rapid Trigger45
Switch70
Connection70
Recency53
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Verdict
SteelSeries Apex 5 and Zalman K500 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 57.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries Apex 5 | Zalman K500 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 57 |
| Full-size | Size | — |
| SteelSeries Hybrid Blue | Switch | Kailh Red |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2020 | Release year | — |
| ≈ $93 | Estimated 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 Zalman K500 better?
SteelSeries Apex 5 and Zalman K500 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 57.
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